Lesa's Book Critiques
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Hanging the Devil by Tim Maleeny
Tim Maleeny's latest Cape Weathers mystery takes readers to San Francisco's Chinatown, into the world of art, and to China itself. Best of all, though, Hanging the Devil takes readers on a fast-paced adventure. Eleven-year-old Grace wasn't really supposed to be at the...
I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died by Amanda Flower
Amanda Flower won the 2022 Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery for her first one featuring Emily Dickinson and her maid Willa Noble, I Could Not Stop for Death. Those who enjoyed the mystery that introduced the Dickinson family will welcome the sequel, I Heard a...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Calico by Lee Goldberg
When I reviewed Lee Goldberg's Calico, I said it was a difficult book to discuss. All the more reason to share Kevin Tipple's review with you. Check out his non-spoiler review. You can compare it to mine, if you'd like, and then decide if you want to read it. Here's...
A Christmas Mystery Giveaway
Although I haven't held a giveaway contest since I moved, I always shut down the contests at Thanksgiving so I don't have to go to the post office with the Christmas rush. So, I'll do one last giveaway this year because I bought two just released Christmas mysteries...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson
I do have a couple reviews lined up for next week, but Kevin Tipple always seems to know when I'm reading on deadline. Today, he's sharing his review of Craig Johnson's The Longmire Defense. Thank you, Kevin. The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson finds Sheriff...
Murder Checks Out by Victoria Gilbert
Victoria Gilbert always takes murder seriously in her Blue Ridge Library mysteries. That doesn't mean she can't celebrate the Christmas season with "The Nutcracker", Winterfest, Christmas trees, food, and family in Murder Checks Out. It's a busy holiday season for...
