Lesa's Book Critiques
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Winners and a Married Life Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Kathy S. from Lincoln, NE will receive The Bitter Past. The Poisoner’s Ring will go to Margie B. in El Dorado Hills, CA. The books are going out in the mail today. I hope you saw the interview with Susan...
What Are You Reading?
Now that Jeff’s home safely, I think I only have to worry about those of you suffering from that extreme heat, from Texas west. Take care of yourselves! Stay inside and read a good book. I’m reading an October release, One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily...
The Murder Wheel by Tom Mead
Fans of Golden Age mysteries might appreciate Tom Mead's homage in this sequel to Death and the Conjuror. I didn't find The Murder Wheel to be quite as good as the first one, though. Edmund Ibbs, a young, idealistic lawyer, was assisting with the Carla Dean case...
Susan Furlong, Author Interview
Today is release day for Susan Furlong’s latest novel, The Killer’s Wife. That makes it the perfect time to share an interview. Susan, who were you before you started writing crime fiction? In other words, would you introduce yourself to the readers,...
Between a Wok and a Dead Place by Leslie Budewitz
Leslie Budewitz takes us back to Seattle’s Pike Place Market for the latest Spice Shop mystery, Between a Wok and a Dead Place. Although the spice shop setting, and all the discussion of food puts these mysteries in the cozy category, there’s a depth to...
Need a Day
No, it really isn’t that bad. But, right now I’m balancing reading for reviews, getting ready for retirement, and getting ready to move, all processes that take time. I have posts scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, but they really shouldn’t be...
