Lesa's Book Critiques

Sharing Books and Authors, with an Emphasis on Mysteries

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What Are You Reading?

What Are You Reading?

Talk about weather! I was worried about Jeff because I think he said they were going to the Hudson Valley, and then to Maine. But, he commented on yesterday's post without saying anything about flooding, so he and Jackie must be okay. I worry about all of you! This...

Kris Lackey, Guest Author

Kris Lackey, Guest Author

My friend, Aubrey Hamilton, loves Kris Lackey's books, and suggested I share his books with all of you. Lackey has written four Bill Maytubby and Hannah Bond mysteries. The fourth, Ten-Acre Rock, was released yesterday. If you want to start at the beginning, go back...

An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo

An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo

Never think you should pick up one of Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder mysteries just because it's set in Ohio's Amish country. If you're looking for cozy, try Laura Bradford's Amish mysteries. If you're looking for riveting police procedurals, a strong female police...

Crook o’Lune by E.C.R. Lorac

Crook o’Lune by E.C.R. Lorac

I don't know what I'd do without Martin Edwards' informative introductions when I read a British Library Crime Classic. He sets the scene, which in the case of E.C.R. Lorac's Crook o'Lune is so important. He also provides the historical background. In this case, he...

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Meet Lesa

I have been a library manager/administrator for over 30 years, in Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and, now, Indiana.