Lesa's Book Critiques
Sharing Books and Authors, with an Emphasis on MysteriesRecent Posts
All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda
You might not recognize Joe Kenda's name. All Is Not Forgiven is his debut novel. But, many of you might recognize his voice if you heard it. Kenda was a homicide detective in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the show "Homicide Hunter" was based on his cases. He's also...
The Hangman by Louise Penny
Somehow, I missed Louise Penny's novella, The Hangman, from 2011. It does feature Chief Inspector Gamache and Inspector Beauvoir, along with several of the residents of Three Pines. But, it appears that the novella was originally written for the Good Reads series,...
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 Furlong this...
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 Critchley. I'm a...
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 when...
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, please? Before I...
