Lesa's Book Critiques
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Kevin Tipple’s Corner Annex – Robert B. Parker’s Big Shot
There have been a number of authors who took over Robert B. Parker's series after his death. It's Christopher Farnsworth's turn to take over the Jesse Stone series. Thanks to Kevin Tipple for his review of Robert B. Parker's Big Shot. Paradise Police Chief Jesse Stone...
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
"Have you ever wanted to live inside a book?" Kate Quinn departs from her usual historical fiction to enter the world of magical realism, libraries and books in The Astral Library. While some of her usual readers might be disappointed, this book hit straight into the...
Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove
I love a debut mystery, and I love to take a chance on the winners of the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel contest. Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove is an atmospheric, delightful mystery of found family. The book, and Cameron House...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke
Kevin Tipple sent me a few reviews to use here. I jumped at the chance to share his opinion of The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke. Although I haven't read Burke in recent years, he's a master, and I don't see him mentioned here very often. Thank you, Kevin, for...
Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine by Liz Ireland
I'll admit Liz Ireland's Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine was released in October. The publisher probably expected it to be a Christmas book. I saved it for Valentine's weekend instead. The sixth book in the Mrs. Claus series was a charming book, perfect for...
Mark Baker’s Favorite Books Read in 2025
Thank you to Mark for taking time to submit his Favorite Books Read in 20215. Not only does Mark have a full-time job, he also blogs himself at Carstairs Considers, https://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/. His blog says, "Reviews from a collector and media addict"....
