Lesa's Book Critiques
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What Are You Reading?
I had an off week for reading this week, just couldn't get into anything new. I'm still reading Helen Rappaport's The Race to Save the Romanovs, which is good, just slow-paced. I have a new box of mysteries to read for review though, and there are some...
A Tale of Two Murders by Heather Redmond
Heather Redmond launches a new mystery series with Charles Dickens as the amateur sleuth. Dickens, who is working as a journalist, with his eye on a writing career, is a fascinating character in A Tale of Two Murders. It appears that the series will be called "A...
Under a Dark Sky by Lori Rader- Day
Darn that Lori Rader-Day. I am not a night person, but once I started Under a Dark Sky, I had to stay up and finish it. It's the story of a troubled woman, caught up in an Agatha Christie nightmare. And, it's just right. Eden Wallace's husband, Bix, a war hero, has...
Beyond the Grave by Judy Clemens
Judy Clemens' fifth Grim Reaper mystery, Beyond the Grave, is creepy, disturbing, and darkly humorous. And, it's not the Grim Reaper who makes the novel creepy and disturbing. In fact, he's the comic relief, although he's also a thoughtful entity. Casey Maldonado is...
Blessed Be the Wicked by D.A. Bartley
D.A. Bartley's Blessed Be the Wicked may be a debut mystery, but she brings a knowledge of Mormon history and traditions to this intriguing story. The background, as well as the well-developed character of Abish Taylor, combine for a fascinating debut. Abish Taylor is...
September Treasures in My Closet
So, I'm a few days late with Treasures in My Closet. Blame it on not having Internet all of last weekend. It takes time to write up this list. But, you didn't miss anything since these are all September releases. You can still pre-order them or place holds at your...
