Lesa's Book Critiques
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Interview with Tonya Kappes
A couple months ago, I reviewed Tonya Kappes' latest book, Cake & Punishment, written under the name Maymee Bell. Since then, she's come out with the first ebook in her new Campers & Criminals mystery series, Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries. I...
Dennis Palumbo – Guest Post
Dennis Palumbo, author of Head Wounds and other mysteries featuring Dr. Daniel Rinaldi, recently wrote a piece for Mystery Scene Magazine. He gave permission to reprint that article. You might find it fascinating reading. It's about a disorder and a villain. Nietzsche...
A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman
Diane Freeman's debut Countess of Harleigh mystery, A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder, was enchanting. It's a suspenseful story with appealing characters, and a courageous amateur sleuth. Actually, it was just fun. Frances Price was a commoner, an American who...
Give Me an “S” Giveaway
This week, I'm giving away books whose authors' names begin with "S". Let's start with Paige Shelton's Lost Books and Old Bones because I have two copies of that title. This is the latest Scottish Bookshop mystery featuring Delaney Nichols, an American who has...
What Are You Reading?
I have a confession to make. You're going to be on your own to discuss this week's reading. I may find time to drop in, but no promises. I'm in North Carolina with my Mom and sisters. We're visiting Biltmore today with the Chihuly exhibit in the gardens. And, tonight,...
Shelved Under Murder by Victoria Gilbert
Everything about Victoria Gilbert's Blue Ridge Library mysteries says cozy mystery on the surface. But, the second one in the series, Shelved Under Murder, is darker than many cozies. And, the personal histories that affect the amateur sleuth's family is also darker....
