Lesa's Book Critiques
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What Are You Reading?
It's a day early for "What Are You Reading", but I was in St. Louis Monday night and Tuesday. Great trip, and I have lots of pictures to show you. So, I'll share those on Thursday's blog. Instead, let's talk about what you're reading or listening to today. And, if you...
Fiction Can Be Murder by Becky Clark
Becky Clark, the author of "funny mysteries with a dash of murder", launches a new series with Fiction Can Be Murder. But, humor isn't universal, and I found the ending absurd and the motivation improbable. However, I know others will enjoy Charlee Russo's search...
Scot Free by Catriona McPherson
Multi-award-winning author Catriona McPherson starts her new humorous series off with a bang. Literally. Her character is hiding in a closet during fireworks in Scot Free. And, those fireworks explode in Lexy's life throughout the book. Lexy Campbell followed her...
A Death of No Importance by Mariah Fredericks
If you like compelling historical mysteries that portray social and class inequities, you might want to try Mariah Fredericks' A Death of No Importance. Set during the Gilded Age, the story includes mining disasters, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the...
Necessary Ends by Tina Whittle
Tina Whittle's Necessary Ends is called "A Tai Randolph Mystery". And, yes, Tai is in it, and she's essential as always. But, this is the story of her lover and partner, Trey Seaver. It's also the culmination of a story arc, a point that marks a change in the...
Winners and a Cozy Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. The copies of The Lemonade Year are both heading to California. Tricia J. of Solana Beach won a copy, as did Bonnie K. from Carmichael. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving away two cozy...
