Lesa's Book Critiques
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Man Found Dead in Park by Margaret Coel
Margaret Coel wrapped up her Father John/Vicky Holden series with Winter's Child. That doesn't mean she said goodbye to her characters. In her illustrated novella, Man Found Dead in Park, she brings together Vicky Holden and her reporter from Denver, Catherine...
Bel, Book, and Scandal by Maggie McConnon
I wish I could tell when authors are ending a series or ending a storyline. This is the second book I read in three days that might be doing either. Maggie McConnon does end a three book arc in Bel, Book, and Scandal. There was a shocking conclusion, but the...
The Silent Second by Adam Walker Phillips
Who would ever expect a Human Resources manager to be a successor to Raymond Chandler? Adam Walker Phillips' Chuck Restic walks Chandler's mean streets of Los Angeles in the debut mystery, The Silent Second. It's an unusual combination, HR professional and...
Deadly Dance by Hilary Bonner
Hilary Bonner launches a new British police procedural series with a gripping story with an unusual twist at the end. However, Deadly Dance's protagonist is a little too cold as a lead character. He is a character with a few problems, and we'll see if he becomes...
January Treasures in My Closet
It seems so early to be talking about January books, but I'm already reading February releases, so it's time. And, the sooner we get to these, the sooner winter is over. So, let's jump right in. It's a wonderful collection to kick off 2018. Marie Benedict, the author...
Winners & Another Christmas Mystery Giveaway
First, those of you waiting to see the January Treasures in My Closet, please come back tomorrow. Today's a giveaway. When the first falls on a Friday or holiday, it always makes it awkward. It will be up tomorrow. Congratulations to the winners of the last contest....
