Lesa's Book Critiques
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Souls of Men by A. R. Ashworth
A. R. Ashworth's debut police procedural, Souls of Men, is not for the weak of heart. The crimes are vicious. The villains are true villains. And, his lead detective, Elaine Hope, is in for the fight of her life in this book. Detective Inspector Elaine Hope is...
Winners and A Twist of the Knife Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Trish R. from Decatur, GA won Pushing Up Daisies. A Death By Any Other Name goes to Sharon B. of Albuquerque, NM. The books will go out today. This week, I'm giving away three copies (Advanced Reader's Copies) of...
What Are You Reading?
It's reached the point where I miss talking about books "WITH" you rather than at you, so I'm even ensuring I have a day free to ask what you're reading. Thanks for sharing, and, often, carrying the burden of the conversation when I'm busy at work. I'm halfway through...
Interview with Jill Orr
I had the opportunity to read Jill Orr's debut mystery, The Good Byline, several months before it was released. So, I was pleased she agreed to answer interview questions. I think you'll be able to tell which was my favorite answer. Thank you, Jill. ***** Jill, would...
The Good Byline by Jill Orr
Bless her heart. Riley Ellison is the talk of her hometown in Virginia. She's also the amateur sleuth in Jill Orr's fun debut mystery, The Good Byline. It's a mystery for readers who enjoy quirky characters in a Janet Evanovich-style caper. When Riley's grandfather...
The Day I Died by Lori Rader-Day
If you have a secret, and someone threatens to reveal it, would it feel "like the world was closing in"? Lori Rader-Day, award-winning author of The Black Hour and Little Pretty Things, takes readers into the life of a flawed, determined character in The Day I...
