Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron

September 08, 2020

It’s been a while since I read one of Ellen Byron’s Cajun Country mysteries, so I’m happy that Murder in the Bayou Boneyard had a list of characters. She’s such a skillful writer, though, that once I started it was easy to identify and remember...

A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander

June 09, 2020

When I read the first of Ellie Alexander’s Bakeshop mysteries, Meet Your Baker, I commented that the amateur sleuth, Jules Capshaw, was too impulsive, ready to fling herself into danger. It appears that Jules learned her lesson after ending up with a scar after...

A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker

May 24, 2020

Bree Baker’s Seaside Cafe mysteries have become some of my favorite cozies. As someone who  reads for character, I appreciate the amateur sleuth, Everly Swan, and the strong supporting cast, including the almost-obligatory police detective who is interested...

Fatal Roots by Sheila Connolly

January 07, 2020

Sheila Connolly’s County Cork mysteries always take me to Ireland, a country I love. And, I thought her book, An Early Wake, brought the music and area to life. That’s probably why I was so disappointed with the latest book in the series, Fatal Roots....

Murder at the Opera by D. M. Quincy

December 09, 2019

At last! At last a new Atlas Catesby mystery from D.M. Quincy, and, at last, a series I’ve read from the beginning. If you enjoy atmospheric historical mysteries set in the early 19th century, mysteries that beautifully set the scene while introducing characters...