Dying Cry by Margaret Mizushima

October 14, 2025

I think Dying Cry may be my favorite of Margaret Mizushima’s ten books in her Timber Creek K-9 mystery series. We’re past the ongoing issues in Mattie Walker’s childhood. We’ve moved on to a police procedural involving Mattie’s K-9...

Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas

May 13, 2025

It’s been more than a few years since I read one of Sandra Dallas’ books, although she wrote two books I still remember and recommend, The Persian Pickle Club and Tallgrass. In fact, Dallas’ notes say she thought she had retired from writing....

All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda

July 23, 2023

You might not recognize Joe Kenda’s name. All Is Not Forgiven is his debut novel. But, many of you might recognize his voice if you heard it. Kenda was a homicide detective in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the show “Homicide Hunter” was based on...

Standing Dead by Margaret Mizushima

March 08, 2023

As much as I like Margaret Mizushima’s Timber Creek K-9 series, I was happy to see the ongoing storyline of Mattie Wray’s family end in Standing Dead. At least it felt as if it came to a logical conclusion. I’m hoping we can move on to more...

Dead and Gondola by Ann Claire

November 20, 2022

There’s a meme going around on Facebook that mentions words often used in mystery reviews, and then says what those words “really” mean. When I say that Ann Claire’s first Christie Bookshop Mystery, Dead and Gondola, is charming, I mean that...