The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh

January 15, 2024

Nishita Parekh’s debut thriller, The Night of the Storm, is a locked room mystery with several different twists. The Indian-American family stuck together in a mansion is trapped by Hurricane Harvey as it hits Houston. And, the protagonist is a single mother of...

The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos

July 15, 2023

While I agree with some comments that Bruce Borgos’ debut novel, The Bitter Past, is reminiscent of Craig Johnson’s Longmire books, it also brings back memories of Betty Webb’s 2012 Lena Jones mystery, Desert Wind. With two timelines, a mystery and...

Interview with Bridget Walsh

May 21, 2023

Today, it’s my pleasure to share my interview with debut mystery author Bridget Walsh. Walsh’s historical mystery, The Tumbling Girl, is so fascinating that I immediately contacted her publicist and asked if I could interview the author. You can read my...

Never Name the Dead by D.M. Rowell

November 07, 2022

D.M. Rowell’s debut, Never Name the Dead, is a fascinating mystery enshrouded in the history and culture of the Kiowa of Oklahoma. Although it takes place in only one day, it’s a slow-paced story that fits the skill and style of a tribal story keeper. Mud...

Clare Whitfield, author Interview

April 27, 2021

I don’t think I ever had an author tell me one of my interview questions made them emotional. But, Clare Whitfield is a debut author. Soon she’ll be experienced at interviews, and a hardened interviewee. (I’m happy to have caught her early on while...