A Brush with Death by Ali Carter

July 10, 2018

Fans of “Downton Abbey” and books involving the rich British upper-class may enjoy Ali Carter’s debut mystery, A Brush with Death. I found it a little too detailed and slow-paced for my taste, but those who enjoy all the details of English grand...

Big Woods by May Cobb

July 08, 2018

May Cobb’s debut suspense novel, Big Woods, isn’t the type of book I would normally read. I’m not a fan of women or children in jeopardy novels. But, I was asked to review this one for a journal, and I’m glad I did. It was one of the best...

The Chairman’s Toys by Graham Reed

July 04, 2018

Graham Reed’s debut novel, The Chairman’s Toys, was the winner of the notable Freddie Award for Writing Excellence from Mystery Writers of America at Florida’s Sleuthfest. Set in Vancouver, this is the type of caper that will appeal to fans of Tim...

Last Girl Gone by J. G. Hetherton

June 12, 2018

When FBI special agent Timinski refers to Laura Chambers as tenacious but naive, he hits the nail on the head. In his debut mystery, Last Girl Gone, author J.G. Hetherton introduces a gutsy investigative reporter, Laura Chambers. She reminds me of James...

Broken Places by Tracy Clark

May 29, 2018

Tracy Clark’s debut mystery, Broken Places, is one of the best books I’ve read this year. Her story of a tough African-American cop turned private investigator reminds me of one of the legendary detectives in modern mysteries, Sue Grafton’s...