Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge by Spencer Quinn

July 25, 2023

Spencer Quinn, author of the bestselling Chet and Bernie mysteries, returns with an unusual story about a determined senior. Fans of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club might want to check out Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge. It’s a little slow getting...

Lee County Libraries, Florida

October 18, 2022

As some of you know, I worked for the Lee County Library System on Florida’s Gulf Coast for 17 of the 18 years I worked in Florida. I’ve been concerned about the libraries there. Their website finally has some answers. Although some won’t be...

High Spirits by Carol J. Perry

October 17, 2022

Carol J. Perry is the author of the Witch City mysteries, but I’m a fan of her other series. The Haunted Haven books are just charming if you enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of paranormal. The second one, High Spirits, takes readers back to Haven, Florida and...

Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes

October 16, 2022

While I enjoyed Raquel V. Reyes’ first Caribbean Kitchen mystery, and Mango, Mambo, and Murder went on to win the 2022 Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery, I was disappointed in the second book. The setting and diverse cast are as entertaining as ever. But,...

Mermaid Confidential by Tim Dorsey

January 22, 2022

If you’ve ever read one of Tim Dorsey’s novels, you know that it’s almost impossible to summarize them. They’re madcap adventures, set in Florida, featuring Serge Storms, a lovable serial killer, and his friend, Coleman, who is permanently...