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...

The Little Book of Bob by James Bowen

November 10, 2019

In the spring of 2007, a ginger street cat named Bob needed the assistance of a London-based busker and addict named James Bowen. And, Bowen needed Bob just as much. Bowen tells how he switched to selling the street newspaper, The Big Issue, and went straight. He...

The Art of Theft by Sherry Thomas

October 21, 2019

Blackmail. Costumes. The British Empire. Royalty. Sherry Thomas’ fourth Lady Sherlock mystery, The Art of Theft, has all of those familiar elements plus sexual tension. And, Moriarty is still a villain, threatening everyone’s happiness. This time,...

Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer

September 08, 2019

I’m a little nervous that Jeffrey Archer is starting a new series. I really enjoyed Nothing Ventured, but Archer says in a note to the reader that he’s working on the second, and the progress of the series will depend on his longevity. Archer is 79. The...

Marah Chase and the Conqueror’s Tomb by Jay Stringer

July 02, 2019

“An archeologist and a spy walk into a bar…” If that caught your attention, you’re a good candidate for the action-packed page turner, Marah Chase and the Conqueror’s Tomb by Jay Stringer. If you’re a fan of James Bond, Indiana...