The Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker

September 20, 2025

Bruno Courreges may think of himself as a simple village policeman, but he’s a shrewd man who loves Saint-Denis and its people, the ones he serves. The Dark Vineyard, the second in Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police series, demonstrates his ability to...

“The Lonely Man” by Ann Cleeves

September 19, 2025

I’m getting ready to read Ann Cleeves’ new book, The Killing Stones, due out at the end of the month. It’s a Jimmy Perez book, the lead detective in Cleeves’ Shetland series. So, for me, it was perfect timing to read her short story, “The...

Framed in Death by J.D. Robb

September 02, 2025

Although Framed in Death by J.D. Robb can be read without having read previous books in the “In Death” series, there are minor storyline continuations from previous books. It certainly makes the story more enjoyable if readers have followed the characters...

Kevin’s Corner Annex – The Blue Horse by Bruce BorGos

August 24, 2025

I haven’t read The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos yet, Fortunately, Kevin Tipple read it, and can share his review. Thank you, Kevin. The Blue Horse: A Porter Beck Mystery by Bruce Borgos begins in September 2020. Covid is making an impact and will directly affect...

Of All Sad Words by Bill Crider

August 19, 2025

I love the cover of Bill Crider’s fifteenth Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mystery, Of All Sad Words. Nowadays, some authors credit the cover artist. I wish it had happened more often because I think this one is terrific. Not quite accurate, but it’s still good. My...