The Lost are the Last to Die by Larry D. Sweazy

I don’t know if Larry D. Sweazy considers his Sonny Burton books to be westerns or crime novels. But, the description of frontier mystery fits these books perfectly. Sweazy returns to Sonny Burton with The Lost are the Last to Die. Sonny Burton was a Texas...

More Moments from Bouchercon

I have a lot of pictures to share today, but first, a scheduling word. This week is going to be off. I have a guest post on Thursday, and Catriona McPherson is going to give away books. That means, the giveaway and author post will be up on Thursday, and What Are You...

Moments from Bouchercon

I can’t even describe how wonderful Bouchercon was this year in Dallas. It was my fifth Bouchercon. This year, I skipped many of the panels, and spent time talking with authors and friends. It was the perfect opportunity to meet some of the new authors in the...

A Risky Undertaking for Loretta Singletary by Terry Shames

I’ll tell you the truth. I actually read Terry Shames’ latest Samuel Craddock mystery last November. At the time I received it to review for a journal, it was scheduled for a January release. Then, release date was changed. This won’t be a typical...

Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins

S. C Perkins won the Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel Competition for Murder Once Removed, and deservedly so. The first Ancestry Detective mystery is a fascinating debut, with likable characters. If you’re interested in genealogy, or like...