Back in the dark ages, when we could attend events in person, I met this author at the Texas Book Festival. I have really enjoyed her cozy mystery books and was so happy when she said she had a new book out in a new series. All the things I love are in this book. … Continue reading BROWNer by G. L. Rix
Cozy Mystery
Malice in Miama (Jamie Quinn Mystery #6) by Barbara Venkataraman
I was thrilled to see that the author was continuing this series. It’s been a couple of years and I was a little concerned jumping back in that I might not be able to catch up, but the author does such a nice job that it could be read on its own. However, I happily … Continue reading Malice in Miama (Jamie Quinn Mystery #6) by Barbara Venkataraman
A Sew Deadly Cruise by Lois Winston
This is a book from the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery Series. While I had not read any of the others in this series, I happily followed this one. I won this book in an author giveaway and what a treat it turned out to be. I do love a good cozy and this book checked … Continue reading A Sew Deadly Cruise by Lois Winston
Murphy, Murphy: And the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland
Winner of Book Talk Radio Book Club - Best Book 2020 OK – there is grammar humor – what more could an editor possibly want? I’m also a huge fan of Jasper Fforde, and this book nicely follows behind (I could not help myself!) his style. Detective Murphy Murphy, who works in the Department of … Continue reading Murphy, Murphy: And the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland
Portrait of a Dead Guy: A Southern Humorous Mystery (A Cherry Tucker Mystery Book 1) by Larissa Reinhart
This is a great start to a cozy mystery series. With a ton of southern sass, the main character has an unusual occupation in a small town. You know the type where everyone knows your business, and rumors and gossip can control all conversations. With the usual interesting sidekick – a sister who can cook … Continue reading Portrait of a Dead Guy: A Southern Humorous Mystery (A Cherry Tucker Mystery Book 1) by Larissa Reinhart
Secrets Can Kill (Tracey Marks Mystery) By Ellen Shapiro
Shapiro is back with her second mystery featuring Tracey Marks. When a potential client turns up dead, Tracey is down the rabbit hole of maybe? clues, trying to get to the truth. Tracey’s independent nature with a drop of quirky humor leads the reader on another whodunit? While this series has the feel of a … Continue reading Secrets Can Kill (Tracey Marks Mystery) By Ellen Shapiro
Murder is a Dirty Business (Grime Pays Mystery) by Tricia L. Sanders
A few weeks ago, I went to Patchouli Joe’s to support an author I edit and to hear a panel of authors discuss publishing. (OK total honesty – it is also next to a dive bar the hubby wanted to go to and near a restaurant I have wanted to try – who knew there … Continue reading Murder is a Dirty Business (Grime Pays Mystery) by Tricia L. Sanders
Looking For Laura (A Tracey Marks Mystery) by Ellen Shapiro
Bursting into the mystery genre, this PI/New Author has started an intriguing series with an independent female PI. Learning that the author is a “real” PI in New York, put this book at the top of my reading list. With a great main character, Tracey, I was quickly pulled into the PI world and Tracey’s … Continue reading Looking For Laura (A Tracey Marks Mystery) by Ellen Shapiro
Tea with a Dead Gal, A Boo Done It Mystery by Gretchen Rix
This is the second book in this entertaining series. While I love Boo Radley, the unruly mastiff who keeps finding dead bodies, the banter between sisters Olive and Flannery keep the book moving along in an amusing way. Add in a dash of an old flame FBI agent returning, various campy neighbors and the lovely … Continue reading Tea with a Dead Gal, A Boo Done It Mystery by Gretchen Rix
A Timed Wager (The Lost Trinkets Series Book 1) by Sherrie Lea Morgan
In August at the Indie Book Fest in Orlando, this author was offering this novella at a special price. Never one to pass up a deal I bought it and let’s just say it was a steal. Think a box of trinkets with a past, someone who can read the past and a twin sister … Continue reading A Timed Wager (The Lost Trinkets Series Book 1) by Sherrie Lea Morgan
