I picked up this book a few years ago and it has patiently been sitting on my to be read shelf in real live paper form! Packing to take a trip, I threw it in my bag. Gosh, I wish I had not waited but I’m so glad I read it. It was a lot … Continue reading CHICKEN SCRATCH (The Sisters, Texas Series Book 1) by Becki Willis
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Missing or Dead – A Tracey Marks Mystery #3 by Ellen Shapiro
I have read every book in this series and it just keeps getting better. However, I do have to admit that this was my favorite so far. I would even go so far as to say read it first. The author gives the reader enough backstory that it could be read on its own. However … Continue reading Missing or Dead – A Tracey Marks Mystery #3 by Ellen Shapiro
Stiff Lizard Promo Post – LSBBT
STIFF LIZARD by LISA HANEBERG Series: A Spy Shop Mystery Publisher: Written Pursuits Press Pages: 364 pages Pub Date: March 13th, 2021 Categories: Women Sleuths / Cozy Mystery / Private Investigator / Humor Rodent Roger, a popular Galveston Island exterminator, goes missing the day after he tells private investigator and spy shop owner Xena Cali … Continue reading Stiff Lizard Promo Post – LSBBT
BROWNer by G. L. Rix
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
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
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