My Review Kestral may be the main character, but in this clever, layered mystery she smartly takes a step back and lets the drama swirl around her. And oh, what drama it is! Set in a San Francisco that’s both thoroughly modern and somehow still clinging to its high-society roots, this story blends juicy secrets, … Continue reading Litany of Lies by Lexa Mack
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Better Off Dead (A Trish Caron Mystery) by Glenda Carroll
My Review The grisly and unexpected death of a high-powered financial guy sets off a full-on pinball game of whodunit, complete with flashing suspects, ricocheting motives, and some seriously twisty turns. Enter part-time detective Trisha, who finds herself with a little too much time on her hands during the off-season from her gig with the … Continue reading Better Off Dead (A Trish Caron Mystery) by Glenda Carroll
What He Left Behind by Benjamin Bradley – Release date – April 29, 2025
My Review This 4.5-star read delivers a gripping mystery set in a small North Carolina town where secrets run deep and danger lurks behind every tree in their beloved and adjoining forest. Detective Grace Bingham is at the heart of the story, grappling with a murder that drags her back into a past she’d rather … Continue reading What He Left Behind by Benjamin Bradley – Release date – April 29, 2025
The Doll From Dunedin by ML Condike – Lone Star Literary Book Campaign
THE DOLL FROM DUNEDIN By ML Condike Historical Mystery / Genealogy Mystery Publisher: Harbor Lane Books Pages: 428 Publication Date: October 22, 2024 SYNOPSIS The Doll from Dunedin is the sequel to the 2024 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner in Fiction - Mystery - General, The Desk from Hoboken. Still reeling from the dangers of … Continue reading The Doll From Dunedin by ML Condike – Lone Star Literary Book Campaign
The Strangest Forms (Book 1 – Adventures of Holloway Holmes) by Gregory Ashe
My Review If you think you know Sherlock Holmes, think again! Ashe breathed thrilling new life into the legendary detective saga with a gripping tale set in the present day. Several generations removed from the original Holmes-Watson duo, this story opens with a shocker—the Watson has been killed, leaving Holloway Holmes alone. The quick pace … Continue reading The Strangest Forms (Book 1 – Adventures of Holloway Holmes) by Gregory Ashe
FEATURED AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT – Interview & Giveaway with C. S. Poe!!!
Wow - C. S. Poe has a lot going on. Check it all out here! I escaped into her Memento Mori Series with glee - review to hit my blog on August 12! Check out this interview and then scroll down to take a chance on winning Book 1 of the Memento Mori Series - … Continue reading FEATURED AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT – Interview & Giveaway with C. S. Poe!!!
A Charming Crime: Magical Cures Mystery #1 by Tonya Kappes
When I first saw the cover of this book, I thought, "A cat? Really?" But let me tell you, Mr. Prince Charming is a delightful addition! He left me wondering just how much his presence will influence the rest of the series. The main character, June, is about to have her world turned upside down … Continue reading A Charming Crime: Magical Cures Mystery #1 by Tonya Kappes
Unwritten in Death – Cari Turnlyle #5 by Leslie Piggott – RELEASE DAY!!!
I have enjoyed every book in this series, and this author keeps getting better! Cari is newly engaged in this, her latest adventure, and is still trying to navigate it when a famous author turns up dead in the town. Gen is back with her partner Alex, but she might have a little more going … Continue reading Unwritten in Death – Cari Turnlyle #5 by Leslie Piggott – RELEASE DAY!!!
The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel by Anita Dickason
I was super happy to see another Tracker novel by this author. Her books are always authentic and page-turners. In this one, Dickason explores the world of Iris scans and canine search and rescue. The main character, Riley, is a tenacious reporter working with her soon-to-be certified search and rescue dog, Milo. Milo is one … Continue reading The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel by Anita Dickason
Blood Machines By J. K. Gravier
If you're anything like me, you might have a knee-jerk reaction to the title—vampire book, really? But hang tight and take a moment to read the book blurb like I did, and you'll find yourself intrigued. I stumbled upon this gem at the Indie Pavilion at the Tucson Festival of Books. The cover caught my … Continue reading Blood Machines By J. K. Gravier