It’s 92 ºF right now in the middle of July in Los Angeles. But for some reason 😁, Minotaur Books thought it was a good time to put the most recent (2024) Meg Langslow holiday mystery on sale. Maybe they thought we need to be able to daydream of coolness? In any case, Rockin’ Around […]
Rockin’ Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews is on sale right now at Kindle US Read More »
I’m a pushover for mysteries set in Egypt – ancient Egypt for sure, but also 1800s – early 1900s Egypt, and even modern Egypt. And one series I’ve really enjoyed is Paul (PC) Doherty’s brief seven-book series, set during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut (Hatusu) and featuring Amerotke, a highly respected Theban judge, as
The Assassins of Isis by Paul Doherty is on sale in the US right now Read More »
I don’t see the Lovejoy books, by Jonathan Gash, go on sale very often. In fact, I don’t see most of them in e-book at all right now, although I have about a third of the series from several years ago – like 2020 and earlier. However, The Ten Word Game, which is the next to
The Ten Word Game by Jonathan Gash is on sale in the US right now Read More »
Another wonderful trip through the melting pot of old Bombay. I was lucky enough to have a review copy of Nev March’s first Jim Agnihotri/Diana Framji story, Murder in Old Bombay, back before it was even clear – to me, at least – whether this would be a series. And I loved that book, but
A review of The Silversmith’s Puzzle by Nev March – recently pubished Read More »
The Breton setting would be enough, but there’s a fine mystery too… I’ve read most of the titles in Jean-Luc Bannalec’s Commissaire Dupin series – at least, most of those that have been translated into English. And I’ve liked all that I’ve read. After all, what’s not to like about gorgeous countryside, wonderful food, Breton
An Island of Suspects by Jean-Luc Bannalec – a review Read More »
If you like cozies, here you go… Cozy mysteries and bookstores just seem to go together well – think Carolyn Hart’s Death on Demand series, or Joan Hess’ Claire Malloy series. So PJ Nelson’s Booked for Murder is following in a fine tradition. And it’s a quick read, perfect for a plane ride or an
A review of Booked for Murder by PJ Nelson – coming Tuesday Read More »
A nice series start… A year or so ago, I had a review copy of Olivia Blacke’s A Fatal Groove, which is the first in her Record Shop mystery series. I liked that book, which is practically the epitome of a cozy. So when I was offered a review copy of A New Lease on
A review of A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke – out tomorrow Read More »
A fun read, especially if you’re an Elvis fan… I had read and really enjoyed a lot of the early Sarah Booth Delaney books, especially since my mother was from the South. But I lost track of the series in recent years. So I was happy to have a chance to read a review copy
A review of Blue Christmas Bones by Carolyn Haines – coming tomorrow Read More »
I remember reading and liking a lot of Bill Crider’s Sheriff Dan Rhodes series back in “real paper” book days. But I haven’t read any of the three books in his Dr Sally Good series. And now two of the three are on sale for extra nice prices, so I will probably give them a
Two Dr Sally Good books by Bill Crider are on sale right now Read More »
Worth the read, but room for improvement… Off the Air caught my attention as a Tony Hillerman prize-winner, and the blurb sounded interesting too, so I was happy to receive a review copy. For me, however, Off the Air didn’t fully live up to its promise. First, the good. I enjoyed the mystery itself, which
A review of Off the Air by Christina Estes Read More »
