If you, like me, grew up devouring Nancy Drew books, The Library Game will bring your mind back to those times. No flashlight under the sheets needed. Just a belief in the possibility of ghosts and a love of locked room murder mysteries. A builder of hidden rooms, Tempest Raj,Continue Reading
Welcome to the madcap world of Finlay Donovan, a worthy successor to Stephanie Plum. Finlay and her nanny/co-conspirator Vero are in too deep in Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave. First, their nosy and crotchety elder neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty, is arrested and then released for the murder of a bodyContinue Reading
Cordelia finds her neighbor, Jake, murdered in front of their apartment building. He is outside in the snowy Boston weather with no shoes or coat on. Cordelia wants to investigate but unfortunately she is also dead. Cordelia has to enlist the help of the new resident of her apartment, theContinue Reading
In Gingerbread Danger, Bailey is a co-owner, with her Amish grandmother, of the Swissmen Sweets candy shop in rural Harvest, Ohio. She has also recently opened Swissmen Candyworks, a factory producing the same tasty treats in bulk. The busy holiday season is just beginning when one of the factory’s AmishContinue Reading
It is Elvis mania in Tupelo, Mississippi this Christmas in Blue Christmas Bones. And best friends Sarah Booth and Tinkie are here for all of it. With Elvis impersonators everywhere, a replica of the belt from his famous white jumpsuit is on display. The belt was crafted with $3 millionContinue Reading
It’s always fun to spend time with Meg and her family and friends especially at Christmas time. In Rockin’ Around the Chickadee, Meg’s house is strangely quiet because her sister-in-law, Delaney, is on bedrest for her pregnancy. She is staying in Meg’s dining room with her husband, and Meg’s brother,Continue Reading
My Review Nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit quite so well as a trip to Murder She Wrote’s Cabot Cove, Maine. Jessica is expecting A Killer Christmas, what with her nephew, his wife, and their adorable son coming to visit. However, Christmas is a killer this year in moreContinue Reading
Agatha Raisin is doing everything but Killing Time in this whirlwind of a cozy mystery. There is a murder, an assault, burglaries, death threats, a bombing, attempted kidnappings and more on Agatha’s plate. There is even a Mallorca retreat with her new boyfriend. On top of everything, Agatha has agreedContinue Reading
Despite being about two serial killers’ exploits, The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco is actually a very pleasant cozy mystery. Its setting in San Francisco is used almost like another main character so it is part travelogue too. Capri owns a small business running tours featuring famous movie sitesContinue Reading
Flavia de Luce is back at work! In What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust, Major Greyleigh dies from poison. Unfortunately, Mrs. Mullet, Flavia’s longtime cook and housekeeper, both picked and prepared the mushrooms for the Major. Flavia feels obligated to investigate even though she now a large estate toContinue Reading
In A Messy Murder, professional declutterer Ellen finds another dead body. Humph was a D List celebrity with a chat show cancelled long ago. A copy of an article published by him explaining why humans should stop taking up resources when they turn 80 years old is found near hisContinue Reading
Meg is trying to a deal with a flock of feral turkeys set loose in a suburban neighborhood, a shady house renovation show, and complaining neighbors in Between a Flock and a Hard Place. This is the 35th book in this series and I’ve read them all. This book containsContinue Reading
Happy Chinese New Year! In Peking Duck and Cover, it’s that time of year again for Chinese restaurant manager, Lana Lee. She is coordinating an Asian Village, her restaurant’s outdoor mall, party complete with a dance troop and fireworks. Little does she suspect, though regular series readers will be anticipating,Continue Reading
Trouble Is Brewing is tea slinger Lily’s latest cozy mystery. Her cafe, Tea by the Sea, is closed for a bridal shower. Though the couple seem blissfully happy, their parents are less enchanted with each other. When the groom’s father is murdered, Lily must investigate to clear her tea houseContinue Reading
Lights, Camera, Bones is another great cozy mystery starring the Delaney Detective Agency. The Agency consists of organic farmer Sarah Booth Delaney and her best friend Southern belle Tinkie. They are asked to investigate some disappearances from a nearby movie set. The movie is about local Mississippi history. However, someContinue Reading
Don’t miss the hilarious start to a new cozy mystery series, Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies. Eleanor wrote a book about her short love affair with a conman in Italy. It was a bestseller. The conman, Connor, successfully gets her to fork over part of her bookContinue Reading