The Case of the Christie Curse is a rousing old school mystery starring famous golden age writers. In 1930, the main characters, Eliza and Theo, have been invited by Agatha Christie to join her on an archaeological dig in the desert of Mesopotamia. Once there, they dismiss the curse rumorsContinue Reading
Five Funerals tells the story of a high school alumni class where the grads keep dying in mysterious ways. The book is structured to allow additional exploration of what exactly happened to all 26 alumni, if the reader wishes, that are not mandatory to the main plot. I always sayContinue Reading
The War is about the unthinkable, but unfortunately not impossible, scenario of global thermonuclear war. What happens to a group of erudite New Yorkers when a bomb drops? Do any of their decisions ensure their survival? Written in cinema verite style, this graphic novel stays close to home with itsContinue Reading
In A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage, Lalla has a lot on her plate. She is an ambitious wife and mother of two. She is trying to force her family up the social ladder with no help, or even a simple thanks, from her husband. Her daughter may notContinue Reading
In 1960, twelve people are stuck in a resort on a small Mediterranean island due to a storm. One of them commits suicide, or is it murder? A retired actor famous for playing Sherlock Holmes on screen and his Spanish sidekick, a writer of detective novels, have been tasked byContinue Reading
In The Body, Mavis is a worrier who has low self esteem. She is married to Jerrod who is, according to her, perfect. Until he isn’t. Mavis is worried her husband is having an affair and will soon leave her. In the meantime, multiple bad things happen to Mavis, whichContinue Reading
Murder Bimbo was a disjointed mess in three acts. To be fair, the bimbo herself was also a disjointed mess but who wouldn’t be. She is a clueless sex worker who was just part of a presidential assassination. The first act of Murder Bimbo had a good plot. However, theContinue Reading
Enola Holmes and the Clanging Coffin is set in 1861 London. Enola Holmes is the younger sister of both Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes. She works sporadically as a consultant for those who have lost things. Her latest case involves lost memories. While attending a funeral, she hears a faint bellContinue Reading
Washington D.C. detective John Sampson and former detective Alex Cross are working two separate cases in Cross and Sampson, the latest thriller in this long running best selling series. Alex’s son, Damon, is missing from his graduate studies at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Alex and his wife BreeContinue Reading
In How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates, Jamie is a fan of both slasher movies and romantic comedies. She and her roommate/bff Laurie decide to go to a speed dating event little knowing that her knowledge of each will be needed to survive the evening. Both types ofContinue Reading
In Stolen in Death, Eve is a detective investigating a murder that happened during a robbery. Eve’s husband is familiar with one of the stolen jewelry items, a priceless necklace. It seems he stole it decades ago before he became a posh millionaire. I’ve only read a few books inContinue Reading
Amos Walker is a Detroit private detective who has seen it all. Then, Sage walks in with a story to tell about her Man One conviction for killing her husband in Alaska. Her conviction was overturned. But her husband’s brother is still hunting her, desperate for revenge. Can Amos helpContinue Reading
Pendergast The Beginning investigates a bizarre serial killer with a fascination for his male victim’s muscular right arms. As in Columbo, the reader knows who the perpetrator is from the beginning. The fun is watching Pendergast solve the mystery. The killer’s motive is also left for the reader and theContinue Reading
Cynthia has a secret that she hasn’t revealed to her longtime husband or their seventeen year old daughter. But it all starts to go horribly wrong when Cynthia’s daughter is taken by a villain from her past. Can Cynthia save her daughter and repair her marriage ripped apart by herContinue Reading
Murder from A to Z has an intriguing plot. Can amateur detective Samantha solve a murder before it happens? The short answer is no. Unfortunately, Alva, an elderly woman who accuses her relatives of trying to kill her, kicks the bucket in the first couple of chapters. Was she murdered?Continue Reading
Such Sheltered Lives tells the tales of three people at a posh rehab facility. Amelia Blue has eating disorders and a famously troubled singer for a mother. Lord Edward is the ne’er do well son of British royalty. Florence is an artist hiding out from scandal. All three have whatContinue Reading