This is a quick note to tell you about a fantastic new novel I read and reviewed for Criminal Element. YOU LET ME IN by Camilla Bruce is a brilliant debut that effortlessly combines diverse literary traditions, from domestic drama… Read More ›
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Epic Solitude by Katherine Keith
As a lover of solitude, I was drawn to this book by its title and then the cover cinched the deal. My dog Bea is a retired sled dog and I thought it would be interesting to get a glimpse… Read More ›
Review: Ain’t Nobody Nobody by Heather Harper Ellett
This week’s Monday post is dedicated to telling you about Ain’t Nobody Nobody, a fantastic new mystery novel by first time author Heather Harper Ellett. It comes out tomorrow, 9/24.
Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer
A fun and irreverent mystery that’s the perfect beach read for those pining away for Obama and Biden.
Review: Fans of noir suspense will not want to miss TANGERINE by Christine Mangan
If you like crime fiction with a slow burn that lingers long after you’ve finished it, run, don’t walk to your nearest bookstore or library and check out Tangerine this Tuesday. Christine Mangan’s first novel is one of those books that… Read More ›
Review & Giveaway: The Broken Girls by Simone St. James
I was drawn to this book from the moment I saw the cover. It’s haunting, unfocused view of a building seen through a broken window brought to mind vague associations that I couldn’t quite pinpoint. Later, I had an “ah-ha”… Read More ›
Review (that almost wasn’t): The Echo Killing by Christi Daugherty
I recently consolidated all the calendars and app support I’ve been using into one calendar. After much reflection, internal debate, and input from others (wife, therapist, friends), I decided to let go of my Franklin Covey binder, the online calendars… Read More ›
Book Review: The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard
The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard is a charming read with the serious themes of family relationships, race, self-awareness, and more woven throughout. The protagonist of this strong debut novel is Johnny Ribkins, a 72-year-old African American man who is in… Read More ›
Review: The Gypsy Moth Summer by Julia Fierro
The Gypsy Moth Summer by Julia Fierro has been on so many lists of highly anticipated titles for 2017 that I jumped at the chance to review it for TLC Book Tours. This is Julia Fierro’s second novel. Her first… Read More ›
Shiver Hitch by Linda Greenlaw
Shiver Hitch is New York Times Best Selling Author Linda Greenlaw’s third Jane Bunker mystery. The first was Slipknot (2007) and the second was Fisherman’s Bend (2008), both of which I read and enjoyed. Fans have had to wait nine… Read More ›