An Invitation to Murder by A.G. Barnett My rating: 4 of 5 stars As I’ve said before, I’m tired of witches, magical cats, dogs that solve crimes, baking sleuths and crafting ones, etc. So this mystery was WONDERFULLY FREE OF … Continue reading →
The Case of the Gilded Lily by Erle Stanley Gardner My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m really enjoying these vintage mysteries about a courtroom expert Perry Mason written by a lawyer Erle Stanley Gardner. I’m happy that they are … Continue reading →
Luther and Katharina: A Novel of Love and Rebellion by Jody Hedlund My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve been curious about the marriage of Martin Luther, a former monk, and Katarina, a former nun so when I saw this … Continue reading →
Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow My rating: 4 of 5 stars I often comment on the fact that most 21st century mystery writers (or their publisher’s marketing dept) evidently think mystery readers only want cats, … Continue reading →
The Wrong Rite by Alisa Craig My rating: 4 of 5 stars Since mystery writers think current mystery readers only want cats, dogs (magical or non-magical), witches, heroines who are opening B&B’s, bakeries, cafes and spending a lot of time … Continue reading →
The Gladstone Bag by Charlotte MacLeod My rating: 5 of 5 stars I rarely give 5 stars but Aunt Emma is worth 5 stars. What a character! Indomintable. No nonsense and SMART! Any wrongdoer with an ounce of sense would … Continue reading →
Digging Up the Dirt by Miranda James My rating: 4 of 5 stars One more interesting spin-off from Miranda James’ Cat in the Stacks series set in small college town, Athena, Mississippi. The DuCote sisters, the doyens of Athena, once … Continue reading →
Cat Me If You Can by Miranda James My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another mystery with Diesel, the Maine Coon, and Charlie Harris, the Mississippi archivist. This time we leave the familiar Mississippi town and the Athena college campus … Continue reading →
Darling, All My Love by Lori Oestreich My rating: 4 of 5 stars A lovely debut novel by Lori Oestreich. I know Lori but this is my honest review of her book. In this 1930’s historical, she takes on the … Continue reading →
Dead Wrong by Vannetta Chapman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dead wrong by Vanetta Chapman is a delightful murder mystery. Her characters are likable and realistic. The beautiful Texas Hill country is a wonderful setting and I loved the … Continue reading →