Molten Death by Leslie Karst is a superb start to a new, cozy mystery series. Will Valerie figure out whose body she saw in the lava? Valerie Corbin Our sleuth is Valerie. She and her wife, Kristen, are on vacation in Hawaii. Valerie is still grieving the death of her younger brother in their home […]
Lavender and Lies by Carly Winter is a well-plotted mystery set in small town Arizona. Will Sam figure out who killed Gina’s ex-husband? Sam Jones Our sleuth is Sam Jones, aka Samantha Rathbone, a former soap opera star. Now, she owns an herbal shop in a small mountain town in Arizona. She’s got lots of […]
Revved Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton is a fun, fast-paced mystery with lots of hilarious moments and quite a few eye rolls. Will Sophie figure out what is going on before Wayne goes to jail for murder? The Book Club Ladies Harriett and her book club ladies are all doing well. They are all […]
Spies Never Play by M. Taylor Christensen is an exciting take on espionage at an e-game tournament. Will Katie find the traitor, help her team win the tournament, and get the guy? Katie Okiishi Katie is chosen as the operative for this mission. She is the flirtiest of the banana girls, and this mission puts […]
The Last Applicant by Rebecca Hanover is surprisingly not what I expected. Will Audrey and Sarah come to terms with their roles in life? This story caught me off guard completely. There are plot twists that I didn’t see coming. Everyone has secrets, but this group of characters is like looking into a deep pool […]
The Unquiet Bones by Loreth Anne White is a cold case thriller with a shocking conclusion. Will Jane find Annalise’s killer? The story bounces around with numerous points of view, yet I found myself drawn to Sargeant Jane Munro’s story within the story so compelling. Not that Annalise or Darryl’s parts are less entertaining. I […]
A Midnight Puzzle by Gigi Pandian is fantastic. The author is a master at mystery and magnificent at bringing cultures together. Will Tempest finally unmask her mother’s killer before she is caught in a trap? This is the conclusion of the Raj curse. Tempest and her Scooby gang are still investigating the murder of Tempest’s […]
Murder at an Irish Chipper by Carlene O’Connor finds the O’Sullivan-Flannerys going on a vacation to the seashore. Will Siobhán and Macdara enjoy a honeymoon or end up solving a murder? Siobhán and Macdara decide to head to the seashore to beat the heat. They are calling it a honeymoon, but the O’Sullivan six are going […]