Was the ultralight crash an accident or murder? Cliff Hanger by Mary Felix is a fast-paced mystery with lots of moving parts. Set in a Monterey Bay resort on the California coast. The mystery, characters, and setting are superb. The McDonald Family Maggie and her boys head to the Monterey Bay where they are will […]
Where could Beth be? Out of Options by Dianne Ascroft is a wonderful novella set in 1983. I enjoyed stepping back in time to spring in West Toronto Junction. This the story of why Lois Stone now lives in a Century Cottage. Lois Stone Lois is our main character and a librarian at Annette Library. […]
Who killed Poppy and why? Guilty as Charred by Devon Delaney is a delightful mystery with wonderful characters and a lovely small town setting. It has food, murder, and everything that leads us to a great whodunit. Sherry Oliveri Sherry is the winner of a few cooking competition; she also helps her dad run his […]
Who is using antique guns to murder people now? Deadline with Death by Zara Keane is a stellar story, with fabulous characters, a marvelous mystery or two, and a setting that I adored. It also has the element of paranormal with a touch of time traveling and maybe a little witchcraft. If you believe in […]
Is murder black and white? Peach Clobbered by Anna Gerard is an exciting start to a new cozy mystery series. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. I was transported to Georgia and felt like I was part of Nina’s new life. Nina Fleet Our amateur sleuth and B&B owner is Nina Fleet. She is the […]
Okay now, why would anyone hurt the editor? Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Murder by Jodi Rath is a great story that is a continuation of the last two books. When we enter this installment, it’s summertime and Jolie dealing with another murder and everything else. Jolie Tucker Jolie is our sleuth and the co-owner of The […]
Accidental death or murder? Is the difference worth your job or life? Death by Dissertation by Kelly Brakenhoff is a fresh take on the cozy mystery genre. I truly enjoyed the college life, and the cultural and social differences brought to light along with the intriguing puzzle. Dr. Cassandra Sato Cassandra is such a different […]
Is this development worth killing over? Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day is a wonderfully woven tale of politics, development, mystery, and murder in small-town Indiana. Roberta “Robbie” Jordan Robbie runs a local breakfast and lunch eatery with a store filled with antique cooking items and a B&B. She is very busy with her […]