Death by Fountain by Jennifer S. Alderson is a fast, holiday-filled mystery set in Rome. Will Lana figure out who killed Rachel before Randy misses his wedding? The setting for this installment is terrific. I love the descriptions of the sites in Rome. The scene at the coliseum makes me want to head to Rome […]
A Medium Fate by Lynn Cahoon sees Eddie Cayse returning home for her grandmother’s funeral and maybe staying. Will Eddie find out what happened to the recent murder victim? Eddie Cayse Eddie Cayse was living in Seattle, thinking she was living the good life. Until she realized that her boyfriend was cheating on her and […]
The Haunted Mansion by Thomas Lockhaven sees the girls solve a case with Derick. Will the girls heed the warning or continue to solve the case? Ava and Carol start at a camp for kids to keep them out of their parents’ hair for a while. They hear a ghost story that leads them to […]
Trouble Under the Mistletoe by Rebecca Barrett is a short holiday mystery. I love that we jump right in and take care of the problem all at a Christmas party. Will Trouble find the culprits before Billie Dean is hurt? Our black cat detective is vacationing in Turnout, Mississippi, with Billie Dean, Tammy’s cousin, for […]
Read and Gone by Allison Brook has the right amount of Christmas cheer surrounded by a mystery. Can Carrie keep Jim Singleton from going to jail? Carrie Singleton Carrie Singleton is celebrating her thirtieth birthday celebration, which is also part housewarming party. After that, her dad, Jim Singleton, comes back into town and wants Carrie […]
Death by Bagpipes by Jennifer S. Alderson is filled with murder, greed, bad manners, and beautiful scenery. I loved it. Will Lana figure out who killed Presto? Does she care if her ex rots in jail for the devious act? Lana is helping Dotty evaluate a possible new tour guide who is also the grandson […]
The Murder Before Christmas by Michele Pariza Wacek is the start of Charlie Kingsley solving mysteries. Will Charlie keep Courtney from going to jail? Charlie Kingsley Charlie only knows about the victim through his young wife, who came by hoping to get a love potion from her. The only problem is that isn’t what Charlie […]
Bones of Holly by Carolyn Haines is a magnificent mystery with many moving parts and lessons to be learned. Will Sarah Booth and Tinkie find Sandra and Daryl before it’s too late? It’s Christmastime, and Sarah Booth and Tinkie are judging a Christmas tree decorating contest in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi as a fundraiser for […]