The Secret Key by Lena Jones follows Agatha Oddlow as she embarks on her first real case. Will Agatha Oddlow solve her first big case? Agatha Oddlow has read all of Agatha Christie’s novels, including Hercule Poirot, who is her favorite of Agatha’s characters, and like him, wants to be a detective. Her mom encouraged […]
Jinx by Meg Cabot follows Jena Honeychurch as she embarks on a new journey in New York City, living with her aunt and uncle in their brownstone. Will Jean stop being called Jinx? Jean “Jinx” Honeychurch Jean is a sixteen-year-old girl moving from her hometown of Hancock, Iowa, to New York City. Her parents hoped […]
A Turn for the Bad by Sheila Connolly is a contradiction of right and wrong. It reminds us that the world isn’t just black and white, but there are many colors in between. Will Maura find the clues to find John Tully? Its fall in County Cork and Sullivan’s is slow until a man, John […]
An Early Wake by Sheila Connolly brings music back to Sullivan’s by way of Irish magic. At least, that’s how it feels. Will Maura figure out what happened to Aidan before she worries Sullivan’s out of business? In this third installment, we find Maura settling into County Cork more than she thought she would. A […]
Scandal in Skibbereen by Sheila Connolly is a reminder that not everyone is in a hurry and we should all take the time to breathe. Will Maura figure out who killed Seamus? Maura Donovan In this second installment, we find our sleuth better settled but unwilling to commit to staying. Maura fits in well, and […]
Collecting Can Be Murder by Jennifer S. Alderson is a wonderfully plotted mystery with exciting characters and fabulous settings. Will Carmen and the Baroness find the stolen books and the killer? Are they one and the same? Carmen De Luca Our sleuth is Carmen. However, she is actually a fine arts and antiques recovery specialist. […]
Passport to Spy by Nancy Cole Silverman is fantastic! I loved the historical aspect mixed with spying, art, and the Christmas scene in Germany. Will Kat find the Gerhardt’s Hoard or die trying? Kat Lawson Kat is no longer just a journalist. She is also a spy. Her first assignment is to find proof that […]
The Navigator’s Daughter by Nancy Cole Silverman is a marvelous mystery about a daughter getting to know her father’s history. Will Kat find what her dad is looking for in his past? Kat’s father receives letters regarding a plane he jumped out of in Hungary during World War II. Steve then enlists his daughter’s help […]