The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell is set on the beautiful backdrop of Vancouver Island before it is tainted by a dead body in Luke’s back garden. Will Luke Tremblay get to the bottom of the case? Luke Tremblay The main character, aka our sleuth, is Luke Tremblay, and he hasn’t been […]
Seams Deadly by Maggie Bailey has newcomer Lydia Barnes trying to start anew in this small mountain town. Can Lydia Barnes catch the real killer? Lydia Barnes Lydia Barnes finds herself at a time in her life when she needs a new start. See, Lydia is forty years old, a recent divorcee, and moving from […]
Murder is a Piece of Cake by Valerie Burns is set during the springtime in Michigan. Will Maddy find out why someone would want CJ Davenport dead? Maddy Montgomery Madison “Maddy” Montgomery loves her life in New Bison, Michigan, and is excited about the Spring Festival. She is also getting things ready at Baby Cakes […]
Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost is a marvelously written mystery with holiday flair. Will Holly figure out who killed the ballerina before Christmas Eve? Holly White Holly is our sleuth in this murder mystery set right before Christmas in Mistletoe, Maine. Although investigating isn’t her primary occupation, it does seem that she […]
How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder showcases a new delightful cozy culinary mystery from Ms. Sennefelder. Who killed Beatrice Wright? Mallory Monroe Mallory Monroe has made a big career change from working at an advertisement agency to owning her cookie bakery shop, where she bakes and decorates the cookies. I have to say that […]
A Clue in the Crumbs by Lucy Burdette is a marvelously witty mystery filled with fabulous food and senior hijinks. Will Hayley keep her wards safe and out of trouble while she figures out who killed Vincent? Haley & the Ladies Hayley Snow is our point of view and main sleuth. Gloria, Hayley’s neighbor, assisted […]
The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a humdinger of a tale. Will Vivian figure out what happened to Pearlie and his mazuma? Vivian Kelly Viv is our sleuth and the main character. She has a complex personality and a grasp of the world around her. Vivian takes care of those close to […]
A Vineyard Season by Jean Stone is the continued story of Annie Sutton’s life. Will Annie and John Tie the Knot? Annie Sutton Annie is the main character. We follow her life through her return to the island and the changes that come with it. I think Annie is a good character. She tries to […]