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 […]
Death by a Thousand Sips by Gretchen Rue is a quirky mystery set in the Pacific Northwest. Will Phoebe figure out who and why Madeline was killed before the culprit comes after her? Phoebe Winchester Our sleuth and the main character is Phoebe Winchester. She inherited her aunt Endora’s estate, which includes a lovely house, […]
Read to Death at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers is an excellent story with a marvelous mystery and a blooming romance. Will Rain and Julia figure out who killed Lily? This installment starts with a meeting of the Lakeside Library book club. Let me say that I wish there were a book club like […]
Strike Out 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton is a humorous mystery filled with softball, obligations, and fraud. Will Phee determine who killed Buster before Shirley is the next body found? We start with Shirley finding a body, running to Harriett’s house for help, only to return and find the body missing. Phee and Marshal are […]