Das Leben des Privatdetektivs Zachary Goldman ist nicht nur rosig, aber er versucht, sein eigenes zerstörtes Leben hinter sich zu lassen, um den Tod des fünfjährigen Declan Bond zu untersuchen ...

It is release day for Fail, Medical Kidnap Files #6. If you are not familiar with the series, it is about the children who fall victim to the practice of social services apprehended children due to medical conditions practice, their families, and a small group of teens who are fighting back! Follow Gabriel and Renata as they fight against an unfair and corrupt system, trying to save themselves and others from the doctors, social workers, and judges who endanger rather than protect their charges ...

La vie du détective privé Zachary Goldman n’est pas que rose, mais il essaie de mettre sa propre vie brisée derrière lui pour enquêter sur la mort de Declan Bond, cinq ans ...

Nadie es un adolescente brillante pero rebelde que crece en Manitoba Cree. Viviendo en la pobreza extrema, intenta ayudar a cuidar a los niños más pequeños de la banda. Devastada por la muerte por ahogamiento de su prima pequeña e incapaz de superar su dolor, Nadie deja la banda ...

Junior Bender is a burglar, not a private investigator, so maybe I can't properly classify it as hard-boiled or noir. But the atmosphere and the colorful language and descriptions are as familiar as any Sam Spade. The characters are colourful, fun, and described well. This twisty little mystery is a great read so far, I will definitely read more of the series. ...

Un día, la vida de Carmina Knight, de quince años, era perfecta, y al siguiente, lo había perdido todo. Su familia, su casa, casi todo lo que conocía. Sola en las calles, no puede confiar en nadie, pero tampoco puede hacerlo sola ...

Discover strategies to help ease back-to-school anxiety. Communication, relaxation techniques, and support can make school kids less anxious ...

This week's read is Cat Under Fire, the second book in Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Joe Grey Mystery series. I've read a couple of other books in the series. They're a lot of fun. Murphy's cats do break a few physiological rules as well as being anthropomorphic speaking and thinking cats. They see in colour. They sweat. And, of course, they solve murders. Most of the humans are not too stupid, but they don't seem to have the same drive to track down the killers as Joe and Dulcie ...

I've done all kinds of themed posts and book lists here before, but one that I haven't done is prison breaks! This topic was prompted by my latest release, On the Slab Pie, which revolves around a prison break. As I was brainstorming for this book, I started to wonder how many people Erin Price had ended up putting in prison in the first seventeen books of the series. And... it's a fairly significant number. There are a couple of books where no one ended up going to prison for one reason or another, and other books where two or more people end up there. So I decided it was time for a reunion with a few of these villains! ...

Set Sail for Murder is a classic murder mystery. We have the unhappy family full of suspects stuck on a cruise ship, tempers flaring, feelings hurt, and millions of dollars on the line. Sound familiar? The characters are interesting and the scenery compelling. There has not yet been a murder, but there have been three attempts. I assume one of the heirs will eventually succeed! ...

On the Slab Pie, Book #18 in the Auntie Clem's Bakery culinary cozy series is on sale for $0.99 this weekend only. And I've lined up a bunch of other great deals for you at the same time ...

I just finished reading Darius the Great is Not Okay, by Adib Khorram. A great showcase of Persian culture, family relationships, and depression, this YA book would definitely be on my recommended reads. The descriptions of the buildings and historic sites in Iran, Persian cuisine, and tea are rich and fascinating. As a teen living in a dual-culture home suffering from mental illness, the relationships are often fraught as Darius tries to find his way in the world. ...

Aging shouldn't be a death sentence - when Kenzie's findings cause her to look into the dark world of elder care, she is forced to reconsider what she knows ...

It seems like everyone I talk to is dealing with high summer temperatures right now. Do you ever dream of winter evenings toasting your toes by a roaring fire? With a good book, of course. Well, I can't supply the cool evenings and toasty fire, but I can suggest some books to take your mind off of the heat. Lose yourself in the cold of winter with these Christmas and winter holiday reads! ...

A Banquet of Consequences is book #19 in Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley series. I have read a few other books in this series and they are always full of interesting characters with complex backstories, and a good murder you can really dig into. Though they are police procedurals, there is a lot of information given about the characters before the murder, similar to an Agatha Christie like Death on the Nile. You don't really hear a lot from the police detectives to start with. In a lot of police procedurals you only view the crime through the eyes of the investigator, but that is not the way the Inspector Lynley books are written. ...

The time has come! Release day for On the Slab Pie, book #18 in the Auntie Clem's Bakery series. Are you ready for a super twisty mystery? This one should satisfy your craving for a sweet treat! Erin and Vic are working for a slab pie for Statehood Day, but there are a few distractions ...

Fallen, by Linda Castillo is book #13 in the Kate Burkholder series. I always enjoy these mysteries with a little taste of Amish country, with tidbits about their culture and phrases of Pennsylvania Dutch sprinkled throughout. Kate does a good job of tracking down the killers with her special combination of brains, compassion, and respect for the community that she chose not to be a part of, instead pursuing a career in law enforcement. Her significant other, John Tomasetti work well together. I enjoy a book where the woman and the man are on equal footing and don't have a lot of conflict or competitiveness over cases. (Though, of course, I also enjoy books where there is some conflict between the couple as well. Since all couples have conflict of some kind.) ...

The writing is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty and the the characters and situations are believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to seeing where she takes these new characters.

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National Novel Writing month comes only once a year, but you can always join Camp Nano in April and July too. If November is not good for you (the month before Christmas... some people are rather busy) or if you want to write several books during the year, then it's a great way to connect with other likeminded writers and join in the camaraderie. ...