I just finished Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear. I've read a number of books in the Maisie Dobbs series, and they are quite interesting. The audiobook I listened to had an interview with Winspear at the end of it and it was quite interesting to listen to her speak about the way that the Maisie Dobbs character and series came about. ...

March 8 is International Women's Day. So what's that all about? I have previously written about International Women's Day, and you can find that blog post here. ...

Looking for some new reads to add to your ereader this weekend? You've come to the right place! She Was At Risk, the tenth book in the Zachary Goldman Mysteries series is free for just a few days, so grab it while you can. She Was At Risk can be read as a stand alone mystery. ...

This week I am reading Lost, by James Patterson and James O Born. It is a great thriller that revolves around international human trafficking and is set in Miami, Florida. Take the compassion of James Patterson's Michael Bennett, a New York cop with ten adopted children, mixed together with the failed football career of David Baldacci's Amos Decker, and you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect from Det. Tom Moon ...

It's February, and that means it's time for a mystery and thriller round-up! And before I start, you should jump over to my February 26 Facebook event, where if you mark your attendance as "going" you qualify for the various prize draws I will be holding ...

I haven't been enamored with some of John Grisham's releases, but The Guardians, a legal suspense novel released in 2019 hits all of the right notes for me. It is not fast-paced, but definitely holds my interest as public defender-turned-priest-turned-innocence lawyer Cullen Post works a case to get a death-row inmates' conviction overturned. He is working on several cases at the same time, so you get to hear a number of stories about the type of people who may end up in prison or on death row even though they are innocent. ...

Today is the day! Book #10 of the Zachary Goldman Mysteries series is on sale. You can find She Was At Risk at any of the major online retailers and get your copy of either the ebook or printed format. She Was At Risk can be read as a stand alone mystery or you can enjoy the whole series. Look for book #1, She Wore Mourning, as a free download, or Cases 1-4 for just $0.99 ...

In today's book, The Outsider by Linda Castillo, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is snowbound in Amish country in Ohio, along with a fugitive who happens to be an old friend. While she would like to think that Gina is blameless in the situation she finds herself in, Kate knows that her friend is keeping things from her and that she cannot keep Gina's presence from the men who are looking for her for long. I always enjoy Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder series. They are warm and homey, with a sharp edge of suspense to keep you from getting too comfortable. Who knew that Amish suspense would be such a great mashup? ...

As you probably know, I don't do romantic themes for Valentine's Day. I have picked a number of different themes such as friendship and aromantic books in the past. This year, I have decided to go with family love as a theme. I set out looking for suspenseful plots hinging on love for a sibling, parent, or other close family figure of the protagonist ...

This week I am reading The Whisper Man by Alex North, and it is a chilling read. If you like that unsettling feeling that you might have left your door unlocked and there is someone out there... this should be your next read. Good character development. The timeline is a little confusing to start out with, but it works out. Might not be the best bedtime reading ...

Up-and-coming Medical Examiner’s Assistant in Kenzie Kirsch needs a break from her work – but instead finds herself dealing with more death than ever! ...

For a few days, you can get He Never Forgot, Book #9 in the Zachary Goldman Mysteries series for free! He Never Forgot can be read as a standalone mystery. If you would like to read the first book in the series, She Wore Mourning is also available as a free download. ...