Category: Mystery & Crime

A Coup by Phyllis Skoy (Book Review #1632)

‘A Coup’ is a women’s fiction. It is set in Istanbul when hell breaks loose, and she steps off a tram attempting to visit her friend, Adalet. There are gunshots and chaos, causing her to run into a soldier who creates much drama in… Continue Reading “A Coup by Phyllis Skoy (Book Review #1632)”

The Secret of Blue Lake by Marcy Blesy (Book Review #1616)

‘The Secret of Blue Lake’ is a fictional tale about Meg Popkins, a Chicago news reporter who moves to a tiny town in Michigan, away from her family and familiar territory, to find herself and possibly forget about her loved one. While adjusting to… Continue Reading “The Secret of Blue Lake by Marcy Blesy (Book Review #1616)”

Baltic Shadows by Matejs Kalns (Book Review #1605)

‘Baltic Shadows’ is an international mystery crime set in 1986. The Soviet Union is not finding it easy to hold control. It is 1986, and Gustavs Ziedins gets hired to investigate the death of a leading activist.

Glass Half Broken by Rachel Richards (Book Review #1600)

‘Glass Half Broken’ is psychological suspense and begins with Annie, who witnesses her dad running off and leaving her with her mother. As she attempts to process the loss, her mother gives birth to Jack, and soon Annie’s love for Jack repairs some pain… Continue Reading “Glass Half Broken by Rachel Richards (Book Review #1600)”

Stalking Horse by George Pallas (Book Review #1581)

‘Stalking Horse’ is a mystery crime story about Greg, a normal guy who leads a very uneventful life until he faces a dilemma one morning. He finds Megan, his young co-worker, beaten to death and makes himself a promise to find out who has… Continue Reading “Stalking Horse by George Pallas (Book Review #1581)”

Reaping the Whirlwind: A Trent Tyson Historical Mystery by Rosey Dow (Book Review #1540)

‘Reaping the Whirlwind’ is a historical mystery beginning with Deputy Sheriff Trent Tyson investigating the killings happening in Dayton in the summer of 1925.

Homicide Herault by Bluette Matthey (Book Review #1526)

‘Homicide Herault’ is a travel mystery and begins with Trekker Durkin, who likes to bike and is a veteran. He decides to take a bike tour to Beziers in the South of France. What he thinks at first is a relaxing and eventful experience… Continue Reading “Homicide Herault by Bluette Matthey (Book Review #1526)”

Dead Letters by P.J. Murphy (Book Review #1515)

‘Dead Letters’ is a mystery fiction story about Chris, who happens to attend the funeral of his old friend Richard after he has disappeared for a year. Chris realizes that his old friend has left an unpublished final novel that provides clues and information… Continue Reading “Dead Letters by P.J. Murphy (Book Review #1515)”

Werewolf for Hire by Sue Denver (Book Review 1509)

‘Werewolf for Hire’ is a mystery novella. It begins with Sara Flores, a very strong and good P.I. licenced-to-hire who happens to get a call from Lillian Jackson asking for protection after she gets hit by a car. Someone wants to kill Lillian, and… Continue Reading “Werewolf for Hire by Sue Denver (Book Review 1509)”