Book Review The Puzzle of Blackstone Lodge by Martin EdwardsMystery Reader’s Thoughts: Whenever a book is marketed “for fans of Agatha Christie” I can’t help but snatch it up. I have long been enamored with her ability to weave together a captivating puzzle, intriguing setting, and unforgettable characters into one snappy, little mystery. But truthfully, these modern-day comparisons to the …
Book Giveaway The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo WrightGenre: Mystery | Historical Fiction | Romantic Suspense | Christian Fiction Love gothic thrillers? We’re so excited to be giving away a copy of Jaime Jo Wright’s latest novel, The Premonition at Wither’s Farm, curtesy of Graf-Martin Communications and Baker Publishing Group! Jaime Jo Wright expertly weaves past and present …
Book Review Murder at the Serpentine Bridge by Andrea Penrose The sixth book in the Wexford & Sloane series, this novel follows newlyweds Lady Charlotte and Lord Wexford as they untangle a web of politics and intrigue. When an engineering genius, Jeremiah Willis, is found floating in the Serpentine Lake, it’s up to the Wexfords to bring his killers to …
Book Review The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes Two of my favorite genres are historical fiction and mystery. And when a book manages to weave those two together in an equally satisfying way, it makes for a particularly enjoyable read! About The Spanish Daughter: As a child in Spain, Puri always knew her passion for chocolate was inherited from her …
Book Review Lost Girls by Angela Marsons A new-to-me author that I won’t be passing up in the future! Lost Girls is a dark and twisty thriller that will have you utterly gripped from the start. (Keep reading for my full review!) About Lost Girls: (From the publisher): The couple that offers the highest amount will see their daughter again. …
Book Review The Pilot’s Daughter by Meredith Jaeger Plop me in a bookstore, twirl me around, and inevitably, you’ll find me standing in front of a pile of WWII set novels. The covers feel romantic and dreamy — and usually include a woman facing away. No matter how many I read, I find them irresistible. So it was no surprise …
Book Review Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger A suspenseful read about an online dating match turned deadly. This psychological thriller had me hooked from page one! (Keep reading for me full review!) About Last Girl Ghosted: (From the publisher) She met him through a dating app. An intriguing picture on a screen, a date at a downtown bar. What …
Book Review Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge “What I feel is that if one has got to have a murder actually happening in one’s house, one might as well enjoy it, if you know what I mean.” — Agatha Christie, The Body in the Library If you’ve been hanging around The 52 Book Club for a while, you’ll …
For many of us, books set during the Second World War hold a powerful fascination. The stories from this era evoke such emotion as they share tales of bravery and sacrifice, of triumph and loss. And clearly, publishers and authors love the 1940s as much as us readers, for there is no shortage of books to pick from! This genre …
