by Sarah Reida | Jan 23, 2025 | Books, Reviews
Well-written and thoughtful, Ashley Winstead’s This Book Will Bury Me is a must-read for true crime fans, although it may be too dark for those who live off popcorn thrillers. Following the unexpected death of her father, 24-year-old college student Jane Sharp finds...
by James Bartlett | Jan 17, 2025 | Behind the Book, Features
I was in one of my favorite places – the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles – when I first learned about the murder of Cecil Wells in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1953. Flicking through the newspaper archives, I read that the prime suspect in the case, Cecil’s wife...
by Erin Mitchell | Jan 17, 2025 | Events
CrimeFest has announced an icon of the genre, Lee Child, will take part in its final convention in May 2025. One of the UK’s leading crime fiction conventions, which is hosted in Bristol supported by title sponsor Specsavers, CrimeFest announced 2025 will be its final...
by Elise Cooper | Jan 17, 2025 | Author Interviews, Books, Features
Watch Your Back Terri Parlato Kensington Pub Dec 24th, 2024 Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato intertwines suspense, romance, retribution, and redemption in a compelling measure. It realistically shows how young couples handle stress and trying to make ends meet, which...
by Elise Cooper | Jan 16, 2025 | Author Interviews, Books, Features
Trouble Island Sharon Short Minotaur Books Dec 3rd, 2024 Trouble Island by Sharon Short is a historical suspense book. It is inspired by a real place and events that include bootleggers, mobsters, and a lot of snow. The plot takes place in the middle of Lake Erie....
by Sarah Reida | Jan 13, 2025 | Books, Reviews
Pitched as Succession meets Saltburn, Anna Sophia McLoughlin’s A Girl Like Us will appeal to fans of Rachel Hawkins and twisty thrillers featuring wealthy, dysfunctional families. In this solid debut, sexy...
by Elise Cooper | Jan 10, 2025 | Author Workspaces, Books, Features
Hidden Valley Military Veteran/K-9 Series Candace Irving Five books Screenshot The “Hidden Valley Military Veteran/K-9 Series” by Candace Irving is one of the best series to come along in quite a while. Each book combines a mystery, thriller, and police procedural....
by John Yunker | Jan 3, 2025 | Behind the Book, Features
For writers and readers alike, climate change has created the ultimate eco-mystery The environment plays a role in every novel. When clouds darken the sky, they darken the mood of the story. Extreme temperatures drive people to act in ways they’d never imagine on a...
by Elise Cooper | Dec 31, 2024 | Author Interviews, Books, Features
Cowboy Santa Book 6 of the Cowboy Academy Melinda Curtis Harlequin Pub Nov 26th, 2024 Cowboy Santa by Melinda Curtis, set in an Oklahoma small town around Christmas, is a good holiday read. The male lead is single dad Chandler Cochran who is basically raising his...
by Elise Cooper | Dec 30, 2024 | Author Interviews, Books, Features
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea Beacon Bakeshop Mystery Book 6 Darci Hannah Kensington Cozies Nov 26th, 2024 Murder at the Lemonberry Tea by Darci Hannah has the main character, Lindsey Bakewell, hosting a British Diva author at her shop. At first, she was excited to be...
