MUSSELED OUT by Barbara Ross

by | Apr 25, 2015 | Books, Reviews

MUSSELED OUT Barbara Ross April 28, 2015 Number 3 of the Maine Clambake series Kensington (320 pages) Julia Snowden can’t catch a break. She’s worked hard to get the Snowden Family Clambake back in the black, but their financial security won’t last long if “Mussel...

The Shortlists for the 2015 Arthur Ellis Awards

by | Apr 25, 2015 | Awards

The Crime Writers of Canada have announced the shortlists for the 2015 Arthur Ellis Awards. The awards will be presented, on May 28th, at the Arthur Ellis Gala in Toronto. Best Novel Brenda Chapman, Cold Mourning, Dundurn Press Barbara Fradkin, None so Blind, Dundurn...

Film Review: LE JOUR SE LEVE (DAYBREAK)

by | Apr 24, 2015 | Films

LE JOUR SE LEVE (DAYBREAK) Directed by Marcel Carne Written by Jacques Viot Starring: Jean Gabin, Jules Berry, Jacqueline Laurent, Arletty LE JOUR SE LEVE debuted in 1939 and quickly ran into trouble. Almost immediately it fell into the hands of the Vichy regime and...

WAYWARD PINES: Watch the pilot!

by | Apr 24, 2015 | Books

For those that are chomping at the bit to see the characters of Blake Crouch come to life, we bring you the pilot for Blake’s WAYWARD PINES! In the first-ever global preview event, Fox Broadcasting Company and Fox International Channels have announced that they...

MEMORY MAN by David Baldacci

by | Apr 23, 2015 | Reviews

MEMORY MAN David Baldacci April 21st, 2015 Grand Central Publishing MEMORY MAN by David Baldacci is a compelling novel. This new series is a fascinating characterization, featuring Detective Amos Decker who has unique abilities. Although Baldacci’s other series are...

Alex Grecian's THE HARVEST MAN

by | Apr 23, 2015 | Books, Reviews

From the Buzz Bin Another chapter in the ongoing tales of The Scotland Yard Murder Squad from Alex Grecian, HARVEST MAN (Putnam) is another great book from this new master of historical mysteries. The team is in disarray as DI Day is out with an injury and...

Mystery Cookbooks

by | Apr 23, 2015 | Books

Two cookbooks out now from mystery authors. One is THE MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA COOKBOOK and the other is THE COZY COOKBOOK. Quirk books did a beautiful job with the MWA book, hardcover, a bit oversized and filled with photo it has more than enough authors involved...