What a delightful cozy mystery! Set in Britain and filled with lovely gardens and quirky British people, this is a terrific first-in-a-series read. DI David Graham comes to the series with some personal issues that, although not completely dealt with in this first story, I expect will be addressed in the future. He joins Sargent … Continue reading The Case of the Screaming Beauty by Alison Golden
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The Clay House by Vince Vogel
This is the second book in the Jack Sheridan series. I loved the first one, gave it 5 stars and could not wait to read the second one. I was not in any way disappointed. Vince Vogel is an exceptional author. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. I read it in … Continue reading The Clay House by Vince Vogel
Christmas at the Grange by T. E. Kinsey
I am a big fan of T. E. Kinsey’s books. I enjoy the British setting in the early 20th century and am especially fond of the two lead characters; Lady Hardcastle and her maid Florence Armstrong. These two women are adventurists who stumble onto crimes and solve them by their intelligence. The idea that two … Continue reading Christmas at the Grange by T. E. Kinsey
The Celtic Phoenix
This recently published book by Kim Krisco is a delight to anyone that loves Sherlock Holmes or a good detective story. His main character is Tessa Wiggins, a worker for the Salvation Army, has opened a home for battered or homeless women. Tessa finds herself drawn into a mystery centered around a girl in her … Continue reading The Celtic Phoenix
The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part XI and Part XII: Some Untold Cases
This book is a collection of stories published by MX Publishing. They are the world's largest Sherlock Holmes publisher, but also are a social enterprise funding both the Stepping Stones School (for children with learning disabilities) located in Doyle’s home in Surrey, as well as the Happy Lives Project (they work with abandoned babies … Continue reading The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part XI and Part XII: Some Untold Cases
The Body in the Dales by J. R. Ellis
As you probably know by now, I love a good murder mystery and am particularly fond of a British murder mystery; somehow there is nothing better than murder in a quaint little English town, and I am pleased to say this fits the bill! The fact that this book is the first in a series … Continue reading The Body in the Dales by J. R. Ellis
The Manton Rempville Murders by Julian Worker
Set in Great Britain, this murder mystery follows Inspector Knowles and Inspector Barnes as they work fast to figure out who the murderer is and prevent more people from dying. Manton Rempville Monastery is the scene of the first murder and is located next door to Manton Rempville Hall. The Inspectors quickly discover that the … Continue reading The Manton Rempville Murders by Julian Worker
Meet Clara Andrews by Lacey London
And we certainly do meet Clara Andrews. She is a spunky, fashionable career woman so put on your best stilettos, grab a lipstick, and a cup of coffee when reading this book. Clara is a shoe designer in an up and coming fashion company. She works hard and has talent. She also has two great … Continue reading Meet Clara Andrews by Lacey London
Aunt Bessie Needs by Diana Xarissa
Aunt Bessie Needs is the 14th in the series. This is a delightful series about Elizabeth Cubbon, an elderly spinster (do not tell her that!) who lives on the Isle of Man and happens to solve murder mysteries. A British Jessica Fletcher, if you will. The series down plays the murder scene so there is … Continue reading Aunt Bessie Needs by Diana Xarissa
A Cross To Bear by Vince Vogel
This has to be one of the top 5 mystery/thriller/suspense books I have ever read. I can not believe that this is Vince Vogel’s first novel. While reading I kept telling my husband; you absolutely have to read this book. I even bought the book as a gift for my father for Christmas. This … Continue reading A Cross To Bear by Vince Vogel
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