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
Suspense
Past Tense by Lee Child
I love Jack Reacher. I think I am in awe of him. Everytime a new book comes out by Lee Child, I rush to get it. Some authors are just like that, but then when you finish the book (in one sitting because you can not put it down) you go into a kind of … Continue reading Past Tense by Lee Child
Kill Game: A Cold Poker Gang Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith
I really love the idea of a retired group of police detectives getting together once a week to play poker and solve cold cases. I am already in with knowing just that much. Add to the story the fact that they are in Las Vegas (a special place in my heart) and I am so … Continue reading Kill Game: A Cold Poker Gang Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith
Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman
This adventure begins in America during the late 1950’s when 4 members of a Detroit rock-n-roll band are sent by the military to Africa to find the source of a sound. The four will be paid very well for their two week trip and are given a short hearing of the sound before they agree … Continue reading Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman
Witches Protection Program By Michael Phillip Cash
What a fun read! I was pleased to find that the inside of this book is as good as the outside! The characters are well developed and believable, the setting is New York City current time frame, and the plot is simple. There is a covert police unit that protects good witches and tries to … Continue reading Witches Protection Program By Michael Phillip Cash
Father Figure by James J. Cudney
I read this book in 2 sittings. It is an easy solid read. Cudney switches back and forth between two major characters, Molly (Mom) and Brianna (daughter). For Brianna this is a coming of age story where as Molly is forced to deal with her past. Brianna does not know who her father is and … Continue reading Father Figure by James J. Cudney
Phantom Prey by John Sandford
Another book in a series I love! John Sandford is an amazing writer and the level of suspense is palpable In yet another page turner, Sandford spins a yarn of political intrigue and crime. Lucas Davenport is one of the greatest characters ever developed; a cross between a great detective, a geeky gamer and a … Continue reading Phantom Prey by John Sandford
