From the publisher The organizers have rustled up plenty of surprises for the literary conference at Tattered Star Ranch. But the murder of an influential scholar wasn’t on the program—someone has clearly taken the theme of Malice in the Mountains to heart. This shocking crime is only the beginning: Other dangers and deceptions are soon revealed. English professor Lila Maclean … [Read more...] about Review of The Subject of Malice
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Flashback Tuesday – a review of Red Flags by Tammy Kaehler
This is Book 4 in the Kate Reilly Mystery series. I recently started reading Red Flags and realized I’d made a terrible mistake—by not reading this series when it came out. Red Flags was published in 2016, so it’s an older book,and not something I normally review here. However, because I’d done a behind the story interview with the author in 2016, and I was so impressed by the … [Read more...] about Flashback Tuesday – a review of Red Flags by Tammy Kaehler
Friday Fotos – Sydney sunset from the MS Noordam
About Sydney sunset from MS NoordamOur sunset departure was almost behind us as we made our way out to sea. We'd caught a Sydney sunset from the deck of the Noordam, which gave us an amazing view of the Sydney Opera House at sunset. By the time we made it out of the Sydney Harbor, the sun was dropping below the horizon. This skyline photo was the last I could get. Almost in … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sydney sunset from the MS Noordam
Behind the story of Gore in the Garden
Colleen J. Shogan is a political scientist by training. She’s also been reading mysteries most of her life. Her first book won the Next Generation Indie Prize for Best Mystery and other have been RONE and Killer Nashville finalists in the mystery category. The United States Botanic Garden looms as inspiration "I’d always toyed with the idea of setting a … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Gore in the Garden
Friday Fotos – Sydney Opera House sunset from the MS Noordam
About Sydney Opera House sunsetThe Sydney Opera House is one of those iconic structures that's known around the world. We'd taken a tour of the Opera House during our stay in Sydney, but seeing this magnificent building at sunset from the water was incredible. I got this shot right after capturing a beautiful photo of the Anzac Bridge. Did you know the Sydney Opera … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sydney Opera House sunset from the MS Noordam