From the Publisher: After his unspectacular professional baseball career ends with a knee injury in Toledo, Ohio, Johnny Earl gets busted for selling cocaine. After serving seven years in prison, all he wants to do is return to his hometown of Steubenville, retrieve the drug money he stashed before he went to jail, and start a new life where no one has ever heard of Johnny … [Read more...] about Review of Robin Yocum’s A Welcome Murder
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Friday Fotos — Sunrise at Waikiki is a stunning way to start the day
Sunrise at Waikiki, what a beautiful sight it is. I took this photo the morning after Left Coast Crime finished. Even early in the morning, there were already people wandering around, taking photos, paddle-surfing, and more. I liked the way this shot had the buildings in silhouette. A few more clouds would have been perfect, but I'm not going to complain because this was a … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Sunrise at Waikiki is a stunning way to start the day
Review of Robert B. Parker’s Little White Lies by Ace Atkins
From the publisher Boston PI Spenser and right hand Hawk follow a con man’s trail of smoke and mirrors in the latest entry of the iconic crime series. After conning everyone from the cable news shows to the local cops, it looks like the grifter’s latest double cross may be his last. My review of Little White Lies Let’s begin with the fact that Robert B. Parker’s Spenser is … [Read more...] about Review of Robert B. Parker’s Little White Lies by Ace Atkins
What you Break by Reed Farrel Coleman is a slam-dunk read
From the publisher Former Suffolk County cop Gus Murphy returns to prowl the meaner streets of Long Island’s darkest precincts with a Russian mercenary at his back in the stunning second installment of Reed Farrel Coleman’s critically acclaimed series.Gus Murphy and his girlfriend, Magdalena, are put in harm’s way when Gus is caught up in the distant aftershocks of heinous … [Read more...] about What you Break by Reed Farrel Coleman is a slam-dunk read
Friday Fotos — Ala Wai Harbor at sunset
Ala Wai Harbor at sunset During our stay in Honolulu for Left Coast Crime, we had a room overlooking Ala Wai Harbor. Of course, we expected great sunsets...and we were not disappointed. With a full-on view of the harbor and the setting sun, we saw some spectacular sunsets. We had no rain during our stay, but there were some clouds, which are a photographer's dream. More from … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Ala Wai Harbor at sunset