Kris Bock writes novels of mystery, suspense, and romance, many with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. Something Shady at Sunshine Haven is the first in the Accidental Detective series.Behind the story of Something Shady at Sunshine HavenKris said she didn’t set out to educate or influence readers, but the Accidental Detective series does explore … [Read more...] about Something Shady at Sunshine Haven
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Four tips to avoid two Amazon impersonator scams
The Amazon Impersonator scam is raking in big bucks for scammers. About one in three victims of impersonator scams report that the person who contacted them claimed to be from Amazon. It’s reported that from July 2020 to June 2021, scammers made $27 million off of this one.Amazon impersonator scam begins with a phone callThere were plenty of old Amazon email scams, but … [Read more...] about Four tips to avoid two Amazon impersonator scams
Review of Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry
From the publisher of Buried in a Good BookA thriller writer who knows way more than anyone should about death and dismembermentHer young daughter who's more intrigued by dead bodies than she probably should beAn isolated cabin in the woods that's probably-definitely-hiding somethingThe tiny mountain town that seems less than troubled by a sudden abundance of … [Read more...] about Review of Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry
Coastal Views at Cabrillo National Monument
Coastal views at Cabrillo National MonumentEverything about Cabrillo National Monument lives up to the old business mantra of ‘dress to impress.’ This week, the show goes on with the amazing Cabrillo coastal views. Wherever you look at this park, there’s a view. Like ocean? Got it. Coastal city? Done. Ships and boats? No problem at all. On our first trip to the … [Read more...] about Coastal Views at Cabrillo National Monument
Cover Art by Vanessa Westermann
An avid reader of mysteries, Vanessa Westermann is a former Arthur Ellis Awards judge, holds an M.A. in English Literature, as well as a Bachelor of Education, and has taught creative writing. Her debut mystery, An Excuse for Murder, was published in 2019. At the heart of all of Westermann’s stories are strong female protagonists inspired by the heroines in her own life. Cover … [Read more...] about Cover Art by Vanessa Westermann