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Review of A Dark and Stormy Tea by Laura Childs

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It was a dark and stormy night, but that was the least of Theodosia Browning’s troubles. As she approaches St. Philips Graveyard, Theodosia sees two figures locked in a strange embrace. Wiping rain from her eyes, Theodosia realizes she has just witnessed a brutal murder and sees a dark-hooded figure slip away into the fog.

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Review of Deceived by Mary Keliikoa

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Deceived is, in a sense, a coming-of-age novel. PI Kelly Pruett finally realizes who she is and how she must operate to feel successful in her job. This isn’t just another sleuth-knows-all tale, it’s one of grit, determination, and learning to adapt in a world filled with suspicion.

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Behind the story of Death on the Menu by Lucy Burdette

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  Lucy Burdette (aka Roberta Isleib) is the author of the Key West Food Critic Mystery series. A former clinical psychologist, she’s published sixteen mysteries. Her books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Her latest Key West Food Critic Mystery is Death on the Menu.  Behind the story of Death on the […]

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Spotlight on S’More Murders by Maya Corrigan

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  S’more Murders (A Five-Ingredient Mystery) by Maya Corrigan About the Book S’more Murders (A Five-Ingredient Mystery) Cozy Mystery 5th in Series Kensington (July 31, 2018) Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages ISBN-13: 978-1496709196 Digital ASIN: B0776HN51M Managing a fitness club café and collaborating on a cookbook with her grandfather are Val Deniston’s usual specialties, but […]

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Behind the story of Killer Reputation by Cassidy Salem

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Cassidy Salem says she’s always been an avid reader and is especially fond of mysteries. She loves to read so much that she spotlights a wide range of mysteries—from cozy to hard-boiled as well as sweet romance—on her blog. She also loves hearing from readers and feels it helps reinforce her motivation to write. Where […]

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Review of Killer Holiday by Amy Korman

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From the publisher Tis the season for mayhem and mystery . . . Kristin Clark and her offbeat crew of Bryn Mawr pals are ready for a festive holiday—one that involves sipping Blitzen’s Bourbons by a yule log, hot guys beneath the mistletoe, and a holiday cabaret starring ex-Mafia wife Sophie Shields. But this year, […]

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Behind the story of A Cajun Christmas Killing by Ellen Byron

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Ellen Byron’s second novel in the Cajun Country Mysteries series won a Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery. Her debut book in the series was a USA Today Bestseller and was nominated for multiple awards. Her latest book in the series, A Cajun Christmas Killing, takes us to Louisiana for the holidays. How A Cajun Christmas […]

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Behind the story of March of Crime by Jessica Lourey

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When Jessica Lourey isn’t writing one of her critically-acclaimed Murder-by-Month mysteries, she’s probably doing something mundane like teaching creative writing or blogging for Psychology Today or writing sword-and-sorcery fantasy. Yes, Lourey is just that kind of gal — multitalented and busy as all get out. And did I mention that she’s one of the few […]

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Behind the story of Dark Signal with Shannon Baker

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Shannon Baker spent twenty years in the Nebraska Sandhills, where cattle outnumber people by more than 50:1. She also moved seven times in less than ten years, from the Nebraska Sandhills, to Boulder, CO, Flagstaff, AZ, back to Boulder and did a short stint in southwestern Nebraska. In addition to the Kate Fox Mystery series, […]

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Behind the story of The Jihadist List

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Jeffrey Seay is a former NCIS agent and the author of The Jihadist List. He says he’s only been serious about writing for a couple of years, but has realized the importance of telling a story, not just having something to say. For this interview, Seay discussed the story behind The Jihadist List. The Jihadist […]

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