From the publisher of The Paris Librarian Hugo Marston’s friend Paul Rogers dies unexpectedly in a locked room at the American Library in Paris. The police conclude that Rogers died of natural causes, but Hugo is certain mischief is afoot.As he pokes around the library, Hugo discovers that rumors are swirling around some recently donated letters from American actress Isabelle … [Read more...] about Review: The Paris Librarian by Mark Pryor
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The Ninja’s Daughter transports readers to 16th century
From the publisher:Autumn, 1565: When an actor's daughter is murdered on the banks of Kyoto's Kamo River, master ninja Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo are the victim's only hope for justice.As political tensions rise in the wake of the shogun's recent death, and rival warlords threaten war, the Kyoto police forbid an investigation of the killing, to keep … [Read more...] about The Ninja’s Daughter transports readers to 16th century
Book Review: The Hemingway Thief
Review of The Hemingway Thief — a debut mystery from Shaun Harris. From the publisher: Novelist Henry “Coop” Cooper is contemplating a new book between sipping rum and lounging on a Baja beach with hotel owner Grady Doyle. When Grady tries to save a drunk from two thugs, Coop tags along for the sake of a good story. The drunk is Ebbie Milch, a small-time thief on the run in … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Hemingway Thief
Behind the story of Wolf with Kelly Oliver
Kelly Oliver is the author of thirteen scholarly books, ten anthologies, and more than 100 articles. She's done work on campus rape, reproductive technologies, women and the media, film noir, and Alfred Hitchcock. So why did she turn to writing fiction? The answer lies in the pages of her Jessica James Mystery Series and the story behind the first installment, … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Wolf with Kelly Oliver
Behind the story of Grilled for Murder with Maddie Day
Publishers can have funny rules. For instance, when should a writer use her real name and when is a pen name required? Edith Maxwell is one such writer. She's been nominated for an Agatha, and writes four different series. Under her own name, she writes the Local Foods Mysteries and the Quaker Midwife Mysteries; under Maddie Day, she writes the Country Store Mysteries; and the … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Grilled for Murder with Maddie Day