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Death out of Season by Meg Elizabeth Atkins Endeavour Press Mystery & Thrillers, General Fiction (Adult) Pub Date 17 Jun 2016 Review There is just something about the cozy English village that makes it the perfect setting for murder. Perhaps it is because everyone knows everyone and secrets are difficult to keep. When someone goes to great lengths to not only uncover these secrets but to make everyone else aware of them, is that reason enough for their death? Death Out of

Dust to Dust by Margaret Duffy Severn House Mystery & Thrillers, General Fiction (Adult) Pub Date 01 Aug 2016 Review I always enjoy reading Margaret Duffy’s novels, and Dust to Dust is definitely one I would recommend to anyone liking a hint of espionage with their crime fiction. Patrick Gillard and Ingrid Langley are one of the most compelling husband and wife teams in print. Not long ago I read Margaret Duffy’s first novel featuring Patrick Gillard (former spy turned NCA a

Unlikely Friendships: Dogs 39 Stories of Canine Compassion and Courage by Jennifer S. Holland Workman Publishing Company Outdoors & Nature Pub Date 23 Aug 2016 Review Unlikely Friendships: Dogs is a simply charming collection of uplifting pictures and stories that will bring a smile to your face, whether or not you are a dog lover. The immense variety of inter species friendships demonstrate how dogs and other animals are capable of compassion, forming nurturing mutua

The Interminables by Paige Orwin Angry Robot Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 05 Jul 2016 Review The Interminables is a simply smashing read. Where else but within the chaotic aftermath of a Wizard war would you find such an unusual and compelling pair of heroes. I use the term loosely as a wizard who steals handfuls of time from others and a ghost who is both the embodiment of the violence of war and a skilled physician are not what you would expect for leads. At the same time, P

Treason in the Secret City A World War Two mystery set in Tennessee by Diane Fanning Severn House General Fiction (Adult) Pub Date 01 Aug 2016 Review Diane Fanning's new novel, Treason in the Secret City immerses the reader in the US as it was during WWII. The tensions, privations, hopes and lifestyle are all vibrantly depicted, as is the changing role of women and the challenges they encounter. When you add a well developed plot that realistically fits the time period and

Shots in the Dark by Allyson K. Abbott Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 26 July 2016 Review Shots in the Dark is a top shelf experience for readers. Even a teetotaler wouldn't be able to pass up this fantastic mystery. Allyson Abbott is a great writer, but it is her imaginative framing that makes Shots in the Dark both innovative and captivating. One problem many cozy series face is how to explain the amateur detective's constant access to death. Abbott's solu

When Dreams Collide: The Dreamland Chronicles Book 2 By William Mark Simmons Endeavour Press Science Fiction & Fantasy Pub Date 10 June 2016 Review When Dreams Collide starts with an intriguing idea - if consciousness can be loaded into a virtual environment what happens if an artificial construct is downloaded into a human body. I liked the description. Unfortunately, not much time is spent on that idea and the blurb is the best part. Readers instead spend their time wading

Tail and Trouble by Victor Catano Red Adept Publishing, LLC Mystery & Thrillers, Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 10 May 2016 Review Bulldogs are profoundly lovable with their squat chunky bodies, slobbery kisses and earnest demeanor - and Orson is the most attractive of the bunch. He rapidly steals the spotlight with his ability to talk and work magic. When his Mama (Sheila, a powerful young witch) goes missing, Orson and Gabriel (her boyfriend) follow her trail to Florida

The Conclave of Shadow Missy Masters #2 by Alyc Helms Angry Robot Books Angry Robot Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 05 Jul 2016 Review Some series can be read starting at any point - Alyc Helms' Dragons of Heaven series needs to be read from the very beginning, or you will have difficulty understanding the underlying mythos. The Conclave of Shadow is the second book in the series, so I highly recommend reading The Dragons of Heaven first. The world of Missy Masters is filled with

Murder at the Mansion by Janet Finsilver Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 07 Jun 2016 Review The Redwood Cove mysteries continue to delight - offering readers a thrilling mystery set against the beautiful backdrop of Mendocino. Not only that, the residents are charming, particularly the Silver Sentinels - Redwood Cove's senior sleuths. It is easy to fall in love with the residents of Redwood Cove, both human and animal and Janet Finsliver's