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Crazy Like a Fox A Novel by Rita Mae Brown Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Ballantine Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 31 Oct 2017 Review Rita Mae Brown’s novels are always entertaining, and Crazy Like a Fox is no exception. The characters, both animal and human are fascinating, and the story is unique. There is a murder, which lies at the heart of the story - but that isn’t where the plot begins or ends. The dapper, charming horseman Wesley Carruthers disappe

Strange Music A Pip & Flinx Adventure by Alan Dean Foster Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 07 Nov 2017 Review Growing up I loved the Pip and Flinx adventures - I read and reread the novels, loving every minute. I was happy to have the opportunity to review Strange Music. Unfortunately it didn’t live up to my expectations. It had only a shadow of a plot - finding a human interfering in the development of a world not yet part of th

The Girl in the Tower A Novel by Katherine Arden Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 05 Dec 2017 Review The Girl in the Tower is a magnificent novel, rich in history and filled with the magic that warms dark nights and lingers in memory. It is a fairy tale deftly woven, that easily mesmerizes the reader transporting them to a time long past in a country foreign in nature and experience. Vasya is not a beautiful princess, instead she

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2152349305 Dial Meow for Murder by Bethany Blake Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 26 Sep 2017 Review Dial Meow for Murder is a Purrfect Halloween treat for mystery lovers. These fun, fast paced cozies are an enjoyable repast with animals who have easily as much character as the humans. It is easy to enjoy a book when the people are quirky and easily liked and the antics of the pets leave you with a smile. (Even Tinklesto

Wagging through the Snow by Laurien Berenson Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 26 Sep 2017 Review If you love dogs and mysteries, you should take the time to read Laurien Berenson’s novels. She does a wonderful job portraying the unique personalities of dogs, in particular standard poodles. Wagging Through the Snow is a light mystery that s perfect for an evening relaxing with a cup of cocoa. The mystery isn't much of a puzzle, but that doesn't mean it isn't

The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross (From the Casebooks of Jesperson & Lane) by Lisa Tuttle Random House Publishing Group - Hydra Hydra Mystery & Thrillers , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 28 Nov 2017 Review The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross is a decent, but entirely unremarkable paranormal mystery. I expected more based on the description. What would you do if a man enters your home, cries witch and dies at your feet? In the case of Jesperson and Lan

The Ghost of Christmas Past A Molly Murphy Mystery by Rhys Bowen St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Historical Fiction Pub Date 14 Nov 2017 Review Rhys Bowen’s newest Molly Murphy novel is an entertaining holiday mystery, offering a taste of early 20th century celebrations as well as an interesting plot. Unfortunately it isn't without problems. In The Ghost of Christmas Past, Molly Murphy Sullivan and her family accept an invitation to celebrate the holidays with the fam

The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 31 Oct 2017 Review I was definitely impressed by The Secret Book and Scone Society. Its central characters are genuine and the development of their friendship is believable - particularly as its first test comes when Nora and the others (Hester, Estella and June) begin their investigation of a suicide they are certain is murder. I loved the idea of bibliotherapy - healing your

The Trouble with Twelfth Grave A Novel by Darynda Jones St. Martin's Press Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 31 Oct 2017 Review If you are looking for a fast paced urban fantasy with plenty of snark and a delightfully quirky cast of characters look no further. The Trouble with Twelfth Grave is the newest addition to Darynda Jones’s long running series featuring grim reaper Charley Davidson. It’s been a while since I’ve read one of Jones’s novels, but I was able to quickly ca

The Dogist Puppies by Elias Weiss Friedman Artisan Books Artisan Home & Garden Pub Date 19 Sep 2017 Review Who doesn't love puppies? Soft cuddly bundles of fun are always wonderful to watch, whether they are playing, exploring or simply sleeping. The Dogist Puppies is a charming book, filled with pictures of many different popular breeds, pure and mixed, as well as lesser known breeds. Friedman uses the book to advocate responsible care and highlight some of the special