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The Babe Ruth Deception by David O. Stewart Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 27 Sep 2016 Review It took me a while to get into The Babe Ruth Deception. The novel starts slowly, so at one point I put it down to read something else. I was glad, however, that I went back to Stewart's novel because once the action picked up it was riveting. Like Stewart's other novels, The Babe Ruth Deception is well researched and intricately plotted. The corruption of the time,

THE MURDERER'S SON a gripping crime thriller full of twists by JOY ELLIS Joffe Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 23 Sep 2016 Review Readers are guaranteed a terrific mystery when they pick up one of Joy Ellis's procedurals. The Murderer's Son is a stand alone novel, rather than part of the Nikki Galena series. Don't be discouraged- The Murderer's Son is a thrilling read that demonstrates Ellis's understanding of human psychology as well as her ability to craft a challengin

Death by Pumpkin Spice by Alex Erickson Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 27 Sep 2016 Review Fall is coming and Death by Pumpkin Spice is the perfect treat for a restful afternoon. Alex Erickson turns this delightful cozy series on its ear, providing readers with a classic manor house murder mystery starring all of their beloved characters. I was incredibly impressed. Krissy Hancock is more at home running her bookstore cafe than rubbing shoulders with the elite

Body on the Bayou A Cajun Country Mystery by Ellen Byron Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 13 Sep 2016 Review Like Joan Hess, Ellen Byron captures the essence of life in a rural town - its quirks, unique characters, and the impact of everyone knowing everything about your business. What I especially love about Ellen Byron is that she clearly "knows" Louisiana as only a native can. It makes her stories all the more plausible despite being off the wall. Body on t

British Manor Murder By Leslie Meier Kensington Books Pub Date: 27 September 2016 Review The newest Lucy Stone mystery, British Manor Murder, is a treat for Anglophiles and cozy lover's alike. Once you get past Lucy's whining about the loss of her grandson's company, the book becomes quite enjoyable - the lighthearted fun mystery readers expect from Meier. Lucy accompanies her friend Sue on her trip to England to see the Earl of Wickham's new hat exhibit. As lovers of Briti

Pushing Up Daisies by M. C. Beaton St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 20 Sep 2016 Review Pushy, insecure and completely irresistible, Agatha Raisin returns in Pushing Up Daisies. Once more Aggie pursues romance and a killer. As you might guess, she is more successful finding the latter. As always, it is entertaining to accompany Agatha as she lies, bullies and annoys her way to discovering the truth (aided in her misadventures by her friends and

A Night Without Stars A Novel of the Commonwealth by Peter F. Hamilton Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 27 Sep 2016 Review A Night Without Stars has everything a science fiction lover demands - a unique, exquisitely detailed universe complete with believable aliens and technologies, a thrilling fast-paced plot, characters who are understandable, even when their motives and actions come into conflict. As I have not read The Abyss Be

The Pick, The Spade and The Crow The National Crime Agency Series, Book 1 by Bill Rogers Thomas & Mercer Mystery & Thrillers, General Fiction (Adult) Pub Date 27 Sep 2016 | Archive Date 11 Oct 2016 Review The Pick The Spade and The Crow, the debut novel of Rogers's National Crime Agency series, sets a high standard for subsequent installments. Senior Investigator Joanne Stuart has recently been seconded to the National Crime Agency's Behavioral Science Unit. Her first c

Death of an Avid Reader A Kate Shackleton Mystery by Frances Brody St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 13 Sep 2016 Review Kate Shackleton is a rarity in rural post WWI England - a professional private detective. Independent, pragmatic, and highly perceptive, Kate is an excellent investigator, despite the limitations of the time on communication and travel. She is assisted by her colleague Sykes, a former policeman. In Death of an Avid Reader, Kate

Slow Dough: Real Bread Bakers' secrets for making amazing long-rise loaves at home by Chris Young Nourish Cooking, Food & Wine Pub Date 13 Sep 2016 Review Slow Dough: Real Bread is an excellent book for home bakers with some degree of experience. While novices may easily become overwhelmed, Slow Dough: Real Bread has a lot to offer bakers looking to expand their horizons. I liked the wide variety of bread recipes, as well as the assortment of recipes that use bread as an in