Wagging through the Snow
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 Dogist - Puppies
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
The Missing Masterpiece
The Missing Masterpiece
by Jeanne M. Dams Severn House Publishers Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 01 Sep 2017 Review Where Dorothy Martin goes, intrigue follows even on vacation in France. As Alan is incapacitated by a broken ankle, Dorothy ends up alone on her holiday. By chance, she meets a young volunteer who claims to be in search of music by Abelard. Coincidences happen, but it quickly becomes clear he isn't the only one searching for missing manuscripts. And what does
The Body in the Marsh
The Body in the Marsh
A completely gripping crime thriller with a shocking twist you won't see coming
by Nick Louth
Canelo
General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 25 Sep 2017
Review
Rarely does a mystery offer such an extreme and plausible twist. Reading The Body in the Marsh, I discovered how deceiving appearances can be and how forensics can be manipulated to create a very different truth. What first appears to be a standard procedural is definitely
The Persian Always Meows Twice
The Persian Always Meows Twice
by Eileen Watkins
Kensington Books
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 26 Sep 2017 Review Forget batman, cat woman is far cooler. The picturesque village of Chadwick has a new amateur detective, Cassie McGlone, owner of Cassie’s Comfy Cats. Grooming cats may be her specialty, but she has a knack for knowing people. When she discovers the body of her most illustrious client, she has few plans other than to ensure his cat, a gorgeous and sweet Pers
Cause of Death
Cause of Death by Peter Ritchie Black & White Publishing General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 14 Sep 2017 Review Cause of Death introduces DCI Grace Macallan, a compelling investigator with integrity and an uncommon mix of instinct and humanity. A talented officer in Northern Ireland, Macallan leaves under a cloud after testifying against a fellow officer responsible for the death of a suspect. With a background in investigations and covert operations and a
Death of a Busybody
Death of a Busybody
A British Library Crime Classic
by George Bellairs
Poisoned Pen Press
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 05 Sep 2017 Review Death of a Busybody is deliciously fun to read. It is a mystery that delights readers with an assortment of colorful village residents. Bellairs’ characters leap from the page, making it impossible for even the most serious of readers to hide their grins and chortles. It's clear that Bellairs has an eye for both the nuances of human
The Property of Lies
The Property of Lies
A 1930s’ historical mystery
by Marjorie Eccles
Severn House
Severn House Publishers
Historical Fiction
Pub Date 01 Sep 2017 Review The Property of Lies is an excellent historical mystery set in the aftermath of WWI, in the heart of 1930s England. The writing takes some getting used to, as it is written in present tense, unlike the vast majority of novels. It is well worth continuing past any feelings of awkwardness. The story is set at the newly e
Caturday Reads: If My Dogs Were A Pair of Middle Aged Men
If My Dogs Were a Pair of Middle-Aged Men
by The Oatmeal, Matthew Inman
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Comics & Graphic Novels
Pub Date 26 Sep 2017 Review This book is hilarious, definitely one of the Oatmeal’s best. Whether or not you love dogs, this book will have you laughing. Like all of the Oatmeal’s comics, the humor comes both from the drawings and the truth inherent in the situations. If you have dogs, I can guarantee they’ve behaved like the two middle aged men on m
Death at the Seaside
Death at the Seaside
A Kate Shackleton Mystery
by Frances Brody
St. Martin's Press
Minotaur Books
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 12 Sep 2017 Review The Kate Shackleton historical mysteries are a delightful escape from the everyday. Set in a changing post WWI Britain, the novels draw readers in with their complex characters and well designed plots. Death at the Seaside drew me in from the beginning. Can you imagine beginning your holiday, stepping into a shop and finding
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