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Of Spice and Men A Pancake House Mystery by Sarah Fox Random House Publishing Group - Alibi Mystery & Thrillers , Romance Pub Date 07 Nov 2017 Review When you live in a small town, it is only natural that the making of a movie locally is a major source of excitement. Wildwood Cove is abuzz and Marley’s pancake house, The Flip Side is busier than ever. But that doesn’t mean that Marley isn’t ready to help when she sees a burning trailer. Despite her attempt to save Chri

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 Corpse in the Snowman A Nigel Strangeways Mystery by Nicholas Blake Ipso Books General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 21 Aug 2017 Review If you like historical mysteries or reprints of novels from the Golden Age of Mystery, you should definitely read at least one of Nicholas Blake’s novels. The Nigel Strangeways mysteries are challenging puzzles where human psychology plays a major role. The Corpse in the Snowman is an excellent manor house mystery

That Olde White Magick by Sharon Pape Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 07 Nov 2017 Review That Olde White Magick is a fantastic mystery filled with humor, suspense, romance and of course Magick - the kind that keeps the reader glued to the page and leaves them with a smile on their face. Between the wonderful cast of characters - including Merlin who is both out of his time and his comfort zone - and Kailyn’s six cats, and the delightful plot, Sharon Pape’

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

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 Skeleton Paints a Picture A Family Skeleton Mystery (#4) by Leigh Perry Diversion Books Diversion Publishing General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 10 Oct 2017 Review Three cheers for Sid, the skeleton that any woman would want for a best friend, confidant and fellow investigator. The Skeleton Paints a Picture is a mystery that once again proves that Leigh Parry is one of the finest authors of modern humorous cozies. I absolutely love this fun, ligh

The Witches' Tree An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C. Beaton St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 03 Oct 2017 Review The Witches’ Tree is a terrific addition to the Agatha Raisin series. It is clever, funny, and has a wonderful cast of quirky characters- both series favourites and new additions. The Witches Tree begins with a village Vicar and his wife discovering the body of one of the church volunteers hanging on The Witches’ Tree in the center

Rubies in the Roses by Vivian Conroy HQ Digital Humor , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 30 Aug 2017 Review Rubies in the Roses is the second Cornisea island cosy by Vivian Conroy. It is a charming mystery set on a fictional island on the Cornish coast. The mysteries are not very complex, and the cast of characters is relatively small, but they are enjoyable light novels perfect for whiling away an afternoon. Guinevere is a charming, demure lead and her dachshund, Dolly’s a

A Catered Costume Party by Isis Crawford Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 29 Aug 2017 Review I had high expectations for A Catered Costume Party. The introductory chapter where Darius murders his wife has just the right dash of humor. After reading it, I was eager to discover what comes next. On the whole A Catered Costume Party is a fun fresh mystery. Many of the passages are cleverly written and the dialogue is excellent. I was disappointed, however, by