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Services Rendered The Cases of Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. by Kevin J. Anderson WordFire Press Mystery & Thrillers , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 15 Nov 2018 Review Kevin J Anderson has a gift for writing fantasy that leaves you laughing out loud. Services Rendered features Anderson’s renowned PI, Dan Shamble, oops Chambeaux, a zombie investigator working in the Unnatural Quarter, Sheyenne his ghostly gf/office manager, Robin Deyer a lawyer who wants justice for all monsters, and

The Dead Ringer An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C. Beaton St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 02 Oct 2018 Review M C Beaton’s newest Agatha Raisin novel is loads of fun for fans and newcomers alike. Filled with sharp eyed portraits of quirky locals, as well as honest and amusing takes on series favorites, The Dead Ringer is a hilarious depiction of village life in the Cotswolds - as well as a mystery with several confounding turns. As always

A Shot in the Dark A Constable Twitten Mystery by Lynne Truss Bloomsbury USA Bloomsbury Publishing Humor , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 06 Nov 2018 Review A Shot in the Dark is a delightfully funny mystery in the classic vein. Lynne Truss skillfully captures the feel of 1950s Brighton in her newest comic novel. The captain of police likes to think all crime ended with the shootout between two gangs that not just made the news - a movie followed idolizing him. Littl

Ghost Busting Mystery Shady Hoosier Detective Agency Series, Book 1 by Daisy Pettles Hot Pants Press, LLC Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles Humor , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Sep 2018 Review Despite its unfortunate name - surely almost anything is better than Ghost Busting Mystery - the book is a cute one. What it lacks in complexity, it more than makes up for with a heaping serving of quirky small town residents and more than a dash

Battlestar Suburbia by Chris McCrudden Farrago Humor , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 20 Sep 2018 Review Battlestar Suburbia is a bizarre confection, part humorous part surreal, but entirely unique. Like Brazil ( the movie ), it is bitingly satirical in a way that can be funny, painful, or painfully funny. The electronic appliances on earth have not only become sentient - they have also taken over. Humans are at the bottom of the totem pole, tasked with cleaning. When Darren

Kill the Farm Boy The Tales of Pell by Kevin Hearne; Delilah S. Dawson Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 17 Jul 2018 Review Kill the Farm Boy is one of the most hilarious fantasy novels I’ve ever read. It takes the old trope of a young man chosen for adventure and greatness and turns it on its head. Yes the farm boy and his now speaking goat Gustave set off for adventure, but Worstly is soon killed, the victim of an accident

SECRETS, LIES, & CRAWFISH PIES A Romaine Wilder Mystery by Abby L. Vandiver Henery Press Multicultural Interest , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Jun 2018 Review Secrets, Lies & Crawfish Pies is a fun cozy that is big on personality. As a New Orleans native transplanted to Texas, I was intrigued by the description. I’m glad I picked the book up. It is quirky, funny and full of charm that highlights the best of New Orleans and small town Texas. Romaine Wilder left her small

Magick Run Amok by Sharon Pape Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 May 2018 Review Magick Run Amok is a fast paced cozy that serves up a winning mix of humor, magick and murder. Kailyn Wilde has plenty to keep her busy between managing her shop and helping her aunt keep an eye on Merlin - who has a talent for trouble. When an investigative journalist and good friend is found dead, Travis suspects foul play. But all he has to back up his c

Dead Eye (Tiger's Eye Mystery #1) by Alyssa Day Alyssa Day Mystery & Thrillers , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 27 Feb 2017 Review Dead Eye is a cute paranormal cozy with an adorable heroine and a sexy hero who is itching to make her purr. Tess Callahan is sweet, smart and funny. She runs the Dead End pawnshop where a quirky array of residents bring their items to pawn and where visiting tourists find everything they never knew they had to have. But life isn't all taxidermi

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