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Magical Mystery Paws (The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency) by Mandy Morton Farrago Humor , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Jul 2018 Review The No.2 Feline Detective Agency novels are difficult to categorize. They are fantasies in that all of the characters are cats - walking, talking, driving, clothes wearing, pastry eating cats. They look and behave like cats, but at the same time do all the things humans do. Apart from this, they are strictly mysteries- delightfully whi

Peril in the Old Country The Terribly Serious Darkness Series, Book One by Sam Hooker Black Spot Books General Fiction (Adult) , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 05 Jun 2018 Review If you love the humor of Terry Pratchett, you absolutely must pick up a copy of Peril in the Old Country. It is a delightfully absurd novel with elements of the movie Brazil. Witty, astute observations on the nature of man and the reality he creates are paired with strange situations that become more

Coffin, Scarcely Used (A Flaxborough Mystery Book 1) by Colin Watson Farrago Humor , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 22 Feb 2018 Review Coffin Slightly Used is an enjoyable British police procedural, light on tension but pleasantly paced and delightfully witty. There is a great deal of humor but it is subtle rather than laugh out loud. It is a great mystery to enjoy while drinking a pot of tea on a lazy afternoon. Harold Carobleat, respected councilor and do-gooder is dea

DOUBLE DOG DARE A Davis Way Crime Caper by Gretchen Archer Henery Press Humor , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 20 Mar 2018 Review Double Dog Dare is deliciously chaotic. Davis and her family and friends swoop from one misadventure to the next with scarcely enough time for the reader to take a breath. Throw in a huge cast of larger and weirder than life characters - including a dog that looks like a hairless mutant and is half as friendly (only eats cannelloni and thumbprin

Stay Calm and Collie On by Lane Stone Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 07 Nov 2017 Review Stay Calm and Collie on is a delightful pet cozy that is certain to leave animal lovers with a smile. Sue Patrick and Lady Anthea Fitzwalter are wonderfully paired. While Sue is practical and a skilled businesswoman, Lady Anthea has ample experience managing people. Together they must find the killer of Buckingham Pet Palace’s driver - who was found dead

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 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

The Wrong Dead Guy Richard Kadrey Pub Date: February 28, 2017 Fiction / Fantasy Review The Wrong Dead Guy is utterly hilarious. I don't know whether Richard Kadrey is an alien or merely a genius. Who else would think of such an amazing assortment of hijinks and heists? Captivated from the start, I wavered between laughing out loud and gaping in incredulity. What starts as the simple theft of a mummy leads to a cascade of bizarre activity. From invading a museum dressed as

Malice in Maggody Joan Hess Open Road Media Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 14 October 2017 Review Malice in Maggody is as hilarious today as it was when Joan Hess first published it. Maggody is the epitome of a hick town, filled with bizarre characters that you can’t help but like - well maybe not “like” but reading about all of the wild goings on is a pleasure. Arly Hanks, Maggody chief of police, is a voice of sarcastic reason, while her mother Ruby Bee and her mother's bes

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