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Death at the Wychbourne Follies by Amy Myers Severn House Publishers Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Mar 2019 Review The return of Lady Ansley’s old Gaiety theater group to Wychbourne court is intended to be a happy occasion, a chance to relive memories of triumphs. But a spanner is thrown into the works by Lord Richard, Lady Sophy and Lady Helen’s plans for a show. Not everyone amongst the aging actors and actresses are thrilled with the idea, particularly when it is determ

Naughty on Ice A Mystery by Maia Chance St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Historical Fiction Pub Date 13 Nov 2018 Review If you like Prohibition era capers full of outrageous antics, hilarious dialogue and plenty of fun, look no further than Maia Chance’s Naughty on Ice. The Discreet Retrieval Agency doesn’t normally take anonymous commissions, but when a strange greeting card summons them to Vermont, they jump at the chance of a picturesque holiday vacation. Still -

Forgotten Murder by Dolores Gordon-Smith Severn House Publishers Historical Fiction , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Mar 2019 Review Forgotten Murder is an excellent, Christie-esque mystery. In fact, it is almost too Christie-esque in that it brings to mind a very similar novel, Sleeping Murder. Jenny Langton, a friend of Jack Haldean’s wife, Betty, has come across a house that is strangely familiar. Despite having no memory of ever being there, she remembers the house as

Murder, She Meowed by Liz Mugavero Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 29 Jan 2019 Review Wedding preparations can be murder - but in this case it is literally true as the body of the young man scheduled to dance at Stan’s bachelorette party is discovered within the fake cake. Between trying to prevent her mother from taking over her wedding, running her pet patisserie, and helping Jessie solve the crime, Stan has her hands full. But unless the murder is quickl

The Puppy Who Knew Too Much by V.M. Burns Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Feb 2019 Review If it wasn’t a definite after the first novel, it is now - I absolutely love V M Burns’ wonderful new mystery series. Not only does it have brave, funny, and lovable pups, it also has fascinating larger than life characters (I love Dixie) and just the right amount of humor. The Puppy Who Knew Too Much even has a hint of romance. After solving

Murders and Metaphors A Magical Bookshop Mystery by Amanda Flower Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Feb 2019 Review Amanda Flower’s Murder and Metaphors is a charming addition to her Magical Bookshop Series. Violet has overcome her regret at coming home and settled in happily as caretaker of Charming Books - but once more murder has come to Cascade Springs, and one of Violet’s friends is the main suspect. A celebrity sommelier who grew up in the area,

Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer SOURCEBOOKS Landmark Sourcebooks Landmark Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Feb 2019 Review Georgette Heyer’s first Inspector Hannasdye mystery, Death in the Stocks, demonstrates her unique wit and exemplifies her characteristic blend of comedy, romance and murder. Originally published in the 1930’s, Death in the Stocks has an energetic charm frequently found in screwball comedies. There isn’t much action- most occurs “off screen”. H

Bones Behind the Wheel A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery by E. J. Copperman Crooked Lane Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 08 Jan 2019 Review A Lincoln continental is difficult to ignore, particularly when it is buried in your backyard along with a skeleton- but that doesn’t mean Alison Kerby doesn’t try, despite her family’s and her resident ghostly investigator’s ardent interest in the very cold case. Adding to the fun is the car’s mysterious disappearance and reappearanc

The Gold Pawn by L.A. Chandlar Kensington Books Historical Fiction Pub Date 25 Sep 2018 Review L.A. Chandlar’s historical thrillers continue to be amongst the best of the genre. Chandlar’s fiction deftly weaves historical events and people into the main plot, allowing them to interact with the central characters - making the novels “feel real”. While you don’t have to read the books in order, I strongly recommend you do, in order to understand the longer term aspects of

Penned A Kate Turner, DVM, Mystery #4 by Eileen Brady Poisoned Pen Press Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 09 Oct 2018 Review As an animal lover, I always enjoy Eileen Brady’s Kate Turner DVM mysteries. For one, they are packed with quirky animal lovers and their pets. There are always plenty of laugh out loud moments. I absolutely love Little Man and his mom who dress in a coordinated fashion, and they are only the tip of the iceberg. I also enjoy the mystery aspect, as Ka