ice, and stunning historical details, “Crimson at Cape May” is a narrative that truly has something for everyone. Randy Overbeck writes with a style that is as engaging and entertaining as it is suspenseful and thrilling. … More “Crimson at Cape May” by Randy Overbeck
“Grave Instinct” is the first book in the new K-9 mystery series by award-winning author, Bev Pettersen. … More “Grave Instinct” by Bev Pettersen
“The Secret of Rosalita Flats,” by Tim W. Jackson, is the perfect paradise to sweep you away. Jackson’s novel has all the ingredients you need if you’re looking for great escapism, good plotting, and interesting characters and relationships found in this humorous romantic suspense story. The author writes with a sense of humor that lends itself well to the themes of sand, surf, and tropical sensuality. … More “The Secret of Rosalita Flats” by Tim W. Jackson
“The Hunger Month” drops readers squarely in 1970s as they are introduced to college life at an all-female school, Holbrook College, in small town Missouri. From the anxieties of roommates to carrying a full course load, all of the stereotypical college stressors are present. … More “The Hunger Month” by Jessamine Koch
In “Guilty Knowledge” by Linda Griffin, readers follow Detective Jesse Aaron and his partner Camille. They are trying to solve Rosa Logan’s murder when a strange woman comes in claiming to have information for them… … More “Guilty Knowledge” by Linda Griffin
Reading successfully as a standalone, Con Lehane graces us with another in his 42nd Street Library Mystery series, “Murder Off the Page,” as we follow Raymond Ambler and detective Mike Cosgrove. … More “Murder Off the Page” by Con Lehane
SHAVE ICE PARADISEMark Daniel SeilerOwl House Books (2020)ISBN 9781947003682Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (02/2020) “Shave Ice Paradise” by Mark Daniel Seiler is a rendezvous with murder, mayhem and intrigue set in the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Something’s just not right with the circumstances surrounding her Aunt Nalani’s death, and Gina Mori won’t rest … More Shave Ice Paradise by Mark Daniel Seiler
“Murder from Scratch” is the fourth book in the Sally Solari mystery series by Leslie Karst. . The book is nicely plotted with good character development as Sally, the protagonist, and Evelyn, her sidekick, move through Santa Cruz investigating the murder of Evelyn’s Aunt Jackie. … More “Murder from Scratch” by Leslie Karst
“A Very Meowy Christmas” is part of the “Klepto Cat” mystery series by Patricia Fry. In this story, Rags leads a rescue team to find two missing boys. … More “A Very Meowy Christmas” by Patricia Fry
COMING OF AGE IN BERKELEY Jake WarnerCourtyard Editions (2018)ISBN 9780692106433Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (04/19) Jake Warner gives readers a great story about coming of age which is so different from the usual reads in “Coming of Age in Berkeley.” What I appreciate most is it is not the usual coming from poverty, … More “Coming of Age in Berkeley” by Jake Warner
