Genre: Mystery

SNOW DROWNED by Jennifer D. Lyle – Review

SNOW DROWNED by Jennifer D. Lyle – Review
Posted November 18, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A creepy, tension-filled story that will keep readers turning the pages, Snow Drowned was a pleasant surprise. I’ve been lucky with YA books lately, and I’m happy to report that Snow Drowned is yet another one I can recommend (with a few caveats). Jennifer D. Lyle knows how to create tension, and I […]

THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL by Stephanie Wrobel – Review

THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL by Stephanie Wrobel – Review
Posted October 4, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 28 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Secrets, lies, blackmail and murder combine in this excellent locked-room mystery. Whether or not you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock and his films, I guarantee you’ll have fun reading The Hitchcock Hotel. This is a locked room mystery with fantastic twists, plenty of unreliable characters, a bit of humor and a lot of […]

NEGATIVE GIRL by Libby Cudmore – Review

NEGATIVE GIRL by Libby Cudmore – Review
Posted September 17, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Libby Cudmore’s carefully plotted PI story mixes interpersonal drama, music and the emotional pitfalls of addiction. “Junkies will always break your heart.” I have to admit it was the cover of Negative Girl that first caught my attention, and after reading it, I think it perfectly fits this murder mystery that centers around […]

GOOD BAD GIRL by Alice Feeney – Review

GOOD BAD GIRL by Alice Feeney – Review
Posted May 27, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Alice Feeney explores mother/daughter relationships in this highly entertaining mystery, full of twists and plenty of emotion. “My daughter is the villain in my life, and I am the villain in hers. We both believe our stories are true.” After absolutely loving Daisy Darker, I couldn’t wait to read something else by Alice […]

BLESS YOUR HEART by Lindy Ryan – Review

BLESS YOUR HEART by Lindy Ryan – Review
Posted April 26, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Southern charm and graphic violence collide in this funny and heartwarming story. “Put me in pink lipstick or blue hair if you want when I go,” the old woman was saying, “but bury me with my brassiere on and I’ll haunt you.” Bless Your Heart was a fun horror story with unforgettable characters, […]

THE GATHERING by C.J. Tudor – Review

THE GATHERING by C.J. Tudor – Review
Posted April 4, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 14 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Police procedural meets vampires in this exciting horror thriller, another winner from C.J. Tudor. C.J. Tudor never disappoints, and her latest is a great combination of murder mystery, thriller and thoughtful examination of racial prejudice, all set in a remote town in Alaska during one of the darkest times of winter. In Tudor’s […]

THE PALEONTOLOGIST by Luke Dumas

THE PALEONTOLOGIST by Luke Dumas
Posted November 6, 2023 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A haunted museum is the setting for Luke Dumas’ latest, a solid mystery story with supernatural elements. If you’re a dinosaur fan, and I mean if you love scientific facts about dinosaurs, you’ll probably enjoy The Paleontologist a lot. I thought I liked dinosaurs, but I have to admit parts of this book […]