This thriller Thursday spotlights the first caper in the Electra McDonnell series featuring a professional thief in WWII + the next Jazz Ramsey mystery surrounding the body of a man found in a nearby park. A PECULIAR COMBINATION: An Electra McDonnell Novel by Ashley Weaver “A gifted lock-picker is called upon to serve her country […]
Tag: Kylie Logan
Women 2020: Fiercely Female (5/5/20)
This Women 2020 Spotlight brings us a plethora of strong and fierce protagonists–from biblical times, an all-girls college, a sleuth, and a global leader. THE BOOK OF V. by Anna Solomon 2 starred reviews and an Indie Next Pick! “Solomon (LEAVING LUCY PEAR) models this clever, heartfelt triptych on THE HOURS, weaving a retelling of […]
It’s a Cozy Sampler!
Looking for a new cozy series? In the 9th volume of COZY CASE FILES, Minotaur Books compiles the beginnings of eleven charming cozy mysteries publishing in Spring/Summer 2020 for free for easy sampling right now on Edelweiss and on NetGalley. The latest edition of COZY CASE FILES has something for everyone with the latest cozies […]
LJ’s 2020 Mystery/Thriller Preview
Library Journal took a deep dive into the mystery/thriller/suspense genre to identify trends and some exciting 2020 titles, including these from Macmillan! THE WIFE WHO KNEW TOO MUCH by Michele CampbellTHE K TEAM by David RosenfeltTHE SECRETS OF BONES by Kylie LoganA ROYAL AFFAIR: A Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery by Allison MontclairTHE CABINETS OF BARNABY […]
For Your Consideration: May 2020 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite May titles for the May 2020 LibraryReads list! Votes due April 1! THE BOOK OF V. by Anna Solomon “Esther, the Old Testament teenager who reluctantly married a Persian king and saved her people, is connected across the ages to two more contemporary women in a sinuous, thoughtful […]
#ThrillerThursday (5/9/19)
From a series prequel (now on PBS!) to dogs with jobs–welcome to this week’s Thriller Thursday! THE ROAD TO GRANTCHESTER by James Runcie “Runcie’s exceptional seventh novel featuring Sidney Chambers (after 2017’s SIDNEY CHAMBERS AND THE PERSISTENCE OF LOVE), a prequel, opens with an extended section set during WWII… While Sidney has only one passing […]