Book Review: A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert

Available 11 July, 2023 Jane Hunter is a retiring professional librarian and archivist, pushed out of her career path by a younger crowd and tough economic times. Divorced from her abusive husband, and with her grown actress daughter touring the world, Jane takes a job curating a rare collection of mystery novels at a private […]

Book Review: Master of Mysteries by Gelett Burgess

Available 03 Jan 2023 What’s a high-functioning Sherlock Holmes type to do in the face of a gullible, tarot-believing public? Fleece them for everything they’re worth, while solving all of their crimes, of course! Together with his charming assistant Valeska Wynne, Astro, the “Master of Mysteries” (as he styles himself to his audience) enjoys a […]

Book Review: The Great Unmaking by Brian Nelson

Available on 03/21/2023 There is a particular skill to writing books in a series. You need to be able to write each book in such a way that a fresh reader could conceivably pick it up and enjoy it without having experienced any of the others. At the same time, each book needs to build […]