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 […]

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Book Review: “Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer” by Michael Stockham

Hi! I’m Odin Halvorson, writer, editor, and professional reviewer. In the weeks ahead, my weekly review column will focus on new mystery and science fiction books from across the spectrum, with special attention paid to releases from indie presses! Today’s review is for Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham, a new award-winning legal mystery.  […]

Book Review: Aspects by John M. Ford

Book Review: Aspects by John M. Ford Tor Books, 496 pages, ISBN: 9781250269041 $26.99 Hardcover $13.99 e-book Available April 5th, 2022 Until Aspects, I had never read a John M. Ford novel. For that omission, my life as a whole: literary, personal, professional, has been a poorer one. If I were to offer one piece […]