Category Archives: Crime, Mystery and Thrillers

The Dangerous Edge of Things – Tina Whittle

Posted on May 27, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Lee Nelson) I am a Trey Woman and I cannot lie! I just finished Tina Whittle’s debut novel, The Dangerous Edge of Things and fell madly in love with her style, her characters, and her ability to truly … Continue reading →

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From the Ashes – Sabrina Flynn

Posted on May 22, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Lee Nelson) Let’s get the elephant out of the room: I’ve known of Flynn from my membership in Letters of Mary, a fan-fiction group devoted to Laurie L. King. I met her at 2014 Bouchercon in Long Beach … Continue reading →

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The Body in the Birches – A Faith Fairchild Mystery -Katherine Hall Page

Posted on May 5, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Melanie Hamilton) It is a kind of relief when, after being laid off from the law firm, Sophie Maxwell learns that she has to take her mother’s place-who, by the way is in Europe with her new husband- … Continue reading →

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See Also Murder: A Marjorie Trumaine Mystery – Larry D. Sweazy

Posted on May 1, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Melanie Hamilton) Author Larry D. Sweazy conjures up party-line, rocket-finned cars and long, black pay telephones in See Also, Murder, his version of 1967 North Dakota. When Hilo Jenkins delivers the news of Lida and Erik Knudsen’s murder, … Continue reading →

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In Secret Service – Mitch Silver

Posted on April 11, 2015 by J D Jung

Reviewed by Lillian Thurston Ian Fleming may be gone, but this fascinating tale of a 40-year-old secret resurrects the old master. Raymond Greenberg of New Haven, Connecticut, is dead. As executor to his will, his granddaughter, Amy Greenberg, a young … Continue reading →

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The Alpine Zen: An Emma Lord Mystery – Mary Daheim

Posted on April 7, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Melanie Hamilton) The Alpine Zen is the last of the alphabet series by Mary Daheim. For me, though, it is the first; and I am looking forward to starting from the beginning. In this Emma Lord Mystery, we … Continue reading →

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Intent to Hold – Thonie Hevron

Posted on April 2, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “But she’d killed a man. Even though he was inches away from stabbing a deputy, it instigated a worse series of incidents that had almost killed her. The last months had drained her in ways she … Continue reading →

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A Killer Retreat – Tracy Weber

Posted on March 28, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Glenda Anderson) Orcas Island, Washington, site of a beautiful resort, is the locale of the new Downward Dog Mystery, A Killer Retreat. Invited to a wedding, Kate, a Seattle yoga teacher, drags along her newish boyfriend and her … Continue reading →

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The Lost Treasures of R & B – Nelson George

Posted on March 3, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “They were both Golden Gloves boxers and had that good foot work. They both did splits. Weren’t afraid to get on the floor. Not spinning like hip hoppers but they would get on their knees to sell … Continue reading →

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Inkslingers Ball – Sheila Lowe

Posted on February 17, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Cathy Carey) Annabelle is a troubled teen who at a young age has suffered more tragic events than many adults have suffered in several life times. Her temporary guardian, Claudia Rose, is an expert forensic graphologist, highly regarded … Continue reading →

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