Book Review: The Jinson Twins, Science Detectives, and the Mystery of Echo Lake by Steven L. Zeichner Disclosure: I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway in the understanding that I would write a review of it. Debbie and Joe Jinson, twins, decide to make some summer money by doing odd jobs. They are… Continue reading Book Review: The Jinson Twins, Science Detectives, and the Mystery of Echo Lake
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Book Review: Board to Death
Book Review: Board to Death by Amy Barkman, Debbie Roome & Gretchen Anderson Disclosure: I received this book as part of the Firstreads giveaway program on the premise that I would write a review of it. As the subtitle says, this is a set of three mystery stories linked by the theme of games. It’s… Continue reading Book Review: Board to Death
Book Review: Cell 8
Book Review: Cell 8 by Anders Roslund & Borge Hellstrom Disclaimer: I received this advanced reading copy from the publisher as part of the Firstreads giveaway program on the assumption that I would review it. Minor changes may be present in the final version. “Cell 8” is part of the Scandinavian thriller/mystery fad currently going on… Continue reading Book Review: Cell 8
Book Review: The Invisible Chimes
Book Review: The Invisible Chimes by Margaret Sutton This is a simple mystery story aimed at young teen-aged girls, ala Nancy Drew. Judy Bolton is a girl with a forceful personality and boundless curiosity, plus she’s good at details, all of which serve her well in dealing with the mysteries she runs into. Her primary… Continue reading Book Review: The Invisible Chimes
Book Review: Washington Masquerade
Book Review: Washington Masquerade by Warren Adler Disclaimer: I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. When Adam Burns, a vitriolic newspaper columnist who savaged the U.S. President at every opportunity, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the media immediately picks up the “government conspiracy”… Continue reading Book Review: Washington Masquerade
Book Review: Kiss Your Elbow
Book Review: Kiss Your Elbow by Alan Handley Before Harlequin became the go-to publisher for romance paperbacks, it published other genres as well, primarily trashy crime novels with steamy bits. As part of the publisher’s 60th anniversary, it’s reprinting some of these early works, including the one being reviewed here. Tim Briscoe is an actor in late… Continue reading Book Review: Kiss Your Elbow
Book Review: Murder by Sunlight
Book Review: Murder by Sunlight by Barbara Graham Disclaimer: I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. It’s coming up on the Fourth of July in tiny Park County in Tennessee, and Sheriff Tony Abernathy must deal with not just the heat and increased traffic, but a… Continue reading Book Review: Murder by Sunlight
Giveaway: Autumn Giveaway (Ends September 30, 2013)
This giveaway has now ended. Congratulations to the winner, who will receive an ARC of “Hen of the Baskervilles!” There’s a chill in the air as fall approaches–time to warm up with a book! This time the prize is one of seven books that I’ve recently reviewed: Beneath the Bleak New Moon by Debra Purdy… Continue reading Giveaway: Autumn Giveaway (Ends September 30, 2013)
Book Review: Dead But Still Ticking
Book Review: Dead But Still Ticking by David M. Selcer Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. Warren Barchrist III may have won a big case in the last volume, but his name is still strongly associated with being sued by the Securities & Exchange… Continue reading Book Review: Dead But Still Ticking
Book Review: Beneath the Bleak New Moon
Beneath the Bleak New Moon by Debra Purdy Kong Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. Casey Holland is a security officer for a small transit company in Vancouver, British Columbia. She’s working the night shift during a new moon, and dealing with obnoxious… Continue reading Book Review: Beneath the Bleak New Moon