Mystery
Dark Mirror, by Terri Maue
Dark Mirror, by Terri Maue A charismatic novelist. An unhinged stalker. An untimely death. Zee Morani’s gut tells her it’s murder when her new friend dies, but since Zee’s still recovering from a recent battle with a deranged killer, the last thing she wants is to get involved in another homicide. She’s relieved when the…
Read MoreGhost Bog, by Steven Kuehn
Ghost Bog, by Steven Kuehn Professor Jacob Caine and his archaeology team are racing to excavate Ghost Bog, a 7,000-year-old bison kill site in northern Wisconsin, before winter arrives. Sam Noggle, Jake’s old mentor, is assisting, excited to investigate this amazing site. Locals from the nearby town of Scenic are frequent visitors, eager to see…
Read MoreDownwind from Death, by C. R. Koons
Downwind from Death, by C. R. Koons The United States is in turmoil nine months after an assassination attempt targeting the new president. Texas, home to the unsuccessful Nationalist Party candidate, has seceded from the Union, and other states are poised to follow. In Santa Fe, a priest who is an anti-nuclear activist is murdered.…
Read MoreMurder in the Crazy Mountains, by K.L. Borges
Murder in the Crazy Mountains, by K.L. Borges Helena, Montana. Kelly Boyd, long-time high school math teacher, has hung up her chalkboard and joined RogerDog Rescue, working alongside the gruff founder, Betty Mills, and quickly became second in command at the shelter. Rescue is full of frequent surprises, and at first, it seems like business…
Read MoreClaws for Concern, by Lesley A. Diehl
Claws for Concern, by Lesley A. Diehl Maddie Sparks, senior amateur sleuth, sets aside her writing when her son, a defense attorney, is accused of murdering one of his clients, a high school friend and the woman the authorities believe murdered her estranged husband. Although Maddie knows her son is innocent, she also suspects he…
Read MoreThe Case of the 1950 Volkswagen Hippie Bus, by Tom Meschery
The Case of the 1950 Volkswagen Hippie Bus, by Tom Meschery Merriam was last seen driving away in her canary-yellow Volkswagen transporter bus with Peace signs, Grateful Dead, and flower stickers on it. Victor and Vincent have promised to find her. Among hippies, Deadheads, anti-Vietnam War activists and criminals, it won’t be easy and probably…
Read MoreThe Booker, by Kevin R. Doyle
The Booker, by Kevin R. Doyle Sam Quinton hadn’t thought much about the entertainment business for several years. His days as a minor celebrity were part of his past, which was fine with him. But when a Hollywood producer walks through the doors of his gym and offers to create a TV show around his…
Read MoreMaking a Killing in Diamonds, by Rob Bates
Making a Killing in Diamonds, by Rob Bates DIAMONDS SO REAL, NO ONE KNOWS THEY’RE FAKE Journalist-turned-sleuth Mimi Rosen is back with another fun and exciting mystery set in New York City’s Diamond District. A brilliant scientist has discovered a way to produce synthetic diamonds so close to the real thing, not even incredibly sophisticated…
Read MoreThe Moth Bit Back, by Tara Ratzlaff
The Moth Bit Back, by Tara Ratzlaff Carmen Karlaff, owner of a native grass and wildflower seed farm in northwestern Minnesota, is busy with spring farming operations, prairie cabin rentals, enjoying her relationship with her boyfriend Nick, and getting to know his half-sister Faye. When an emergency visit to the local dentist is required, she…
Read MoreThe Dead Hath No Fury, by J. L. Buck
The Dead Hath No Fury, by J. L. Buck When Sherry, Lucien’s friend and fellow agent, asks him to investigate his half-brother’s death and to take Lady Anne along to support the widow, Lucien didn’t expect to find the inquiry so complicated. The brother was a bookish blue-stocking, not the likely type to collect enemies.…
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