Posts Tagged ‘mystery’
Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit, by Tom McAndrew
Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit, by Tom McAndrew Okay, his superiors might think him a clown, and okay, he might be secretly battling sight problems, but Shamie Doocey is determined to prove that he’s still a seriously good detective with a twenty-twenty mind’s eye by solving his first big case: the disappearance of an uptight crime writer’s…
Read MoreOne Too Many, by R. Franklin James
One Too Many, by R. Franklin James Hollis Morgan has accomplished her goal of regaining her status as an acceptable contributor to society. She has overcome her felony conviction for fraud, earned a judicial pardon, and has spent the last few years in climbing the ladder of success in her law firm. She is respected…
Read MoreCuriosity Kills, by Kathleen L. Asay
Curiosity Kills, by Kathleen L. Asay Sacramentan newspaper reporter Liz Cane is honored and hopeful when the paper’s respected Capitol columnist, Eugene Holland, asks her for a ride to work. When she arrives at his home in hopes of a story for the newspaper, she finds him dead. She will need to uncover what she…
Read MoreDark 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 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…
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