FIRE at WILL’S by Cherie O’Boyle, a West Coast Cozy
An HOA rules-gone-crazy community with its neighborhood of quirky characters and their diverse Californian lifestyles makes this cozy mystery a laugh-out-loud read.
CATHERINE’S CROSS by Millie West, a Southern Mystery
Each page of this romantic thriller is imbued with the natural beauty of the Carolina Low Country, its people, and its culture. Mystery, romance, and the hunt for a long-lost artifact make for an engrossing read.
Can a Gorilla Identify the Criminal? Read the 1st in the NEEMA Mystery Series by Pamela Beason for 99cents – Left Coast Crime Special
Neema is a "signing gorilla" that is part of an animal communication research project (think KoKo). She is the only witness to a crime. Lives are at stake and the clock is ticking.
BLOOD RELATIONS by Lonna Enox
Sorrel discovers murder, mystery, terror, and family secrets which once again threaten to topple her existence in this contemporary Southwestern mystery.
THE DEVIL’S MUSIC by Pearl R. Meaker
The inquisitive and delightful Mrs. Emory Crawford, who uses her intuition and her knitting projects to solve crimes, will surely become a favorite sleuth to cozy mystery fans.
An Editorial Review of “An Ex to Grind in Deadwood” by Ann Charles
Fresh writing, lovable quirky characters, a good dose of randiness, peculiar situations (I have no idea how Ann Charles comes up with this stuff, but it makes for an entertaining read), and clever surprises at every twist and turn. An "Ex to Grind" keeps the laughs coming or the suspense building.
An Editorial Review of “Double or Nothing” by Meg Mims
The mystery is set during the rough and tumble California mining days of 1869. Meg Mims vividly brings these times to life with her accurate historical research and her clear and striking imagery of bustling towns, dangerous quicksilver mines, and rugged landscapes. An entertaining Western mystery read with just the right amount of romance.
An Editorial Review of “Ephemeral Palaces” by Nancy Foshee
Shakespearean charades and surprises ensue when one of the Chicago’s most prominent and most eligible young heiresses, Alexandra Schaffer, beguiles an up-and-coming young architect, Logan McConnell. Foshee adds elements of mystery and suspense, with a dash of ominous threats to this cozy romantic story that takes place in the shadows of Chicago World's Fair during the Gilded Age. An engaging historical novel that was well-researched and a pleasure for this reviewer to have read.
An Editorial Review of “The Blue Virgin” by M. K. Graff
Graff’s sophisticated writing interweaves eccentric characters, visually rich locales, epigraphs, and well-crafted dialog that together create a delightfully clever and intriguing mystery. “The Blue Virgin” by Marni Graff is a First Place Category winner for British Cozy Mysteries in the Mystery & Mayhem Awards for Cozy Mysteries 2013.
An Editorial Review of “Rules of Lying” by Stephie Smith
Readers who enjoy fun and randy mysteries about being caught in the bumbling world of love will greatly enjoy Stephie Smith's "Rules of Lying." Jane Dough is a charmer. I was surprised with the ending and am looking forward to reading more about Jane’s adventures and her new lease on love. A laugh-out-loud story that will keep you entertained to the very end.