The CORPSE WORE STILETTOS by MJ O’Neill – Cozy Mystery, Women Sleuths, Amateur Sleuths
This action-packed cozy mystery with its quirky cast and twisty plot will delight readers and have them lining up for more. Highly recommended!
The Adventure of the Murdered Midwife: The Origins of Sherlock Holmes, World’s Greatest Consulting Detective (The Early Case Files of Sherlock Holmes, Case One) by Liese Sherwood-Fabre – International Mystery & Crime, Mothers & Children Fiction, Private Investigator Mysteries
The game's afoot! Young Sherlock Holmes solves a murder and restores his mother's good name in this most clever first in series Sherlockian origin series.
A HAND of VENGEANCE (Call of Vengeance Book 4) by John Stafford – Occult Fiction, Espionage Thriller, Metaphysical Fiction
As the Darkness army unleashes bedlam on the world, hope is placed on one man. Every hero needs help. But who will step up to help Brady? For those who love their thrillers with a metaphysical slant, you’re in the right place. Highly recommended!
CRIMSON FLAMES (The Crimson Series Book 2) by Ashley Robertson – Paranormal Romance, New Adult and College Romance, Vampire Romance
The leading lady, Abby, is pushed to the limits in the second book of The Crimson series. Who can she trust? Paranormal Romance fans will devour this one!
ANTONIUS: Son of Rome (The Antonius Trilogy Book 1) by Brook Allen – Ancient Roman Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biographical Historical Fiction
The ancient Roman historical figure, Antonius is superbly drawn in Brook Allen's first book in the Antonius series. Exceptional read and highly recommended!
GOOD LOOKIN’: A Joe Turner Mystery by T. L. Bequette – Legal Thriller, Murder Thriller, Thriller/Suspense
Debut author TL Bequette's crime thriller makes us sit up and pay attention. Courtroom thriller lovers need not look any further - you won't be able to put this one down. Highly recommended!
CARNAGE in SINGAPORE (The Bedlam Series Book 3) by Randall Krzak – Global Thriller, Political Thriller, Political Suspense
Randall Krzak turns up the heat in the 3rd book in his political thriller series. A fast, furious novel that will have fans calling for more!
TRINITY’s FALL (Vu-Hak War Book 2) by P.A. Vasey – First Contact Sci-fi, Religious Science Fiction Fantasy, Sci-fi Anthologies
P.A. Vasey delivers a tale of a mind-controlling alien invasion, secret lunar bases, and “Men in Black” playing both sides. An all-around win for Sci-fi fans!
TRAITORS for the SAKE of HUMANITY: A Novel of the German Resistance to Hitler by Helena P. Schrader – Historical World War II Fiction, Political Fiction, World War II Fiction
Taken from primary sources, Schrader's novel serves as a reminder of why we all must learn from the past to avoid repeating it. Hard - and highly recommended.
The 2021 LARAMIE Book Awards for Americana Fiction Long List – CIBAs 2021
The first announcements of the CIBA 2021 rounds - The Laramie Book Awards for Americana Fiction - the Long List!