Month: March 2018

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Review: The Butterfly Conspiracy

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The Butterfly Conspiracy (A Merriweather and Royston Mystery #1) by Vivian Conroy A captivating historical cozy mystery, The Butterfly Conspiracy is an excellent debut to a new series! Suspenseful and thrilling, I was immediately sucked into the Victorian world superbly created, with intriguing characters and a puzzling plot that kept me turning pages. I liked the dynamic between Royston and Merula. She’s wasn’t a passive Victorian flower, he wasn’t a man strong-arming her into being a passive Victorian flower. Although the possibility for a romance was hinted at, it wasn’t overt and took a backseat to the plot. I appreciated that, … Continue reading Review: The Butterfly Conspiracy

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Review: Death, Bones, and Stately Homes

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Death, Bones,and Stately Homes (Tori Miracle #5) by Valerie S. Malmont I put off reading this for a long time, because it was the last book in the series *sniffle* and the author died a few years ago. *sniffle* *sigh* It was a great series and oh, how I wish it could’ve kept going, if only to wrap up a few story lines. After Tori and her friend Alice-Ann find skeletal remains in a walled up cave next in an springhouse, Alice-Ann is quick to silence her friend – at least until after the home tour benefiting the local Humance … Continue reading Review: Death, Bones, and Stately Homes

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Review: Lost Books and Old Bones

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Lost Books and Old Bones (Scottish Bookshop Mystery #3) by Paige Shelton For me, this one was just…okay. There was virtually no context to introduce the new characters and I just didn’t connect with them. It was an great plot, lots of twists and turns and the very creepy Dr Eben. I enjoyed the history (The Burke & Hare story is always fascinating) and of course, the little bookshop and its treasures, both human and inanimate, are a big draw for me but I found it was difficult to hold my interest and I struggled to finish it. Still, this … Continue reading Review: Lost Books and Old Bones

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Reviews – Markham Sisters Mystery 8-11

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Markham Sisters Mystery series #8-11 by Diana Xarissa The Markham Sisters Mysteries are a clean, murder-free novella length (under 25000 words) series and a perfect evening read.  The Hampton Case I’m amazed at this series, which packs a full mystery into barely more than 100 pages, all with no murders. Janet is a real hoot and I always look forward to spending a little time in Doveby Dale. In The Hampton Case, the local supermarket is destroyed by a fire, and Janet can’t help but be suspicious. With the mysterious Edward Bennett in town, they decide to do a little … Continue reading Reviews – Markham Sisters Mystery 8-11

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Review: The Iron Water

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The Iron Water (DI Thomas Harper #4) by Chris Nickson What a great mystery! Starting with a submerged body bobbing to the surface after a torpedo demonstration it winds its way through 1890s Leeds, with two dead men, rival gangs, and bent coppers, all leading up to a surprising and exciting ending. A taut and well-crafted plot handily kept the tension and suspense going through the whole story and I read most of it in one evening, I just couldn’t put it down! The colorful and descriptive Victorian world created by the author drew me in easily, and the wonderful … Continue reading Review: The Iron Water

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Review: The Chalk Pit

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The Chalk Pit (Ruth Galloway #9) by Elly Griffiths I meant to get this review written last week, right after I finished this marvelous book, but, well, I was traumatized by Nelson and Ruth. How can you keep doing this to me? Auuuggh! I loved the plot, anything having to do with tunnels and hidden entrances sucks me right in, and this fiction-is-stranger-than-fiction plot was a real rollercoaster; I never would’ve guessed the ending in a million years! The plight of “rough sleepers” was highlighted with compassion and humanity and watching the investigation unfold into edge-of-your-seat action kept me turning … Continue reading Review: The Chalk Pit

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Review: Til Death do us Party

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Til Death Do Us Party (Liv & Di #4) by Vickie Fee Hilarious! From the warm characters to the fun plots, this series always brings an enjoyable read. This one has the gang in Las Vegas for Mama’s Elvis themed wedding as she prepares to wed her hunka hunka burnin’ love, Earl but everyone is All Shook Up when the Elvis impersonator minister drops dead in the middle of the ceremony. The puzzling plot and many laugh out loud moments (like the Bachelorette party!) made this a very entertaining read. And poor Hard Headed Di, I really felt for her … Continue reading Review: Til Death do us Party

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Review: Murder at the Mansion

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Murder at the Mansion (Victorian Village Mystery #1) by Sheila Connolly I’m a sucker for small town mysteries and when you have a mysterious mansion at the center of it all, well, you’ve got my attention. And this was an enjoyable read, with a likable main character in Kate; she’s a level-headed and unflappable sleuth and romantic interest Josh made for a good sidekick and added a sprinkle of romance. I liked the plot, surrounding a remarkably well-preserved mansion built a century ago by the mysterious Henry Barton and a very unlikable local woman who is found dead on the … Continue reading Review: Murder at the Mansion