Tag: mystery

The Glass Diplomat by S R Wilsher: a stark and absorbing novel

Happy publication day to author S R Wilsher! Synopsis of The Glass Diplomat In 1973 Chile, as General Augusto Pinochet seizes power, thirteen-year-old English schoolboy Charlie Norton watches his father walk into the night and never return. Taken in by diplomat, Tomas Abrego, his life becomes intricately linked to the family. Despite his love for… Continue reading The Glass Diplomat by S R Wilsher: a stark and absorbing novel

The Last Lie She Told by K J McGillick: a polished contemporary mystery novel

Synopsis: lies and misdirection rule the game To some, Fiona O’Dell is clever and manipulative. To others, she is a dangerous sociopath. One thing is certain – she’s trouble wherever she goes. Now she has vanished from her job, but not before being seen leaving a motel room where one man is found dead, another… Continue reading The Last Lie She Told by K J McGillick: a polished contemporary mystery novel

Duck Egg Blues by Martin Ungless: charming and idiosyncratic

I’m delighted to be hosting ‘Duck Egg Blues’ today here at Books Are Cool! Synopsis Duck Egg Blues is funny, sad, mysterious and thrilling. “A robot butler detective, what’s not to love?” ‘A clever and ambitious story’ This perfect slice of ‘cozy crime’ is narrated in the voice of a pre-war English butler and concerns… Continue reading Duck Egg Blues by Martin Ungless: charming and idiosyncratic

The Invisible Case by Isabella Muir: beautiful, vivid descriptions

Synopsis A shocking death turns a homecoming into a nightmare.  It’s Easter 1970 in the seaside town of Tamarisk Bay, and for one family the first Easter of a new decade brings a shocking tragedy. Amateur sleuth and professional librarian, Janie Juke, is settling into motherhood and looking forward to spending time with her family.… Continue reading The Invisible Case by Isabella Muir: beautiful, vivid descriptions

Cover Reveal – Blood Ribbon by Roger Bray

So what is this book about? Here’s the blurb: Blood Ribbon When there’s more than secrets buried, where do you start digging? When Brooke Adams is found battered, bleeding, and barely conscious, the police are at a loss as to who her attacker is or why she was targeted. Then, PI Rod Morgan turns up… Continue reading Cover Reveal – Blood Ribbon by Roger Bray

Murder on the Brewster Flats by Aaron Paul Lazar

From the very start, I was gripped by this novel. I have to confess that I thought I probably would be, as I’m a huge fan of Aaron Paul Lazar. And this wonderful author didn’t let me down. Gus and his wife Camille are on a long-awaited and much-needed holiday. But, as is so true… Continue reading Murder on the Brewster Flats by Aaron Paul Lazar

Life Without Shoes by Emma Cyrus

This is a murder mystery that involves a busy but secluded religious commune, New Life, headed by Father Ambrose. A trash bag containing the mutilated remains of a young girl is thrown onto their property, thus forcing the community to be dragged into the real world it tries hard to avoid as the murder is… Continue reading Life Without Shoes by Emma Cyrus