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Book Review – Vermilion Drift By William Kent Krueger

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Thanks to Carl Brookins for sharing this review. Vermilion DriftBy William Kent KruegerISBN: 9781439153840Hard Cover from Atria,2010, 305 pages Authors of crime fiction, like authors working in any other genre, often use their talents to work through personal issues, sometimes intensely private issues. Although it is not entirely clear, the writer may be working through […]

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Book Review – In Dog We Trust by Neil S. Plakcy

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 Thanks again to Carl Brookins for sharing another book review here…. In Dog We TrustNeil S. PlakcyISBN: 2940000889596Ebook available from Amazon, Smashwords, B&N. Steve Levitan is a convicted felon. Through a lapse in internal discipline, he did a little computer hacking and ended up in prison.  Released on parole, he returns to his home, Bucks

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Book Review- River of the Arms of God by Irene Sandell

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 This book was published in 2008, but is still in print. River of the Arms of GodIrene SandellSunbelt Eakin PressTrade Paperback – 294 pagesISBN: 978-1-934645-59-8$18.95 River of the Arms of God is a story of two women held against their will in the harsh Texas frontier. Sarah is held by Eli along the Butterfield Stage

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Book Review – McMansion by Justin Scott

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Thanks to Carl Brookins for sharing another book review…. McMansionby Justin ScottPoisoned Pen Press255 pages, hardcoverISBN: 1-59058-063-X Justin Scott has written over a dozen mysteries, thrillers and adventure novels under several names, taut, exemplary stories that illuminate and explore many of our social concerns.  They are good stories, well-written with drive and panache.  This is

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Book Review: The Protest Singer: Pete Seeger by Alec Wilkinson

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 Thanks to Carl Brookins for offering this review. This is a bit of a serendipitous occurrence considering just last night I revisited my love of the music of this era by performing some old Peter, Paul, and Mary songs at a Cabaret show, with two of my talented kids. I remember well the days of

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Book Review – The Anteater of Death by Betty Webb

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Thanks to Carl Brookins for sharing his reviews…. The Anteater of DeathBy Betty WebbPoisoned Pen Press,December, 2008, Hard cover,230 pages, $24.95,ISBN:  9781590585603 This is the beginning of a new series for this veteran author.  Just look again at the title.  Somewhere in the back of my head there’s a Shakespeare quote.  Ms. Webb is an

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Book Review: On Deadly Ground by Michael Norman

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Thanks to Carl Brookins for sharing his reviews…. On Deadly Groundby Michael NormanISBN 978-59058-692-1Pub. By Poisoned Pen Press270 pages, Hard Cover, 2010 Michael Norman writes in a straight-forward kind of abrupt style that can be off-putting.  An almost endless march of short declarative sentences doesn’t allow for much rhythm or flexibility in approach.  Nevertheless, the

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Book Review – The Fourth Sacrifice by Peter May

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Thanks to Carl Brookins for sharing his review with us… The Fourth Sacrifice by Peter MayThomas Dunne BooksHardcover, 405 pages,ISBN: 0312364644Review by Carl Brookins Scotsman Peter May is a fine writer and a good journalist. He has experience, a good memory and he knows how to do research. For several months he was afforded unprecedented

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Book Review: Final Approach by Rachel Brady

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Thanks to Carl Brookins for providing another review of an interesting mystery. Enjoy…. Final Approach  By Rachel BradyPoisoned Pen Press,HC, 250 pg, October, 2009ISBN: 9781590586556 A fine debut novel with an unusual plot line.  Emily Locke is recovering from the loss of her husband and infant daughter.  It is clear from the get-go there is

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Mystery Book Review

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Thanks again to Carl Brookins for sharing his book reviews with us. Death in West Wheeling Michael DymmochFive Star Mysteries, Hardcover,182 pages, Hardcover, $25.95IBN1594144583 Who knew author Michael Dymmoch, who has written such solid noir mysteries as “White Tiger,” “The Fall” and “M.I.A.”, could put together such a funny, even hilarious novel as this one, set

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