A GLIMMER OF DEATH by Valerie Wilson Wesley – Book Review
Thirty years ago, there weren’t a lot of crime fiction books that featured Black female sleuths. Barbara Neely and Eleanor Taylor Bland were blazing a trail for female crime writers of color. Then along came Valerie Wilson Wesley. When Death Comes Stealing, was the first in her Tamara Hayle series. Hayle wasn’t the wealthy gentlewoman […]
A SPELL FOR TROUBLE BY ESME ADDISON – BOOK REVIEW
Despite the fact that I write murder mysteries, I’ve mentioned once or twice that I’m also a bit of a coward. Murder isn’t nice, but it’s understandable. The supernatural is a completely different ball game. Consequently, I tend to avoid all things supernatural and spooky, which includes the paranormal, even paranormal cozies. Esme Addison’s Enchanted […]
Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice by Emily Brightwell – Book Review
I have no idea how I got behind on this series, but what a treat to get to read 2 books back to back! Book #39 in this fantastic series, Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice, was just as delightful as all of the other books in the series. How does Emily Brightwell do it? I have […]
Mrs. Jeffries and the Alms of the Angel by Emily Brightwell – Book Review
Between writing, work, the pandemic, and life in general, I’ve gotten behind on reading for pleasure. A recent vacation (socially distanced, masked, and full of safety precautions) has renewed my energy. One of the first books I reached for was Mrs. Jeffries and the Alms of the Angel by Emily Brightwell. I love British historic […]