Tag Archives: Mystery

A Glance Back at Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

One for the Money Janet Evanovich The first book of the Stephanie Plum series grabs a person’s interest right from the beginning. One For the Money explains how the wise-cracking, ex-lingerie buyer, Stephanie Plum became a bounty hunter.  Surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Prepare yourself for a tantalizing mixture of romance, the world of the supernatural and Italian food. Yes, I said Italian food.  Smith was so enamored with Bram Stoker’s Dracula that she recreated his Texan Quincey P. Morris. Her Quincie is … Continue reading →

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Great Big Book Giveaway- Part 2!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Great Big Book Giveaway… Part 2 Win a copy of Mary Burton’s New Release : Before She Dies   **Update: We are extending the deadline for entries until Wednesday, February 22nd, 11:59pm ( EST). From now until Monday, February 20th, … Continue reading →

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Mary Burton “Senseless” /”Merciless” Book Giveaway Winner!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

Congratulations to Isobel W. of Bangor N. Ireland – our lucky winner in the Mary Burton Senseless/ Merciless Book Giveaway ! Isobel will receive copies of both Senseless and Merciless, as well as a note from the author, Mary Burton. Simple … Continue reading →

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Mary Burton Book Giveaway!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Great Big Book Giveaway WIN SIGNED COPIES OF MARY BURTON’S SENSELESS AND                                        MERCILESS !! Many of you may remember our reviews of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ripper by Amy Carol Reeves

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Book Review: Ripper by Amy Carol Reeves Using the real-life Jack the Ripper case as the premise for a novel isn’t a new idea. It has, in fact, been done many times. However, Amy Carol Reeves novel, Ripper takes that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Voices of the Dead by Peter Leonard

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Review: Voices of the Dead by Peter Leonard In Voices of the Dead, Peter Leonard has created a gripping story of mystery and intrigue built on a framework of fate, coincidence and sheer happenstance. The incredible story of Harry Levin, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Strangers on Montagu Street by Karen White

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Book Review: The Strangers on Montagu Street by Karen White Karen White returns to her Tradd Street Series with this third installment, The Strangers on Montagu Street . Once again  Charleston, South Carolina realtor and reluctant psychic, Melanie Middleton is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Review : Son of the Morning by Linda Howard   I suppose this should come under the heading of review redux, but since I’ve never actually reviewed this wonderful book before, I can’t really classify it that way. This is … Continue reading →

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The Great Fall Into Books Giveaway

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

The Great Fall Into Books Giveaway   As a bookseller and reviewer I have the pleasure of receiving advance and promotional copies of upcoming and newly released books. This is a wonderful thing, since I love books. But, after almost … Continue reading →

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