Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Murder Takes the High Road Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love mysteries and when they come mixed with a touch of romance and a hefty dose of humor, I am delighted. As usual it’s the characters that drive this story, and Josh Lanyon... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Big Empty Series: Hollow Folk: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 381 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Murder Mystery At a Glance: This book isn’t perfect, but it’s close enough to being that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a dark and gritty bit of Teen Fiction. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Chasing the Wild Goose Series: The Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 104 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a brilliant series and I highly recommend it. Whenever Cochrane comes out with a new one, it’s an auto-buy for me and is better than Christmas.... Continue Reading →
Title: Pretty Pretty Boys Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 541 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Gregory Ashe is a nimble storyteller, his voice engaging as he leads readers through each potentially combustible element and event in the pursuit of a killer. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After Emery... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deadly Kind of Love Series: Tom and Stanley: Book One Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications/2nd Edition Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Victor J. Banis is an expert at bringing investigative techniques to a storyline along with action-packed fight scenes, but what really makes this story, and series, unique... Continue Reading →
Title: Strange Medicine Series: Dr. Maxwell Thornton Murder Mysteries: Book One Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: S.C. Wynne’s mysteries are a skillful balance between the relationship and the criminal elements of the story. It's always great to find a new fave, and I can't wait... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow’s Edge Series: Psychic Detective Mysteries: Book One Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 169 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Suspenseful on both the investigative and romantic fronts, Shadow’s Edge is one of the finest books I've read so far this year. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Liam Baker can see things. Dead... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder at the Paisley Parrot Series: A Marshall James Mystery Author: Mark McNease Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 291 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Mark McNease did a terrific job writing Marshall James’s story. The murder mystery was intriguing and suspenseful and made this a page-turner for me. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Time... Continue Reading →
Title: Anthem of the Sea Series: Anthem: Book One Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 165 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: In creating these characters, Thom Collins takes us along on a high seas mystery with more than just a storm brewing. He is a master at creating a great murder... Continue Reading →
Title: A Detached Raider Series: The Black Raiders: Book One Author: Ana Night Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 355 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Author Ana Night has constructed a rollercoaster ride of a serial murder mystery in which the murders are not the only thing to keep you guessing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Slow Road to Hell Author: Grant Atherton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 235 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Grant Atherton is an author I’m going to watch out for. He is an amazing writer, and I hope there is a sequel to The Slow Road to Hell coming soon, as this was a... Continue Reading →
Title: Worth His Salt Series: Tattooed Corpses: Book Two Author: Ofelia Grand Publisher: Self-Published Length: 47 Pages Category: Fantasy, Murder Mystery At a Glance: This was a fascinating premise, but the story tried to be a few too many things at once and, as a result, ended up being nothing of any of them. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardians of the Haunted Moor (Tyack & Frayne: Book Five) Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: Lyrical prose, perfect imagery, murder on the moor, family drama, and a deeply touching and solid romance are the hallmarks of this brilliant series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever Haunt (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Five) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Adam Carpenter never fails to make the Jimmy McSwain series emotional on all levels. Family, friends, relationships, different clients and cases always leave me wanting more from this outstanding series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mercy of the Mako Shark (The Mako Shark: Book Three) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery, Humor At a Glance: I'm such a smitten kitten over these characters and the circumstances they find themselves in. They wend their way around and through myriad complications, but there... Continue Reading →
Title: The Elevator Murders Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: The Elevator Murders is just the right length to offer a good murder mystery. Edward Kendrick always seems to find a new path to creating an interesting whodunnit, never letting up on the suspense, danger... Continue Reading →
Title: Kill Game (Seven of Spades: Book One) Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 304 Pages Category: Mystery, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you like a good serial murder mystery with gore, this is. I’ll admit I had mixed feelings going into this novel, but I was totally sucked in, and now I'm invested!... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Loving Thy Murderous Neighbour (A Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Novella) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: The Right Chair Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for all lovers of good English mysteries. Simply delightful. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith like nothing more... Continue Reading →
Title: Nurture Authors: Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Nurture is a great collaboration between Jaime Samms and Sarah Masters but won't be for everyone, as it delves into abuse and abusive relationships in an honest way. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nature versus nurture.... Continue Reading →
Title: Mai Tais and Murder (Gabe Maxfield Mysteries Book One) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 156 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: I enjoyed this book immensely, and can’t wait to see what Gabe gets wrapped up in next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Maxfield never wanted to be a detective or... Continue Reading →
Title: Idyll Threats: A Thomas Lynch Novel Author: Stephanie Gayle Publisher: Seventh Street Books/Penguin Random House Length: 283 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Idyll Threats is excellent, right up there among some of the best I’ve read in the genre. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the summer of 1997, Thomas Lynch arrives as... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostly Investigations Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This is a well plotted murder/paranormal mystery, with some interesting questions about death. I really liked Jon, who had a sadness about him but kept his sense of humor, and Brody, who’s snarky but turns out to... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Alex Mandon with us today to introduce his new novel Murder on the Champs-Élysées, book one in the new Belle-Époque Mystery series. Welcome, Alex! Thanks so much for having me on The Novel Approach today! I’m very excited about this book because it’s what we authors call a “book... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Ethan Stone joining us today to talk about murder and mystery and his newest release, Hacked Up. Welcome, Ethan! I’m fascinated with death and murder. Taken on its own that statement could be misconstrued. But I don’t think I’m alone in my fascination, at least I hope not. If... Continue Reading →
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