Title: The Rational Faculty Series: Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 325 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Rational Faculty encompasses so many aspects which all vie for equal attention—humor, pathos, suspense, action, love, murder and mayhem, danger, corruption, and on and on—yet the cumulative... Continue Reading →
Review: A New Empire by Layla Reyne
Title: A New Empire Series: Fog City: Book Three Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 192 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Well played, Layla Reyne. Such a fun and exciting series! I’m so glad I was along for the ride. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Legacies were made to be rewritten. Assassin Hawes... Continue Reading →
Review: Arcane Adversaries by Jess Faraday
Title: Arcane Adversaries Series: The Simon Pearce Mysteries: Book Four Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Blind Eye Books/Kindle Unlimited Length: 114 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There is a bittersweet note to the final novella of the collection, one in which Simon must confront his feelings and discern the difference between loving someone and... Continue Reading →
Review: Sanguine Solutions by Jess Faraday
Title: Sanguine Solutions Series: The Simon Pearce Mysteries: Book Three Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Blind Eye Books/Kindle Unlimited Length: 76 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Jess Faraday is so accomplished at writing star-crossed lovers and yet not leaving readers feeling as if we’ve missed out on a romantic element in her stories. In... Continue Reading →
Review: A Case of Curses by Jess Faraday
Title: A Case of Curses Series: Simon Pearce Mysteries: Book Two Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Blind Eye Books/Kindle Unlimited Length: 118 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: As in book one, the cases complement the time period in which they’re set, and the time period complements the romantic elements of the series in a... Continue Reading →
Review: A Study in Spectres by Jess Faraday
Title: A Study in Spectres Series: Simon Pearce Mysteries: Vol. One Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A Study in Spectres is a welcome new book in a welcome new series from an author who knows how to weave a thoroughly intriguing story and fill... Continue Reading →
Review: Declination by Gregory Ashe
Title: Declination Series: Borealis Investigations: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 383 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Declination is yet another example of the things Gregory Ashe can do with two intrinsically flawed and ultimately endearing men, a handful of crooked cops, a solid cast of supporting characters, a healthy dose... Continue Reading →
Review: No Good Men by Thea McAlistair
Title: No Good Men Series: The Caro Mysteries: Book One Author: Thea McAlistair Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 225 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: While I enjoyed a variety of aspects of this story and its intrigues, what really sets the mood is the 1930s setting. The title of the book is a nice... Continue Reading →
Review: Carved in Bone by Michael Nava
Title: Carved in Bone Series: Henry Rios Mysteries: Book Eight Author: Michael Nava Publisher: Persigo Press Length: 226 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Carved in Bone goes straight for the emotional jugular. And Nava’s aim is true. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: November, 1984. Criminal defense lawyer Henry Rios, fresh out of rehab and picking... Continue Reading →
Review: Tallowwood by N.R. Walker
Title: Tallowwood Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 375 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I can’t recommend this book enough, guys. My pulse was racing, my palms were sweaty, and at the end my heart was full. I really loved it so much. Go check it out!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Review: King Slayer by Layla Reyne
Title: King Slayer Series: Fog City: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 195 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense, Mystery At a Glance: Definitely jump on this series if you haven’t yet. Reyne writes such fun romantic suspense, and King Slayer is fabulous summer entertainment. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Never fall for a mark.... Continue Reading →
Anthology Review: Footsteps in the Dark
Title: Footsteps in the Dark Authors: LB Gregg, Nicole Kimberling, Josh Lanyon, Dal MacLean, Z.A. Maxfield, Meg Perry, C.S. Poe, S.C. Wynne Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing Length: 929 Pages Category: Mystery, Romance At a Glance: There is a whole lotta awesome packed into these eight stories. It’s an incredible gathering of talent that is not to... Continue Reading →
Review: Orientation by Gregory Ashe
Title: Orientation Series: Borealis Investigations: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 384 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Gregory Ashe could teach a master class in writing functionally dysfunctional characters. It would appear he has yet another hit series on his hands. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Shaw and North are best friends,... Continue Reading →
Review: From These Ashes by Davidson King
Title: From These Ashes Series: Haven Hart: Book Four Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This series has me hooked and like many of its fans, I cannot wait to see who will star in the next installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A product of his past,... Continue Reading →
Review: Whisper by Tal Bauer
Title: Whisper Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 951 Pages Category: Political Thriller At a Glance: Political intrigue, suffering, pain and a glorious ending, Whisper has it all and is really one of the best novels of 2018. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: On September 11th, 2001, Kris Caldera was a junior member of the... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: No Tears for Darcy by Vicki Reese ~ Narrated by Brock Hatton
Title: No Tears for Darcy Author: Vicki Reese Narrator: Brock Hatton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Brock Hatton does what he can with this plot, and believably conveys a former FBI agent being fully bamboozled by the friends and townies he calls close friends.... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Sin and Tonic by Rhys Ford ~ Narrated by Tristan James
Title: Sin and Tonic Series: Sinners Series: Book Six Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a great farewell from the voice who has carried us through the entire series. It’s a great ride from the very first... Continue Reading →
Review: The Strength of His Heart by Victoria Sue
Title: The Strength of His Heart Series: Enhanced World: Book Four Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: The romance in The Strength of His Heart was just a bit of a mess for me. This is still a strong series, though, with fascinating characters, and I... Continue Reading →
Review: Why the Devil Stalks Death by L.J. Hayward
Title: Why the Devil Stalks Death Series: Death and the Devil: Book Two Author: L.J. Hayward Publisher: Self-Published Length: 348 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Why the Devil Stalks Death is another excellent read by L.J. Hayward. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jack Reardon uncovers secrets for a living, and the Meta-State spy is... Continue Reading →
Review: Femme Faux Fatale by Susan Laine
Title: Femme Faux Fatale Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All I can say is that this was a fun and enjoyable read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mystery. Murder. Men in silk stockings. Hollywood nights are heating up. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain... Continue Reading →
Review: Late Fees by Marshall Thornton
Title: Late Fees Series: Pinx Video Mysteries: Book Three Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 229 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There are very few characters that I let get under my skin, but Marshall Thornton makes Noah seem so real in dealing with his personal issues that it just shreds my heart.... Continue Reading →
Review: Cops and Comix by Rhys Ford
Title: Cops and Comix Series: A Murder and Mayhem Short Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Cops and Comix gave way to one of the best mystery series in Murder and Mayhem. Besides creating an entertaining mystery, Rhys Ford introduces two interesting characters who... Continue Reading →
Review: Criminal Past by Gregory Ashe
Title: Criminal Past Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Six Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 589 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Hazard and Somerset series is profound; from execution to engagement, it’s one of the best series I’ve ever experience and is, without a doubt, the best I’ve read this year. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Review: Hiding the Moon by Amy Lane
Title: Hiding the Moon Series: Fish Out of Water: Book Four Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Lane didn’t fail to make this a page-turner for me, and I have high hopes that the author will bring us some more exciting novels to add to this series.... Continue Reading →

