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The Drowning House by Elizabeth Black: A Southern Gothic Mystery

Fiction
The Drowning House

When I saw The Drowning House by Elizabeth Black, I realized I hadn’t read a Southern gothic mystery in quite a while, so I snapped it up. It didn’t hurt that the story takes place in Galveston, Texas, a barrier island that’s always interested me. I’m very glad I decided to take a chance on [...]

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Some of My Favorite Books of 2012

Crime Story
So Many Books So Little Time

Last year, I refused to publish a list of my favorite books for the year because if I don’t like a book it doesn’t get reviewed, so they’re all my favorites. When I realized we’ve reviewed over 250 books this year, and decided to participate in the Best of 2012 Giveaway Hop, I decided that [...]

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Spare Change by Bette Lee Crosby: Book Review & Giveaway

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Spare Change

When Bette Lee Crosby approached me about Spare Change, I almost turned it down because I only review books during a short window before and after publication. Once I’d read the brief description she sent and saw the awards it’s racked up, I knew I’d kick myself if I didn’t read Spare Change and share [...]

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Mixed Signals by Jane Tesh: Book Review & Giveaway

Crime Story
Mixed Signals

We’re participating in the Christmas Books Giveaway Hop and it’s the perfect time to launch our holiday reads for 2012 with Mixed Signals by NC author Jane Tesh. Do you like cozy holiday mysteries with a small-town cast of characters who feel like your neighbors come to life? Then Book #2 in the Grace Street [...]

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The Buzzard Table by Margaret Maron: A New Deborah Knott Mystery

Fiction
The Buzzard Table

I’m a big Margaret Maron fan from way back. When I saw The Buzzard Table, I was shocked to realize that I hadn’t read any of her novels in several years. I really do need to clone myself just so I can keep up with all of my favorite authors’ books! Somehow reviewing a novel [...]

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Hot Rocks by Randy Rawls: A South Florida Mystery

Crime Story
Hot Rocks

There’s something about Florida that seems to lend itself to quirky novels. Maybe it’s being out in all that extreme heat and humidity too long. When I saw Hot Rocks by Randy Rawls, it looked like it just might fall into that category and I was in the mood for some quirky reading so I [...]

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