The war in Bosnia and its aftermath have been largely overlooked by the West. The same is not true of those who experienced it. Set in Canada, The Unquiet Dead is both a mystery and a commentary on the aftermath of war and its effects on many survivors. Inspector Esa Khattak finds himself investigating the … Continue reading
Some days it just feels good to sit down with a bit of lighter reading. Cleland’s Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series fits right in. The latest, Glow of Death, combines a clever whodunit with some interesting points about antiques and the antique business – in this case a Tiffany lamp. I enjoy picking up odd … Continue reading
Tess Gerritsen’s Last to Die finds Boston Police detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles helping three children who have been severely damaged by violent crime. The three children—Teddy Clock, Will Yablonski and Claire Ward—all end up at a special boarding school called Evensong, which Isles’ unofficial son Julian is also attending. It should … Continue reading
This second entry in Gentill’s Rowland Sinclair mystery series fulfilled my fervent wish after reading the first: let the next book be as good! So it has and so am I happy. A Decline in Prophets finds Rowly and his Bohemian coterie of sculptress Edna Higgins, poet Milton Isaacs, and artist Clyde Watson aboard the … Continue reading
The British mystery of the 20’s to the early 50’s created a classic literary sub-genre of its own. Often set in a small village, country house, or other genteel location, they told a deadly story in a decidedly whimsical tone. Do not be misled by the style in which these are written or the dry … Continue reading
In the first U. S. release of her Rowland (Rowly) Sinclair mystery series, Australian author Gentill introduces us to the land down under between the world wars. Unemployment is high for the working class and communism is gaining a foothold in their ranks. It is as popular among them socially and economically as it is … Continue reading
I’ve read two novels in the past year or so titled The Drop that I’ve enjoyed. Unable to find a third book with that title that piqued my interest, I decided to settle for The Fall by John Lescroart as a fall is very similar to a drop. The Fall is something of a spinoff … Continue reading
