Review of Murder in the Marais: An Aimeé Leduc Investigation, Vol. 1 by Cara Black (1998)
Bottom line: There were elements that I didn’t think were done as well as they could have been, but still an entertaining ride for the most part. Rating: Recommended if: You’re interested in a mystery series set in Paris, are looking for a new series to get behind, or you can get it for free […]
Review of The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
Bottom line: Fast paced action, compelling characters, unexpected twists and turns in the plot and an all around great read for all three books. Rating: Strongly Recommended Review: The Hunger Games books are intense. I read all three books in one night, racing from one to the next to see how it was all going […]
Review of Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin (1996) (A Song of Fire and Ice Book 1)
Bottom line: This book has graphic sex and violence, and I didn’t enjoy the story or characters enough to balance out the disturbing elements. Rating: Not Recommended Blurb: Long ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, […]
Harry Potter Series Now Available in E-book Formats…
…but they’re not going to make it easy for you. If you want to get the e-books ($7.99 for the first three, $9.99 for the last four) you can find them on most sites that sell e-books (including Amazon and B&N), but to complete the purchase, you get routed to the “Pottermore” shop where you […]
Review of Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams (1987) (Dirk Gently Book 1)
Bottom line: Not up to Douglas Adams’s usual standard. Worth a try if you’re a big fan of his other work. Rating: Recommended IF – you are a Douglas Adams fan Blurb: There is a long tradition of Great Detectives, and Dirk Gently does not belong to it. But his search for a missing cat […]
Review of Cover Her Face by P.D. James (1962) (Adam Dalgliesh Book 1)
Bottom line: I liked this story, although I would have preferred to get to know the detective better. A traditional murder mystery set in an English country house, it was a fun introduction to P.D. James. Rating: Recommended Blurb: On the same day as the St Cedd’s church fete in the grounds of her home, […]
Review of The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross (2011) (The Steampunk Chronicles – Book 1)
Bottom line: An intriguing first full-length installment of the series. I had a few complaints about the writing, but the story was very entertaining. I’d recommend reading The Strange Case of Finley Jayne first (although you don’t need it for The Girl in the Steel Corset to make sense) because it’s free and if you […]
Review of Invisible by Lorena McCourtney (Ivy Malone Series Book 1) (2004)
Bottom line: A fun mystery with a strong Christian presence. If you are looking for a new series to try that isn’t too intense, give this book a shot – especially since it’s free. Rating: Recommended Blurb: She’s not your average crime fighter! Meet Ivy Malone, an inconspicuous older woman who has a mutant curiosity […]
Review of Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer (Inspector Hannasyde #4) (1938)
Bottom line: An easy-going murder mystery set in 1930s London. Worth a try if you’re a fan of Agatha Christie or Ngaio Marsh and want something new (especially if you can borrow it). I didn’t enjoy it as much as I usually enjoy a Christie or Marsh, but it was still a pleasant enough read. […]