This was my first visit to Mortiforde, and while it quickly became clear that this book sits within a well-established series, I was still able to enjoy the story without feeling completely lost. There’s a lot going on — in the best possible way — and the author does a solid job of immersing new…
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The Atlantis Covenant by Rob Jones | Book Review
Rob Jones has truly outdone himself with The Atlantis Covenant, a high-octane adventure that blends history, archaeology, and nonstop action into an unforgettable reading experience. Max Hunter, world-renowned archaeologist and former soldier, has spent his life chasing the myth of Atlantis. When a discovery beneath the Gates of Nineveh reveals clues that could finally lead…
For the Strange and Surprising by M.F. Adele | Book Review
For the Strange and Surprising is a light, slow-burn fantasy romance that had me smiling from start to finish. Ada, the FMC, is an absolute delight—relatable, witty, and endlessly curious. She’s strong in a quiet, natural way, handling the bizarre world she’s thrown into with far more grace and humor than I ever could! The…
Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives by Rick Bleiweiss | Book Review
Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion was craving a challenge—something to engage his sharp intellect. Fortunately, his new post in the British hamlet of Haxford in 1910 delivered just that. A chance reunion with his old acquaintance, barber Calvin Brown, led Scorbion to set up an unconventional detective’s office in Brown’s Barbershop, where an eclectic cast of…
Murder at the CDC by Margaret Truman | Book Review
Robert Brixton has built a strong bond with lawyer Mackensie Smith over the years, so when Smith asks him to discreetly investigate whether a young woman might be his illegitimate daughter, Brixton approaches the situation with caution. After meeting her, he’s convinced of the connection but remains wary of revealing too much too soon. However,…
The Man She Married by Alison Stockham | Book Review
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! From the start, it’s clear that secrets are being kept from Beth, but the reader is just as much in the dark. As the story unfolds, we get to piece things together alongside Beth, adding to the suspense and intrigue. What makes this story especially fascinating is that Beth’s memories…
The Storyteller’s Daughter by Victoria Scott | Book Review
This book follows a dual timeline, with one set in 1940/41 and the other in 2008/09. As usual, I found myself drawn more to the earlier timeline. The story alternates between the perspectives of two main female characters: Nita, a determined reporter in the past, and her great-niece, Beth, in the present. Nita’s journey was…
A Lady’s Lesson in Scandal by Darcy McGuire | Book Review
Millicent Whittenburg is part of a covert group of Queen Victoria’s investigators, led by the powerful and cunning Duchess of Dorsett. Trained by the Duchess herself, Millie has been preparing to serve as one of the Queen’s sleuths, tasked with keeping a watchful eye on the questionable members of the House of Lords. However, her…
Coincidentally in Venice by Kate Zarrelli | Book Review
This book begins with two best friends, Ashley and Juliet planning to go to Venice then Covid hits and their plans are put on hold. However they see the city through webcams until they are able to finally make the trip. I will say this book had a lot going on. I enjoyed the friendship…
Something More To Say by Tony J Forder | Book Review
DI Jimmy Bliss is back and while I haven’t met him before now I was thrilled at the introduction. He is the head (in a civilian capacity) of the Unsolved Murders Team which is like the Cold Case Squads we have here in the States. To add to that he is also the SIO (Senior…
