Tag Archives: mystery series

New on my Radar… Tessa Wegert @tessawegert #CrimeFictionSeries #ShanaMerchantSeries @booksforwardpr

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Fictionophile

I received an email from Simone Jung (Books Forward) asking if I would feature the novel “Dead Wind” on my blog. Well, I’m ashamed to admit that I had never heard of the author. Why am I ashamed? She was … Continue reading →

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20 Questions with mystery author Tina DeBellegarde #AuthorInterview @tdbwrites @levelbestbooks

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Fictionophile

1. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your debut mystery novel “Winter Witness”, and I’m eager now to read the second book in the series. Congratulations on the positive reviews. What is the most rewarding thing about your writing journey so far? … Continue reading →

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“Outside Looking In” by Michael Wood – Book Review

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Fictionophile

“When you’re on the outside looking in you see things a lot differently.” DCI Matilda Darke is well named, for this is a woman who is in a dark place. It is almost the first anniversary of her beloved husband’s … Continue reading →

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“Remain Silent” by Susie Steiner – Book Review

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Fictionophile

“Human beings cannot bear too much reality.”It has been my absolute JOY this week to read the third novel in the Manon Bradshaw series. And, no surprise, it was just as wonderful – if not more so! “Remain Silent” will, … Continue reading →

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In the mood for a mystery series? #kindledeals @JoffeBooks #crimefiction #mystery

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Fictionophile

Amazing deals to be had today for Kindle readers! Check out these great deals! Seriously…. you can buy two complete series for less than $2.00  – includes 15 titles! (and NO, I am NOT affiliated with Amazon – I just … Continue reading →

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♣ Crime Fiction set in Ireland ♣ #BingeReadSeries #crimefiction #bookseries

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Fictionophile

It’s almost the end of March, and as my small way of celebrating everything Irish I thought I’d highlight 20 crime series set in Ireland.  I normally participate in “Reading Ireland Month“, but this year, due to being away for … Continue reading →

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“The Scholar” by Dervla McTiernan – Book Review

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Fictionophile

A complex, character-driven police procedural mystery set in Galway, Ireland. After almost a year, D.S. Cormac Reilly is still being ‘frozen out‘ of the good cases and relegated to the cold case files. His co-worker, D.S. Carrie O’Halloran, is meanwhile … Continue reading →

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If someone made a movie….? Guest post by Frankie Y. Bailey

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Fictionophile

If Someone Made a Movie by Frankie Y. Bailey I think most writers hear this question sooner or later – from the moderator of your panel, or a reader who stops to chat as she’s buying your book, or maybe … Continue reading →

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“The lost child” by Patricia Gibney – Book Review

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Fictionophile

I’ve read and thoroughly enjoyed the first two novels in Patricia Gibney’s Lottie Parker police procedural series.  They were fantastic! I’ve been meaning to read the third in the series for some time now – I’m SO glad to report … Continue reading →

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“Dead Simple” by Peter James – Book Review

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Fictionophile

Six young men in their late twenties. Friends since their early teens, their natural leader is the charismatic, handsome, and wealthy Michael Harrison.  Michael Harrison is a prankster who has pulled some stunts on them over the years – some … Continue reading →

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