Tag Archives: mystery series

“The Scholar” by Dervla McTiernan – Book Review

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

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

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

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

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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“For Reasons Unknown” by Michael Wood – Book Review

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

BLURB: Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more… DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a nine month absence. A shadow of her former self, she is tasked with re-opening a cold case: the terrifyingly … Continue reading →

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Series titles every month – a plan for 2019

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

I borrowed this idea from fellow blogger Cathy Johnson of What Cathy read next. She made a commitment to read one title by John Buchan every month. She calls it her “Buchan of the Month” posts. I have SO MANY … Continue reading →

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Police procedural series I want to start – Part 1

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

What am I like???  There are SO many wonderful and compelling series that I’ve already begun which I want to finish, SO many that I’m dying to pursue, WHY would I want to start more? It is a terminal sickness. … Continue reading →

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“The Rúin” by Dervla McTiernan – Book Review

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

A complex, character-driven police procedural mystery set in Galway, Ireland. “In Irish, Rúin means something hidden, a mystery, or a secret, but the word also has a long history as a term of endearment.” From the publisher’s blurb: “This unsettling … Continue reading →

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“The stolen girls” by Patricia Gibney – Book Review

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Almost exactly a year ago, I read the first novel in Patricia Gibney’s Lottie Parker police procedural series.  It was fantastic! I’ve been meaning to read the second in the series for some time now – I’m SO glad to … Continue reading →

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“Persons unknown” by Susie Steiner – Book Review

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

In the summer of 2016 I read a fantastic novel called “Missing, presumed“. WOW! What a series debut!  The characterization was nothing short of stellar. Here is a brief quote from my review of “Missing, presumed“: “And the police… I … Continue reading →

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“The Detective’s Daughter” by Lesley Thomson

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

I’ll start out this review by saying that the writing reminded me a lot of that of Ruth Rendell.  You can’t get much better praise from me, as she was one of my favorite authors EVER! “The Detective’s Daughter” has … Continue reading →

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Lesley Thomson’s “The death chamber” (#blogtour & #extract)

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

The Death Chamber  Lesley Thomson Publication Date: April 5th 2018 Lesley Thomson‘s “Detective’s Daughter” series has been on my radar for a few years now.  I will be reading and reviewing the first novel in the series this month.  I have a … Continue reading →

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“Left for dead” by Jane Casey

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

For some time now, this police procedural mystery series by Jane Casey has been on my radar.  I thought I’d finally give in to my desire to read it by beginning with the series prequel novella that introduces the protagonist, … Continue reading →

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Series to Savour 9 – Elizabeth George’s Lynley mysteries

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

Long before they were televised, I was a staunch follower of the Lynley mysteries, though, in my mind, they were the Simon St. James mysteries as his character stood out in the early novels in the series.  I read them as … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “Into the shadows” by Shirley Wells for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in May of 2007 and was, for me, a 5* read. Blurb from … Continue reading →

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