reviews

Bunny Punned To Death Author: Clea Simon I’ve learned to ignore the bad titles of Clea Simon’s Pru Marlowe Pet Noir Mysteries. They’re not really a good reflection of the books and seriously?  When Bunnies Go Bad? Trust me; it isn’t as awful as it sounds. Clea Simon is one of those rare cozy mystery writers that can make each book stand alone. When Bunnies Go Bad is the sixth in the series and I’ve only read one other, but she didn’t leave me feeling confused or too under-informed.  That’s a great skill. In this installment of the series, main [...]

Quick, Walk Away Author: jd daniels Meet Jessie Murphy.  28 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, artist, convenient holder of a certificate in criminology.  In Quick Walk to Murder, Jessie is starring in her second book, and it looks like that certificate is going to come in handier than her sketch book. Jessie is sort of a snow bird.  She technically lives in Massachusetts where she is an apartment manager, but the book takes place in Matlacha, on a Florida island.  She comes here because the eclectic village feeds her artist’s soul with its amazing natural beauty.  Apparently she [...]

A Slice of Life Collection Set in an Evolving India Author: Aravind Adiga Long fascinated with the rich history and social complexity of India and its evolution away from tradition, seeing Between the Assassinations in my random eBay audiobook lot ignited a spark of enthusiasm. On another long trek across states, the fiancé and I tucked in with bad road food, plenty of snacks, and this promising book touted as the showcase of an aspiring new author. Pastel writing on the shiny plastic sleeve bragging about "Man Booker Prizes" and the rise of a brilliant new literary voice further raised the expectations – while [...]