Tag Archives: mystery series

“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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Where are they now? – Part 2: Alison Taylor

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

Alison Taylor is the author of the mystery series featuring protagonist DC Michael McKenna. Set in Wales, this police procedural series was one I enjoyed.   The novels in this series include: #1 Simeon’s bride#2 In guilty night #3 The house … Continue reading →

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“Odd child out” by Gilly MacMillan

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

Welcome to my stop on the TLC Book Tour for this outstanding police procedural!Noah Sadler and Abdi Mahad are best friends. They are both fifteen years old, very clever, and if truth be told, more than a bit ‘nerdy’. They … Continue reading →

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“The missing ones” by Patricia Gibney

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

Just finished the last page of Patricia Gibney’s “The missing ones” – and I’m missing the characters already.  The novel features Garda Síochána detective inspector Lottie Parker and is set in the fictional town of Ragmullin in the Irish Midlands. Lottie is … Continue reading →

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“Beneath the ashes” by Jane Isaac

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

The second in a series, this is a strongly characterized police procedural is set in the West Midlands town of Stratford, Warwickshire, England. The protagonist, Detective Inspector Jackman, is a likeable and complex character – a man torturing himself with … Continue reading →

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Series to Savour 8 – Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache mysteries

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

I can’t believe that I have not yet written about the fabulous Louise Penny on my “Series to Savour” blog series. Well, that must be remedied immediately!  Set in the charming small town of Three Pines, the series features police Chief Inspector … Continue reading →

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“Death of a ghost” by M.C. Beaton

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

Blurb from Goodreads: There are many ruined castles in Scotland. One such lies outside the village of Drim. Hamish begins to hear reports that this castle is haunted and lights have been seen there at night, but he assumes it’s … Continue reading →

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Series to Savour 7 – Elly Griffith’s Ruth Galloway mysteries

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

This morning, as I peruse my lovely bookshelves I spy one of my all-time favorite series and realize that I have not yet posted about it on my “Series to Savour” blog series. Well, that must be remedied immediately!  I’m … Continue reading →

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Where are they now? – Part 1: Marianne MacDonald

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Several years ago I read and very much enjoyed a mystery series written by Marianne MacDonald.  Her protagonist was Dido Hoare, an independent 32-year-old London woman with a recently-failed marriage, a skeptical father (Barnabas Hoare, Emeritus Professor of English at Oxford … Continue reading →

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Series to Savour 6 – Susan Hill’s Simon Serrailler mysteries

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Several years ago, I read a mystery called “The various haunts of men“. It remains as one of my favorite mysteries to this day.  It is only fitting then, that I feature Susan Hill in my ‘Series to Savour‘ blog … Continue reading →

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“Controlled explosions” by Claire McGowan (a novella)

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

A prequel novella, “Controlled explosions” introduces readers to Claire McGowan’s Paula Maguire series. When I read that Ken Bruen proclaimed her to be ‘Ireland’s answer to Ruth Rendell, I knew I had to check this series out. Paula Maguire, the series … Continue reading →

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