Book Review: Harlem Rhapsody, Volunteers Series Book 2, John Nuckel Crime Thriller: Harlem Rhapsody, Volunteers Series Book 2, John Nuckel BLOG TOUR, July 31, 2020 Harlem Rhapsody really caught me with two questions considered during the course of the novel. What is the difference between a gangster and a tycoon if they are using […]
Book Review: The Moscow Whisper, Book 3 Failsafe Novel, Michael Jenkins Thriller: The Moscow Whisper, Book 3 Failsafe Novel, Michael Jenkins BLOG TOUR, July 27, 2020 Former Agent Sean Richardson knows Her Majesty’s government will call him back into service. A secret agent, no longer officially part of the intelligence community, Sean […]
Book Review: Midtown Huckster, Alex Cohen Book 3, Leopold Borstinski Book Review: Midtown Huckster, Alex Cohen Book 3, Leopold Borstinski Alex Cohen has risen almost to the top of the New York City mob. A loose affiliation between the Jewish and Italian mobs means somewhat less violence and more profits for everyone. As part of the Murder […]
Book Review: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse, Book One of the Thorne Chronicles, K. Eason Science Fiction: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse, Book One of the Thorne Chronicles, K. Eason I have been told I have a dry sense of humor. I don’t know whether that’s necessary to appreciate How Rory Thorne Destroyed […]
Book Review: Lost, A Detective Bloom Thriller Book 2, Leona Deakin Mystery/Thriller: Lost, A Detective Bloom Thriller Book 2, Leona Deakin BLOG TOUR, JULY 15, 2020 An explosion at a military ball leaves several dead and many others injured. Eight ambulances carry victims away from the blast. Only seven arrive at hospitals. Commander […]
Book Series Review: Utrecht Snow and Utrecht Rain, The Utrecht Murders, Jonathan Wilkins Mystery: Utrecht Snow and Utrecht Rain, The Utrecht Murders, Jonathan Wilkins Utrecht. One of Netherlands largest cities. Home of one of the world’s oldest universities. And if Jonathan Wilkins has his way, a hotbed for crime fiction with amazing characters and […]
Book Review: The Collector, Lucy O’Hara Book 1, John Maher Mystery: The Collector, Lucy O’Hara Book 1, John Maher Renowned archaeologist Philip Carlton is found dead at a dig in Ireland. A diabetic, he is surrounded by empty insulin bottles and a note. It seems to be a clear case of suicide. Detective Lucy […]
Book Review: East Side Hustler, Alex Cohen Book 2, Leopold Borstinski Fiction: East Side Hustler, Alex Cohen Book 2, Leopold Borstinski Alex Cohen has returned from the trenches of World War I a broken man. Living on the streets, panhandling for change and living on crusts and stolen fruit, he has fallen a long way […]
Book Review: The Bowery Slugger, Alex Cohen Book 1, Leopold Borstinski Book Review: The Bowery Slugger, Alex Cohen Book 1, Leopold Borstinski The Bowery Slugger starts with a reflection on the game of baseball. In very thoughtful and almost pastoral language, author Leopold Borstinski muses on the history and meaning of the game […]
Book Review: Cold Crash, Jennifer Young Fiction: Cold Crash, Jennifer Young Dr. Maxine (Max) Falkland is an archaeologist with her Ph.D. from Vassar. She is also the daughter of a wealthy British peer, a pilot, and disturbingly single as far as her mother is concerned. In 1950s Britain, many of her fellow archaeologists […]
