A nice mystery that goes deep into Egypt mixing the ancient world and the modern times perfectly! Among the treasures of the Cairo museum, Dr Elizabeth Pimms, archaeology fan and unenthusiastic librarian recently returned to Egypt, makes a discovery. Cryptic symbols on the corner of a papyrus lead to the discovery of several unidentified mummies.… Continue reading Egyptian Enigma (Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth, #3) by L.J.M. Owen
Category: Mystery
The Vanished Bride of Northfield House by Phyllis M. Newman
The type of novel take gets you hooked from page one. A mesmerising, captivating, suspenseful narrative that will keep you from putting it down. Anne Chatham desperately needs a new start. After losing her family to Influenza and almost dying herself, Anne is ready to start a new chapter of her life as a typewriter… Continue reading The Vanished Bride of Northfield House by Phyllis M. Newman
The Ghosts of Galway (Jack Taylor #13) by Ken Bruen
This was the first novel I’ve read of Jack Taylor and despite the dark atmosphere and writing, I found myself enjoying it. After being misdiagnosed and being involved in a scandal due to it, former cop Jack Taylor has almost everything he needs: his whiskey, his books and his faithful watchdog Storm. Everything, but money.… Continue reading The Ghosts of Galway (Jack Taylor #13) by Ken Bruen
Killman Creek (Stillhouse Lake #2) by Rachel Caine
I didn’t think the sequel to Still House could get any better as the first novel raised a high bar. I was wrong; I’m both glad and disturbed that it was better. This collection takes a dark turn in this novel and even though it’s cruel and agonising at times, it’s next to impossible to… Continue reading Killman Creek (Stillhouse Lake #2) by Rachel Caine
Murder in Montparnasse (Phryne Fisher #12) by Kerry Greenwood
Honourable Miss Fisher is back and this time for a story that considered one of the best. Miss Phryne Fisher is approached by her two friends Cec and Bert to investigate the suspicious death of two of their army friends. Paris, 1918: Seven comrades walk through the station of Montparnasse after the war. Now, only… Continue reading Murder in Montparnasse (Phryne Fisher #12) by Kerry Greenwood
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
This book is like of those that shouldn’t be judged by its cover. I was expecting an adventure and instead, I was taken of a roller coaster of emotions and genres that brought this book on my top reads for this year. The perfect mix: mystery, drama, suspense and a bit horror great an almost-perfect… Continue reading Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
In Deep Water (Cathy Connolly #2) by Sam Blake
An averagely good thriller that keeps the mind engaged but doesn’t bring anything new to the table. After a traumatizing encounter that left her adjusting to the new physical and mental scars, Cat Connolly, the first female detective in the Garda Síochána, has seen enough action to last a lifetime. When her friend and training… Continue reading In Deep Water (Cathy Connolly #2) by Sam Blake
Death of a Busybody (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #3) by George Bellairs
A classic crime novel that brings back the flare of the golden age of detective literature. A quick, pleasant read. In a small English village, Miss Ethel Tither is the most unpopular lady. Set deeply in her religious ways, she makes it her mission to know everything about everyone. However, before she can open… Continue reading Death of a Busybody (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #3) by George Bellairs
Bibliomysteries: Stories of Crime in the World of Books and Bookstores by Otto Penzler (Editor)
This collection is the perfect read for lovers of books and mysteries. What can be better than murders themes around books? These 15 short stories were written by distinguished mystery writers and they make every story count. The editor Otto Penzler put together an anthology of crime between books that fill fit the likes of… Continue reading Bibliomysteries: Stories of Crime in the World of Books and Bookstores by Otto Penzler (Editor)
Sitting Murder (Lancashire Detective #4) by A.J. Wright
This was a different, tricky and great historical mystery where both the living and the dead are suspects. Very refreshing! Recently widowed Alice Goodway developed the ability to speak to spirits. She decides to become a medium with the help of her aunt and helps those who wish to speak with their loved ones. Her… Continue reading Sitting Murder (Lancashire Detective #4) by A.J. Wright
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