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THE ACE OF SPADES By Dell Shannon/Elizabeth Linington

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

In the second book of the Luis Mendoza story, a body is found in the streets and the apparent cause is a drug overdose. As the homicide unit begins to look into the case, Luis is not sure. Alison’s car … Continue reading →

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CASE PENDING By Dell Shannon/Elizabeth Linington

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A police procedure that was written in 1960. The story is still good today. Be prepared to see The difference in The handling of the cases at that times. The characters are developed in depth and the reading flows smoothly. … Continue reading →

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HUNTING HOUR By Margaret Mizushima

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

An outstanding police procedure featuring K-9 dog, Robo and his handler, Deputy Mattie Cobb. The information on Robo’s training is educational and how a police department broaches a missing person is enlightening. This is the third book in the series … Continue reading →

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ALL SIGNS POINT TO MURDER By Connie Di Marco

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The second book is the Zodiac series is intriguing and held my rates until the end. Julia Bonatti is a bridesmaid a friend, Geneva Leary’s wedding that has problems. A missing bridesmaid and the wedding planner collapsed at the reception. … Continue reading →

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A PATTERN OF LIES By Charles Todd

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A historical World War One Novel. The background is set in Kent, England and aid stations and hospitals in France. The trains are delayed in Kent and Bess Crawford meets up with Mark Ashton whom she nurses in France. He … Continue reading →

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SPIRITS UNITED By Alice Duncan

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The eleventh book in this entertaining and amusing series. Daisy’s fiancee Homicide Detective Sam Rotondo is on desk duty as he is recovering from the gun shot wound. He accompanied Daisy on her library run to fetch new books. While … Continue reading →

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CATS IN THE BELFRY By

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

An easy and fast read with Rags and the Ivey family. Savannah and Margaret are relocating a colony of feral cats as the seminary they are staying is to be destroyed. The building is locked and the cats are outside. … Continue reading →

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HER MAJESTY’S FRIGHTFULLY SECRET SERVICE By Rhys Bowen

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Another delightful adventure with Lady Georgiana. She received two letters two her from Queen Mary and Belinda. Queen Mary wanted to ask about her decision to forfeit the crown in order to marry Darcy. When the Queen learns Georgiana is … Continue reading →

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MURDER IN DISGUISE By Mary Miley

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

The fourth in this historical series, set against a background of the Roaring Twenties. A new author for and one I will read again. It works all right as a stand-A-Lone as the story was completed. The backstory caught my … Continue reading →

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THE PAINTED QUEEN By Elizabeth Peters and Joan Hess

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

It is with mixed feelings that I write this review and say Goodbye to the series. I have read both authors’ books many times. I admire both their satire. Elizabeth Peters was and still is my favorite author. I still … Continue reading →

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