Amateur Sleuths

To say that this novel is set in Lagos is to miss the point—the book is a memoir of Lagos. If Abel Dike is the protagonist, then Lagos is the eponymous antagonist.

In A Case of Syrah, Syrah, author Nancy J. Parra sets the scene for a good cozy mystery.

“D. P. Lyle knows how to keep the narrative flowing at a rapid pace and keep the questions coming.”

“blend[s] sleuthing, the paranormal, and a touch of romance to produce a spectacular whodunit.”

“With its themes of terrorists’ threats, mob rule, and the plight of returning vets, Kill the Heroes weaves a suspenseful thriller with an up-to-date and cogent plot.”

“plenty of intrigue to delight mystery genre enthusiasts, enough historical accuracy to placate any history buff, and sufficient courtroom drama to satisfy any legal eagle.”

“The fictionalized Alice is an entertaining creation and one of whom the actual Alice probably would’ve approved . . .”

Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae is the first in the new Highland Bookshop Mystery Series.

Packed with rim-shot snappy dialogue and sharply barbed observations, David Freed’s Hot Start is a tasty romp featuring irascible and the uber-jaded Cordell Logan.

“Just one title in a series of Bess Crawford mysteries, A Bitter Truth is a definite keeper.”

“What could be better than the high-speed, high-stakes, high-danger and testosterone-fueled venue of race car driving filled with competitive men with a spunky Irish girl determined to win