"When a gal's treasured childhood home of Vienna, Virginia, has two murders in six months, it makes her realise there really is no place like home - and maybe that's no longer a good thing." We first met Quinn Caine in To Kill a Mocking Girl, as she returns to her home town to work as … Continue reading A Midsummer Night’s Scheme – Harper Kincaid
"There was nothing scarier than a blind old woman with whites for eyes suddenly gripping your arm under a full moon night." What else to review on Valentines Day, than a romance? A dark, overly sexed-up, gothic romance, of course! đ Corvina Clemm has led a sheltered life, mostly alone with her mother and the … Continue reading Gothikana – RuNyx
It feels a little churlish to be less than glowing in my praise of this book, given it comes from both personal and worthy aims. Editor, Shawn Speakman, intends this to be a companion piece to both Unbound, and Unfettered II. As well as profits going to help pay medical bills for authors in need, these … Continue reading Unbound II: New Tales by Masters of Fantasy – various
"Destry could smell the smoke long before she saw its improbable source." In some distant time and place out in the universe, the commercial terraforming of planets is a centuries-long process overseen by Environmental Rescue Teams. The ERT are concerned with stability and gentle nurturing of the environment in a holistic approach that is almost … Continue reading The Terraformers – Annalee Newitz
"People watching is a necessary activity for a writer." Jen's favourite writing spot is in her local bookstore, Ravenous Readers, and the owner, Aletha, has become a good friend. However, Jen's woes are about to get far worse than struggling to produce a sequel to her best-selling mystery: she's about to become a murder suspect! … Continue reading Murder at the Bookstore – Sue Minix
We first met Enola Holmes (2020), younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft, as she investigated the disappearance of their mother on Enola's sixteenth birthday. Shenanigans of course ensued, and now-independent Enola has decided to capitalise on the experience by setting up her own detective agency. It doesn't quite go to plan. Prospective clients are aghast … Continue reading Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
"'Snickers, come!' I yelled." Bookshop owner and newly published mystery writer, Samantha Washington, tries to play good samaritan by allowing a local writers' group to meet in her store after their usual location is flooded. She instantly falls foul of the group's leader, (in)famous critic, Delia Marshall. The whole event is marred by both Delia's … Continue reading Bookclubbed to Death – VM Burns
"There's no such thing as sleeping late on a Saturday when you have pets." When a mean-spirited, antagonistic dancer is found dead in her dressing room, there is one obvious suspect: the promising young student standing over her holding the murder weapon. An earlier argument between the two only cements the case, but dance teacher, … Continue reading Death in the Margins – Victoria Gilbert
"In 1995 Andy got a toy. That toy was based on a movie. This is that movie." Andy, of course, being the little boy in Toy Story (1995 are you kidding me?!), and the toy in question being one Buzz Lightyear. So, this is sort of a prequel to Toy Story, the origin story for the … Continue reading Lightyear (2022)
Elvis Presley. The 'King' of rock and roll. A very deserved soubriquet, he had talent and looks - and a tragic story. Definitely ripe for a huge blockbuster movie! My interest in this film was admittedly a little more Baz Luhrmann than the King himself; Elvis was before my time, really. But you can't argue … Continue reading Elvis (2022)
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