Category: mystery.

Book Review: The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters

Book Review: The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters

A recent post by my blogging bud Melanie over at GTL about the now-famous thriller novel Gone Girl reminded me of the the far-reaching impact that book had on the publishing industry, which is an affect that is still obvious today. The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters is...
Book Review: The Nightingale Affair by Tim Mason

Book Review: The Nightingale Affair by Tim Mason

The blurb depicting The Nightingale Affair by Tim Mason as a “Victorian detective thriller” is what influenced me the most, as I was in the mood to read a classic mystery after a few of the modern domestic thrillers I had been through recently. I was...
Book Review: Homecoming by Kate Morton

Book Review: Homecoming by Kate Morton

A great big doorstop of a book, Homecoming by Kate Morton was a work of historical fiction I had to prepare myself for. Some people love the prospect of digging into a giant family saga such as this, but I was hesitant about the length. It’s one of those...
Book Review: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

Book Review: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

Described as a locked-room mystery, The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell is a debut novel that delivers exactly what it promises; a fun story with some quirky characters and a rich setting that ties it all together nicely. Its publisher compares it to the bestselling...
Book Review: The Cloisters by Katy Hays

Book Review: The Cloisters by Katy Hays

A debut novel with a gothic twist, The Cloisters by Katy Hays scratched my itch for a plot-driven story that would offer up some escapism for the snowy March we’ve been experiencing here in Calgary. Taking place in present-day New York City over one hot and...