Imagine you’re on a bus in Minnesota. It’s bitter cold and snowy — and it’s the dead of night. Suddenly, the bus veers off the road and plunges into the freezing river! This is how the fast-paced thriller, Deep Freeze opens. And this is the situation Army...

If you’re a fan of old-time and old school detectives like The Thin Man, Charlie Chan, Ellery Queen and the many others, you may be familiar with S. S. Van Dine’s detective, Philo Vance. This year, Poisoned Pen Press recently re-released The “Canary” Murder Case...

Snowed in? Fogged in? Too cold to brave the weather? Or how about “I just want to stay home, but I’m bored”? Wonder Women Sixty has the solution!  Stay snug as a bug in your rug with these delightful holiday mysteries and other book favorites. Some of these are new...

The cover of Sally Goldenbaum’s A Dark and Snowy Night made me smile. It’s filled with everything cozy – the warm glow of a fireplace, a curious looking cat perched on an overstuffed sofa, and outside, a soft blanket of snow is falling to the ground. It’s one of...

Krissy Hancock and her friend, Rita, are busy decorating the room in the church that houses their writer’s group. Christmas is almost here and the small town of Pine Hills, Ohio is flush with plenty of holiday decorations and Christmas spirit. Krissy is the owner of...

Anthologies such as Final Acts, Theatrical Mysteries is perfect for this time of year. Whether you’re busy getting ready for the holidays or looking forward to snuggling in a cozy chair with a good story, this book is sure to please. It’s also one of the many fine...

By page two of this tasty holiday mystery, you’ll be running for chocolate! A Nutcracker Nightmare is the 2nd installment of Christina Romeril’s Killer Chocolate Mysteries, and like a good piece of quality chocolate, it’s truly worthy of the highest of praise! The...

The setting is Hertfordshire, 1816. A light dusting of snow is falling on the ground. Widowed socialite, Mrs. Grantham, is hosting her grand holiday ball. Friends near and far arrive, and it is, indeed, the most festive party. Among the guests are Lily Adler (also...