April 6, 2019 In, A Convenient Death, by Laurel Heidtman, Detectives Jo Valentine and “Sticks” Mullins are investigating a double-murder that occurred at a convenience store (hence the title). The pretty and promiscuous young store clerk and a senior-citizen patron are shot execution-style in the back room of the quickie-mart. Was this a robbery that … More A Convenient Death, by Laurel Heidtman
Reflection: The Paul Mann Story, is a relatively short novel that reads more like the outline for a story than a completed book. The plot points lurch along in quick succession with little connection, detail, or explanation. The characters lack depth (or names in many cases) and are two-dimensional ideas rather than fully developed people. … More Reflection: The Paul Mann Story, by Titan Frey
Loving this mystery! (March 25, 2019) I really enjoyed this read! It takes a lot for me to get into mystery, but this book had me from start to finish. Mike and Jason are both detectives and new partners. They have run into a slew of gruesome homicides that have come up with no suspects, … More Rae Lake’s review of Righteous Assassin
On March 13, 2019, I did a radio interview with Todd Ortloff on KONP radio in Port Angeles, Washington (my home town). For podcast-type folks who like listening to such things – here’s the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VMoFWNtK7FcIQsfx9X7NvQ3grX9-VFGS?usp=sharing
I really enjoyed this police procedural crime novel. It’s not a constant stream of tension and thrills, but there’s plenty of it mixed in with the slower pace of police investigation. In other words, it’s realistic. TV cop shows have to get their story done in less than an hour, so people not familiar with … More Amazon #25 and Goodreads #16 — kybookworm (5-stars) — Feb. 27
The Baker’s Husband, by Jeannie Sharpe This is a book I read for a book group. It’s not my genre, so I’ll admit up front that I’m not predisposed to love this kind of story. It’s also the first novel attempt by this author, and it suffers from some pretty serious problems in plot, timelines, … More The Baker’s Husband by Jeannie Sharpe (Book Review)
Mary Woldering (blogger and book reviewer) has posted part 1 of a two-part interview with me on her website at the below link. You will need to scroll down the blog a bit to find me (or first read the very interesting article that’s above me). Many thanks to Mary for posting! https://www.maryrwoldering.com/single-post/2019/03/04/Game-Masters—spawning-of-a-genre-Olga-Olhas-Amanda-Kevin-G-Chapman-Coming-events-and-releases
I got a rating for Righteous Assassin today from a Goodreads reader in Argentina! That is so cool!! Not sure if this reader got the book as part of my Goodreads giveaway or if he just happened upon it based on somebody’s recommendation, but I’m so happy that the book is getting global exposure. Keep … More International Ratings!
January 28, 2019. Colleen Moran. “Don’t read this alone at night!!” What a thrill to read this encaptivating murder mystery. This book really delivered with fast-paced thrills, a well-constructed plot, and twists and turns that kept me on the verge of panic. As the killer set his final plan in motion, my heart was racing … More Amazon review #21 — Five Stars from Colleen Moran!
Imelda rated it really liked it · editionShelves: giveaways, ownI received Righteous Assassin from Goodreads Giveaways, and I am so glad I did. The book revolves around catching a very smart criminal who was killing New York’s finest scumbags. I really enjoyed this book. It had an interesting story, great characters, and enough suspense to keep me reading. I love the … More Goodreads review #13 — 4-stars from Imelda
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