Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March

A unique setting and a well-written plot are always welcome. This book is slightly on the longer side, and the central mystery may seem to meander before reaching its conclusion.The location is India in 1892, divided in one way under the British rule and in another, under its complete influence. It begins with a recovering…

In My Attic (A Magical Misfits Mystery #1) by Lina Hansen

This is the first in a new series of cozy mystery with a healthy dose of magic thrown in. Even if the name does not give it away, the characters and the not-so-subtle conversations fill in that required information. We have our leading lady called back to her aunt's bed-and-breakfast after an accident occurs on-site.…

Mystery Follows her – Assorted authors

I have had a love-hate relationship with both short stories as well as cozy mysteries featuring enterprising young women. With this book, I wanted to test my interest in both. I recently loved a collection of historical cozies so I thought I might enjoy this one too. Debating and procrastinating this review held up a…

Murder at Blackwater Bend by Clara McKenna

I read and reviewed the first book earlier on the blog. I mentioned in the first review that this series held promise. It is a rare occasion when I can happily admit my prediction came true. This second instalment is a much better work than its predecessor. The writing was smooth and flowing, with emotions…

A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery #2, #4 by Verity Bright

I reviewed the first book of the series earlier on the blog Death at the Dance: I have read the first book of this series previously. At the time, I felt like there was potential and hoped to pick the next up. I have now made progress in the series although I am missing one…

Murder at Hotel 1911 (Ivy Nichols #1) by Audrey Keown

I have not made a secret of the fact that I have been in a slump. There are different phases of it that I have been cycling through. One primary type is when I continue reading, like/dislike a book and move on without writing reviews immediately. This might be (although I hope I am not…

Vintage Crime Edited by Martin Edwards

I read this collection more than a month ago and spent all that time postponing my review. I wanted to talk about the individual stories in the book for two reasons. My reactions to many varied and making sure all the separate author names are catalogued for my own reference in the future.First off, I…

On Borrowed Crime (Jane Doe Book Club Mystery #1) by Kate Young

A new cozy mystery begins in the southern USA. The situation is well set up, with our leading lady being from a prominent local family - an only child. Her mother has secrets to be better explored in later instalments, and she works for her uncle, who is a detective. There is enough in here…