The Case of the Rolling Bones (Perry Mason #15) by Erle Stanley Gardner

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese I intend to continue my reread (or, more precisely, the listening) of books in the Perry Mason series. I just had a conversation with a friend who was considering picking them up because she has only minimal time and wanted something light and familiar. That conversation made me realise I had not…

The Things We Don’t See by Savannah Brown

I reviewed another book by the author previously here I picked this book up because I found the previous work by the author interesting. This had me expecting something from the book that I did not arrive.I may be starting my year with books I did not enjoy, but I gave them a fair shot,…

The Art of Betrayal by Connie Berry

I have read and reviewed the previous two works in the series: This instalment of the series skirted the boundary of a thriller and cozy mystery and fell in neither. This is more because of the ominous atmosphere that lingered in the background.The series continues to have fabulous cover pages, with pictures that I would…

Big Trouble in Little Greektown by Kate Collins

I have read and reviewed the previous works of the series here: #1,#2 If you have seen my previous reviews for this series, you will notice that I enjoyed the first and not so much the second. With this book, the series is back in my favour, and I feel like there has been a…

Aloha Alibi by Jasmine Webb

Narrated by Khristine Hvam I had the ebook with me when I got the chance to listen to the audiobook, and I took it. It was an interesting experience as the narrator kept me hooked until the end.We begin with our leading lady in a tight spot, she is being held at gunpoint, and things…

Knifed In Nice (Travel P.I. Mysteries #1) by Zara Keane

My entire reaction/rating for this book is based on how well the book delivers on the ambience promised by the book cover and the blurb. The mystery part of the narrative was not as engaging, but I liked my overall reading experience. I ended up reading the whole book in a couple of short sittings.The…

Fortune Favours the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

The tone of the book was unexpected. I went into an advance review copy a little late and without really checking up on the blurb. It was a pleasant surprise.The narrative tone throughout the book can only be referred to as gritty. We have in our lead character of Will, a woman who does not…

The Man Who Wasn’t There by Henrietta Hamilton

I have been waiting out my semi-lazy phase before pushing myself to find comfortable seating, good typing arrangements before I attempted to write a half-decent review. I know what I sound like when I am trying to write a review for the sake of one, and even if I fall behind on my count for…