A Tartan Taste for Murder.

Book Review for “Mayhem on the Marzipan Express” (Claire Walker #2) by Rebecca Connolly. Summary: "Amateur baker and part-time sleuth Claire Walker is looking forward to a vacation with her boyfriend, Jonathan Ainsley. The happy couple boards the famed Scottish train, the Mallaig Steam Express—temporarily renamed “The Marzipan Express” in honor of chef Alan Gables, … Continue reading A Tartan Taste for Murder. →

Australian Neapolitan Intrigue.

Book Review for “The Italian Secret” (Billie Walker #3) by Tara Moss. Summary: "Naples, 1943. Deep within a secret network of underground tunnels, a woman takes shelter from a wartime air raid and prays her husband will return home safe. Pacific Ocean, 1907. A girl embarks on a lonely journey to begin a new life … Continue reading Australian Neapolitan Intrigue. →

To Spy, or Not to Spy…

Book Review for “The Predicament” (Gabriel Dax #2) by William Boyd. Summary: "1963, Guatemala. The country is in turmoil, with a presidential election looming and a charismatic, left-wing ex-priest and trade union leader predicted to win. United Fruits, a giant American corporation responsible for a large percentage of the country’s GNP, meanwhile, is not pleased … Continue reading To Spy, or Not to Spy… →

A Battle for the Twist.

Book Review for “Murder is Easy” by Agatha Christie. Summary: "Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton’s wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood – or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line. But within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run … Continue reading A Battle for the Twist. →

An Agency for Death.

Book Review for “An Amateur Sleuth's Guide to Murder” by Lynn Cahoon. Summary: "TIP #1: WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU COUNTS AS WORK EXPERIENCE. Meg Gates could use a guidebook for life. Indeed, she’s faced some challenges. She dropped out of college to work for a tech startup that failed—and her fiancé just took her bridesmaid … Continue reading An Agency for Death. →

The Fatal Bridge Game.

Book Review for “Cards on the Table” by Agatha Christie (Battle #3 & Race #2). Summary: "A flamboyant party host is murdered in full view of a roomful of bridge players… Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So, when he … Continue reading The Fatal Bridge Game. →

The Second Battle (and Bundle too)!

Book Review for “The Seven Dials Mystery” by Agatha Christie. Summary: "Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper, so the other house guests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight loud alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6.30 a.m. But when morning arrived, … Continue reading The Second Battle (and Bundle too)! →

Everything Old Renewed Again.

Book Review for “Kills Well with Others” (Killers of a Certain Age #2) by Deanna Raybourn. Summary: "After more than a year of laying low, Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie are called back into action. They have enjoyed their time off, but the lack of excitement is starting to a professional killer can only … Continue reading Everything Old Renewed Again. →

Starting the Race (novels).

Book Review for “The Man in the Brown Suit” by Agatha Christie. Summary: "Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her—and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and … Continue reading Starting the Race (novels). →

Crossed Buns and Puns.

Book Review for “The Crime Brûlée Bake Off” (Claire Walker #1) by Rebecca Connolly. Summary: "Amateur baker Claire Walker is thrilled to be a contestant on Britain’s Battle of the Bakers. She can almost smell the fresh pastries wafting through the air. If she can win the grand prize, she can ditch her teaching job … Continue reading Crossed Buns and Puns. →