This book was reviewed for San Francisco Book Review Alex Gordon’s Jericho is a gripping paranormal mystery reminiscent of Preston and Child’s works, with a hearty dash of Lev Grossman and Stephen King thrown in the mix. Lauren Reardon nee Mullins is now Mistress of Gideon. As a Child of Endor, she is […]
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Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy Excerpt
Paula Berinstein Blood Outside the East Door He leaned forward. “I think there’s something weird going on here.” “At the school?” said Amanda. “Yes.” “What kind of weird thing?” said Ivy. “I’m not sure, but I think something is […]
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Paula Berinstein’s Favorite Mystery Authors
I’ve been reading mysteries for decades. Here are the authors I’ve found most compelling. Elizabeth George An American who sets her stories in the UK and writes about detectives Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, is my absolute favorite mystery author. Aside from the fact that I find her style elegant and her engaging, I […]
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Excerpt- The Summer that Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel
1 Of Man’s first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought death into the World —MILTON, PARADISE LOST 1:1–3 THE HEAT CAME with the devil. It was the summer of 1984, and while the devil had been invited, the heat had not. It should’ve been expected, though. Heat is, after […]
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Daydreamer Detective 1 & 2, Snippets
The Daydreamer Detective Braves the Winter, Excerpts
Excerpt #1: “Bye, Chef-san!” The men and women who worked in the kitchen filed out the door, waving and calling goodbye, and walking through the empty restaurant. I caught a glimpse of Ana buttoning her coat to go outside before the door swung closed. Yasahiro waved to them and turned back to me. He sighed, […]
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Daydreamer Detective, Excerpts
Excerpt #1: Every time I went into the barn during harvesting, I avoided the loft, but at the end of the week, I was finally ready to climb up there and inspect the remains of my past. The stairs creaked as I ascended into the dusty space above the tractor we used in the spring. […]
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Safronoff’s Top Ten Beasties from lit, film, gaming
Aaron: Mmmm, beasties? Are we talking baddy beastly, fur-covered cuddle-bear, or any creature, good or bad, decidedly not human? I’ll take a swing! 😛 My top ten creatures (I cheated on some) in books, movies, and games: 10: Khepri (Perdido Street Station) — China Mieville’s novels contain so many imaginative beasts, I have difficulty picking […]
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Book Review: Ghosts of Mateguas by Linda Watkins
This book was reviewed for Reader’s Favourite Watkins’ Ghosts of Mateguas is the third in the Mateguas Island series. While the stories are connected, they can be read stand-alone. Later books provide sufficient back information so a new reader won’t feel lost. This story heralds a return to the infamous Mateguas Island […]
