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Merissa (11758 KP) created a post

Apr 24, 2024  
"A sheriff fighting to keep the peace in 1970s Oregon faces a shocking secret from his town’s past, in this crime thriller from the author of Reckoning."

Excerpt & #Giveaway: Knife River (The Ty Dawson Mysteries) by Baron Birtcher - #Crime, #Mystery, #Thriller, #Historical, #1970s,

https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/knife-river-the-ty-dawson-mysteries-by-baron-birtcher
     
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Merissa (11758 KP) created a post

Mar 23, 2022  
"I loved that the whodunnit was so NOT who I was expecting, nor was it WHY! I love being kept on my toes!"

His Lordship's Secret (His Lordship’s Mysteries #1) by Samantha SoRelle - @Archaeolibrary, @debbiereadsbook, @samanthasorelle, #MM, #Historical, #Mystery, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Merissa (11758 KP) created a post

Apr 26, 2024  
"Set in Victorian times, it comes with all the problems that being a man of a certain persuasion brings." - @Debbiereadsbook

The Gentleman's Gentleman (His Lordship's Realm #1) by Samantha SoRelle - #Regency, #Historical, #MM, #Mystery, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/the-gentleman-s-gentleman-his-lordship-s-realm-1-by-samantha-sorelle-1
     
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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The summer of 1903 finds Molly Murphy going undercover to help find out who is threatening Houdini. Can she do it before there is another accident at the theater? This book struck just the right balance between historical detail and mystery. I enjoyed every page.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-last-illusion-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Falconer&#039;s Crusade
Falconer's Crusade
Ian Morson | 2018 | History & Politics, Mystery
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5.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Great historical aspect, mystery not so much
This is a pretty short mystery to read through. Looks can be deceiving though. Despite being short, it’s packed in with some heavy duty stuff.

The setting for example. Very rich in detail and gives you a sense on how it was back then in William Falconer’s time. Add in some political intrigue, a Jewish Quarter, and some rioting and it gets pretty exciting. I really can’t get over how great the setting is. It’s so descriptive you can feel the darkness and the dampness that permeates throughout the novel. Morson also does an excellent job to stay close to historical accuracy here in this novel as well. Forensic pathology is frowned upon, and you even get to see Falconer try on a strange contraption that looks a lot like Medieval opera glasses at the time. :)

The plot is pretty straight forward although there is not much of a secret mystery element in it. The suspect list is not extensive (thankfully! You’ll see why as you read further into this review) and when revealed it’s not much of a surprise or an a ha! Moment. There isn’t much personality to the characters except Falconer and his student Thomas. Thomas is a particular dolt. A Farmer boy who managed to be gifted and chosen to study and be a Scholar, well, for all the idiotic moves he makes, you have to wonder how the University chose this guy to let him attend their school. He fumbles and stumbles at the worst times and always manages to get himself into some life threatening situations (and doesn’t learn from it). It was funny the first few times, but after a while it gets annoying and you want to slap this boy upside the head. (You don’t deserve Hannah’s attention, you twit).

I’m going to assume it will get better with other books in this series, and this one serves as an introduction to the series. Since I really do love the historical aspect I will stick with this series and see where it takes me. Historical mystery lovers will love the setting and theme of this book, the mystery part, not so much.
  
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Lindsay (1693 KP) rated Saffire in Books

Sep 7, 2017  
Saffire
Saffire
Sigmund Brouwer | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
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10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Saffire is a really fun and mysterious book. There the main character is brought to Panama Canal to do something and to have chat with General. You get a good history about the time period. You also get a romance and action packed.
 
What will happen to Holt? There are some historical characters in the book. Sigmund does a wonderful job of tells the facts about 1909. The year may be a bit off but the facts stated are true. You will find that at the end of the book.

If you enjoy historical fiction, you will enjoy this book. It tells of the building of the Panama Canal. I like that fell. It also gives a little mystery along with the action in the book.
  
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Lindsay (1693 KP) rated Saffire in Books

Feb 8, 2018 (Updated Apr 9, 2019)  
Saffire
Saffire
Sigmund Brouwer | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Saffire is a really fun and mysterious book. There the main character is brought to Panama Canal to do something and to have chat with General. You get a good history about the time period. You also get a romance and action packed.


What will happen to Holt? There are some historical characters in the book. Sigmund does a wonderful job of tells the facts about 1909. The year may by a bit off but the facts stated are true. You will find that at the end of the book.

If you enjoy historical fiction, you will enjoy this book. It tells of the building of the Panama Canal. I like that fell. It also gives a little mystery along with action in the book.
  
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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Mar 6, 2020  
Love detective books with some humor in them? Then sneak a peek at the historical mystery novel BAYOU CITY BURNING by D. B. Borton on my blog! https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2020/03/book-blitz-bayou-city-burning-harry.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
Houston, 1961: comedy meets mystery and history. It's hard to be hard-boiled when your biggest fan and worst critic is your twelve-year-old daughter, especially when she's cracking your case for you and defending you from the bad guys, along with sidekicks human and feline.

Houston is still a cowboy backwater, but Texas politicians dream big. P.I. Harry Lark is out to save the city for President Kennedy's moon mission. Dizzy Lark is out to save Harry.
     
The Beautiful Strangers
The Beautiful Strangers
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6.0 (1 Ratings)
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What do you get when you combine a Hollywood movie set and a ghost? One thing you might get is Camille Di Maio’s newest novel “The Beautiful Strangers” where she combines these two things with a young woman looking to help her grandfather solve a mystery, while also wanting to strike out on her own. Find out from my latest #bookreview what I thought of this historical, biographical novel.<br/>https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/03/29/some-like-it-with-ghosts/<br/>;
  
Dreamland Burning
Dreamland Burning
Jennifer Latham | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult (YA)
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Great Subject to Read on
I noticed a large trend in these kinds of books where it’s half in the present, and half in the past. It’s not a trend I particularly like as I adore historical fiction and mixing it with things happening in present day takes away the historical aspect, but I gave this book a chance. This one grabbed my attention because of the subject which interests me. I have not heard of the Tulsa Race Riot until I grabbed this book. It was an eye opener, and definitely something that can’t be ignored or forgotten.

The switch between Rowan and William is seamless and flows throughout the novel. Rowan attempts to figure out the mystery behind the skeleton while William’s story not only gives you the background information but also gives you the sense and the climate on how it was for African Americans back in those times. The historical aspects of the book is well written and gives you a good general idea.

At first, William doesn’t seem that all a likable character. As the plot progresses though, you change your mind as his behavior and outlook changes to something much more favorable. Rowan’s side of the story is interesting too. She’s been pretty much sheltered in a good, privileged life who is also suddenly awakened by recent events affecting herself and others around her. She’s a well written character as well, but I’d have to say I prefer reading William’s side of the story more as I found Rowan’s point of view dragged in a few areas of the story.

The plot overall is well done and interesting. The mystery and historical elements of the story also keeps the plot engaging and it’s a good educational read. Definitely something to read more into and a good subject to write about.