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Black Water Lilies: A Novel

Shaun Whiteside and Michel Bussi

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'Ends with one of the most reverberating shocks in modern crime fiction' Sunday Times This is the...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2436 KP) rated Death On Demand (Death On Demand, #1) in Books

Sep 15, 2020

Crime Writer Murdered

Annie Lawrence has inherited the Death on Demand mystery bookstore on Broward’s Rock off the coast of South Carolina. She has allowed the bookstore to continue to be used by a group of mystery writers on Sunday nights. On this particular Sunday night, one of them is murdered, and Annie becomes the chief suspect. Good thing that her not-quite-ex, Max Darling, is on the island to help her clear her name. But can they do it?

While I’ve read other books by the author, I have yet to dive into this series. I’m glad I finally took the plunge. The mystery is complex with a good puzzle and lots of twists before everything is resolved. Annie and Max are strong and fantastic lead characters. The suspect could have been a bit stronger, although they got better as the book went along. The references to other mystery authors and novels was a lot of fun, although occasionally it did feel like it was a bit much. There was more foul language than I am used to in a cozy mystery. The setting, essentially a resort community, was fantastic. This book came out in 1987, so some things were dated, but just keep that in mind when you pick up the book and you’ll be fine. Now that I’ve visited the store, I will definitely be back.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2436 KP) rated Caught in the Act in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Merry is taking a co-worker home when they find the co-worker's estranged husband dead on the kitchen floor. Merry can't resist digging to find out a little more. But can she solve the crime? This book is equal parts mystery and romance. The characters are so great, I cared about both. And both story lines were strong and well worth reading.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-caught-in-act-by-gayle-roper.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2436 KP) rated Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii (Mr. Monk, #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Natalie is heading to Hawaii for a friend's wedding, but unfortunately Monk tags along. When a wedding guest is murdered, Monk finds some flaws in the crime scene. Will the new horrors of the island distract him from solving the case? There are some distractions to the main mystery, but they are entertaining. This is another great read for fans of the series.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-mr-monk-goes-to-hawaii-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.