Tilling the Truth
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It’s August in Goosebush, Massachusetts, and go-getter retiree Lilly Jayne and her youthful senior...
Dead of Night
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BERLIN. JANUARY 1940. After Germany's invasion of Poland, the world is holding its breath and...
Grave Expectations
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Claire and Sophie aren't your typical murder investigators . . . Claire Hendricks is a hapless...
David McK (3728 KP) rated Murder on the Orient Express (2017) in Movies
Apr 21, 2022
I also watched this after recently watching the semi-sequel 'Death in the Nile' on Disney+, thinking then that - as that was a sequel of sorts - I might as well go back and watch the original.
The problem, of course, as with all murder mysteries is that once they are solved (in either print or on screen), then they lose nearly all sense of drama or suspense. That, I think, is a fault of the genre as a whole and is perhaps the reason why it is generally not my favourite type of story: I prefer works that you can rewatch or re-read and discover something new each time through.
Anyway, the fact that I already knew the ending might have spoiled my enjoyment of this movie, even if I'm aware it takes liberties with the source material. Not obvious liberties, though! (Or, at least I didn't think they were).
Cheddar Off Dead
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In Korina Moss's cozy series debut, Cheddar Off Dead, cheesemonger Willa Bauer discovers that her...
Teacher’s Threat
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A professor murdered during office hours. A decorator enrolled in his course. Can she outsmart the...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2504 KP) rated Only the Good Die Young in Books
May 7, 2024
I found Frances’s horror at getting caught up in the case to be funny. I also liked the fact that we got to know her better, something I definitely needed. The rest of the characters aren’t super well developed. Likewise, the mystery is a bit simple, but it kept my interest and reached a great climax. The thing to keep in mind is that this is a novella, and I read it in about an hour. As long as they remember the length, fans of the series will be happy with this story.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2504 KP) rated Murder in the Air in Books
Jun 6, 2024
As always with these collections, the author lineup has changed slightly. For the authors who are returning, I look forward to catching up with their sleuths whether I’ve read books with these characters or not. I do have to remind myself these are short stories, so the stories aren’t quite as complex. They’re still fun, overall (one ended abruptly), and I’m glad I took the time to read them. These eight stories combine for the equivalent of a full novel, so you are getting your money’s worth. Pack this for your next vacation, but maybe read it when you are on the ground.
A Rogue’s Company
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In Allison Montclair's A Rogue's Company, business becomes personal for the Right Sort Marriage...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2504 KP) rated Death at Tidal Creek in Books
Mar 18, 2026 - 5:49 AM
As always, this book had great beach vibes. I’m curious how the love triangle storyline is going to get resolved. We did get some good growth in Clark, interesting new characters, and a couple more tantalizing clues to his wife’s murder. The main mystery was good. I figured out a piece early but didn’t have it all put together. The ending was a bit exposition heavy as always, but my questions were answered. If you are looking for a beach vibe mystery, this is the book, and series, for you.