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Hidden in Smoke

Lee Goldberg

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When the crimes of a serial arsonist lead to murder, Sharpe and Walker need detective Eve Ronin to...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Silent as the Grave in Books

Mar 13, 2025

Mayhem Behind the Scenes of Silent Pictures

When Molly visits her friends Ryan O’ Hara on the set of an early silent movie, her adopted daughter Bridie winds up getting discovered and cast in the lead. So Molly starts spending time on the set herself, where she sees some suspicious accidents. But when one hits very close to home, Molly starts investigating. Can she find proof of sabotage before someone dies?

I’ve always appreciated that this series has given us glimpses into many different worlds of 1900’s New York City. As a fan of movies, this setting was very fun. Having said that, the pacing was really off here, which was disappointing. The climax is satisfying, however. I enjoy spending time with the characters, although some growth would be nice. I did feel transported to the time period as I read. Fans of the series will appreciate time with the characters even if this isn’t the strongest book in the series.

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Deadheads: Stories from Fellow Artists, Friends & Followers of the Grateful Dead

Linda Kelly and Bob Weir

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"One of the best books on the Grateful Dead." --Rolling Stone Just what was it about the Grateful...

The Stowaway: A Young Man’s Extraordinary Adventure to Antarctica

Laurie Gwen Shapiro

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The spectacular, true story of a scrappy teenager from New York’s Lower East Side who stowed away...

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New York's Yiddish Theater: From the Bowery to Broadway

Edna Nashon and Museum of the City of New York

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In the early decades of the twentieth century, a vibrant theatrical culture took shape on New York...

The Changeling

Victor LaValle

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Apollo Kagwa has had strange dreams that have haunted him since childhood. An antiquarian book...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Murder in Morningside Heights in Books

Feb 16, 2022 (Updated Feb 16, 2022)

Murder at a Women’s College

Frank Malloy’s new private investigation business has only been open a few months, but it hasn’t gotten him any interesting cases until the Northrups walk in. Their daughter Abigail has just been murdered on the campus of the women’s college where she taught. Her parents want to know what happened without the press getting wind of a scandal to ruin her reputation. Soon, Frank’s new wife, Sarah, is helping him figure out what happened to Abigail. With several competing motives, will they figure out the truth?

As always, this was an excellent trip back to 1890’s New York City. The story was fast paced, so even when I was ahead of the characters, it wasn’t for that long. And I still wasn’t sure about who the killer was until we reached the logical conclusion. Of course, it’s always great to spend time with the characters, and I love how Frank and Sarah’s world continues to evolve. I also enjoy the humor that the characters and their relationships provide. It’s a nice balance to some of the more serious themes the series tackles. This book will please fans of the series. Believe me, it is worth the time invested in catching up if you are still behind on the series like I am.