The Poisoned Pen Press has published a number of excellent mystery anthologies, of which this is one. This collection includes stories about cases that were investigated and solved using science and technology, as it existed when each story was written.
A knowledgeable introduction is followed by stories from writers who are both well and lesser known. Some of the authors represented are Conan Doyle, Dorothy L Sayers and Freeman Wills Crofts. There are fourteen stories in all.
If you find that you sometimes have trouble concentrating on a novel, this book provides a nice alternative with its stories. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
I was not familiar with the author when I received this e galley from NetGalley but I was intrigued by the thought of spending (virtual) time in a beautiful place. As it turns out, the author is well known in horticultural circles. His gardens are celebrated in this beautifully illustrated title.
I have enjoyed so many books that were set in Ireland, everything from the mysteries of Tana French to the novels of Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes. So, I was excited to come across this book which is set in the fictional town of Ballyanna. Ballyanna is a quiet seaside town in the southwest of Ireland. The main characters whose lives readers follow there are Daniel and his son who are recovering from a tragedy, and Annie the daughter of the local hotel owner who has her own issues. How these characters lives intersect form the basis for this story which tugs at the emotions.
Dream Big is one of those children’s stories that adults will also love. It is a fable of hope and demonstrates a belief in transformation. Enjoy the poetry and whimsy of this book along with its positive message.
This anthology of mystery stories has an entertaining conceit…what would it be like to match up authors and their detectives in a story? Answer…a good idea. So, in this collection there are pairing of, for example, Val McDermid and Peter James; or Kathy Reichs and Lee Child. Read their stories to see how the detectives come together. Also readers will enjoy the introduction to each story in which they learn a bit about the writers.
So many interesting choices today. Hope there is something that you might enjoy.
The Last Trial was published recently and should be welcomed by fans of Turow’s long series. The other books are pretty much light and entertaining. Enjoy.
Joyce's mystery and fiction book reviews with some non-fiction too! 