Salvation of a Saint is a clever mystery that had me guessing not “whodunit” but “howtheydunit” until the very end. Well done, Mr. Higashino! Continue reading →

The Daughter of Time is a novel, written as a police procedural, that attempts to clear Richard III of the murder of his two young nephews, also known as the princes in the tower. It’s a fascinating and very convincing denunciation of the process used to record history as well as a strong case for the defense, but was Richard III innocent? It’s still open for debate. Continue reading →

Hello everyone! Before I get into the book review, I just want to say that I hope that you are staying safe and healthy. We’re pretty much on lock down in my household and my husband is doing an amazing job keeping us all doing what we needs to be done. Strange days, indeed. Continue reading →

I haven’t read any Dick Francis since I was a teenager. At the time, I loved mysteries and horses, so his novels hit a sweet spot for me. Recently, my brother-in-law gifted me with To the Hilt (thanks, Stephen!), and it was fun rediscovering Dick Francis. While it didn’t contain a clever, twisty whodunit plot, To the Hilt was enjoyable reading. Continue reading →

Case Histories is the first book in Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie series. I chose this novel because I was in the mood for a good mystery, plus I recently read Life After Life, also by Kate Atkinson, and liked the author’s writing style. Unfortunately, my craving for a good mystery was not satisfied. Continue reading →