Stone Cold Case by Catherine Dilts is the second novel in the Rock Shop Mysteries. Morgan Iverson is still learning the ropes of running the Rock of Ages. After all the excitement from three months ago, she hopes that everything has settled down. However, during a hiking trip for her geology class she discovers a skeleton hidden in an old dugout. They are believed to be those of Carlee Kruger, who has vanished 15 years ago without a trace. As Morgan & Kurt (the local newspaper editor) investigate, they come across odd clues, fossilized ammonite & a suspect that could pass as Bigfoot. Plus, someone what the past to stay buried & will do anything to ensure it. Will Morgan be able to solve the mystery without becoming a victim herself? This was my first time reading one of Mrs. Dilts’s books, and I really enjoyed it. Once I kgot going, I wasn’t able to put it down. The action starts from the very first chapter, and stays pretty constant through the whole book. All of the ...
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Book Review – Courage and Other Demons by Jill Daugherty
Courage and Other Demons by Jill Daugherty is a young-adult urban fantasy, & is the first book in a series. Maggie O’Neill is just a regular girl living in the suburbs of Denver, until Simon Brady moves to town from Ireland. He’s nice, funny, and handsome. He excites her in a way no one ever has. He’s also a faery (something that Maggie has believed only exists in kids’ books) & his world brings danger not just to Maggie, but every human on Earth. As her world is turned upside down, Maggie has a choice to make: fight to save everyone or be killed. When I was first contacted about reviewing this book, I thought it was a very interesting premise and was eager to read the book. I was not disappointed. The story is very well written, flows well, and the characters are well rounded & developed well through the story. The fantasy is woven in perfectly & doesn’t feel forced. Maggie’s character is very believable to me and reacted the way anybody would when tossed into ...
Book Review – The Jack Stenhouse Mysteries by Frank A. Ruffolo
The Jack Stenhouse Mysteries by Frank A. Ruffolo is a murder mystery novel containing to novellas. In the first story, The Shadow of Death, we meet Jack, a detective with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He’s gruff, prickly, and loves women. He is called in to investigate the discovery of the body of a woman found on the beach. The victim was killed with Black Mamba venom, which is incredibly rare. As more bodies begin to turn up, Jack finds himself dealing with a conspiracy with far reaching implications. In the second story, The Saturnalian Affect, Jack & DiDi have hit the Big Apple. In order to get his feet wet with the New York police, Jack is given a pair of cold cases. However, they may not be a cold as everyone thought. Before he knows it, he’s on the hunt for a killer obsessed with Greek mythology and only kills during the Feast of Saturnalin. The copy I received was an ARC copy, so there will probably be some changes to the final, published copy. Both stories were ...
Book Review – Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
Vampire Vacation is the first book in The V V Inn series by C.J. Ellisson. It’s an adult urban fantasy/erotica featuring vampires, werewolves, and very adult situations…making this for readers 18 years and older. Vivian runs an inn in a remote area of Alaska and caters to a very unique clientele: vampires looking for a little rest & relaxation. It also doesn’t hurt that she has a way to make their fantasies and deepest desires come true while they are there (due to telepathic abilities she has to keep hidden). However, right before a large group of guests arrive, someone is murdered in one of the rooms. While juggling solving the murder and entertaining guests, she realizes that everyone is in danger from an old enemy. Will she be able to stop the killer without revealing her powers to her guests? This was definitely a very different read than what I am used to reviewing. I was hit with very graphic sex scenes within the first few pages, and it stayed that way until well into ...
Book Review – Roxy Rogers: Your Destiny is Calling by Emily Siskin-Troy
Roxy Rogers: Your Destiny is Calling is a children’s book by Emily Siskin-Troy. Roxy has been groomed since she was little to play baseball. She comes from a long line of famous baseball players, so it’s expected of her. However, her dream is to sing like Aretha Franklin. Will she ever be able to make her dream come true? The story is very cute and has great illustrations. I also love the mentions of baseball history and how it was tied into the story. The story also has a great lesson: never give up on your dreams. Just because something is expected for you, doesn’t mean it’s right for you. My daughter is a big baseball fan, so really enjoyed it. Overall, Roxy Rogers is a great story. It’s available on Amazon in both Kindle ($5.00) & paperback ($9.99 + shipping) formats. You can get more info about upcoming books from Mrs. Siskin-Troy by visiting her website. I received the above mentioned item for free to help facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% my own. This ...
Solomon’s Whisper by Sandra Bannan Review
Solomon’s Whisper by Sandra Bannan is the 5th novel in the Liv Bergen series. Grappling with the guilt of her family’s danger the previous Christmas, Liv is questioning her decision of joining the FBI. In an effort to get her to decide to stay, Steeter gives her a cold case to work: the kidnapping and murder of her ten-year-old niece Brianna. As she works deeper into the case, she discovers not only a string of murders, but a conspiracy that causes her to question everyone around her, and if revealed, will change everything. It has been well over a month since I finished this book, and I’m still floored. It’s really hard to be able to properly discuss this book without there being any spoilers, much like my interview yesterday. So if you haven’t read it yet & don’t want plot stuff spoiled, stop at the end of this paragraph. The plot is solid and the end is explosive. I really didn’t see it coming. If you haven’t read it yet, go get it. A lot happened in this book, and it’s ...