Sadie Hawkins, the owner of a struggling freight business, is the lead character in Idle (Sadie Hawkins Mysteries) by Patricia C. Lee. Sadie learns that her best friend, Tanya Woods, has been arrested for murdering her partner, Crystal. The proof presented against Tanya seems strong....

Lost & Found Cafe by Steven W. Horn is a compelling mystery steeped in atmosphere and emotional resonance, set against the stark backdrop of rural eastern Wyoming. We’re with Sam Dawson and his daughter, Sidney, when they stop at an unmarked roadside cafe during a...

Guard in the Garden: Fables of Finlestia by Z.S. Diamanti begins with a terrifying battle in Galium, in which Felton Hudlom is badly injured. Months had passed since the tragedy, and things were slowly returning to normal, despite the severe devastation caused by the dragon's...

The Last POW by Howard Cohen follows Jax Wilder, a CIA operative tasked with extracting Vitaly Sonkin, a Russian scientist secretly living under the alias Robert Miller—a former American pilot who defected to the USSR decades earlier. After a covert meeting and preparations, Jax infiltrates...

Mrs. Kaplan and the Matzoh Ball of Death by Mark Reutlinger is a pleasantly surprising gem, like discovering your favorite grandma moonlights as a detective. While the cover hints at what is to come, I was delighted that I had underestimated Mrs. Kaplan’s sharp detective...

Ishkar: The Artificial Intelligence That Became a Soul by Soheila Dadkhah delves into the profound journey of an artificial intelligence evolving into a conscious, soulful being. This transformation is depicted through a series of symbolic gates that represent stages of awareness, emotion, creation, stability, and...

Afternoon Rebecca by Mike J. Kizman is an engaging story that follows Jeff and Rebecca, a couple who meet in person for a date after being matched on the Christian dating app Church Chat. Jeff is nervous about the date since he and Rebecca only...

The Dog Ladies by Julie Titterington is a fun mystery with a wonderful cast of characters. A murder mystery party goes horribly wrong when somebody dies for real. Priya, Gloria, and Ryan, all lonely neighbors, team up to try to find out who the murderer...

Mender of Monsters is the sixth book in The Book of Roses series by Kelly River. The story follows Sister Hazel, an infirmarer at Wrenvale Abbey, whose peaceful life is shattered when the notorious Red Roger, a feared barbarian and war criminal, comes to her...

With the allure of a medieval castle town, Monemvasia forms the perfect setting for Alexander Marriott’s murder mystery, Murder with a Glass of Malvasia. Virgil Colvin, having decided to leave detective work behind in Chicago, embarks on a relaxing trip to enjoy the peaceful landscapes,...