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This is the second book in a new Jackie Layton series. I just want to start by saying how much I like that the series is titled “Organized Crime” as a play on the word organized, as in organizing spaces. Cozy sleuth’s usually have regular day jobs, like café owner, librarian, baker, and even pet-care specialist, but never an organizer.
Beneath Gwen’s feet was an undulating carpet of leaves. Above, a cowardly sun, setting earlier and earlier. She incited an explosion of sparrows as she sprinted down the path between two rows of towering Poplars dressed in flames of Autumn.
Welcome to October! The crisp air, crackling leaves, and spooky decor make this the perfect time to curl up with a blanket, a cup of your favorite hot drink, and a spine-tingling yet charming mystery. Whether you're drawn to haunted inns, witchy sleuths, or fall festivals with a touch of intrigue, October is a month when our cozy mysteries take on a delightful spooky twist.
Every day, we walk through the past. On the way to work, we pass by a redbrick building with terra cotta trim, and glance up at the ghost signs advertising long-gone brands of cars, cigarettes, and soft drinks. After lunch, we take a walk on a trail that once served as a road, reclaimed by time and trees, with the help of human hands.
Annie Murray’s plans to become a forensic psychologist or criminal profiler ended with the death of her best friend Scarlet. Annie’s never forgiven herself for not discouraging Scarlet from pursuing leads in a cold case, one of the unsolved mysteries assigned to them by their criminology professor. Annie believes that their recklessness led to Scarlet’s murder, and the guilt caused Annie to abandon her dreams and instead accept a job as a bookseller in Redwood Grove, California.
The crisis of pet homelessness is becoming increasingly severe, and each abandoned animal tells a story of confusion and heartbreak. Recently, we encountered another devastating case of neglect that underscores this troubling trend.
Everyone who knows Chet (the dog) and Bernie (Bernie Little of the Little Detective Agency), knows about Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and Iggy (their dog) who live next door. Mrs. Parsons isn’t doing too well, she’s in the hospital again.
Death of a Flying Nightingale is an amazing dive into the little-known history of the WAAF Nursing Orderlies. These women had only six weeks of nursing training and flew, sometimes twice a day, into the war zone of WWII, delivering needed supplies and munitions, and returning with wounded soldiers.
Being a library director in charge of purchasing books for the library in a very conservative small town, I have to be careful not to upset the right but also make sure that I have books in the library for those who are unable to get the books themselves.
Here is your weekly reminder that there are also new articles up on our other website KRL News & Reviews! Every week there will be book reviews and giveaways, plus sometimes pet articles, theatre articles, and more! And listen to our new podcast!
