Reviews for mystery books, this includes mystery romances, cozy mysteries, and plain old mystery novels.
After returning from their last adventure, Veronica and Stoker are tasked by Sir Hugo Montgomerie to help determine if his goddaughter’s brother has returned from the dead or if it is an imposter. Veronica knew Jonathan Hathaway because he was one of her travel companions during the explosion of Krakatoa. In this adventure Veronica finds … More Review: An Impossible Imposter by Deanna Raybourn
In this one, Veronica and Stoker set out to solve the murder of a pioneering mountain climber Alice Baker-Greene. Things quickly get out of hand when Veronica finds herself posing as the Alpenwald Princess to secure a treaty while the real princess is missing. While I did enjoy this mystery, I didn’t love this one … More Review: A Unexpected Peril by Deanna Raybourn
Veronica and Stoker are back in London and are now working to uncover a scandal that threatens the monarchy. They are also dealing with the hysteria that is gripping London from the elusive serial killer, Jack the Ripper. “Very well, then. I suppose I must surrender to my fate. Because you are clearly destined for … More Review: A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn
“For most people, a potentially murderous viscount, a missing host, and a vengeful ghost might seem out of the realm of petty irritations. But then, most people have not led my life.” After struggling with the pacing of the first two books, I didn’t expect to fall in love with this series but the past … More Review: A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn
“To investigate one murder is a curiosity. To investigate two is a habit.” Well this one was a lot of fun! After struggling with the previous books I was very surprised that I couldn’t seem to put this one down. In this one, Veronica and Stoker are investigating an expedition from Egypt and the mysterious … More Review: A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
In this book, Veronica and Stoker are tasked by Lady Sundridge to take on the impossible task of trying to save the life of a man from execution. He has been accused of killing his mistress but things don’t add up. While I did enjoy this book, I still struggled with the pacing. I am … More Review: A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn
I have mixed feelings about this book. First off, I loved Veronica. She is a unique woman who refuses to live by society standards and follows her passion of collecting butterflies. She is outspoken, has liaisons when away from London, and is willing to put herself into danger to find the truth. I also love … More Review: A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
After almost two years on the road, Jayne and Sinclair have returned to Nocturne Falls for the Christmas season to help out in the short-staffed Santa’s Workshop. While it is wonderful for them to be back among friends, someone is breaking into houses and trying to ruin Christmas. It was so nice to be back … More Review: Wrapped Up In Christmas by Kristen Painter
Trigger warnings: suicidal ideation; grief over the death of a parent; sexual assault; rape discussed; kidnapping; bus crash; active shooter situation involving minors; extensive injuries; blood; on page death by police officers; We have finally come to the final Sunshine Vicam story and whoa this was a doozy. At the end of the previous book, … More ARC Review: A Hard Day for a Hangover by Darynda Jones
Amelia and Emerson are returning to Egypt for another year of excavation, but for the first time in years they will be alone. Unfortunately, their plans are quickly changed when Emerson emerges from an ambush with no memory of Amelia. This was an interesting one because we finally return to just Amelia and Emerson in … More Review: The Snake, The Crocodile, and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
Amelia and Emerson set off for a new archeological dig, this time in Sudan. They are unwillingly drawn into the search for an explorer and his young bride who went missing twelve years ago. This leads to a very dangerous journey through the desert that leads to them being taken prisoner. When I picked this … More Review: The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters
Nina Linden accepts a landscaping job on a private island off the New England coast. She sees this as a chance to rebuild her failing business and get away from her stalker. She doesn’t expect to find herself falling for her boss, or for the house to be haunted. This was a very enjoyable ghost … More Review: Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper
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