Carl Hiaasen – Lucky You
Another wild and weird tale by Hiaasen but not his best
Peter Robinson – Wednesday s Child
If you are looking for a good solid read that is more challenging than a cozy and focused on characters as much as the whodunit. Wednesday s Child and Peter Robinson s Inspector Banks series is an excellent bet.
Jo Spain – With Our Blessing
With Our Blessing is a dark and somewhat claustrophobic cozy set in a convent operated by nuns who once ran a Magdalene laundry.
Sarah Bailey – The Dark Lake
Detective Sargent Gemma Woodstock leads a complicated life in a small Australian community She is a rugged and dedicated law enforcement officer, in addition to being a mother, and lover. Her near obsession with a murder victim seems to extend beyond normal police work.
Raymond C. Perkins Jr. – The Mystery of the Haunted Opera House
Exciting and suspenseful, The Mystery of the Haunted Opera House is a great adventure novel for pre- and early teens.
Richard Lange – The Smack
The Smack by Richard Lange is everything you want in fun thriller.