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Mystery/Crime Fiction Feature Writer: Bonnye Good

Mystery novels and crime fiction are as old as Sherlock Holmes and as current as James Patterson.

There are the cozy novels-friendly, non-violent murder mysteries with easy-to-like protagonists; the classic detective stories in the spirit of A. Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Dash Hammett and Ellery Queen; modern mysteries by authors like Janet Evanovich and Patricia Cornwell, and true crime such as those by John Stark Bellamy.

Join us for a romp through all of these genres; we'll review books, discuss writers, and revive a forgotten author or two. We may even start a reading club.

Contact me or post in the discussion forum.


Feature Writer Articles in Mystery/Crime Fiction

 		The Stranger House by Reginald Hill
Reginald Hill leaves Dalziel and Pascoe behind in this stand-alone story about the painful truth and the lies people tell to keep it hidden.
Isabel Dalhousie Solves Edinburgh Mysteries
Intellectual mysteries and stimulating conversation accompanied by the gentle Isabel Dalhousie make for a rewarding escape in this mystery series.
Sookie Stackhouse in Living Dead in Dallas
Sookie Stackhouse gains new insight into the secrets of the undead while balancing a moody boyfriend and a business trip to Dallas, Texas.
Review of The Red Door by Charles Todd
The latest Ian Rutledge mystery proves to be a superb addition to the brooding detective series set in post-World War I London.
Review of Charles Todd's A Duty to the Dead
Resilient Bess Crawford returns to fulfill a promise, which uncovers a well-respected noble family's shameful secret during war-torn England in this engrossing mystery.
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Contributing Articles in Mystery/Crime Fiction

 		Book Review: Diamond Head
Patrick Robinson's 2009 novel of war, conspiracy, and justice will please hard-core military thriller fans, but may not be right for those seeking more than just action.
The Innocent Man by John Grisham
This is a compelling and disturbing real life story about miscarriage of justice in America.
The Associate by John Grisham
A secret from the past catches up with a young man and threatens to wreck his future in best selling author John Grisham's latest legal thriller.
The Dante Club Book Review
Matthew Pearl's The Dante Club is a dark and unique mystery novel surrounding a series of gruesome murders that mirror punishments found in Dante's Inferno.
The Shining Part Two
Fans of Stephen King's horror classic The Shining will be thrilled to hear that he is planning to write a sequel.
Book Review - 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs
In 206 Bones, Kathy Reichs's 12th mystery featuring forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan, the author is at the top of her game, delivering a fast-paced, plot-driven tale
Murder and Mayhem Make Erica Sprindler Happy
Erica Spindler appears to be the epitome of genteel Southern lady, but her books prove otherwise. Her twisted serial killers and vulnerable characters thrill her readers.
Magnolias, Moonlight and Murder by Sara Rosett
Professional organizer, amateur sleuth, and Air Force wife, Ellie Avery; finds human remains in her new neighborhood and is once again tangled in a murder investigation.
U is for Undertow Book Review
Sue Grafton gives readers another adventure with Kinsey Millhone, her unforgettable hero detective and possible alter-ego.
Review of Red Planet Noir
D.B. Grady places an old-fashioned hardboiled detective in a futuristic setting with this unique and entertaining debut novel.
The Joe Leaphorn Mysteries, by Tony Hillerman
Murder and mayhem join with ghosts and witchcraft to challenge Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police across immense, arid Reservation land in the American Southwest.
Dangerous Admissions –Secrets of a Closet Sleuth
With Dangerous Admissions, Jane O'Connor has created a light, lively, and satirical murder mystery full of hilarious one-liners and an engrossing plot.
What is the Name of Sherlock Holmes' Brother
A favourite trivia question is, "Did Sherlock Holmes have a brother, and if so, what was he called?" The one brother everyone is sure existed is Mycroft, a near-recluse.
Review of Breathing Water
An American ex-patriate becomes enmeshed in convoluted and dangerous political machinations in Thailand.
Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell: a Review
With its brutally realistic portrayal of the mafia and scalpel-sharp wit, Beat the Reaper is an impossible-to-put-down hospital drama and mafia thriller all in one.
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