Murder in Paris by Andrea Hicks (The Camille Divine Murder Mysteries, 4) Summer 1923 – PARISCamille decides it’s time to make her promised visit to Paris to see her old friend, Madame Tatou. She, Ottilie, and Cecily travel to France by aeroplane, a new experience for them all. They have a purpose in going to Paris, one that they hope will end in joy, but … Continue reading New Book Releases March 15- March 21, 2023
“The Adventure of the Speckled Band” is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective Sherlock Holmes. First published in 1892, the story has since become one of the most iconic and influential works in the mystery genre. The story begins with a young woman named Helen Stoner seeking out Holmes’ help. She is afraid for her life after the mysterious … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle
“The Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Edgar Allan Poe is considered to be one of the first detective stories ever written, and its impact on the mystery genre cannot be overstated. The story was first published in 1841 and introduced readers to the brilliant detective C. Auguste Dupin, who uses his remarkable powers of deduction to solve a baffling and gruesome murder. Poe’s story … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe
One by One by Ruth Ware is a gripping and atmospheric locked room mystery that follows a group of colleagues on a corporate retreat in a luxurious ski chalet in the French Alps. The group includes the co-founders of Snoop, a music app that has recently been acquired by a larger company, as well as a team of employees and a few outside consultants. As … Continue reading Book Review: One by One by Ruth Ware
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena is a gripping locked-room mystery that was published in 2018. The novel is set in a remote and isolated hotel in the Catskills, where the guests become trapped by a snowstorm and one of them is murdered. As the storm rages on, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, and it becomes clear that anyone could be the killer. The … Continue reading Book Review: An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins is a classic Victorian-era locked-room mystery novel, first published in 1868. It is considered by many to be the first detective novel in English literature. The novel follows the story of the theft of a valuable diamond, the Moonstone, and the subsequent investigation to solve the crime. The novel is written in multiple perspectives, with each chapter told from the … Continue reading Book Review: The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
No Exit is a gripping locked-room mystery by Taylor Adams, published in 2017. The novel follows the story of Darby Thorne, a college student who gets trapped in a rest stop during a blizzard with four strangers. The rest stop is located in the mountains of Colorado, and with the blizzard raging outside, the group is isolated and completely cut off from the outside world. … Continue reading Book Review: No Exit by Taylor Adams
Death in the Clouds is a classic locked-room mystery novel by the legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie, featuring her iconic detective, Hercule Poirot. The novel was first published in 1935 and has since become a favorite among mystery fans for its clever plot, intricate clues, and surprise ending. The story takes place on board a commercial flight from Paris to London, where a wealthy woman … Continue reading Book Review: Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, 10)
In A Dark, Dark Wood is a psychological thriller by Ruth Ware that takes place in a remote cabin in the woods, setting the stage for a classic locked-room mystery. The novel follows the story of Nora, a writer who receives an unexpected invitation to attend a bachelorette party for an old friend she hasn’t seen in years, Clare. The party is held at a … Continue reading Book Review: In A Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is a psychological thriller that was published in 2012. The book is a dark and twisted exploration of the nature of marriage and the human psyche. The novel is divided into three parts, each one narrated alternately by the two main characters, Nick and Amy. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the couple’s relationship is not what it … Continue reading Book Review: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Golden Age of Detective Fiction 