Lucy Foley is a British author and journalist. She was born in 1986 and grew up in Devon, England. She studied English Literature at Durham University and later obtained a master’s degree in Journalism from City University in London. Foley is best known for her crime and mystery novels. Her debut novel, The Book of Lost and Found, was published in 2015, followed by The … Continue reading Book Review: The Guest List by Lucy Foley (2020)
Raven Black is the first book in Ann Cleeves’ Shetland Island series, featuring Detective Jimmy Perez. The novel is a classic murder mystery set on the rugged and remote Shetland Islands, off the coast of Scotland. The story begins with the discovery of a young girl’s body on New Year’s Eve. The girl, Catherine Ross, had been missing for several months, and her body was … Continue reading Book Review: Raven Black by Ann Cleeves (2006)
The Cruelest Month is the third novel in the Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny. The book follows the investigation of a murder that takes place during a seance in the idyllic village of Three Pines, Quebec. As with the previous books in the series, Penny’s writing is vivid and evocative. Three Pines feels like a real place, with its cozy homes, friendly residents, … Continue reading Book Review: The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny (2007)
Harbour Street is the sixth book in Ann Cleeves’ Vera Stanhope series, featuring the sharp and unorthodox detective inspector who solves crimes in the Northumberland countryside. In this novel, Vera investigates the murder of a well-respected woman, Margaret Krukowski, who was found dead in her home on Harbour Street. As Vera delves into the investigation, she discovers that Margaret was a respected nurse, but she … Continue reading Book Review: Harbour Street by Ann Cleeves (2014)
A Fatal Grace is the second novel in the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny. Set in the fictional village of Three Pines, Quebec, the book follows the investigation of a murder that uncovers long-held secrets and hidden motives within the community. The story begins with the arrival of a new resident in Three Pines, a glamorous and wealthy woman named CC de Poitiers. CC … Continue reading Book Review: A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (2006)
The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a mystery novel written by Caroline Graham and published in 1987. It is the first book in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series and introduces readers to the character of DCI Tom Barnaby, a detective in the fictional Midsomer County. The story begins with the death of Emily Simpson, an elderly woman who lived in the small village of Badger’s … Continue reading Book Review: The Killings at Badger’s Drift by Caroline Graham (1987)
Death at the Chateau Bremont by M. L. Longworth is a murder mystery novel set in the charming town of Aix-en-Provence in southern France. The story revolves around the death of a wealthy and influential family patriarch, Etienne de Bremont, and the subsequent investigation by local magistrate Antoine Verlaque and his girlfriend, law professor Marine Bonnet. The novel begins with the discovery of Etienne’s body … Continue reading Book Review: Death at the Chateau Bremont by M. L. Longworth (2011)
Louise Penny’s Still Life is a captivating murder mystery novel that introduces readers to the world of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and the idyllic village of Three Pines. The story follows Gamache and his team as they investigate the suspicious death of Jane Neal, a beloved resident and amateur artist. What at first appears to be a tragic hunting accident, quickly becomes a complex investigation … Continue reading Book Review: Still Life by Louise Penny (2005)
Bruno, Chief of Police is the first novel in the Bruno, Chief of Police series by Martin Walker. Set in the small French village of St. Denis, the book follows the investigation of a murder that uncovers corruption and xenophobia within the community. The story opens with the discovery of the body of a young Algerian man who had been working on a local farm. … Continue reading Book Review: Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker (2008)
Golden Age of Detective Fiction 