Category Archives: Mystery

The Stones Speak if you Know How to Listen

Posted on July 25, 2016 by poofbooks

Welcome to the tour stop for THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF STONES the latest from M.J. Rose and the 2nd in the DAUGHTERS OF LA LUNE trilogy.  It is hard to resist any of the books/tours of France Book Tours. This is not … Continue reading →

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A New Poirot Mystery

Posted on October 17, 2014 by poofbooks

“The Monogram Murders: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery” by SOPHIE HANNAH from WilliamMorrow was long-awaited at our house.  It is a rare book that my other half and I fight over but he stole this one, hid it and now … Continue reading →

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A Book Which Took Me By Surprise and Never Let Go

Posted on February 23, 2014 by poofbooks

Now I do not want you to think that it means THE WIFE,  THE MAID AND THE MISTRESS by Ariel Lawhon is one of those fast paced action books as that is not the case. But it is a terrific … Continue reading →

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Susanna Kearsley & Friends Tour

Posted on January 17, 2014 by poofbooks

I received notification about Susanna Kearsley’s upcoming tour from my hometown amazing publisher Source Books. It was exciting as I am in the midst of reading Kearsley’s latest release THE SPLENDOUR FALLS which is marvelous. The caption for the tour … Continue reading →

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Latest Stephen King is Joyful

Posted on August 6, 2013 by poofbooks

I am a timid Stephen King fan, I prefer his alternate writing vs. what he is best known for. I would put this in the alternate category. The cover art sucked me in to listen and I am glad that … Continue reading →

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Mysteries That Take You To The South of France

Posted on June 14, 2013 by poofbooks

DEATH IN THE VINES is the third installment of Verlaque & Bonnet Provençal Mystery series. The town of Aix-en-Provence in the South of France is charming on its face but wine is disappearing and the body count is growing. The policeman … Continue reading →

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No Peace With This Thriller

Posted on March 9, 2013 by poofbooks

SOME KIND OF PEACE is another thriller from Sweden, what is in the water there? SOME KIND OF PEACE is the first in a series created by Camilla Grebe & Asa Träff. This audiobook narrated by Caroline Shaffer came my way courtesy … Continue reading →

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A Provencal Mystery You Do Not Want to Miss

Posted on October 22, 2012 by poofbooks

MURDER IN THE RUE DUMAS by M.L. Longworth is the second installment of A Verlaque & Bonnet Provencal Mystery series.  This time L’Universite d’Aix theology department politics supplies the backdrop for murder.  As Longworth is a resident of Aix-en-Province in the South of … Continue reading →

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Nero Wolfe a Dectective Like No Other

Posted on August 21, 2012 by poofbooks

Title: THE GAMBIT                                            Author: Rex Stout Narrator: Michael Prichard Discs: 5 Length: 5 hrs. 50 mins. Produced and published by: Audio Go THE GAMBIT is classic Nero Wolfe.  If you have not had the pleasure of reading, watching or listening … Continue reading →

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A Summer Caper That Will Not Leave you feeling GYPPED

Posted on June 16, 2012 by poofbooks

You know it is summer when Carol Higgins Clark releases her next Regan Reilly installment. Last summer was my first romp with this member of the Higgins Clark clan and I was not opposed to revisiting this year’s offering, GYPPED.   Regan accompanies … Continue reading →

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