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Review: Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Jenn

I found this to be quite the compelling read, a truly captivating debut.  Talk about desperate to avoid imprisonment! The author excelled at the imaginable: feeling compassion and concern for a thief, a liar, a woman who take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Review: Tangled Up in Brew (A Brewing Trouble Mystery) by Joyce Tremel

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Jenn

I absolutely adore this series. I fell in love with the first book, To Brew or Not to Brew.  The Pittsburgh setting, Max’s hard-headed determination to succeed in field largely prevailed by men, and Tremel’s captivating and engaging writing style.  All … Continue reading →

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Review: The Motion of Puppets by Keith Donohue

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Jenn

There’s no doubt that I’m a fan of Donohue’s writing. I’ve devoured everything he’s written (including The Boy Who Drew Monsters, Centuries of June, and Angels of Destruction), impressed each time by his talent. This most recent title may be … Continue reading →

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Review: The Trespasser by Tana French

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Jenn

This is the sixth book in the Dublin Murder Squad series. I adore each and every one of these, for Antoinette’s character is one I truly enjoy.  She’s tough, rough around the edges, just wanting to advance in her career, … Continue reading →

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2016 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Jenn

It’s here! It’s here! October is finally here! Well, technically it begins tomorrow but since I plan on starting the festivities in full-force on Day One, I thought I’d go ahead and deal with all the logistics!  Now, where was … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Cold Moon Over Babylon by Michael McDowell

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Jenn

Why yes, this is the second horror novel by Michael McDowell read in one month. Once I got a taste of his “classic” style of horror writing I had to have more.  Much like The Elementals, this novel is once … Continue reading →

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Announcing: 2016 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Jenn

  It’s here, it’s here….well, almost! In just a few weeks, we’ll be kicking off yet another year of Murder, Monsters & Mayhem! Anyone who has followed this blog for any significant period of time understand just how much I … Continue reading →

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Review: Red Right Hand by Chris Holm

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Jenn

I’ve been impatiently awaiting the release of this book for some time!  Hendricks is quite a character, an anti-hero who hunts hitmen. It’s an incredibly insane plot but Holm pulls it off with expertise and ease.  Hendricks is a man … Continue reading →

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R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril XI

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Jenn

    It’s here, it’s here! My favorite time of year, kicked off by one of my favorite blog events, R.I.P (Readers Imbibing Peril), once again hosted by Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings.  Unfamiliar with this event? Basically, it’s an … Continue reading →

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Month in Review: August 2016

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Jenn

  August was a crazy month. Starting a new business, keeping up with my boys’ hectic schedule, school starting. I cannot wait until things even out a bit!  Added to all this, I was in a serious book slump, nothing … Continue reading →

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