Rosenfelt has artfully spun off PI Corey Douglas and his K-9 partner, Simon Garfunkel, from his hit Andy Carpenter series.
The murder is nearly upstaged by the drama, backbiting and infighting among the cast and crew, but it’s all told with understated elegance.
Bait and Witch balances paranormal whimsy and small-town charm in a promising start to a new series.
Hot to Trot would have made Beaton proud, with no fewer than three brawls as Agatha flits between exes and new loves before returning to her cottage and cats.
By the end, justice has been served, along with English tea (for which recipes are provided) and several diner meals that are the stuff of dreams.
Wilde writes about high society social codes the same way Phoebe Waller-Bridge makes cheeky asides in “Fleabag.”
This imaginative and witty whodunit is also a compassionate, thoughtful tribute to a segment of the population that’s often dismissed and ignored.
The shifts between storylines let the pressure build, and an impending high school class reunion means characters are confronting many different ghosts.
There is so much to like about this cozy perfection, from the lush Irish travelogue to the precise balance between comic relief and crime.
15 Minutes of Flame combines a historical mystery with present-day murder, all against the spooky backdrop of New England in autumn.
The balancing act between darkness and light keeps suspense high throughout, so readers will appreciate the sprinkles of silliness all the more.
A whodunit with Southern hospitality, which makes for smiles full of very sharp teeth and characters we’re glad to meet—but can’t turn our backs on.
Juliet Blackwell’s refreshing The Last Curtain Call continues her Haunted Home Renovation series with a twist.
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