Mystery Reviews

Some of the most creative fiction being written today isn’t coming from well-known publishing houses — it’s being created by independent authors connecting directly with readers through platforms like Substack. From fantasy adventures and dystopian sci-fi to dark thrillers and haunting supernatural tales, these writers are creating passionate communities around stories that deserve far more […]

A new Coroner is in town, and she’s got tons of personal drama that has to temporarily take the backseat when it’s time to solve crimes. The title character, Dr. Jenny Cooper, also brings compassion to the job. Not that she doesn’t have an eye for those missing elements that solve a mystery, but her

Discovering a good mystery that kicks off a long series is a true find! Murder at the Mayfair Hotel by C.J. Archer is that book. It introduces us to Cleopatra “Cleo” Fox, a spirited young woman in 1920s London. Once a poor relation, Cleo has come up in the world to live in one of

The worst things happen in an English village—and we love it! The Thursday Murder Club throws a group of retirees into unsolved crimes—until a real murder lands on their doorstep. Led by the sharp and enigmatic Elizabeth, the group combines life experience, quiet observation, and unexpected cunning to outpace the official investigation. And the cast