by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 3, 2020 | Book Reviews
All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was Megan Miranda’s debut novel for adults, and it certainly has a unique style. Bookended with present day, the author then reports the story of two missing girls in reverse chronological...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 24, 2020 | Book Reviews
Prayers for Rain by Dennis Lehane My rating: 3 of 5 stars I loved Mystic River and Shutter Island, but this was my first Kenzie & Gennaro. I don’t think coming in at book 5 was an issue. Lehane is a master at revealing just enough backstory so the new reader...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 20, 2020 | Heartbreaks & Half-truths, My Publishing Journey
The authors of Heartbreaks & Half-truths: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense share their opening lines and the inspiration behind the stories. The cast, in order of appearance: From Burning Desire by KM Rockwood My cousin Sophia leaned in close, her boozy breath...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 13, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Simply outstanding. Kate Quinn’s historical research is to be commended (thank you, Ms. Quinn, for your author notes and PS at the end of the book; as someone who knows how much time and effort goes into...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Jul 6, 2020 | My Publishing Journey
Thanks to COVID-19, all 12 of my previously scheduled author events (mid March to mid June, and then one in mid August) have been cancelled. Was I disappointed? Of course. I cancelled a trip to San Diego and Left Coast Crime, planned for a year. Missed Beeton Honey...
