by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 14, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Murder List by Hank Phillippi Ryan 4 out of 5 There are more twists and turns in The Murder List than a roller coaster on steroids, with Ryan adeptly taking the reader into the minds of law student Rachel North, her criminal lawyer husband Jack Kirkland, and her...
by Judy Penz Sheluk | Aug 7, 2020 | My Publishing Journey
Well, to say I’m pumped would be an understatement. I had NO idea that A Fool’s Journey AND The Best Laid Plans: 21 Stories of Mystery & Suspense had been long listed for the Killer Nashville Readers’ Choice Award until a reader messaged me on...
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...
