Book Review: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

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...

10 Fun Facts About Lake Superior

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...

Book Review: The Blackhouse by Peter May

The Blackhouse by Peter May My rating: 4 of 5 stars If there was ever a book worthy of the title “literary mystery” The Blackhouse is it. Peter May’s command of prose is nothing short of brilliant, and the way he employs first and third person...