Book Review of Without Fail by Lee Child

Book Review of Without Fail by Lee Child

Without Fail by Lee Child   Number six in the Jack Reacher series features justice, of course. It also has vengeance as an undercurrent, though this isn’t obvious until about two-thirds through. No redemption that I’ll give credit for. This is my first Reacher...
The Marble Hill Crime Blotter Origins

The Marble Hill Crime Blotter Origins

The Marble Hill Crime Blotter Origins A number of years ago, I was browsing the internet looking at police cases for story ideas when I came across one in which the main clue was some blood splotches on a cat. That tidbit sparked an idea for a story. For that story, I...
Book Review of The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear

Book Review of The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear

The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear  This fascinating historical fiction novel features justice and redemption. The book is set in the late 1700’s in Tennessee and Kentucky. Back then Kentucky was considered the frontier. The story is a love story between Rachel, a...
Book Review of Harlot’s Moon by Ed Gorman

Book Review of Harlot’s Moon by Ed Gorman

Harlot’s Moon by Ed Gorman   This is the third Robert Payne mystery by Ed Gorman. It is about justice, both real and perceived. There’s a subplot that shows some redemption of the main character as he resolves issues with his stepfather. A priest is found...
Book Review of The Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman

Book Review of The Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman

The Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman   This book features vengeance as motive and justice, which being a cop story, is expected. Anne Hillerman continues her father Tony’s series with Jim Chee. There are a few mentions of Joe Leaphorn, but no appearance. Instead,...