October Book Club: The Catalogued Corpse by D.S. Lang
You know I love a good academic mystery, so this month I’ve got an interesting twist for you. Imagine it’s the 1920s, and if you thought your college days were tough, you are in for a treat.
historical fiction
August Book Club: A History of Murder by Brook Peterson
Ever had a corn dog that led to a police escort? Welcome to Chloe Martin’s life in A History of Murder, where a rush to find a restroom turns into a full-blown mystery in Jericho Falls, Nevada. Chloe’s unexpected return to the town after thirteen years is not a happy homecoming.
July Book Club: The Missing Diamond by Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe
Dearest Gentle Reader, I must confess. Choosing a tale that boldly claims to be “Bridgerton meets historical mystery,” I half-expected The Missing Diamond to drown me in high society balls and tea-time gossip. Thankfully, Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe had a different plan.
June Online Book Club: Where the Desert Meets the Sea by Werner Sonne
Over the years, my book club has read about World War II many times. Every available perspective. Or so I thought.
October Online Book Club: Maids of Misfortune by M. Louisa Locke
Imagine an Agatha Christie-Sherlock Holmes style mystery set in 1880’s San Francisco instead of England. Throw in daring undercover sleuthing and a dash of romance. What you’d get is Maids of Misfortune.
December Online Book Club: Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran
This story has it all: tragedy, intrigue, conspiracies, murder, and brutality. Also love, kindness, friendship, and the Queen’s courage to fight for her people’s survival.
November Online Book Club: The Jade Tiger by E.W. Cooper
Historical mysteries are a special kind of reading escape. Not only do we get to solve the mystery puzzle, we’re transported to another time and place where the clothes, food, and smells bring the past to life. This year, since we’re barely leaving the neighborhood, historical fiction seems especially appealing.