Sometimes, I forget how much I love the Holmes/Watson character dynamic, and then I’m reminded in the manner of being hit by a truck (but in a good way). This was one of those times. In The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Lee and SJ Rozan, it’s 1924. Lao She is a …
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Book Review | Things in Jars
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd follows investigator Bridie Devine, who is tasked with solving the kidnapping of Christabel, daughter of Sir Edmund Berwick. The child, apparently, has been kept secret from the world, and the more Bridie investigates, the more mystery there is surrounding the girl. Combine that with a ghost following Bridie, as …
Book Review | Conan Doyle for the Defense (ARC)
*I received an advance reader's copy of this book, so I will not directly quote from this, just comment generally.* Conan Doyle for the Defense by Margalit Fox is a fascinating true crime novel about a rather unknown aspect of history, especially for those of us in America. I can’t say I know much about …
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