Chill Factor

Title: Chill Factor.
Author: Sandra Brown.

     Another great suspense thriller from Sandra Brown. A successful magazine editor is trapped in her vacation cabin with a possible serial killer.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco.

Threadbare

Title: Threadbare.
Author: Monica Ferris.

     Betsy is at it again. Solving mysteries. If you've been following along with The Needlecraft Mystery series then you'll recall that Betsy's murder solving skills have brought an arrogance to the character, but I was pleasantly surprised this was not as prominent in Threadbare! There were a few too many character introductions and repeated dialogues though. Overall it was an average mystery with a fairly easy to figure out ending.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous

Magical Cats Mystery Series

Title: Magical Cats mystery series.
Author: Sofie Kelly.

     When librarian Kathy Paulsen moves to a small Minnesota town to make a fresh start, she doesn't anticipate becoming involved with murder. Catch up with her adventures, and those of her most unusual cats, in these three mysteries: Curiosity Thrilled the Cat, Sleight of Paw, and Copycat Killing.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous

Defending Jacob: A Novel

Title: Defending Jacob: A Novel.
Author: William Landay.

     Mesmering story of a young boy and his family and the fight to save him from a murder charge. Lots of twists and turns.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Susan Emery

Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof: a Dixie Hemingway Mystery

Title: Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof: A Dixie Hemingway Mystery.
Author: Blaize Clement.

     This is the 4th book in the series, A Dixie Hemingway Mystery. Pet sitter Dixie discovers a mystery next to the house she pet sits for. Like the other books each chapter makes you want to read on and on. Still wanting to read the rest of the series.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous

The Cookbook Collector

Title: The Cookbook Collector.
Author: Allegra Goodman.

     Typical love story with a splash of mystery.

Fiction; rated 3.5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Susan Emery

Hemlock at Vespers

Title: Hemlock at Vespers: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries.
Author: Peter Tremayne.

     The Sister Fidelma mystery series is set in 7th century Ireland. I like the combination of an interesting mystery and the description of an historical setting that I was unfamiliar with. Readers who enjoy this collection of fifteen stories will want to seek out the novel-lenght mysteries.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous

St. Patrick's Day Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

St. Patrick's Day Murder is the 14th book in the Lucy Stone mystery series. As always Lucy juggles her job at the paper, being a mother and finding out who killed . . .well I won't spoil it. Filled with Irish folklore and a few family crises Lucy battles to protect her family and some new found "friends". Author Leslie Meier brings to life a character that you root for time and time again. You experience the highs and lows in Lucy's life, and there are quite a few. As she uncovers clues the reader can follow along in figuring out the mystery.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Revieewed by Anonymous.

Hidden Riches. Author: Nora Roberts

Murder mystery and romance in the world of antiques. Throw in an eccentric family of actors and a retired police captain. Light, entertaining beach reading.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Promise Me. Author: Harlan Coben

This book is a double mystery that is intertwined. The characters are well-developed and the author has you turning page after page to figure out exactly what happened.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Bride Collector. Author: Ted Dekker

Murder mystery involving a serial killer whose signature is a bridal veil on his victims. The hero needs to overcome his prejudice against the mentally ill to solve this puzzle. Enjoyed the insights into the talents and skills of the mentally ill. Too often we first look at the diagnoses, not the person.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Bake Sale Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

Baking has never been more scandalous. In Bake Sale Murder, the 13th book in the  Lucy Stone mystery series, neighborhood gossip has taken over Tinker's Cove and more so than usual. But when one neighbor is found murdered Lucy finds out the hard way just who the killer is. Also what secret is Sara, Lucy's third child, trying to hide about high school cheerleading? This book introduces a new set of characters as new homes are built off of Red Top Road. Along with the new comes changes, which are not welcomed by all. Teenage secrecy is a reoccurring theme throughout the book which captures the reader's curiosity till the near end.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

10th Anniversary. Author: James Patterson

The latest story involving the Women's Murder club. Women are being found with no memory of what happened to them. A rapist is on the loose. A 15-year-old girl has given birth but her baby is missing and her pregnancy was hidden. Two cases for the Women's Murder Club.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Diena LoBianco.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. Author: Joanne Fluke

I really enjoyed this book. It reminded me of an adult Nancy Drew book. A local helped the police solve a murder. Picturing the character going through the dumpster looking for clues was very funny. What I liked best was that there were recipes throughout the book because the main character owned a bakery. I can't wait to try the recipes for myself.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

New Year's Eve Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

What could go wrong with a free mother/daughter makeover in NYC? Well, for Maine resident Lucy Stone, everything. In the 12th book of the Lucy Stone mystery series, New Year's Eve Murder, what's meant to be a relaxing vacation turns deadly when one person ends up dead and Elizabeth, Lucy's eldest daughter, winds up in the hospital with a lot more than the flu. Lucy goes traipsing around the unfamiliar city looking for clues to the killer but could it be that the killer is a lot closer than Lucy thinks? Leslie Meier takes the reader on a wild ride in a different city this time bringing to life real world issues. Meier never fails in setting the scene and keeping the reader's attention until the end. If you are a follower of the series you'll enjoy seeing Lucy outside of her element not able to gather information as she would in Tinker's Cove.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Brunswick Gardens. Author: Anne Perry

Thomas Pitt of the Bow St. Police and his wife Charlotte work together to solve a murder. Weaves in the effect Charles Darwin had on Christianity at the time of the introduction of Darwinism. Plot twists keep you guessing about the three main suspects. Having read many mysteries, I can usually guess the culprit, but this author keeps you in suspense.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter: The 1st Dixie Hemingway Mystery. Author: Blaize Clement

While pet sitting for a friend, Dixie Hemingway discovers strange happenings at the house and the next-door-neighbor. Each chapter makes you want to continue reading. Can't wait to read the 2nd book in the series.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.