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Anthony Horowitz’s Latest is a Clever Approach to Cozy Mystery

Anthony Horowitz knew with certainty from early childhood that he wanted to be a writer for whom millions of devoted fans worldwide should give thanks. Shortly after graduating from the University of York with dual degrees in English and art history, his first book, The Sinister Secret of Frederick K…

Linda HitchcockNovember 15, 2022

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Join the Rapid Pursuit of a Painting, a Killer and a Hint of Romance in “An Exhibit of Madness”

The intrepid Dulcinea Chambers, winsome director of the Maine Museum of Art, encounters the bright light of summer and the darkness of murder in the first installment of Kerry J. Charles’ Dulcie Chambers Museum Mysteries series, An Exhibit of Madness (Edmund+Octavia Publishing). Dr. Chambers, a Portland native, has just presided…

Claudia KeenanSeptember 10, 2021

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Adapting the Nile: Branagh Brings Us a Bold Retelling of a Christie Classic

After a long — and I do mean long — wait, during which the release date got pushed back several times, Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile is finally in theaters! I don’t know about you, but I was counting the days. Admittedly, adapting a novel…

Amanda GardnerFebruary 18, 2022

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This Rare and Special Mystery Delivers an Intricate, Literature-Centered Puzzle

Liesl, the protagonist of Eva Jurczyk’s debut literary mystery The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections (Poisoned Pen Press), leads the stereotypically quiet life of a librarian, happily remaining in the background where nobody can notice her. That is, she did until recently. Introverted and self-conscious, she’s thrown for…

Amanda GardnerJanuary 25, 2022

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A Bedridden Author’s Life Unravels in Laura Lippman’s “Dream Girl”

Famous author Gerry Andersen’s life has been filled with missteps, but none greater than his purchase of a glamorous Baltimore apartment. Always the dutiful son, he has recently returned to Baltimore to care for his ailing mother. When she unexpectedly dies, Gerry faces the dilemma of whether to sell the…

Jodé MillmanJune 23, 2021

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Kerry J Charles Writes Works of Art … About Works of Art!

The Dulcie Chambers Mysteries series will appeal to anyone looking to keep up with an unconventional detective as she solves the classiest whodunnits you’ve ever read. It’s also perfect for those who want a splattering of the art world mingling with their thrillers, since it’s steeped in stylishness while also…

Judy MorenoJanuary 24, 2022

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BookTrib’s Bites: Dulcie Chambers Mystery Series Is Both Cozy and Captivating

"The characters are well-developed and smart ... even the very minor characters have backstories ... Very enjoyable!" — The Cozy Mystery Blog —∞— The Dulcie Chambers Mysteries series is perfect for anyone who loves following along with an unconventional amateur detective as she solves the classiest whodunnits you’ve ever read.…

BookTribFebruary 8, 2022

Join the Rapid Pursuit of a Painting, a Killer and a Hint of Romance in “An Exhibit of Madness”

Adapting the Nile: Branagh Brings Us a Bold Retelling of a Christie Classic

This Rare and Special Mystery Delivers an Intricate, Literature-Centered Puzzle

A Bedridden Author’s Life Unravels in Laura Lippman’s “Dream Girl”

Kerry J Charles Writes Works of Art … About Works of Art!

BookTrib’s Bites: Dulcie Chambers Mystery Series Is Both Cozy and Captivating

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