Mercy: A Kate Redman Mystery: Book 17 by Celina Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

D.I. Kate Redman has to cope with returning to work, leaving the twins, and out of the blue a ghost from the past. Her first case back is that of the murder of 28 year old Nick Salisbury, found dead in his camper van.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of interesting and likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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A Time to Kill by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1959. DI Nick Jellicoe has moved from London to a quiet seaside town after the murder of his wife. His first case involves the death of a Colonel Masterson, 68, and the kidnapping of his grandson, Stephen, 16.
An entertaining story, a good start to this new series.

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Carnival of Chaos: A devastating tragedy exposes a web of corruption... by Richard Kurti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1508. On the ship Speranza 293 bodies were found, and only one escaped. The ship's cargo was presumed to be heading to Rome as cheap labour for building the St. Peter's Basilica. On hearing of the deaths Pope Julius II instructs Domenico Falchoni, his head of security, to investigate. Helped by his sister Crustina, sometimes too naive, and arrogant which does make her at times unlikeable, and his deputy Tomasso.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Honor Among Thieves by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1949. Webb encounters an old Army buddy whom wants to hire him. On arriving at the meeting place he is found dead, an apparent suicide. Webb decides to,investigate.
An entertaining mystery

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The Trail of the Serpent by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jabez North, is an unscrupulous orphan who will do what ever to achieve wealth including murder. This results in sending an innocent man to an asylum.
Overall an enjoyable story though the 'humour' totally past me by.
Originally published in 1860

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Saint Valentine's Day Murder by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1924 Every Valentine Day Lady Rose Bancroft of Bancroft Hall holds a house party and ball. This year there was a duel resulting in one dead and the other injured. Major Lennox and Inspector Swift are called in by Scotland Yard to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery withits likeable main characters. Another good addition to this very enjoyable series.

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Step in the Dark by Ethel Lina White
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

What will be the consequences for her and her two daughters when foolish author Georgia Yeo meets Gustav, the charming Count. How much danger arethey in.
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1938

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The Archive by Alex Scarrow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

For DC Okeke it starts with the apparent suicide of home care worker, 26 year old Adam Cocker. Then there is the death of a female by house fire. But what is the connection to Section Nine.
(Only an idiot takes their phone when told to leave it at home because of the danger)
Overall an enjoyable story

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Taken to the Grave by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1821 With her mourning period over it is time Audrey and Hugh to make public their attachment. To that end a visit to Vauxhall Gardens is arranged. Only for a body to be discovered, that of Davy's (Sir) father. But that is not the first body. Meanwhile the case of the missing female, Bethany Silas, is of of concern to them.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Death's Angel by Kathleen Sky
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise is carrying ambassadors on a diplomatic mission to meet with the Romulans. Then the killings start.
Anentertaining re-read
Star Trek trek Adventures 10

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Lend Me Leave by Barbara Cornthwaite
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Emma variation contnues as Mr Knightly slowly becomes aware of his truefeelings for Emma just as Frank Churchill pays her attention. But what of Jane Fairfax and the other inhabitants of Highbury.
An entertaining story

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Changing Times in Nuala by Harriet Steel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1948. Independence day for Ceylon is approaching but events become complicated when a local tea plant owner is taken ill and his much younger wife has disappeared. Inspector de Silva and his assistants investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Nature of the Crime by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1821. Audrey, Dowager Duchess of Fournier is finally returning to England after months abroad touring the continent. She is concerned that she has not received letters from Hugh, Viscount Neatham. Or him from her. On landing she is accused of murder. Who is trying to embroiled her in scandal and murder.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Next Mrs Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson A Lady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where unfortunately for Thomas Bennet, owner of Longbourn he is compromised by Fanny Gardiner. But she dies giving birth to Jane. Very soon after Bennet meets and falls for Becca, daughter of a Duke. How will this affect Jane and any future children of the Bennets.
An entertaining story

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Sherlock Holmes and the Apocalypse Murders by Barry Day
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1895. Has Jack the Ripper returned to the streets of London. It seems Holmes knew who he was and what happened to him, so if he is back, why.
An enjoyable Holmes mystery

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Wax by Ethel Lina White
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sonia Thompson, a young journalis working for the local paper becomes interested inthe Riverpool Waxwork Gallery and the strange events that occur there.
An entertaininghistorical mystery
Originally published in 1935, from a short story entitled Waxworks


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Ace in the Hole: A Reed Ferguson Novella by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ace Smith has been conned out of the money to buy a Christmas present and so asks for Reed's help is getting it back.
An enjoyable mystery

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Murder in Piccadilly by Charles Kingston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bobbie Cheldon, 23, lazy, unemployable, weak, but heir to Broadbridge Manor. He loves a common dancer, Nancy Curzon, who only wants a life of riches. If only his uncle Massy Cheldon was dead. Very, very few likeable characters.
An entertining historical mystery

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Her Grace: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where in 1806 the old and debauched Duke of Hertfordshire is seeking his third wife, one to give him a heir. His reputation means he must look to a country miss for a wife. He choices Elizabeth and she is forced to marry him. Her parents refuse to save her. How will,this affect the fortunes of all the Bennets, their relations and friends.
An entertaining story

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The Light in Mr. Darcy's Eyes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Georgina Young-Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, does Darcy have a rival for the hand of Elizabeth Bennet in Wickham. How can he afford to marry. Soon after Charlotte's marriage to Mr. Collins, Elizabeth and Mary venture to Hunsford to find their futures.
An enjoyable re-read, but it was a pity that the opportuniy was dismissed to portray, in detail, the second romance in this story. That I would have loved to read about. Which is the only reason I re-read the story. Another re-read.

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Sherlock Holmes and the Seven Deadly Sins Murders by Barry Day
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Back in 1867 members of an Oxford club assigned to themselves one of the Deadly Sins. Now in 1889, members are being killed. But by whom and why.
An entertaining Holmes mystery

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Butcher Baker Banker by Linda Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How to the lives of dead Nelly Raven, gang boss Ron Butcher, baker Kit Morris and banker Lee Meady fit together.
An entertaining mystery

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Small Town Focus by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hearing the news that a skeleton of a female has been discovered Gina Smith is convinced that her father John killed her mother. It seems he has just too many secrets. She employs Reed too find out the truth.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Wordsworth Key by Julia Golding
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1812 Dora and Jacob are holidaying in the Lake District near his family home when they are informed that a local magistrate Sir Richard Leyburn was killed in London. His team investigate. Meanwhile they are asked to find a missing manuscript of Wordsworth, while they discover that a government agent is investigating some possible Jacobin plotters.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting and likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Fog of Silence: A Gripping British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

At GNE entertainment company, what does happen at their parties. Luke Sackville, Head of Ethics sends two of his team undercover. But a murder has already occurred and is being covered up.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Second Chance by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bar owner Jerry Manco is concerned about his youngest son, Angelo. He employs Dewy Webb to investigate.
An enjoyable novella

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Charity Envieth Not by Barbara Cornthwaite
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Emma variation where we learn what Mr Knightly does and think about the people of Highbury, and his interactions with them.
An entertaining story

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Fatal by Design by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

August 1820 Philip Duke of Fourier has arranged for his death to be with his lover. Audrey is now in a false mourning period A new investigation occurs when her sister Millie, Lady Redding, is abducted. But why and by whom.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Devil World by Gordon Eklund
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stardate 4231.2 Planet Heartland, Gilla Dupree's father Jacob Kell, is missing. But he has been located on Heartland home of the Danons. A planet off limits to the Federation. The Enterprise travel to the planet.
An enjoyable re-read
Star Trek Adventures 8

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The Hunted by Linda Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A young vet decides that people who trophy hunt wild animals deserve to die. How many will she kill before or if she is caught.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Lock Up by Alex Scarrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The contents of an old lock-up, is put into auction but unfortunately for the new owners three bodies are discovered inside. DCI Boyd and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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A Fatal Necessity by Marjorie Eccles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Templewood, Worcestershire, 1935. Mrs Emilie Waring left a letter for her husband the Judge, stating that she was leaving him, but three days later her body is discovered in the woods nearby. DCI Herbert Reardon and DS Thomas Jago are called in to investigate. But why would any one want to kill her, a seemingly amiable lady.
A well-written and entertaining historical mystery with its likeable and interesting manin character. Another good addition to thie enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Ice House Murder by Bruce Hammack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Smiley and McBlythe are employed by Judson Witherspoon, to prove the innocence of an arrested Russian male. The victim, Peter Grayson.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Murdering Mr. Bennett by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet has been subject to a series of accidents. Or are they. Is someone trying to kill him and why.
There is a whole lot of OOC in the story but it makes for an entertaining variation.

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The Crooked Wreath by Christianna Brand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1944 Swanswater. Sir Richard March, constantly threatens to disinherited various grandchildren. On proclaiming that he with disinherited all of them he is found dead with the will missing. Can Inspector Cockrill discover the guilty party.
An enjoyable mystery
Originally published in 1946.

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Chevalier by Sarah Woodbury
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

July 1284 King Edward has invited the nobles to Nefyn for a tournament. But Rollo, Captain of the guard of the Earl of Gloucester and the favourite to win has been murdered. There has also been a series of thefts among the encampments. Rhys and Catrin are instructed to investigate.
An entertining historical mystery

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Hot to Kill by Linda Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Madeline Simpson, 48, is peri- menopausal and suffering badly from a bad temper. When you annoy her she takes her revenge, how many will be hurt by her actions and can she stay out of jail.
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to the series.

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The Judas Monk Murders: A Homefront Sleuths Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

7th July 1941. While out walking in St Swinton''s Abbey Tom Baker and his son Tommy discover the body of army recruit Private Donald Jamison from nearby Fort Hardwick. Colonel Merriweather states it's an accident but D.I. Nigel Brewster and Harry Jenkins believe it was murder. When they and the rest of the Homefront Sleuths investigate what will they uncover.
A well-written and entertaining historical mystery with its group of interesting and likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable wartime series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Black Money: A Suspenseful British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A job for Luke Sackville as Head of Ethics. He and his team become involved with MI6, money laundering romance scamming and human trafficking and finally murder.
An interesting thriller

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A Gun for Hire by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Friend and neighbour Darcy Cranston believes her boyfriend, Jerrod Rhodman, is being unfaithful. She wants Reed to talk to him, but nothings ever straightforward
Enjoyable novella

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As a Moth to the Flame: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Harriet Knowles
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the elder twin Henry Darcy is terminal ill as is Mr Darcy, the elder. The Darcy brothers with the Bingley family arrive at Netherfield. Soon Georgiana arrives and a friendship ensures with the other extremely shy Mary. Because of Henry's health, Mary and Elizabeth with the Darcys and the colonel move nearer London at Southover House, and to be close to the elder Darcy.
Would have liked to read more about Mary and the reaction from the Fitzwilliams.
An entertaining story.

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Tour de Force by Christianna Brand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Inspector Cockrill is part of a group on a tour of Italy. On reaching one of the islands a murder is committed. But byy whom and why.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Argyle House by Alex Scarrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Argyle House, the residents hated by the residents in the rest of the street. One resident returns to find all the rest dead. But how, why and by whom. DS Minter and his team investigate helped by acting DSI Boyd.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Mudd's Angels by J.A. Lawrence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First two stories are the TV episodes
1. Mudd's Woman by Stephen Kandel. Stardate 1329.1
2. I, Mudd by Stephen Kandel. Stardate 4513.3
3. The Busines, as Usual, During Altercations by J.A. Lawrence. Stardate 6063.5 Due to a dilithium crystal shortfall in a delivery to Starfleet the Enterprise is sent to the planet Muldoon to investigate.
An enjoyable re-read
Star Trek Adventures #5

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The Dunes: A Lancashire Detective Mystery by J.J. Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DCI Walker and his team are given a cold case to solve. Sally Fielding went missing 13 years ago, when her body is discovered more are found dead buried next to her. It would seem he kills every 13 years, so they set a trap for the killer. What could go wrong.
An entertining modern mystery

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Penance for the Dead by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1820 Two days after his half sister Eloisa Neatham approached Hugh to find a missing person, his mother, she is killed at Lady Reed's ball. Which was attended by Audrey, Duchess of Fournier. Hugh becomes the only suspect in her death.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable main characters

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Follow The Drum: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Barry S. Richman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation. 1781 Captain Thomas Bennet aka Paradox is recruited for undercover work during the war. His reward is a knighthood and the ownership of Longbourn. Years later he is happily married with three daughters. Unfortunately Mary's appearance causes problems within the family and the community. How will this affect the family and herself. What of bennet's past.
A well-written and entertaining story

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The Nursery Rhyme Murders by Anthony Litton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Beldon Magna. Retired doctor Allan Rutherford has even discovered murdered wearing a childish mask. Detectives Calderwood and Bulmer investigate, then there is another death.
Enjoyable modern mystery though not enough mystery.

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Death at the Altar by Norman Russell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The new vicar of the Anglo-catholic Holy Trinity Church is female Stacey Williams. Her appointment does not go down well with some parishioners. Soon she is found dead. The police and p.i.'s investigate. The guilty party becomes too obvious.
Overall an enjoyable mystery

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Death by the Mistletoe by Angus MacVicar
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

During a lightning storm nine vicars are killed, seven of which were struck my lightning. Editor and reporter John MacPherson notices the happenings and unfortunately publishes the crimes. Which are due to an ancient religious cult
An enjoyabe historical mystery
1934

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