The Shadow of Death by Jane Willan
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

When a body is discovered at Gwenafwy Abbey, Wales, Sister Agatha decides that it is not an accident and recruits Father Selwyn to find the murderer using information retreived from a podcast on 'How to Write a Mystery Novel' as guidelines in the investigation.
Two stars because I finished it, but it needs to be better proofread.
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Water Horse by Alexandra Amor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

July 1889 and the town of Horse awake to the burning boat of Arthur ‘Sully’ Sullivan - the passenger and freight lifeline to the town. Several suspects emerge but it is up to Constable Jack Merrick to investigate.
An enjoyable little tale.

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The Perfect Duchess by Erica Taylor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book tells the story of Andrew, second son, who only inherits his dukedom when his father and elder brother are killed. Andrew Macalister is now the Duke of Bradstone and he dreads the annual birthday ball until he notices Lady Clara Masson across the ballroom. She of the ruined reputation and twin to the lady that jilted him at the altar five years ago. But all is not what it seems.
Although I enjoyed this second in the series I found it difficult to like Lady Clara, at times I thought she was just foolish. Unfortunately, when it comes to romance stories it is important for me to like the characters.
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Goodey's Last Stand by Charles Alverson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After shooting the mayor's distant cousin SFPD Detective Joe Goodey is coerced is discovering the murderer of a topless dancer who has having an affair with the mayor.
An entertaining read

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Whispers of the Dead: A Novel by Spencer Kope
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When a pair of feet are discovered in a cooler, in judge's house in El Paso the Special Tracking Unit of the FBI have a new case. The victim is unknown, the motive unknown but Magnus 'Steps' Craig has a unique ability which helps him track people.
A good well-written murder mystery, believable dialogue and well-drawn characters.
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Deathly Wind by Keith Moray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Inspector Torquil McKinnon returned from his holiday to discover that Constable Ewan McPhee is missing presumed dead. That is just the start as the body of a crofter is discovered. And is there any connection to the new laird as it seems that everybody in the Wee Kingdom on the island is in danger.
An enjoyable well-written mystery with a good cast of characters. I look forward to reading the next.
Received an Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher

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According to Jane by Marilyn Brant
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ellie Barnett, geek, needdy and a failure because she is not married by 18 has Jane Austen as her Personal Spritual Guide. Over two decades Jane's advice guides her through the angst of her teenage years and into her adulthood. But will she find her Mr. Darcy.
A well-written enjoyable story

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