The Vulcan Academy Murders by Jean Lorrah
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise arrived at Vulcan because of injury to a crew member. There is hope that a new eperimental procedure at the Academy Hospital would cure him. The same procedure that Spock's mother Amanda is undergoing. But then one of the patients dies, but why. Kirk starts to believe it is murder and investigates.
As with the first time of reading the guilty party is very obvious but still an enjoyable re-read.



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Mrs, Presumed Dead by Simon Brett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mrs Melita Pargeter has moved into Smithy's Loam. Soon she becomes suspicious about the previous owners the Cottons, resulting in the belief that there is a killer in the close. Using her husband's connections she investigates.
An entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1988

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Murder Most Treasonable by Paul Doherty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1382. The English and French both have their spies. But how are the English spies in France being discovered. Back in London the killing of clerks in the 'House of Secrets' has started. But how are they killed in locked spaces. Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston investigate.
An entertaing and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucy and Edmund Pevensies are living with their cousin Eustace Scrubb in Cambridge when a painting takes them to Narnia and the Dawn Treader. They they meet Caspian again. It seems Miraz sent seven lords to explore the unknown Eastern Seas beyond the Lone Islands. Caspian is determined to find them. Then their adventures start.
An entertaining story.

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Motives for Murder by J.F. Straker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

An ex-teacher at the Redways Preparatory School has drowned during his normal morning swim in the nearby river. Was it an accident or murder. There does seem to be quite a few people at the school withva motive and the means.
An entertaining modernish mystery.
Originally published 1956

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Not an Heiress: A Sequel to Discovering Mr. Darcy by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Colonel Fitzwilliam needs an heiress to enter politics. Mary Bennet wants to marry a parson so that she can help the poor. Lady Catherine has her scheme to playout. Can it bring happiness to two of the people she cares about.
A well-written and entertaining story about my two favourite characters from P&P. Another enjoyable re-read, again
(Sequel to Discovering Mr Darcy)

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Discovering Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice Variation Lady Catherine has a plan, in fact she has had this plan for many years. But can it succeed. She will need the help of the Colonel, but will he be a help or a hindrance. Can she make Darcy marry the women she has chosen. Loved this version of Lady Catherine.
An entertaining and well-written variation. I enjoyed re-reading the story again. And again.

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Blackstone and the Great War by Sally Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

WW1 - General Fortesque has a request of Inspector Blackstone. Go to France and find the killer of his grandson Charles.
An interesting historical mystery.

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The Dead Hand by Judith Cutler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1861. The Thorncroft Estate in Shropshire is experiencing a busy time, with the archaeological dig with its influx of professorss and students. Coupled with harvest time, and the new housekeeper on probation. But there seems to be a series of small incidents but which result in a theft, an injury and a death. Can the Rowsleys solve the mysteries.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this entertaining series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Charlotte Lucas Takes Charge: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson A Lady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation Fanny Bennet has died. Two years later the Netherfield party arrive. But then Collins arrives and what Charlotte Lucas overhears him saying changes many lives.
An entertaining variation with the right pairings. A re-read.

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Stone Cold Dead by Stephen Puleston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of investigative journalist Jack Holt is found pinned onto a crochet lawn. He supposedly had a meeting that evening with a person from the Peel Foundation. Then another body is found, pinned by crochet hoops to his lawn. What could be the motive and possible connection between the men. D.I. Ian Drake and his team investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and varied 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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Deuce by Gail Meath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1923 Jax Diamond is visiting the home of his girlfriend Laura Graystone in the quiet town of Millbury. Laura wants to finally find out how her father died 12 years ago, while Jax is on a walk with Ace they discover a body. Only on informing the sheriff, they find the body gone. Can Jax solve the mysteries.
An enjoyable historical mystery.

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Beware of the Trains: A Peverell Wood Mystery by Alan Orchard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1967. After surviving a train accident, 23 year old private detective, Peverell Wood is employed by Mrs Mabel Baker to find her husband Eric who disappeared 8 years previously.
Overall an enjoyable 1960s mystery

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A Little Bit Dangerous by Adele Clee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1831 Lucius Daventry has the need of two experts, Christian Chance and Isabella Lawton, to determine if artifacts in the British Museum are fakes. But isabella is the daughter of the family's sworn enemy. While she is trying to escape but not just her father. What will they uncover in their investigations. More than they expected.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery and romance, with its likeable and varied characters. A good start to this new series. Though there is mature content.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Tears of the Singers by Melinda M. Snodgrass
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stardate 3126.7 The Enterprise is sent to Taygeta V as the area is experiencing a strange spatial effect. There they discover the Taygetians and their song, human hunters, and the Klingons headed by Kor.
Can they solve the problem and survive.
An entertaining re-read

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Witness of Bones by Leonard Tourney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1603 The Stocks have been lured to London so they can be accused of murder, and then exposed as servants to Sir Robert Cecil, to plot his destruction. When Matthew is imprisoned Joan must investigate on her own. An entertaining historical mystery.

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When Given Good Principles: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by MJ Stratton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation which begins in 1804. Nineteen year old George Wickham overhears what his 'friends' really think of him, that coupled with the death of his father's changes him. But will it last. Will Darcy believe that he has changed. How will his behaviour affect the people around him.
A well-written and extremely entertaining variation, with its surprising likeable main character.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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A Very Mary Christmas: A Sequel to Waking to Mr. Darcy by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice sequel, with Jane and Elizabeth nearly married Mrs Bennet turns her attentions to Kitty. As obviously Mary has lost any chance of marriage when she didn't catch Mr. Collins. But Mary has friends on her side, so can she find her happy ending.
Loved this well-written story, it was wonderful to read Mary's tale, and I really liked the new characters that were introduced.
Another enjoyable re-read. Again

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Consequence & Consequences: "Ooops" A Regency Romance inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation Darcy and the Bingleys are spending time at Netherfield. But as Darcy leaves the area he informs Elizabeth that the vast difference in their social standing prevents them being anything then friends. Elizabeth angry at the statement agrees, not informing him that she and her sisters are now duke's daughters. How will each of Bennet family respond to their elevated standing, will their be happening endings for any of them. It is such a shame that once again Darcy does not get his comeuppance as he is such an arrogant hypocrite.
An entertaining and well-written story. An enjoyable re-read. Again, though I would have preferred more about Mary Bennet as she had more to change then the eldest two.

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The Essence of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this variation Mary Bennet is visiting her godmother and aunt, Lady Watts, when she meets Georgiana Darcy in a bookshop and they become friends. Mary believing that Darcy and Elizabeth would be suited contrives to invite Elizabeth to London. But not all is smooth to that happy ending.
Is this variation there is no Caroline Bingley or Mr. Collins, but there is Wickham and his deeds.
An enjoyable story. Read the re-write.

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The Many Lies of Mary Bennet by Kathy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice sequel details the life and coming out of Mary Bennet as managed by herself or so she believes. A story I really enjoyed, and I liked this Mary, and the other characters that were portrayed.
An entertaining re-read, again.

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Coping: Pride and Prejudice Variation by BJR
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation after many traumatic events Elizabeth and Mary Bennet met Darcy and the Colonel in India. From there their adventure continues.
First the positive points - The story has my favourite pairing, and secondly I liked the story. For that I have given it 3 stars.
But the execution of the story was not good, it needs editing and proofreading. Though I did manage to read it again. and again, so this time it gets 4 stars.

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A Deadly Game: A Reggie da Costa Mystery by Laraine Stephens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Melbourne 1925. Identical twin Ruby Rhodes is convinced that her sister Catherine, 'Miss Kitty', was murdered. Ruby inherits her house, but how could she afford this and all the clothes on the pay of a museum assistant. Ruth decides to impersonate 'Miss Kitty', to find the answers and the killer of her sister aided by Reggie da Costa, crime reporter on the Argus, and gangster Horace Striker. But what else will they discover.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable and varied characters which can easily be read as a standalone story.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One year later while waiting at the railway syation to take them back to school the four children are called back to Narnia and Cair Paravel. There they must face the Telmarines under Miraz, who is opposing Prince Caspian and the remaining Narnians.
Another entertaining re-read.

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A World Full of Weeping by Keith McCarthy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

John Eisenmenger aranges for Helena Fleming and himself to stay at the home of her childhood friends the Hickmans. Soon after they arrive a burnigncar is discovered with a body inside. But who and why. They decide to interfere in the police investigation. But what secrets will they discover.
An entertaining modern mystery.

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The Romulan Way by Duane & Moorwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dr McCoy has a mission on Romulus, that is to learn about their political system and retrieve Federation agent Terise. Intermixed with this is the history of the Romulan Empire.
An interesting re-read

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What Will Be by Linda Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cold case from 1998 is being reviewed. That of the murder of convicted criminal Glen Morrison. But it is not just the police who are investigating but Will Peters.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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A Slice Of Murder by Brian Battison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A body is discovered in an ice covered lake, that of prostitute Julie Stevens, but she will not be the last. That coupled with problems on the local council estate keep DCI Jim Ashworth and the rest of the police station busy.
An entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published 1998

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Murder in India : A 1920s cozy mystery by Catherine Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1923. Tommy and Evelyn Christie are on holiday in India, when a film crew arrive at their hotel. The next morning the leading actress, Anna Lascelles, is found dead. The only possible suspects are Evelyn and the family nanny, apart from the staff. Can she and Tommy discover the guilty party before the wrong person is arrested.
An entertaining cozy historical mystery with its cast of likeable and diverse characters. A 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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Two of a Kind: The Beginning by Gail Meath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921 New York City. The story of how officer Jax Diamond met Ace and helped to solve a crime.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Sinner, Saint or Serpent by John Anthony Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

New Orleans 1926. Much hated August Chevalier, businessman, has been shot dead. Investigating journalist Napoleon "Justice' Harper with the help of Remy Morel investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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Pick Up the Pieces by J.F. Straker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Garage owner, Andrew White, is a witness to a hit and run accident in a car containing his four mechanics. Instead of reporting them he blackmails them. How will this affect all their futures.
No really likeable characters and with Inspector Pitt solving the cases in the background
Overall an enjoyable mystery.
Originally published 1955

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Old Saxon Blood by Leonard Tourney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1601. Sir John Challoner of Thorncombe in Derbyshire is dead. Now it is 1602 and the Stocks are sent on the orders of the Queen to determine if Sir John's death was murder. But what else is happening in the area. Can they prevent more deaths.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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A Twisted Case of Murder by Emily Queen
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1920s Serial killer Garrison Black started his spree ten years ago and now it seems he is determined to kill Rosemary Lillywhite (story carried over from other books?). Rosemary unfortunately has turned into an unlikeable character.

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The Missing Girls by Brian Battison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eight year old Nicky Walden has been missing for three months. Next there is an attempted kidnapping, and a successful one. Can DCI Jim Ashworth and his team find the girls before it's too late.
Not a comfortable subject.
Originally published 1997

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The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The third story in The Chronicles of Narnia continues with the adventures of a boy called Shasta and a talking horse called Bree. As they escape the land of Calormen hoping to arrive in Narnia.
An enjoyable re-read.

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The Taste of Murder by Brian Battison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It all starts with glass being found in baby food. Then the extortion begins followed by a death. But is it all about the money. DCI Jim Ashworth and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1996

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My Enemy, My Ally by Diane Duane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stardate 0304.6. Romulan Commander Ael i-Mhiessan t'Rllaillieu has a plan to save her race from themselves, nd the rest of the universe, but will Kirk agree.
An entertaining story, another re-read.

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A Body in the Cottage by P.F. Ford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Llangwelli, Wales. In a village of derelict cottages, about to be demolished, a body of a female is discovered in one house, and blood and evidence of occupants in another. Meanwhile DI Sarah Southall is sent to an attempted suicide. Southall with DS Norman and their small team investigate when a second body is found.
A well-written and entertaining modern Welsh mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Hidden Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rose Fairbanks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the Gardiners and Elizabeth have visited Pemberley several times. But now it is 1811, and post Jane falling ill at Netherfield. Due to an unfortunate accident Darcy and Elizabeth are now betrothed, but they agree that they will keep secret that it is a pretend engagement until all her sisters are married. Will this be possible.
An entertaining and well-written variation, but I would have liked more about Mary and her first meeting with the Colonel, and Anne de Bourgh.

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Toe The Line by Jack Probyn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DC Jake Tanner's first day in the Guildford Major Crime Team. And the criminals known as The Crimsons have hit a local jewellery shop. Killing one female and taking hostage another. Can the team captive the Crimsons and save the hostage having found that they have a corrupt team member, but who is it.
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to this series.

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Alone: A Pride And Prejudice Variation and Continuation by B.J. Rumph
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam is peruaded to marry Anne de Bourgh but the marriage is a failure and he returns to duty. But after Anne and Lady Catherine have died the Colonel returns from the wars to run Rosings, a broken man. Can he find his happiness like his friends who have married Bennet sisters.
Although the story need a lot of editing and proofreading I enjoyed the story and of course the pairing of the Colonel. Another enjoyable re-read. Again.

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The Gentleman’s House Near the Lane: A Regency Romance Inspired by Jane Austen’s Sanditon by Alma Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Sanditon story Charlotte Heywood has returned to herhome Willingden. But with a broken heart as the expected proposal from Sydney Parker did not occur. She is not long left in suspense as she finds that he is engaged to Mary Crawford. Can she find her happiness at home or is it dependent on Sydney.
An entertaining variation/sequel of the unfinished novel Sanditon.

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A Scandalous Invitation: A Mansfield Park Variation by Alex Ankarr
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Can Edmund Bertram persuade Fanny Price from not inviting Mary Crawford to their wedding.
Unresolved.

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A Learned Romance by Elizabeth Rasche
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride & Prejudice sequel where Mary Bennet's peace may be about to challenged as she goes to live with the newly wealthy Wickhams in London, to have her Season. Unfortunately for the nature that she has cultivated over the years she faces challenges. Can she overcome them and become a better person, with a possibility of her own happy ending.
An entertaining and well-written story, with a cast of likeable and interesting characters.
Another delightful re-read, again.

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Murder in the Blitz by F.L. Everett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1940. Edie York wants to become a crime reporter, but she is assigned to the obituaries for one Joseph Novak. On seeing a home guard man killed she starts to investigate that death, but finds a connection to Novak. Unfortunately she is not really that good at the job, and forgets the adage, 'trust no one'. But there will be more deaths.
Overall an enjoyable histroical mystery and hopefully as the series develops she will obtain some street intelligence.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The sibling have been sent to stay at the professor's old home. Where it is Lucy who steps through the wardrobe first only to discover Narnia. Disbelief is soom gone as Edmund, then Peter and Susan venture through. Can they with Aslan defeat the white witch Jadis.
An entertaining story, another re-read though more of a children's book.

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Death at a Christmas Party: A 1920's Cozy Mystery by Ann Sutton
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1928. After a Christmas dinner at the home of the Howard's, the cook, Mrs Barlow, is discovered dead by one of the guests, Persephone 'Percy' Pontefract. Being bored she decides to investigate. Her character was too much of a caricature to be likeable.
A lightweight cozy mystery

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How Much for Just the Planet? by John M. Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Both the Federation and the Klingon Empire have discovered a planet that contains a much needed item, dilithium. How will the inhabitants cope and response to the beings arriving.
An acquired sense of humour needed.
Overall an enjoyable re-read.

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The Accidental Letter: A novella based on Pride and Prejudice by Melissa Anne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation, post Hunsford, where Elizabeth pours her heart to Darcy in a letter which is discovered by Bingley and sent to Darcy......
An enjoyable novella.

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