The Dead Curate: Another shocking murder to solve for our literary detective... by Laura Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Steventon, October 1798. Arriving at the local church for Sunday service it becomes obvious that it is locked. Jane retrieves the other key from home, her father being laid up in bed. On entering she soon discovers the body of the curate in the belfry, his arms and legs nailed to the surfaces. Jane investigate with the help of Harrington, son of the ill Magistrate. Is there a connection with a similar crime of 25 years ago.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Gospel Makers by Anthea Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of a man has been discovered in a hotel room with no identification. Meanwhile a new cult seems to have arrived in the area. How peaceful are they. DCI Webb and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery
Originally published in 1994

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Darkest Lies by Chris Collett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An arson attack on the home of the Shahs results in a death, later another body is found. But why was the fire set and by whom. Meanwhile it seems that Sam Fleetwood, soon to be wed has gone missing, cold feet or has he been attacked.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Carnelian Phoenix by Jacquie Rogers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

212 A.D. Quintus Valerius and company including Julia and Tiro are the way to Rome, sent on mission by the British Governor. But deaths occur and secrets are exposed as they be soon separated. Can all end well.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters.

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First Frontier by Diane Carey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

During a scientific experiment the Enterprise and her crew arrive on a totally different Earth, one withour humans. They capture a klingon who has never heard of Humans or the Federation. Can they fix this and return to their own reality.
An entertaining re-read.

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A Body at the Grand Hotel by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

October 1928 Author Marius Quin is invited to give a talk at the Torquay Mystery and Detection Society, which does not go as he planned. The next morning he discovers a body in the hotel's swimming pool. A person who was hated by many and loved by a few. Thankfully Inspector Lovebrook is staying at the hotel, helped by Marcus and Lady Isabella in his investigation.
A well-written and entertaining historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Miss Mary Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Sequel by M. A. Bard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel Mary Bennet wishes to be better educated and persuades Mr Bennet to hire a tutor, to be funded by the Bingleys. How far can she go in her education and travels.
An entertaining Mary story

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