Showing posts with label Paige Shelton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paige Shelton. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 18, 2022
The Reading Room: Winter's End (Alaska Wild #4) by Paige Shelton: Reading Room Review
The Reading Room: Winter's End (Alaska Wild #4) by Paige Shelton: Re...: The Alaska Wild series by Paige Shelton is not a survivalist series, and, yet it is. This mystery/crime series set in the isolated sma...
Monday, December 05, 2022
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Jeanne Reviews: The Stolen Letter: A Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton
That is, until she discovers Henry is behind a move to
close The Cracked Spine, citing a failed inspection which no one remembers, and
sets the staff on a search for some old documents. Then Henry is killed in an explosion—the same
way that second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots met his demise.
It looks suspiciously convenient to the police, so
Delaney is determined to find the real murderer before one of her friends ends
up in jail and/or Delaney finds herself unemployed.
This is the fifth book in the series, but the first
one I’ve read. Delaney is a transplanted
American who is clearly enamored of all things British and who has found her
niche among the old books and collectibles. There’s more than a bit of a hint
that the bookstore harbors more than its share of fabled antiquities in a
warehouse and that Delaney and her co-workers serve as guardians to these
treasures but are just as devoted to helping people find a book they want—and
the bookstore’s stock is amazing. I suspect much of this was spelled out more
fully in earlier books. The supporting
cast is solid enough and there was some interesting information about Mary,
Queen of Scots incorporated into the narrative.
Mary’s belief that she is the reincarnation of the Scottish queen is
never debunked or confirmed; while most of the characters are faintly
disbelieving, the author leaves enough room for doubt that the reader can beg
to differ.
The Cracked Spine
Of Books and Bagpipes
Lost Books and Old Bones
The Loch Ness Papers
The Stolen Letter
Deadly Editions
The Burning Pages (April 5, 2022)
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Only days left to win books by Kathi Daley, Paige Shelton, Elaine Viets and many more from KRL
Only days left to win a copy of "The Mother's Day Mishap" by Kathi Daley, along with some fun ideas for Mother's Day gifts from Kathleen Costa http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/the-mothers-day-mishap-by-kathi-daley/ And to win a copy of the first in a brand new food mystery series, "Expiration Date" by Devon Delaney, and while there check out a fun guest post by Devon about competition cooking http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/expiration-date-by-devon-delaney/ Also to win a copy of "Deal with the Devil" a mystery anthology by Elaine Viets http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/deal-with-the-devil-by-elaine-viets/ And to win copies of 5 mysteries set in the UK-"London Calling": A Mirabella Bevan Mystery by Sara Sheridan, "In Prior’s Wood": Max Tudor series by GM Malliet, "The Marmalade Murders": Penny Brannigan series by Elizabeth Duncan, "The Golden Hour": A Nora Tierney English Mystery by M. K. Graff, and "Lost Books and Old Bones": A Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/five-mysteries-take-you-to-the-uk/ Also to win a copy of "Cinco de Murder" by Rebecca Adler http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/cinco-de-murder-by-rebecca-adler/ And on KRL News & Reviews to win a copy of "Necessary Ends" by Tina Whittle http://www.krlnews.com/2018/05/necessary-ends-by-tina-whittle.html Happy contests! Lorie DOROTHYL Official Homepage http://kovacs.com/dorothyl/ DOROTHYL Store http://www.cafeshops.com/dorothyl
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Guest Post: Jeanne and Treadmill Books: Comic Sans Murder: A Dangerous Type Mystery by Paige Shelton
Back
two weeks ago for that final Wednesday in April, Jeanne reviewed No
Charm Intended by Mollie Cox Bryan. Very glad to have her back today.
Treadmill Books:
Comic Sans Murder: A Dangerous Type Mystery by Paige Shelton
Star City, Utah is known for its excellent skiing,
beautiful scenery, and quaint shops.
Unfortunately, it may become known for something much more notorious when
a lone ski boot is found with the owner’s foot still inside. Even worse, it appears the appendage belongs
to a former resident, Lloyd Gavin, a nerd made good, who had a long standing
crush on Clare Henry, aka Our Heroine.
Clare is a steady, clever girl who loves working at The Rescued Word,
her family’s print shop where they do custom printing, repair typewriters, and
sell stationery. The plot thickens when it turns out that Lloyd has left some
very expensive, very rare typing machines for Clare, and that Lloyd was in town
for some sort of private class reunion. Did Clare’s class include a murderer?
Or did Lloyd run afoul of his business associates in his climb to the top?
Although this was the third in the series, it was
the first one I’d read. Shelton drew me
in from the first, with the discovery of the severed foot, and then with
interesting characters. Clare, of course; but also Nathan, the famous horror
author who is visiting the area;
Chester, Clare’s grandfather and owner of The Rescued Word; and other
invitees to the reunion. There’s enough backstory to give a sense of what has
gone before, but it doesn’t bog the current story down. I also liked that the
police are shown as competent and, even though Claire’s best friend Jodie is an
investigating officer, they refrain from spilling all the beans to a
civilian. There’s a complicated
relationship between Jodie’s brother Creighton and Clare, who were once a
couple but who have gone their separate ways.
It added texture to the story without the more usual second-guessing and
angst: this was a breakup that needed to happen, there is zero chance they’ll
get back together, but the relationship’s end wasn’t sweetness and light.
I’m also a sucker for books that give me information
along with a mystery, and I enjoyed the pieces of type and font lore. Back in the day when I answered some online
questions for funsies, there were a surprising (to me, anyway!) number of
queries about the typeface used in various books. The Hoovens in this one were
a bonus, since I’d never heard of these early electric typing machines before
and was interested to learn about them. Who’d have thought there was an
electric typewriter back in the 1920s?
And yes, there was a kitty: Baskerville.
The covers show a calico, which would make him a rarity as calicos are
usually female, but it is possible. He
doesn’t figure greatly in the story but does warm up to Nathan.
I’ll admit I thought the ending was a bit weak. I didn’t quite buy into the explanation but
it was an enjoyable ride with people I liked.
I’ll be picking up the first two in the series for a return visit, since
I don’t see a fourth as coming out soon.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Lesa's Latest Contest-- Ghostly Giveaways
This week, I'm giving away copies of mysteries involving ghosts - Paige
Shelton's If Onions Could Spring Leeks & Fran Stewart's A Wee Dose of
Death. Details available on my blog,
http://www.lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com. Entries from the U.S. only,
please.
Lesa Holstine
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Lesa's Latest Contest--- Ghostly giveaways
This week, I'm giving away copies of Carolyn Hart's Ghost Wanted and Paige
Shelton's If Catfish Had Nine Lives. Details on my blog at
http://www.lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com. Entries from the U.S. only,
please.
Lesa
Lesa Holstine
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