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My Book Review of ‘Dark Objects’
Hi, today I'm reviewing Dark Objects by Simon Toyne. Nice cover, huh? Yeah, I really like this book. A wealthy couple are, the wife is found murdered in the house, arranged in some kind of fashion that appears to have a significance, sort of. Not ceremonial, but a...
Announcing the Winners of the Joint Book Giveaway!
The joint book giveaway I did with Lynn Hightower ended today. And we have two winners! John F. and Darcy B. a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations to the winners! And thanks to everyone for playing! 🙂
My Book Review of ‘All the Lies They Did Not Tell’
Hi, today I'm reviewing All the Lies They Did Not Tell by Pablo Trincia. This is a very, very disturbing and fascinating true crime story. It's about just how wrong the justice system can go when it relies on experts who have an axe to grind, a bias, almost a...
The Crime Cafe with Chip Jacobs
My guest on this episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is journalist, true crime author, and novelist Chip Jacobs. Check out our discussion of his true crime book, The Darkest Glare. We also talk for a bit about his novel Arroyo, a story about Pasadena's mysterious...
My Book Review of ‘The Perfect Neighborhood’
Hi! Today I'm reviewing The Perfect Neighborhood by Liz Alterman. Yeah, I enjoyed this book very much. It's a good book. I was a little bit concerned at first given the name of the book and the fact that it takes place in this small community that's, I guess, suburban...
An Offer You Can’t Refuse
Hi there! 🙂 You may recall my previous guest on the Crime Cafe, Lynn Hightower, just came out with a new thriller, The Enlightenment Project. Well, she's kindly offered to give away a print copy of her latest book to two lucky winners. I'm also offering a signed copy...
S. 8, Ep. 15: Interview with Crime Writer Lynn Hightower
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Lynn Hightower. She writes thrillers and her latest one is most intriguing. Do you believe in the Devil? 🙂 See what you think after you hear this! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just...
My New Novel Really is Coming Soon!
Yeah, hi there! 🙂 I'm trying to get the word "out there" about my new novel, which really is coming soon! So, I recorded this before recording the upcoming podcast, which BTW will feature Lynn Hightower. We'll be talking about her new book The Enlightenment Project,...
The Crime Cafe with Lynn Hightower
This week's guest has kindly stepped up to be interviewed in the absence of our scheduled guest. And she's done the fascinating research for her latest book called The Enlightenment Project. Our guest for this week is the bestselling author Lynn Hightower! And, yes,...
My Book Review of ‘Sister Mother Warrior’
Hi everyone. Today I'm reviewing Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley. Boy, is this a great book. That's all I can say. This is an absolutely fantastic book. It is so well researched, and it's about two women who are involved in the Haitian Revolution in different...
More Chapters from ‘Fatal Connections’!
Yep, that's right. I got more chapters of Fatal Connections for you here! So, ready or not, here they come! Here's Chapters 1-2! CHAPTER THREE I sat in my car and contemplated the horror I had just seen inside the house. Whereas the upstairs was neat as a pin, the...
S. 8, Ep. 14: Interview with Crime Writer Sherry Knowlton
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer and travel memoir writer Sherry Knowlton. Check out our discussion about crime writing, travel, and travel writing (with or without crime)! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you...
My Book Review of ‘An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good’
Hi! Today I'm reviewing An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten. Helene Tursten. Yes. This is a really fun book. I dunno if you can see it there. Much better. <Laugh> this is a really fun book. It's actually crime fiction. Yes, it's about a little old...
The Crime Cafe with Sherry Knowlton
My guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe is author and travel writer Sherry Knowlton. Check out our discussion about her Alexa Williams suspense series and her new travel memoir. For ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, early looks at my work and more, become a...
My Book Review of ‘The Deal Goes Down’
Hi. Today I'm reviewing The Deal Goes Down by Larry Beinhart. Yes. And I really love this book, really, truly. What can I say about it? It's about an ex-private eye named Tony Casella, who gets involved with a scheme that quickly spins out of control in various ways....
Guest Post and Book Giveaway from Sherry Knowlton
Our next guest on the Crime Cafe podcast will be crime writer Sherry Knowlton. Check out her guest post on the pleasures of combining research and travel as part of her writing ritual. She's also doing a giveaway of the book pictured to the left of these words. See...
S. 8, Ep. 13: Interview with Crime Writer Gareth R.T. Owen
This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Gareth R.T. Owen. Check out our discussion about writing for both publication and the screen! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for...
My Book Review of ‘Friends Like These’
Hi! Today I'm reviewing Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight. A really, really excellent book. Just paced perfectly. It just goes at this wonderful clip. There all these twists and turns in the plot. What you have are a group of people who get together at this...