The Crime Writer’s Association presents a new anthology titled Vintage Crime, which celebrates members’ work over the years. Edited by Martin Edwards, who has been editing the anthology since 1996, this collection goes back to the mid-1950s and moves forward into the twenty-first century. It  includes many award-winning and nominated stories, making it the perfect read for crime fiction lovers looking for some great stories to spend their days reading. Continue reading “Vintage Crime Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Set in the Summer of 1989, Hawthorn Woods is a story that delves behind the curtain in a seemingly perfect neighborhood. When Francine Haddix comes to stay with her sister for two weeks after her divorce, she finds herself not actually able to focus on her emotions, but on the town itself. Her own pain is put on hold as she begins investigating. Continue reading “Hawthorn Woods Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Accidentals is the latest novel from Susan M. Gaines which uses the environments and how we leave our mark on the earth around us to explore our emotional and physical imprints. Environmental fiction is a genre that I admittedly do not read much of, though I have review some books that I feel fall under this umbrella. Many of them held a sort of mystical or fantastical basis, this one though stays more rooted firmly in the realm of traditional fiction. Continue reading “Accidentals Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Releasing in October of this year, Lynne Sharon Schwartz’s collection of short fiction, Truthtelling, will focus on characters and stories that are set in and around New York City. While the stories will share a location connection they are all presented with diverse techniques. You will be wowed by the blend of realism and more fantastical stories that she presents in a well collected work. Continue reading “Truthtelling Book Review from @kleffnotes”