The Return of the Ripper: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Jame Mystery Book Review from @kleffnotes

Lucy James and Sherlock Holmes are back in the latest installment of the the mystery series about the famous detective and his recently revealed daughter The Return of the Ripper. While both characters should be focusing on the upcoming wedding of Lucy to the love of her life, police detective Jack Kelly, their are a number of mysteries standing in their way. This novel includes not one mystery, but a multitude, but Anna Elliott and Charles Veley are able to weave these all together in a way that feels natural and perfectly Sherlockian.

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Death in a Mudflat Book Review from @kleffnotes

Rhe Brewster returns in the fourth novel in the mystery series set in the fictional town of Pequod, Maine, Death in a Mudflat. While attending a wedding with her beau Sam, a body suddenly surfaces in the mudflat nearby. With a number of officers and other members of law enforcement on the scene the investigation gets into full swing very quickly. This body isn’t just a random murder, but is tied into something far more nefarious at play in the small town. Continue reading “Death in a Mudflat Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Too Close to Breathe Book Review from @kleffnotes

After four months away from the force following a brutal attack at a crime scene, Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan is back and investigating a death that she wishes could be written off as a suicide. When a perfectly put together woman is found hanging in her home unusual elements force the bureau to look deeper into her life. What they uncover over the course of their investigation will shock you throughout the pages of Too Close to Breathe. Continue reading “Too Close to Breathe Book Review from @kleffnotes”

An Eye for an Eye Book Review from @kleffnotes

Ellie Matthews, currently a college professor, previously worked for the police as a consulting criminalist. While she never planned to return to the field, a series of horrific murders force her to leave her slightly sheltered world of academia. An Eye for an Eye, the sequel to Bitter Past, by Caroline Fardig is a frighteningly suspenseful tale that examines what can happen when a vile desire for revenge throws an entire community into panic. Continue reading “An Eye for an Eye Book Review from @kleffnotes”

The Dark Gray Blanket Book Review from @kleffnotes

The Dark Gray Blanket is a fictionalized true crime novel that draws inspiration from a dark period of time that occurred in Detroit during the winters of 1976 and 1977. H. Burns crafts a story focused on detective Frank Pellegrini, a dedicated detective who works on cases connected to young children. When he is called in on the first case Frank finds himself having to contend with his past and a specter he never expected to confront. Continue reading “The Dark Gray Blanket Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Death at the Diogenes Club: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Story Review from @kleffnotes

After the intense events of The Jubilee Problem, Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James return in the thrilling sequel Death at the Diogenes Club. This particular location is preferred by Sherlock’s brother, Mycroft, and this case falls closely within his political purview. Lucy and Sherlock both arrive at the Diogenes after a suspicious murder, which is of course far more complex than it appears. Continue reading “Death at the Diogenes Club: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Story Review from @kleffnotes”

Sweet Dreams, Sweet Death: An Amy Lynch Investigation Review from @kleffnotes

A destination wedding in sunny Key West is suddenly shrouded in tragedy when guests begin to fall ill and even die after partaking in a small patch of specialty key lime petit fours. The hotel wishes to quickly wrap up this horrific incident by settling with the families involved, but this sort of case needs an investigation. Amy Lynch, exceptionally focused insurance investigator, finds herself in charge of determining whether her company will need to pay out or if there is something more sinister behind the horrific events at the Beaux Reves Hotel. Continue reading “Sweet Dreams, Sweet Death: An Amy Lynch Investigation Review from @kleffnotes”

Remember, Remember: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Review from @kleffnotes

A young woman finds herself on the streets of London with no memory of who she is or why she would be covered in mud and laying near the British Museum. Though she might not know who she is this remarkably intelligent mystery woman convinces a policeman, who she notes is rather handsome, that she will be just fine. As she pushes herself to remember anything about herself dangerous situations seem to follow her. The captivating Remember, Remember by the daughter/father writing team, Anna Elliot and Chares Veley, pulls you into London in 1897 and doesn’t let you go until the final page. Continue reading “Remember, Remember: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Review from @kleffnotes”