MBR: The Mystery/Suspense Shelf

The Mystery/Suspense Shelf

Diablo's Shadow
Mark W. Danielson
Night Shadows Press
8987 E. Tanque Verde, #309-135, Tucson, AZ, 85749-9399
9780979916755, $14.95, www (dot) markwdanielson (dot) com

To be blamed for kidnapping ones own daughter – like one would need
more to anguish about. "Diablo's Shadow" follows Randy Connifer as he
takes her daughter into the park one day, on one of the few times she
gets to spend with her due to a court order agreement from the divorce
with his wife. When she goes missing, he's blamed immediately- and now
he must cooperate with the wife who hates him to find his daughter in
this deftly written mystery novel. "Diablo's Shadow" is sure to please
fans of the genre, and a top pick to community library collections
catering to them.

Forever Damned
Erin K. Pugh
Privately Published
9780615155357, $12.99, pug1@indianaconnect (dot) com

Everyone has secrets – just not many have secrets that could lead to
the deaths of others. "Forever Damned" follows Andrew Carter as he
deals with the beast that dwells within him, a true beast that's
nature he has tried to suppress with the help of his butler after all
these years. His emotions fly high as a woman enters his life – and he
must find a way to protect her from himself in this chilling, deftly
written suspense novel. "Forever Damned" is a top pick for suspense
fans and community library collections catering to them.

Lady of the Lake
Mary Glynne
Wolf Pirate Publishing
4801 SW 164 Terrace, Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
9780979837203, $15.00, www (dot) wolfpiratebooks (dot) com

Who's in charge when an unidentified dead body is found in the middle
of the ocean inside a fishing ship's barrels? "Lady of the Lake" is
Daniel Kleison's, an FBI agent, quest to initially place the
jurisdiction for where the crime occurred, but quickly collapses into
an investigation to something far greater which may in fact lead to
more murders if he doesn't act quickly and reveal what lies beneath.
"Lady of the Lake" is a deftly written mystery thriller which fans of
the genre will love and for community library fiction collections.

Mind Your Manors!
Patricia A. Bremmer
Windcall Publishing
75345 Road, #317, Venango, NE 69168
9780974588476, $12.99 www (dot) windcallenterprises (dot) com

Author Patricia A. Bremmer is a master of the mystery genre as
documented by her six earlier titles in the 'Elusive Clue' series that
includes "Tryst with Dolphin"; "Dolphins' Echo"; "Death Foreshadowed";
"Victim Wanted"; "Crystal Widow"; and "Clinical Death". Each of these
is a minor masterpiece of deftly presented story telling. Now Bremmer
returns with her newest mystery, "Mind Your Manors!" where two charred
bodies present an especially tough case for Colorado's detective Glen
Karst. Complicating matters is the hostility of an inept local sheriff
who tries to run Karst out of town! Aided by Karst's psychic friend
Jennifer Parker, a favorite bourbon and a tasty cheesecake, Karst
weaves his way through a complex web to identify an elusive serial
killer. Superbly detailed, populated throughout with engaging and
memorable characters, deftly laid out from first page to last with
plot twists leading to a surprising conclusion, "Mind Your Own
Manors!" is a 'must read' for Bremmer's growing legion of fans -- and
will aptly serve to introduce a master of the genre to a whole new
generation of readers who will eagerly seek out her earlier works!

Clawed Back From The Dead
John F. Rooney
Senneff House Publishers
PO Box 11601, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339
9780975275696, $14.95, www (dot) senneffhouse (dot) com

Author John F. Rooney debuted the gritty world of New York cop Denny
Delaney in his superbly crafted novel "Nine Lives Too Many" published
in 2004. Now Delaney is back again in Rooney's sequel novel "Clawed
Back From The Dead". This time Delaney is up again a serial killer who
is murdering key people involved in the making of the movie 'Nine
Lives', when Delaney was tracking down a terrorist bomber known as
Felix the Cat. But who is committing these new atrocities? An engaging
sequel, "Clawed Back From The Dead" takes the reading once again into
the seamier haunts of Manhattan and characters first encounters in
"Nine Lives Too Many". Tension and suspense and nicely intermingled
with humor and character study. The result is every bit the engaging
'cliff-hanger' of a read and enthusiastically recommended for both
community library collections and the personal read lists of
contemporary detective fiction.

Searchable Whereabouts
Tinisha Nicole Johnson
Xpress Yourself Publishing
PO Box 1615, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773
9780979975707, $16.95, www (dot) xpressyourselfpublishing (dot) org

The former belongings of a recently departed loved one – something
that may change your view on their life. "Searchable Whereabouts" is
Rahkel's investigation of her Uncles life – someone she knew and
looked up to until he was suddenly murdered. Rahkel is obsessed with
finding out who did it and in the process, must cut through the
confusing web that was her Uncle's livelihood, something he kept
secret from Rahkel. A deftly written mystery novel, "Searchable
Whereabouts" is highly recommended for fans of the genre and community
library collections.

The Blood of Caesar
Albert A. Bell, Jr.
Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc.
197 New Market Center, #135, Boone, NC 28607
9781932158823, $15.95, www (dot) ingallspublishinggroup (dot) com

What does the Emperor care of the death of an insignificant? "The
Blood of Caesar: A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the
Younger" is a mystery set in a place where mystery novels don't
typically take place – the world of ancient Rome. With a thrilling
story with layers going through all stages of Roman society, it grabs
the reader and doesn't let go. "The Blood of Caesar: A Second Case
from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger" is a deftly written novel
sure to please both historical fiction and mystery enthusiasts alike,
and community library collections catering to both.

Kill
Diane Dean-Epps
Hope Springs Eternal Press
mswrite10@yahoo (dot) com
0981482902, $10.00, www (dot) dianedeanepps (dot) com

When you have a major axe to grind with someone, it's never a good
sign when they mysteriously turn up dead – because suddenly you're the
top suspect. "Kill TV" follows Leslie Lloyd as she finds out her most
hated co-worker is dead and dealing with the police overflow from it.
Her life begins to fall apart all around her – all while the media
frenzy wants to follow a murder suspect around for ratings. A charming
satire on modern society and life itself, "Kill TV is highly
recommended for community library fiction collections and those who
serve as it's patrons.

Winter Haven
Athol Dickson
Bethany House
1140 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
978076420164, $18.99, www (dot) bethanyhouse (dot) com

Thirty years she has been separated from her brother – and now he's
dead. "Winter Haven" is Vera's story of uncovering the mysteries of
her brother, his death, and why he seemingly had not aged a single day
in any of the three decades of separation. Further standing in her way
of understanding are the dark mysteries of Winter Haven, a small
island off the coast of Maine. Vera digs to find the truth in this
intriguing suspense novel, sure to keep readers reading, and a must
for community library fiction collections.

The Rhyme Killers
Judy Gooden with Naomi Helterbran
Outskirts Press
10940 S. Parker Rd. - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
9781432708009, $14.95, www (dot) outskirtspress (dot) com

A killer with a bizarre signature style and a bizarre pattern never
seen before. "The Rhyme Killers" tells of Philadelphia's top homicide
detective in Katie Knight with her partner Avis Rent quest to hunt
down this strange murderer with his unforeseeable tactics, she also
must deal with a misogynistic old police chief who wants to return the
department back to an all-male force like it used to be. With an
ending no one will see coming, "The Rhyme Killers" is a deftly written
mystery and sure to appeal to mystery fans everywhere.

The Secret Hangman
Peter Lovesey
Soho Press
853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
9781569474884, $13.00, www (dot) sohopress (dot) com

Some people dedicate themselves to their job as a part of grieving for
their loss – Detective Peter Diamond is one of these. In "The Secret
Hangman", Diamond is hot on the trail of a serial killer, who
disgustingly hangs his victims in gore-ridden fashion. This is hard
enough, but someone seems to be on his trail as well – and their
intentions are not as crystal clear as he would like them to be.
Deftly written, "The Secret Hangman" is a top pick for mystery fans
and community library collections catering to the genre alike.

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