The Winter Mystery

Author – Faith Martin Publisher – Joffe Books Date – 2018 Stars – 3/5 Review I was scouring Kindle Prime for something to read one night and with such a wealth of material it is very difficult to choose.  I’m sure many have been in the same situation before.  I wanted something gripping and somethingContinue reading “The Winter Mystery”

The Origin of Our Species

The Origin of Our Species – review Author – Chris Stringer Publisher – Penguin Date – 2011 Stars – 4.5/5 Review Although I have said this blog is mainly intended for crime and mystery, I have a secondary interest in science and particularly genetics.  Hence, the story of human evolution and how we came toContinue reading “The Origin of Our Species”

The Murders of Rue Morgue

The Murders of Rue Morgue Author – Edgar Allan Poe Publisher – Graham’s magazine Date – 1841 Stars – 5/5 Review This week I am reviewing yet another crime mystery classic.  I must pay homage to Sim’s “The Dead Witness” again for bringing this story to my attention and I promise I won’t just keep witteringContinue reading “The Murders of Rue Morgue”

The Lost World – review of a classic

Author – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher – Strand magazine Date – 1912 Stars – 5/5 Review Conan Doyle is well known for his detective novels featuring his hero Sherlock Holmes and chronicler Dr John Watson.  However, he is a little less known for his other works despite their literary prowess.  The Lost World isContinue reading “The Lost World – review of a classic”

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