Warning at One
Ann Purser

Berkley Hardcover, 2008

Back by popular demand— cleaning lady Lois Meade has sleuthed through a full week, but crime can happen at any hour... Lois Meade is a working class mum, cleaner extraordinaire, and a part-time sleuth. But she has her work set out for her when tenants of her rental home start leaving, frustrated by their neighbor’s noisy pet rooster. The owner, elderly Clem Fitch, refuses to part with his ...
  
  











  



  
Corpse Pose (Mantra for Murder Mysteries, No. 1)11 reviews
Diana Killian

Berkley, 2008

FUN BOOK!!

+ very good!
+ Great start to a new series
+ Realistic characters
+ Fun Entry to a New Series
  
  











  



  
Remains To Be Scene (Polly Pepper Mysteries)11 reviews
R.T.) Richard Tyler Jordan

Kensington, 2008

Actually three and a half...

I found the book to be fast paced, a pleasant diversion, and tres cozy. There is considerable name dropping as other reviews have attested; however, isn't that one of the main reasons to pick up any book about Hollywood? I found Ms. Pepper, past TV superstar and current sleuth, to be very likable ...
  
  











  



  
Murder in Miniature (A Miniature Mystery)7 reviews
Margaret Grace

Berkley, 2008

dollhouse delightful

+ Murder and miniatures
+ Murder in Miniature

Murder in Miniature is dollhouse delightful, a perfect example of what makes themed mysteries so much fun. Author Margaret Grace (aka Camille Minichino) clearly has an insider's knowledge of the miniaturist's world and she uses it well, seamlessly weaving just enough fascinating crafting details ...
  
  











  



  
Wicked Weaves: A Renaissance Faire Mystery2 reviews
Joyce and Jim Lavene

Berkley, 2008

Great Read! I Loved It!

+ new exciting amateur sleuth

I am not sure how our writing due, Jim & Joyce Laverne, come up with the locals and interesting characters for all their wonderful books, but I am sure glad that they do. In this new book "Wicked Weaves," the entire story takes place in an amusement park called, "Renaissance Faire Village." What a ...
  
  











  



  
The Excalibur Murders: A Merlin Investigation6 reviews
J.M.C. Blair

Berkley, 2008

An Exciting Arthurian Mystery!

A virtual page turner. Not just another Arthurian novel! This novel stars Merlin & Nimue (Colin) who are on the trail of a murderer at Camelot. The story takes unexpected twists and turns and always leaves the reader guessing and wanting to know more! Other than a few typos I highly recommend ...
  
  











  



  
The Telltale Turtle: A Pet Psychic Mystery1 review
Jim Lavene, Joyce Lavene

MIDNIGHT INK, 2008

charming cozy

Mary Catherine Roberts is a pet psychic who can communicate with all types of creatures. She is world famous and has her own talk show on Lite 102 5 WRSC in Wilmington, Delaware. She has converted the building she owns into an animals shelter, which depends on donations to supplement the large ...
  
  











  



  
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery)1 review
Krista Davis

Berkley, 2008

enjoyable whodunit

Sophie Winston and Natasha Smith have known each other for years as friendly acquaintances who seemed to always compete against each other. Both write food columns for differing newspapers. Sophie's is down to earth with simplicity as the idea while Natasha's are sophisticated almost works of ...
  
  











  



  
A Most Dangerous Woman2 reviews
L.M. Jackson

Arrow, 2008

Good Victorian Mystery

+ Interesting twists

This was the first book I read by L.M. Jackson/Lee Jackson and I enjoyed it quite a bit. This is a new series I look forward to reading long into the future. The amazon seller I ordered it from was in the UK and the book arrived very fast in excellent condition.
  
  











  



  
Ghost of a Chance16 reviews
Kate Marsh

Signet, 2008

great book

+ fun little read
+ Refreshing
+ Good departure from Katie's "normal" stuff
+ Ghost of a Chance
  
  











  



  
Stamped Out (A Stamping Sisters Mystery)2 reviews
Terri Thayer

Berkley, 2008

great amateur sleuth

April Buchert left Aldersville, Pennsylvania as soon as she could to escape the constant scorn of the townsfolk caused by her father coming out of the closet to move in with his lover; which destroyed her mother. She moved to San Francisco where she married Ken and expected happily ever after; ...
  
  











  



  
Poison Pen: A Forensic Handwriting Mystery10 reviews
Sheila Lowe

Signet, 2008

Amateur sleuth proves the pen is mightier than the sword

+ Great Read!
+ Great mystery along with professional insight
+ Good, basic cozy.
  
  











  



  
Through a Glass, Deadly (Glassblowing Mysteries, No. 1)13 reviews
Sarah Atwell

Berkley, 2008

Great new series

+ Admirable first effort. Decent mystery, character, story
+ Nice! I like happy ending.

This is a fun read -- lots of interesting information about glass-blowing, intriguing characters and some great plot twists. Looking forward to the next book in this enjoyable new series!
  
  











  



  
Death of a Cozy Writer: A St. Just Mystery7 reviews
G.M. Malliet

MIDNIGHT INK, 2008

Superlative Debut Mystery Series

+ death of a cozy writer
+ Death and the Chick Lit
+ Delightful British drawing room mystery
+ A most excellent first mystery!
  
  











  



  
State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery)23 reviews
Julie Hyzy

Berkley, 2008

Hail to the Author

+ Fabulous new culinary cozy mystery series
+ Delicious romp through the White House kitchen

I have been lucky as of late to come across the debut volume of several wonderful new mystery series' and "State of the Onion" has to rank right up there with the best of them. This book was not only a delicious mystery but was also a fascinating look behind the scenes at the White House. There are ...
  
  











  



  
Death In Daytime: A Soap Opera Mystery3 reviews
Eileen Davidson

Signet, 2008

Solid start to a new series

+ fine amateur sleuth
+ "My name is Alexis Peterson and I'm not a diva."

Eileen Davidson played Ashley on "The Young and the Restless" and is now starring on "The Bold and the Beautiful" so there is a lot of insider information about soaps in this mystery. It's the first in a series so a lot of the continuing characters are introduced - Alexis's family, boyfriend, ...
  
  











  



  
Hooked on Murder: A Crochet Mystery9 reviews
Betty Hechtman

Berkley, 2008

A Mystery with a Hook

+ Intricate and Light as an Afghan

A mystery with a hook that unravels quite unexpectedly. Among the suspects are ladies in a crochet group that had included the victim. Molly, one of the hookers and the prime suspect, knows she has to sniff out the killer fast because lead Detective Heather is actively pursuing the affections of ...
  
  











  



  
A Vicky Hill Exclusive! (A Vicki Hill Mystery)13 reviews
Hannah Dennison

Berkley, 2008

Very endearing character

+ Very British and Very Funny

If you like awkward and endearing characters like Bridgette Jones and Ugly Betty you will love Vicky Hill. She's loveable, misguided, and has pretty lousy intuition - An amazing combination for a investigative reporter! Who wants to read about a slick professional detective when it's so much more ...
  
  











  



  
Handbags and Homicide (Haley Randolph Mysteries)7 reviews
Dorothy Howell

Kensington, 2008

Funny new series!

+ Great new mystery series
+ Great New Series!
+ The real thing
+ GLAM, GLITZ, AND MURDER***** (5 Stars)
  
  











  



  
Killer Mousse (Della Cooks Mystery)15 reviews
Melinda Wells

Berkley, 2008

A fun read

+ A Masterful Dish of Fun
+ First Aid WAY OFF
+ A good beginning to a new mystery series.