Tag Archives: Cozy Mystery

Book Review: Toxic Ink by J. Michael Hunter

Posted on January 16, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Retired crime reporter Frank Ellis seeks a peaceful retirement in the serene town of Mayfield, Virginia. To make ends meet, Frank joins the Mayfield Weekly newspaper as a part-time gig. Before he can even settle in, a series of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Deliver Us from Evil…and the Six O’Clock News

Posted on December 26, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Hildegard “Hildy” Brentwood, a 50-year-old University PR executive at Gulf State University, is faced with her toughest assignment–discover who killed her faculty friend Adrienne and student assistant, Bobby, before the university and the police shut down the investigation labeling … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: A Midwinter Murder by Verity Bright

Posted on December 6, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: Homemade baubles, reindeer-shaped cookies and snowy walks across the rolling moors… but Lady Swift’s festive plans are ruined when a body turns up! Winter 1924. When Lady Eleanor Swift unexpectedly finds herself a guest of the reclusive Duke of Auldwyke, she’s determined … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Mystery at Lockley Grange by Clare Chase

Posted on November 7, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book description: Famous diplomat Lance Hale is throwing a party at Lockley Grange to celebrate his latest award. But when he’s found face down in his swimming pool, Eve Mallow is sure someone thought he deserved to die… It’s always … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Murder at the Tea Shop by Alice Castle

Posted on November 7, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book description: This cosy seaside village may seem picture perfect, but there are sketchy secrets hiding in plain sight… Having left the big city behind, Sarah Vane is fully embracing her calmer life in the quaint coastal town of Merstairs. With more … Continue reading →

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Book Tour, Giveaway, and Recipe: French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron

Posted on September 8, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

French Quarter Fright Night (Vintage Cookbook) by Ellen Byron About French Quarter Fright Night French Quarter Fright Night (Vintage Cookbook) Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series Setting – the Garden District of New Orleans Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House (September … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Hallow: A Fractured Family Tale by M. R. Dimond

Posted on August 20, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

HALLOW: A FRACTURED FAMILY TALE A Black Orchid Enterprises Mystery, Book #5 by M.R. Dimond Mystery / Cozy Mystery / Lawyers & Criminals Humor Publisher: Rock Rose Press Pages: 321 Publication Date: May 30, 2024 SYNOPSIS Family: What you don’t … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Murder at an English Pub by Alice Castle

Posted on July 8, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: When retired doctor Sarah Vane moves to Merstairs, she has no idea that the quaint seaside town isn’t quite as friendly it seems, and something sinister is bubbling under the picturesque surface… Recently widowed and looking for a … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Murder in Mayfair (Lady Eleanor Swift #18) by Verity Bright

Posted on June 27, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Woohoo! Happy book birthday to Verity Bright! The latest in their Lady Eleanor Swift series, Murder in Mayfair, is out today. Book: Murder in MayfairAuthor: Verity BrightPub Day: June 27, 2024 Buy Link: Amazon Book description: Tea and cake at The Ritz, … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Mystery on Meadowsweet Grove by Clare Chase

Posted on May 6, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

About the book: Saxford St Peter is having an open gardens day! But one of the villagers has murder, not marigolds, in mind… And now Eve Mallow needs to unearth a killer. Everyone in Saxford is delighted when jeweller Cleo Marbeck suggests … Continue reading →

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