Saturday, August 13, 2011

A Crafty Killing

A Crafty Killing by Lorraine Barrett (Berkley Prime Crime, 2011)(Victoria Square Mystery)

The last thing Katie Bonner wanted was to become the manager of Artisans Alley. But when her business partner, Ezra Hilton, is found bludgeoned to death, she has no other choice. Business under Ezra has been faltering-but was it enough to provoke someone to murder? Only Kate can find the answer.

Curiosity Thrilled the Cat

Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly (Obsidian Mystery, 2011) (A Magical Cats Mystery)


When librarian Kathleen Paulson moved to Mayville Heights, Minnesota, she had no idea that two strays would nuzzle their way into her life. Owen is a tabby with a catnip addiction and Hercules is a stocky tuxedo cat who shares Kathleen's fondness for Barry Manilow. But beyond all the fur and purrs, there's something more to these felines. When murder interrupts Mayville's Music Festival, Kathleen finds herself the prime suspect. More stunning is her realization that Owen and Hercules are magical-and she's relying on their skills to solve a purr-fect murder.

Book #1 in Magical Cats Mysteries