Albion espionage agent Geoffrey Carillon is in East Africa when he awakens in the night to the awareness of his older brother Temple's death & his ownAlbion espionage agent Geoffrey Carillon is in East Africa when he awakens in the night to the awareness of his older brother Temple's death & his own inheritance of the Land-right. Working with the Albion Guard Hippolyta FitzRanulf' he investigates the probability that his brother & sister-in-law were murdered by Albion's magical Council....more
This Bruno, Chief of Police mystery starts in the medieval French town of Sarlat, where something goes horribly wrong during a reenactment of a 1370 bThis Bruno, Chief of Police mystery starts in the medieval French town of Sarlat, where something goes horribly wrong during a reenactment of a 1370 battle in which the French defeated the British during the Hundred Years’ War. A reenactor portraying a French soldier is stabbed in the heart through a chink in his armor, with no assailant in sight. Among the spectators is Bruno Courrèges, chief of police for the Vézère valley, who must determine whether the stabbing was accidental or intentional. Suspense is raised by the fact that the hospitalized victim, fighting for his life, is very high-up in French intelligence. After Bruno is assigned to protect the victim’s family & Silicon Valley friends, he learns that the case may involve international opposition to a nascent French microchip industry & all may be in danger. One of my 10 best mysteries read in 2023....more
On the eve of World War II, former circus highwire artist Amalie Vaughan & engineer Mathias Jones partner to solve a scientist's murder & recover a prOn the eve of World War II, former circus highwire artist Amalie Vaughan & engineer Mathias Jones partner to solve a scientist's murder & recover a prototype radar device from a psychotic spy while falling in love....more
With the help of Alexander Landry, a member of Albion's magic Council & PTSD sufferer, Lord Geoffrey Carillon, a spy severely wounded during WWI, mustWith the help of Alexander Landry, a member of Albion's magic Council & PTSD sufferer, Lord Geoffrey Carillon, a spy severely wounded during WWI, must infiltrate a hedonistic house party at a Nazi-owned estate to rescue a captive weapons researcher from a nearby hidden lab. As the 2 men, originally deeply suspicious of one another, come to rely on each other, a trust more than friendship begins to develop....more
Albion army officer Arthur Gospatrick has his career path planned--which include a wife who will "follow the drum"; Warding magic expert Melusina WhymAlbion army officer Arthur Gospatrick has his career path planned--which include a wife who will "follow the drum"; Warding magic expert Melusina Whymark has expectations for the life she desires--which do not include marriage to an army officer. Yet when the pair are assigned to protect the Indian governor's office in 1880s Calcutta, respect for one another's worldview & character turns to love....more
In 1938, as the Nazi Blitzkreig pends, Albion Portal Keeper Rathna goes to the continent to attempt to construct a new type of portal to evacuate poteIn 1938, as the Nazi Blitzkreig pends, Albion Portal Keeper Rathna goes to the continent to attempt to construct a new type of portal to evacuate potential victims....more
Albion Council member Alexander Landry is asked to travel to the 1938 USA, to make magical contact & alliances prior to the coming war. On his trip, hAlbion Council member Alexander Landry is asked to travel to the 1938 USA, to make magical contact & alliances prior to the coming war. On his trip, he is astonished to discover members of his mother's long-lost family....more
2 magical R & D researchers for Albion's WWI Expeditionary Force suspect their project is being sabotaged. As they investigate, Major Reggie Hollis (i2 magical R & D researchers for Albion's WWI Expeditionary Force suspect their project is being sabotaged. As they investigate, Major Reggie Hollis (invalided from the Army after being wounded in the trenches) & Mistress Lynet (undervalued because a woman who apprenticed under her deceased father) fall in love....more
A young British pilot is shot down over France, captured, & sent to a women's concentration camp. Schneider Family Book Award for Teen (2014), JosetteA young British pilot is shot down over France, captured, & sent to a women's concentration camp. Schneider Family Book Award for Teen (2014), Josette Frank Award (2014), SCBWI Golden Kite Award Nominee for Fiction (2014), Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominee (2015), Carnegie Medal Nominee (2014)....more
One would suspect that "The Executioner", US Marshal/vampire hunter/necromancer Anita Blake, had a thoro grounding in vampire lore, but the appearanceOne would suspect that "The Executioner", US Marshal/vampire hunter/necromancer Anita Blake, had a thoro grounding in vampire lore, but the appearance in St. Louis of a mysterious organizaton of vampire assassins targeting the vampire Church of Eternal Life--& the stability of the regime of Master of the City Jean-Claude, Anita's vampire lover--brings a whole new historic perspective to her attention. ...more
When a brittle-boned dragon-rider general's daughter is forced by her mother to attend the dragon-rider's academy instead of the scribe's, as her deadWhen a brittle-boned dragon-rider general's daughter is forced by her mother to attend the dragon-rider's academy instead of the scribe's, as her dead father intended, she reveals unexpected talents by impressing a both a black (the largest variety of dragon), as well as a feathered (the smallest). But since the black dragon's blue dragon mate has partnered the son of her mother's enemy, she must partner with him, as well. New York Times Bestseller, 2023; Amazon Editor’s Pick, 2023; Instant Amazon Charts Bestseller, 2023. Fast-moving alternate world action-adventure....more
In 1910 Palestine, British archeologist Amelia Peabody must prevent Morley, an English adventurer searching for the lost treasure of the Temple, from In 1910 Palestine, British archeologist Amelia Peabody must prevent Morley, an English adventurer searching for the lost treasure of the Temple, from destablizing the delicate web of relationships between the Christians, Jews & Mohammedans....more
After enduring an interminable COVID lockdown, immunized Serge, Coleman, & their condo neighbors take advantage of legalized weed, combat elderly abusAfter enduring an interminable COVID lockdown, immunized Serge, Coleman, & their condo neighbors take advantage of legalized weed, combat elderly abusers, & rescue a boxing bunny, a CIA cowgirl & a downtrodden reporter from rogue CIA hit squads & hapless mercenaries. As Serge & Coleman disappear into the Everglades, readers can look forward to their next adventure. ...more
In this 4th K-Team mystery, the private detectives are hired by the Patterson (NJ) PD to work on cold cases. When they begin to have some success inveIn this 4th K-Team mystery, the private detectives are hired by the Patterson (NJ) PD to work on cold cases. When they begin to have some success investigating the deaths of a police officer, his widow, & a retired detective, various attempts are made on their lives by hired killers with hidden identities. While fending off the attacks, the retired police dog, retired canine officer, retired police chief & bodyguard uncover a terrorist plot. Working with Homeland Security, they solve the murders & foil the plot....more
Thanks to illness, C.J. Cherryh chose to collaborate with Jane Fancher on her 22nd Foreigner novel. Fancher obviously wrote the 1st 5 chapters, using Thanks to illness, C.J. Cherryh chose to collaborate with Jane Fancher on her 22nd Foreigner novel. Fancher obviously wrote the 1st 5 chapters, using them to recapitulate the background. It isn't until chapter 6 that the flavor of Cherryh's world-picture & fascinating characters begins to come thru....more
A young widow working for the OSS in Washington during World War II tries to her an old friend escape Vichy France, but precipitates a colleague's murA young widow working for the OSS in Washington during World War II tries to her an old friend escape Vichy France, but precipitates a colleague's murder....more
To facilitate a July push into Germany, Sgt. Earl Swagger is recruited from the Marines by the OSS to plan an anti-sniper campaign. One of my 10 best To facilitate a July push into Germany, Sgt. Earl Swagger is recruited from the Marines by the OSS to plan an anti-sniper campaign. One of my 10 best mysteries read in 2023....more
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