The More The Terrier by Linda O. Johnston

The More The Terrier by Linda O. Johnston is the second book in the “Pet Rescue” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), October 2011 Shelter manager Lauren Vancouver, has taught herself a new trick: sleuthing. Now she has a chance to hone her...

A Killer Column by Casey Mayes

A Killer Column by Casey Mayes is the second book in the “Mystery By The Number” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), August 2011 Savannah Stone has always known her numbers. So it’s only natural that she makes a living creating puzzles for...

Physical Education by Maggie Barbieri

Physical Education by Maggie Barbieri is the sixth book in the “Murder 101″ mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, November 2011 Catching a murderer or taking over the victim’s job as basketball coach—for veteran sleuth and college professor Alison Bergeron, sport...

Murder of a Creped Suzette by Denise Swanson

Murder of a Creped Suzette by Denise Swanson is the 14th book in the “Scumble River” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian (Penguin), October 2011 When megamillionaire and imitation cowboy Rex Taylor proposes building a country music theater in Scumble...

Bitter Harvest by Sheila Connolly

Bitter Harvest by Sheila Connolly is the fifth book in the “Orchard” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), August 2011 Where do Meg’s troubles stem from? Now that Meg Corey’s first apples have been harvested and sold, she’s enjoying some free...

Behind the Seams by Betty Hechtman

Behind the Seams by Betty Hechtman is the sixth book in the “Crochet” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), November 2011 Molly Pink and her crochet group, the Tarzana Hookers, are thrilled when one of their own gets a shot at the...