Fire and Ice by J.A. Jance

Fire and Ice by J.A. Jance is the second book featuring characters from the “Joanna Brady” and “J P. Beaumont” mystery series.  This is the 14th book in the “Brady”  and 19th book in the “Beaumont” series.  Publisher: William Morrow, July 2009Seattle investigator J....

Sex, Murder and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis

Sex, Murder and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis is the first book in the “Sophie Katz” chick-lit mystery series.  Publisher: Red Dress Ink, April 2006 Thriller scribe Sophie Katz is as hard-boiled as a woman who drinks Grande Caramel Brownie Frappuccinos can...

Swan for the Money by Donna Andrews

Swan for the Money by Donna Andrews is the 11th book in the “Meg Langslow” cozy mystery series.  Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, August 2009 Meg Langslow’s eccentric parents have a new hobby: growing roses and entering them in highly competitive shows. Dad’s gardening...

Below Zero by C.J. Box

Below Zero by C.J. Box is the ninth book in the “Joe Pickett” thriller series.  Publisher: Putnam, June 2009 “Tell Sherry April called.” That simple phone message shakes Joe Pickett’s oldest daughter Sheridan and the rest of the family to the core. To Joe, it doesn’t...

Southern Peril by T. Lynn Ocean

Southern Peril by T. Lynn Ocean is the third book in the “Jersey Barnes” mystery series.  Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, June 2009 Meet Jersey Barnes, the South’s most unconventional security specialist, who has finally decided to leave home without a weapon....

One Scream Away by Kate Brady

One Scream Away by Kate Brady is the first book in the new “Sheridan” romantic suspense series.  Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing), July 2009 One Step Away Seven years ago Beth Denison was attacked by a killer named Chevy Bankes.  Since then,...