Where Evil Hides: A Bridget Bishop FBI Mystery Thriller Book 3 - Melinda Woodhall

This was a very well written thriller. I totally missed awareness of the villain's identity although I really watched those clues. It held my interest and I read every word, finishing in one afternoon (I'm a fast reader when a story grabs a hold of me).

The setting was enough but oh so cold, the characters were interesting enough and boy did she almost miss the boat (pun intended) on the potential love interest, but the story was great.

Who dunnit? I'll never tell. You'll need to read the book and find out for yourself. I highly recommend.

I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Paper Caper by Kate Carlisle

This was my first Kate Carlisle read in her series. It looks like I have a lot to catch up on since it's number sixteen. It worked wonderful as a stand alone book and I like that, when i can drop in anywhere in a series. Maybe I don't know all the history but if I enjoy it, like I did number sixteen, I can always go back and start at number one. 

I found the book binding information valuable. It brought out very clear images in my mind, to understand how it is done. I always love books with librarians, so interesting. 

And don't I love a strong, irritating antagonist, like Joseph's mother-in-law? No, not at all but very necessary to balance out the protagonist I'm rooting for. 

I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys a good who-dun-it, with a strong female sleuth. She's in a happy marriage and that's pleasant to read. Poison is my favorite way to kill off a problem, thanks Kate Carlisle for offering this great story.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Lydia's Journey

 

I haven’t been blogging, I’ve been writing. Yesterday I submitted a short story to my first contest.

I’ve also been writing my first historical novel. In 1908, my grandmother gave birth to my father in a small Midwestern town. Her story intrigues me, a strong woman, she died before I was born.

I’ve been researching the time period and have discovered a multitude of interesting facts. I decided to write a story about the women of my family. They are not the leading characters in the story, rather Lydia and Sarah take on that role. A great aunt leaves Michigan for Wyoming in 1905. I want to write her story next.

I also added a few more characters to this one. I was inspired when I visited the town's genealogical library and learned of a horrific scandal taking place that year. A woman, dressed as a man, was going about with all the rights and privileges of a man. As if she had those rights too! How dare she?

My protagonist is Lydia. She has a fiery hot temper rivaled only by her blazing red hair. Her piercing green eyes take no prisoners. She is sick and tired of the social and economic injustice and is ready to do something about it.

Lydia's best friend is Sarah. The town librarian takes on the role of amateur sleuth when a murdered man dies on the steps of the postal station right after she gave him a stamp. Sticking her nose in where it doesn’t belong is just up her alley.