Friday 9 February 2024

Mind Over Murder: Serenity Bay #Mysteries Book 5 #NewRelease #SmallTown #Quozy #Cozy #Mystery


Mind Over Murder
Author: J.J. Brass
Series: Serenity Bay Mysteries
Book: 5
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
Word Count: 36,000
Ebook ISBN: 9798223325154


Visit the quaint town of Serenity Bay, where gossip travels faster than the speed of love. 

Valentine's Day takes an unexpected turn in "Mind Over Murder," the latest installment of the Serenity Bay Mysteries by J.J. Brass.

When psychic medium Gabriel Kolter descends upon the town, offering his otherworldly insights to curious residents, little does he know that this visit will lead to his own demise. After providing an open mediumship session to the townsfolk, the psychic is found murdered, leaving the town shrouded in an eerie atmosphere.

Enter Lucy Larkin, a spirited twenty-something with a penchant for amateur sleuthing. In an attempt to win the approval of the gruff yet captivating Detective Johnson, Lucy dives headfirst into the investigation, determined to unveil the truth behind the psychic's untimely demise.

With suspects aplenty and a town full of secrets, Lucy navigates the tangled relationships and enigmatic pasts of Serenity Bay's residents. Will she uncover the killer's identity before love's favorite day is forever stained with the shadows of a chilling murder?

As Valentine's Day approaches, join Lucy Larkin in this captivating cozy mystery. In "Mind Over Murder," she puts her wits to the test, attempting to solve a puzzle where love, secrets, and the supernatural converge in a spellbinding small-town tale.

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Saturday 3 February 2024

Butterball's Literary Whisker-Twitch: "The Moving Toyshop" by Edmund Crispin

Greetings, literati and feline enthusiasts! It is I, Butterball, your refined raconteur, here to regale you with my take on the rather curious literary affair that is "The Moving Toyshop" by the distinguished Edmund Crispin.

Set against the spires of Oxford, this enigmatic tale unfolds in the hallowed halls where intellects clash and crime takes a scholarly turn. 

At the helm is Gervais Fen, a detective with a penchant for recruiting students in his sleuthing escapades. One could say he's an academic Hercule Poirot, but with a flair for involving the bright young minds of Oxford in his investigations.

The Oxford backdrop is not just a setting; it is a character in itself. Crispin masterfully weaves the city's atmosphere into the narrative, a treat for those who relish the academic ambiance. The dimly lit corners of Oxford become an integral part of the mystery, immersing the reader in a world where intellectual pursuit meets the sly art of detection.

Our protagonist, a poet with an inquisitive bent, stumbles upon a
corpse in a toy shop—a setting so whimsically macabre that it's practically catnip for mystery aficionados. The intrigue deepens when our poetic friend finds neither corpse nor toy shop upon his return with the constabulary. A mystery within a mystery – a plot twist that even a cat with nine lives wouldn't see coming!

For fans of Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour, "The Moving Toyshop" is a literary treat akin to a saucer of the finest cream. The Oxford setting, the academic charm, and the peculiarly English eccentricity of the characters would make even the most distinguished detective purr with satisfaction.

In conclusion, dear readers, "The Moving Toyshop" is a literary conundrum that will tickle your intellect and bewitch your senses. It's a cat-and-mouse game of the highest order, set against the backdrop of one of England's most venerable institutions. Crispin's clever narrative and Fen's scholarly prowess make this a mystery worth sinking your claws into.