by Jussi Adler-Olsen, 2007, translation 2011, Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC The book is about an old detective in Copenhagen who is charged with creating a department to solve old unsolved crimes. He is given an office … Continue reading →
by Richard Osman, 2021, Penguin Books The book is about a group of individuals living in a new community in England who decide to try to solve murders that the police seem to be struggling with. In this case a … Continue reading →
by Donna Leon, 2018, Audiobook narrated by David Colacci, Recorded Books As is typical of her books, this book by Donna Leon moves extremely slowly. There are many conversations that start with pleasantries and then gradually turn to the topics … Continue reading →
by Anthony Horowitz, 2014, Audiobook narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt, HarperAudio I didn’t have any idea about this book when I checked it out on Libby. It’s about Moriarity, Sherlock Holmes great archenemy. There is a physical struggle between Moriarity and … Continue reading →
by Dorothy Sayers, novel first published in 1923, Audiobook narrated by David Case, 2015, Blackstone Audio This book is Dorothy Sayers first novel and it was received with critical acclaim when it was published in 1923. Most of the detective … Continue reading →
by Marie Benedict, 2025, Audiobook narrated by Bessie Carter, Macmillan Audio The book is a form of historical fiction where the author uses the character of an historical figure and uses the character in a reconstructed situation. I ordinarily don’t … Continue reading →
by Sarah Paretsky, 2003, Audiobook narrated by Sandra Burr, Billiance Audio A body of a Black man is discovered in a pond near an unoccupied mansion by private investigator Warshowsky, and it appears that he committed suicide. The circumstances, however, … Continue reading →
by J.M. Dalgliesh, 2023, Hamilton Press While on cruise this summer we had a lecture on noir crime novels. One of the elements of this genre is a sense of place. The itinerary of the cruise included some stops in … Continue reading →
by Tim Sullivan, 2025, Atlantic Crime George Cross is an autistic detective who lives alone and is not valued by his superiors. Nonetheless, he solves crimes using his dogged methods. His partner Josie, who is a single Black mother, tries … Continue reading →
by M.C. Beaton, 2012, Kindle Edition, Grand Central Publishing This is the second in the series and I enjoyed reading it. Again, this is a plot that involves multiple characters assembling in a location far from their homes when a … Continue reading →