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October. The month for ghosts, goblins, witches, and jack-o-lanterns. A time when the ancients believed the souls of the dead returned to their homes and evil spirits wandered the earth. A time when, “There are more things in Heaven and…
The shadows of Blackfen Castle grow darker in The Grimoire Curse: Some Pages Write Themselves Part Two, by Mystery Review Crew co-founder and Author Anita Dickason. Archivist Eliza Marrow has only begun to unravel the cursed secrets hidden within the…
Happy October fest Mystery Review Crew Readers! We wanted to do some fun things to welcome in the season of fall. So be on the lookout all month for things to make you smile. First up are some Halloween screensavers! We…
Searching for Jack My story begins as all good tales do: Once Upon a Time, in ancient Ireland, there lived a miserly old man, Stingy Jack, a drunkard who liked to play mean pranks. When the Devil heard the tales…
With October just around the corner, believers beware! Many Superstitious Origins begin in October is the month when ancient Pagans believed evil spirits walked the earth and the dead returned to their homes. Myths of ghosts, witches, vampires, and the like flourish.…
This month, the Crew is proud to present a spooky story from none other than our very own Anita Dickason! When Anita mentioned that she had never before published short stories lying around, I was intrigued. Blackstone’s Curse quickly captured…
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MRC RECOMMENDS: Glorious Debris by Elisabeth Wathen “There’s a gritty sense to this story that brings their reality home in a frightening way that is well-written and executed.”-Mystery Review Crew Glorious Debris By Elisabeth WathenGenre: Suspense, Thriller Ann Davenport has…
MRC RECOMMENDS: The Secret of Ravens Valleyby Linda Norlander “Buckle your seat belts and hold on to your handrails as you enjoy this fast-paced book.” – Mystery Review Crew The Secret of Ravens Valley By Linda NorlanderGenre: Cozy MysterySeries: A…
All BookTober (October) long the Mystery Review Crew is celebrating some of our favorite mystery one-liners showcased in short video form! Each one spotlighting an authors favorite one-liner from their book. Plus, there’s a giveaway! Enter the BookTober Giveaway We’re…
We’re diving into the connection between coffee, tea, and books this month on the Mystery Review Crew, so pull up a chair, grab your beverage of choice, and… Sip, Sip, Coffee, Tea, and Books. Ever notice how characters in stories…
BOLO: Intrigue Alert is all about books that stun us. The Crew is excited to share a new mystery from one of our own, Anita Dickason, Sinister Remnants. Her latest cozy mystery is steeped in secrets, suspense, and small-town intrigue. A…
MRC RECOMMENDS: Shifta by Miles Joyner “A technothriller that sent chills up and down my spine…”-Mystery Review Crew Shifta By Miles JoynerGenre: Technothriller, ThrillerSeries: Bazaar Series Book 2 (See our review of Book 1, Bazaar) An act of domestic terrorism…
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MRC RECOMMENDS WOMAN IN THE WIND: A JACKSON GAMBLE NOVEL “Just when I thought it was over, Gregory Stout adds another twist. I love it when I am caught off…
MRC RECOMMENDS: Bait the Devil by Winter Austin “Readers who love plenty of action, suspense, and explosions are in for a butt-kicking good read.”—The Mystery Review Crew Bait the Devil…
MRC RECOMMENDS: The Cat Who Chased Ghosts by Nic Minnella “This is an absolutely charming book!” – The Mystery Review Crew The Cat Who Chased Ghosts By Nic MinnellaGenre: Paranormal,…
MRC RECOMMENDS: The Brighter the Light, the Darker the Shadow by Verlin Darrow “…a cleverly written mystery with an exceptional storyline.” -Mystery Review Crew The Brighter the Light, the Darker…
MRC RECOMMENDS: Going Gone! by Anita Dickason “…an enthralling action adventure that will have the reader racing around the greater Austin, Texas, area…”– The Mystery Review Crew Going Gone! A…
MRC RECOMMENDS: The Bystander by John David “This debut novel hit it out of the park…“ — The Mystery Review Crew The Bystander By John DavidGenre: Political Thriller, ThrillerSeries: The…
MRC RECOMMENDS: The Moaning Lisa by Rosemary and Larry Mild “…a thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining, and completely unexpected murder mystery with lovely, quirky characters that demand an encore visit!”—Mystery Review Crew…
