Have you received an influx of messages lately promising “Increased book exposure, book reviews, or a massive social media splash?” Then this Autopsy of a Scam might be for you. Whether a debut novelist or a seasoned bestseller, authors remain…
Tracing the DNA of Mysteries. Mysteries, where fear flirts with fascination. Every locked-room mystery, every forensic thriller, every psychological whodunit, every twist you love today started somewhere. For True Crime month, the Mystery Review Crew is unearthing the genre’s primal…
Ripper to Retina: The Art of Detection and the Evolution of Biometrics and Forensic Science Every crime scene tells a story. It’s not just about what’s seen, it’s what’s invisible. What still lingers. Even the slightest clue can become a…
This month, for our Throwback book, we’re diving into The Bookshop Murder: A Flora Steele Mystery by Merryn Allingham. Dive into the first book in the Flora Steele Mystery series with Amateur Sleuth Flora, a bookshop owner, bicycle rider, and daydreamer. The Bookshop…
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…
Step into the eerie world of gothic mystery with The Grimoire Curse: Some Pages Write Themselves by the Mystery Review Crew’s own Author Anita Dickason. This chilling, haunted castle short story begins at the foreboding Blackfen Castle, where archivist Eliza…
Spells, Spirits & Spooky Pages: The Grimoire Lore As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, something shifts. It’s the season of flickering jack-o’-lanterns, whispered legends, and the thrill of the unknown. October has a way of stirring…
As we last left off, the Crew was deep in the literary underbelly of Ireland, in the city of Dublin—a city teeming with bookish escapes, haunted landmarks, and stories etched into stone. Armed with curiosity and a mystery trail mapped…
The Mystery Review Crew Presents: Murder with Wine, The Curious Case of the Orange Streusel Muffins with Burnt Sugar Icing, brought to you by Anita Dickason. Initial Report:Case Title: Orange Streusel Muffins with Burnt Sugar IcingFiled By: The Mystery Review…
BOLO: Intrigue Alert is all about books that stun us. This time, we’re diving into the Tori Winters Cozy Mysteries. From the first page of Deadly Keepsakes, we knew we were in for a gripping ride, and the momentum hasn’t let…
