Book Reviews

This gothic tale, set in anarchist-haunted, war-drained, superstitious Barcelona just prior to World War I, is a fictionalized account of the notorious real-life career of Enriqueta Martí, a serial child-killer and pimp.

In "Step Aside Pops" Kate Beaton takes readers on a whirlwind tour of history, comic books, and crazy modern tropes.

In "Art in the Blood, A Sherlock Holmes Adventure" Bonnie Macbird has given us back the Sherlock Holmes of old, one whose flaws are a constant battle who yet maintains a sense of panache that creates trust in those who rely on him.

In Kelly Romo's novel, we are introduced to the lengths that people will go to when in trouble or need.

Children of working mothers are thriving and beautifully positioned for adulthood, according to a new book by former Wall Street executive Pamela F. Lenehan in "My Mother, My Mentor" which shows that integrating career and family benefits kids — and in some surprising ways.

New story collection by Jeffrey Friedberg, "What the Hell Was That?", is warp-speed ahead in entertainment value.

"Cooler Than Blood" by Robert Lane is a fast moving story with its share of surprises.

In Leta Serafim's new Greek historical mystery, police find multiple reasons for murder in the dark past of their victim.

New book, Chance for Glory, reveals untold story of first Rose Bowl at 100-year anniversary.

If only one could make a movie of All The Stars In The Heavens by Adriana Trigiani, we could watch this tale of romance and secrets that grace this work, a story of pain and grief, but riddled with beauty, friendships, family and fun.