A Pale Horse by Charles Todd
Recommended by Nancy in Reader Services…
Nancy’s synopsis:
When the War Office sends Inspector Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard to search for a missing person, the World War I veteran finds a connection to a corpse discovered in an abandoned abbey. Secrets emerge as he follows leads taking him to a group of cottages located in the shadow of the famous Bronze Age Uffington White Horse.
She says:
Fans of history will enjoy this psychological mystery set in post World War I England. A Pale Horse is the 10th in the Inspector Rutledge series. Volume one is called A Test of Wills.
Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas
Recommended by Colleen in Outreach Services…
Colleen’s Synopsis:
Coming of age story about a young farm girl in Colorado in the 1940′s. Life changes overnight when the government opens a Japanese internment camp in this small rural town.
She says:
This book is part historical fiction and part mystery. Sandra Dallas once again succeeds in bringing wonderful characters to life.
Genius by Jesse Kellerman
Recommended by Nancy in Reader Services…
Nancy’s synopsis:
Ethan Muller is a successful Manhattan art gallery owner. When he discovers and exhibits the work of a new but reclusive artist, he finds himself drawn into the investigation of several murders committed over 40 years ago.
She says:
Jesse Kellerman is the son of Faye and Jonathan Kellerman and he has definitely inherited the family talent for story telling. This psychological thriller is hard to put down and you will enjoy both the cold case mystery and the stories of the New York art scene.
Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Recommended by Nancy in Reader Services…
Nancy’s synopsis:
Hannah Swensen, the owner of the Cookie Jar Bakery in Minnesota, organized a Christmas party where the locals sampled their neighbors’ favorite recipes. After dinner Hannah finds a corpse in the parking lot with her mother’s cake knife stuck in its chest.
She says:
This cozy mystery will get you in the mood for the holidays. If you are short on menu ideas for Christmas dinner, take a look at the 80 recipes at the end of the book. You’re sure to find something that looks good.
