Monkeewrench by P. J. Tracy

The software company Monkeewrench invented an online murder game – find the clues, solve the crimes. They never planned to have a serial killer start imitating the online murders! The plot is filled with twists and turns, the characters are real and likeable, the killer a surprise. If you only read one more [...]

Jerusalem 1913 by Amy Dockser Marcus and Storm from the East by Milton Viorst

I wanted to do some background reading on the Middle East – I feel woefully ignorant of the history of this area.  To that end I have read two books which are not too long and very readable (i.e., not too academic) — Jerusalem 1913  by Amy Dockser Marcus and Storm from the East by [...]

Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

Yelena is given a choice: face execution for the murder she committed or become the food taster for the ruler of Ixia. She cooses to be a taster and studies poisons in order to stay alive. Her new life is complicated by assassination attempts, her uncontrolled magical powers, and an unexpected love. Snyder combines fantasy, [...]