Murder in Common
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All about crime fiction books and authors. Mainly, I feature books by debut and mid-list writers. While not quite reviews, I consider these books to be recommended reading and try to give the flavour of each story.
Murder in Common
1w ago
The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor Imogene has been out of prison for two years now. She was 63 when she went in. Her job at Dentco means her days are spent sitting on a stool beside the cash register which is good for her 75 year old bones. As much as she wants a quieter Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
2w ago
Child Psychologist, Dr. Willa Watters is back in her hometown of Broken Bayou to clear out her mother’s boxes. They’ve been stored for many years in the attic of The Aunts’ home. She’s now in a nursing home but Krystal Watters was quite the gal back in the day. Her alcoholism drove her to levels Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
3w ago
“… away from the light, you could see in the dark, you became a part of it, and it became a part of you.” Oliver Curtin remembers some gentleness, some care from his mother, Margaret, Marg, occasionally Mom. Often her best friend Madge was there and together they were a family of sorts. Oliver, Ollie, Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
1M ago
“You work for fucking bookies? You? You must be shitting me.” When Hector Perez walked out of a liquor store with a shotgun and a six-pack of beer his ride was gone. Pointing the gun at Abigail Barnes’ windshield he demanded a ride. He couldn’t know how things would change for him. Barnes is a Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
1M ago
Just published! Click here to purchase “Yeah, we’re doing our job, but now I know we’re working a dirty case.” A woman is murdered at home with her young son asleep and unknowing. The crime scene and the residence are left spotless. NYPD detectives, Levitt and Broaden are assigned the case. They are thorough and Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
1M ago
“…I’ve got a bit of a concern about the school play…It’s called Murder in the Cathedral,” said Dick. “Maybe not the best choice in light of recent events.” St. Cuthbert’s College School, a bastion of privilege and achievement in Bath, Ontario. Now, a place of murder, as a 12th-grade student is found stabbed to death Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
3M ago
Earlier this year I mentioned that my recommend reading posts would be a bit erratic as I was involved in a ‘project’ that would take up much of my time. The Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence was that project. I was honoured to be selected, along with two other judges, to determine The Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
3M ago
When the ratio of good times to bad times goes from 80/20 to 20/80, it’s intolerable It’s called retinitis pigmentosa. Ellie has had it for years and it won’t get any better. Either will her husband Jeff’s treatment of her. Hovering, manipulative, controlling, she’s going to leave him – for the second time. A chat Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
3M ago
Truman Pierce may not be what people assume is the typical maintenance man. He’s young, in his mid-twenties, and loves jazz. Pierce finds the body of college instructor Danielle Hutchins in her classroom. Strangely, a business card is left on her body and the only thing on the card is a cross. He’s investigated by Read more ..read more
Murder in Common
5M ago
“There is nothing so powerful as truth – and often nothing so strange.” – Daniel Webster The body of a young white woman is found after gunshots are heard by a retired police officer working security nearby. Two gunshots actually, for not far away is the body of a young Latino man. It’s another Read more ..read more