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"It's been a bit since I've read a James Scott Byrnside book--the perils of having to purchase them myself, as no library in my era I think has even heard of much less considered bringing his stuff into their collection. But for number 175 (and the st"
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"What a lovely collection of locked room murders.
Ranked in order of enjoyment, I think it would be The Preminger Curse > Instrument of Death > Where There's Smoke There's Pazuzu > Cue, Murder > Silent Steps of Murder. There are a few oddities of form" Read more of this review » |
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Stephen wrote: "WHYYYY didn’t you warn me to not read Opening Night Murders last?? I’m sobbing"
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I absolutely loved it! A bitter sweet ending. I love the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!" |
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The Strange Case of the Barrington Hills Vampire:
"James Scott Byrnside provides a wonderful setting for this novel. A creepy settlement in snowbound Illinois reputedly the home of a vampire. Though of course the killer is all too human.
The first half of the book is wonderfully described, the plot i" Read more of this review » |
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