Horror for Newbies
B.J. Bowen
56 ratings | 40 reviews | avg rating:4.61

B.J.’s Year In Books

year in books
B.J.’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at B.J.’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Go to B.J.’s 2024 Year in Books

B.J. Bowen’s Followers (93)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo

B.J.’s Bookshelves

to-read (35)
currently-reading (1)
read (56)

B.J.’s Friends (1)

Amy Long
Amy Long
22 books | 3 friends


B.J. Bowen

Goodreads Author


Born
Galveston, Texas, The United States
Website

Genre
Mystery

Member Since
September 2018


Barbara Bowen is a freelance writer. She was a finalist and Honorable Mention in the 2018 Focus: Eddy Awards for her article, “Letting Go with Grace,” published in Unity Magazine. Ms. Bowen is also an accomplished professional oboist who played with the Colorado Springs Symphony for nineteen years.

Drawing on her quirky fellow musicians and orchestral experiences, she created the mystery series, "Musical Murders.” The first is "Music is Murder" (Release date, 6-9-2021). The second is "Ballistics at the Ballet" (Release date 9-14-2022) The third is "Fireworks on the Fourth" (Release date TBA).

She is a member of Sisters in Crime, lives in Colorado with two canine friends, and has a song for any occasion. ...more

Combine Editions

Average rating: 3.99 · 74 ratings · 31 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors
Music is Murder (A Musical ...
3.93 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Ballistics at the Ballet (M...
3.95 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Fireworks on the Fourth (A ...
4.25 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Series by B.J. Bowen

Music is Murder Ballistics at the Ballet Fireworks on the Fourth
(3 books)
by
3.99 avg rating — 74 ratings

B.J. is Currently Reading

Holy Dirt, Sacred...
B.J. Bowen is currently reading
by Robert Egby (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

 
Mar 19, 2025 10:24AM

rss
B.J.’s Recent Updates

B.J. Bowen rated a book it was amazing
Holy Dirt by Molly Lord
Holy Dirt: A Camino Journey: Out of my mind. Into My Body. Saved By Song.
by Molly Lord
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Wonderful book! Funny, irreverent, and meaningful. I enjoyed it on so many levels!!
Mar 19, 2025 10:26AM  ·   · see review
B.J. Bowen is currently reading
Holy Dirt, Sacred Earth by Robert Egby
Holy Dirt, Sacred Earth: A Dowser's Journey in New Mexico
by Robert Egby (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Mar 19, 2025 10:24AM  · 
B.J. Bowen entered a giveaway
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid, #2)
by Nita Prose (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Jan 20, 2025 08:14AM  ·   · see giveaway ·  preview book
B.J. Bowen rated a book it was amazing
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
Evvie Drake Starts Over
by Linda Holmes (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
DELIGHTFUL!

Humorous and satisfying. I've read it three times now, and it doesn't disappoint! ...more
Dec 22, 2024 04:00PM  ·   · see review ·  preview book
B.J. Bowen rated a book it was amazing
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1)
by Nita Prose (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
This was a wonderful read! I laughed and I cried. This was a marvelous heroine, for whom I felt, held my breath, and rooted. I can't recommend it highly enough! ...more
Mar 15, 2024 02:57PM  ·   · see review
B.J. Bowen is now following
20650250
Nita Prose
Author of The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1)
Mar 15, 2024 02:57PM  · 
B.J. Bowen rated a book it was amazing
Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
Looking for Jane
by Heather Marshall (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Riveting, and so relevant right now! I cancelled two appointments so I could finish the book.
Oct 26, 2023 06:42PM  ·   · see review ·  preview book
More of B.J.'s books…

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics posts views last activity  
Cozy Mysteries : June 2021 10 62 Jun 20, 2021 12:36PM  
Goodreads Librari...: Book in wrong author profile 6 29 Jun 27, 2021 07:43PM  
2025 Reading Chal...: Karen's Still Retired, Not Dead 2022 Challenge 7 61 Jan 04, 2023 04:55PM  
2025 Reading Chal...: Serial Reader - 2022 688 646 Jan 10, 2023 01:33AM  
2025 Reading Chal...: Magical Mystery Tour - 2023 472 456 Jan 05, 2024 04:38PM  

recent posts
B.J.’s Groups

220 Goodreads Librarians Group — 296975 members — last activity 2 minutes ago
Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more

B.J.’s Friend Comments

No comments have been added yet.