Different Times, Different Crimes

by Kathy Lynn Emerson

Times may change, but crime remains the same!

Award-winning author Kathy Lynn Emerson has penned thirteen thrilling tales -- from medieval England to modern New England -- guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!

-A baker's dozen mysteries, delectable stories ranging from Elizabethan England to contemporary New England, every one intriguing, literate, and enriched by nicely observed details. For those who are Emerson's fans already, and for those who will be as soon as they finish this book.- --Lillian Stewart Carl, author of the Jean Fairbairn/Alasdair Cameron series

-Mix mischief with murder from medieval to modern times and you have Kathy Lynn Emerson's marvelous new collection. A must-read for historical mystery lovers!- -- Barb Goffman, Agatha and Macavity award-winning author of Don't Get Mad, Get Even

Genres: Mystery

214 pages, Paperback

Published March 27, 2017

About the author

aka Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Emerson, Kaitlyn Gorton

Kathy Lynn Emerson began writing as a child: a newspaper for her dolls and then a rambling adventure series featuring characters from all her favorite television shows. In addition to contemporary, historical and time-travel romance (some written under the pen-name of Kaitlyn Gorton) and historical novels written as Kate Emerson, Kathy has written children's books, non-fiction, short stories, and historical mysteries. She won the Agatha award for mystery nonfiction for How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries. She also writes as Kaitlyn Dunnett.

Reviews

[Toni Laliberte · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an anthology of some of the author's short stories. Most were good, a couple were really good and there were two that stood out. A few of the characters are from some of her longer novels, so that made me interested and intrigued. I'll definitely read more of this author's books, in the future.

[Avid Series Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Different Times, Different Crimes by Kathy Lynn Emerson is a collection of short mysteries set in 16th-century England, 19th-century Maine, and present-day New England. It's a good introduction to her historical series female protagonists. Lady Susanna Appleton and Rosamund, Susanna's ward, are both smart, intuitive, resourceful; brave enough to stand up for themselves against society's expectations. Both pay close attention to their surroundings, possess good common sense. Susanna, with more life experience than Rosamund, has more tolerance of human nature.

Stories set in 16th-century Bermondsey feature Old Mother Malyn and her granddaughter Joane Browne. Mother Malyn's wisdom and skill with herbal cures cause superstitious villagers to suspect her of witchcraft; her skill at solving crimes (due to her intuition of human nature) keep her safe.

Moving to 19th-century Maine, stories introduce amateur sleuths Dr. Benjamin Northcote, Maggie Northcote and Diana Spaulding, from the Diana Spaulding mystery series.

Modern-day photographer Valentine Veilleux "Calendar Gal" is likewise perceptive of human nature and acutely aware of minute detail, which she uses to solve murder.

[Stephen Dorneman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thirteen tight, mostly light-hearted, historical mysteries in settings ranging from Elizabethan England to modern-day New England. Emerson's female protagonists are whip-smart while remaining era-appropriate as they solve their crimes, and her research shows (mostly) without being showy. Recommended.

[Jane Irish Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of short stories, many of them featuring the "detectives" from the author's various series, especially her historicals. All of these have imaginative plots. that fit into the time and place where set. A couple veer into paranormal, and the final two are contemporary. All enjoyable, hard to put down. Highly recommended.