Indian Pipes by Cynthia Riggs

This is what I am currently reading. A cozy mystery written by a very interesting lady . All of the books in this series are set on Martha's Vineyard. As a 'Vineyard' lover, it is fun because although some of her exact locations are of her imagination, the majority of the locations are real, or you can tell about where she is alluding to. The 'detective' in this series is a very elderly, feisty lady who lives, and has always lived, on the Island. She knows everyone, and everyone knows her. At 92 years of age, Victoria is a very believable character......why I think I saw her once at Ally's Country Store!!

This series gives you the feeling of what life is like living as a permanent resident on a vacation island. She focuses on the enviroment and brings a different flower/plant into each of her mysteries. Although they really have nothing to do with the actual murder, usually, she incorporates such interesting information.

http://www.cynthiariggs.com/

This particular book involves several murders with a questionable link. It includes a Harley-Davidson/Indian motorcycle rally, Tribal disputes among the Wampanoags including a casino development with developer disputes, and that is just the beginning.

A series I would highly recommend for a good 'cozy' mystery read with a different flair.

Dont ya just love................

.............when you read a book and it leads you to learn about something that fascinates you?

Well, that is exactly what I just did.

I read "Water Like a Stone" by Deborah Crombie.and I learned about a whole UK culture of living/vacationing on 'longboats' or 'narrowboats' on the canals in England. What fascinating bit of culture to learn about.

Of course it greatly enhanced the storyline, well, it actually was the backbone of the plotline. And how I love this mystery series by Crombie. She actually lives in the US, but writes this series about two police officers in London. As the series goes on, their relationship develops. It is one of those series which tells the story line, while entwining the lives of the investigators in it. By the way, they are one male and one female. A definite must to read. Now I will add one quick note. Some of her novels, or some parts of her novels, I should say, can feel a little dark. They are NOT cozy mysteries. Not exactly procedural, either. Either way, great reads!

www.deborahcrombie.com


Where Memories Lie
Water Like a Stone
In a Dark House
Now May You Weep
And Justice There is None
A Finer End
Kissed a Sad Goodbye
Dreaming of the Bones
Mourn Not Your Dead
Leave the Grave Green
All Shall Be Well
Share in Death

I'm Back!!

Yes, here I am, back on my blog. Somehow I just havent gotten here for a long time, but I really want a place to keep track of what I have read, am reading and want to read.

Please let me know if you have any suiggestions, ideas, etc!!

Barb