Murder on the Leon by Bruce Hammack

 This was an enjoyable mystery read including an Alaskan cruise.  There was a little romance going on that I would like to continue reading about in future books.  The mystery part of the book was a little slower moving than usual, maybe because of the cruise vacay. I loved the setting. It was a fun book, definitely clean and well worth reading.  I could see that the author is well versed in criminal justice.   I also enjoyed the painting storyline for Fen both in this book and earlier ones. I have enjoyed this series of mysteries and look forward to each new book and adventure!

I recieved an ARC from the author.  All thoughts and opnions are my own.

Tinsel, Trees and Treachery by Bruce Hammack (A Smiley and McBlythe Mystery)

Steve and Heather are at it again.  These stories are always fun to read.  As the duo plus dogs start their adventure to find out who is putting fear into the life of a friend of Steve's, they set out to Branson, MO.  I enjoyed being reminded of my visit there some years ago so that added more enjoyment for me as I followed the adventure.  Its a cozy mystery, which is a genre that is always a good match for me.  There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.  I recommend this book!

Murder On The Neches by Bruce Hammack (A Fen Maguire Mystery Book 8)

I have enjoyed Bruce Hammack's mystery/who dun it books very much.  They are clean mysteries and very entertaining to read.  I have enjoyed the characters in this series and the interesting cast of characters has kept me reading each one of these books. Fen Maguire, former sheriff, has another case to solve but he has had a serious injury and he just keeps on keepin' on!  There are twists and there are turns which will keep you wondering if you know how the culprit is.  It kept my attention, and I hated when I had to stop reading to do "other" things.  You will enjoy this book and the rest of the series for sure!

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own. 

Hemlock and Homicide A Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series. Book 13

This next book about Smiley and McBlythe was another excellent mystery by this author.  I loved the dog factor that is added into the book. As Steve, the blind homicide detective, adds a dog to his arsenal, we see that this dog has special abilities that does a lot for him. Heather is swamped with work at the time a murder occurs and Steve needs some additional help for this case and hires a driver, Rasheed.  There is a lot of action that occurs in the poisoning cases that Steve tries to solve. Rasheed is a new character that brings new and interesting things to the story.  I think you will like this mystery, the suspense and really enjoy all of Steve's special talents in solving cases!

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Murder on the Colorado by Bruce Hammack ( A Fen Maguire Mystery Book 6)

This book is an instant attention grabber from page one.  This has been a very engaging series.  The author has a great way of writing mysteries that makes it a very captivating read and without the gruesome details.  I have really enjoyed each book in the series and I think you will too.  It is really a great page turner. I received an arc copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Killer on Christmas Cay by Bruce Hammack

Steve Smiley is a blind detective and he works alongside with Heather McBlythe to solve another mystery!  The series as well as this book are enjoyable and cozy mysteries!  I have liked them all.  Going to an island in the Caribbean to try to solve this case of  someone stealing company secrets brings lots of mystery and stress and twists and turns as the book continues.  I think you will enjoy it!

I received an Arc and all thoughts are my own.

Murder on the San Gabriel by Bruce Hammack (A Fen Maguire Mystery book 5)

 A clean mystery!  I loved it.  This has been a great series and I am lucky that I was able to read it.  Do you love a good mystery?  Then this book is for you.  The mystery revolves around the death of a rancher and just who the culprit was that did this and what was the reason this would happen.  The book will keep you guessing until the end.  Good addition to this series.  Good reading 

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

Dig Deep For Murder: A Cozy crime whodunit mystery (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series Book 11)

 A discovery of a body always brings Steve Smiley into action.  He is blind, but that doesn't stop him from solving a serious crime.  Although Clyde finds the murder victim  and it is his former girlfriend, Smiley and McBlythe start investigating to see what they can determine.  The mystery is enthralling and you will want to read this one.  The characters are interesting and well developed.  I already look forward to seeing what is next!

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Murder on the Wichita by Bruce Hammack (A Fen Maguire Mystery Book 4)

This was a fun read if you are a mystery fan.  And I am!  I enjoyed each of the characters and the parts they played in the story.  The writing was excellent and kept you trying to figure out "who dun it", which was no easy task!  It was full of twists that kept me on the edge of my seat.  I really enjoyed this mystery.

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Beach To Die For: A Clean Private Detective Mystery (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series Book 9 by Bruce Hammack

 A wedding vacay turns mystery when a wedding guest says someone is trying to frame her. The mystery takes place in the beautiful Caribbean.  The blind detective is on it!  It is nice to read a clean mystery without the violence of some mysteries. This was an enjoyable read and the characters continue to really become friends as you get to know the personalities and quirks. I tried to figure out who dun it, but didn't quite figure things out.  A good mystery and entertaining read.

I received an ARC and was not required to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

Murder on the Guadalupe by Bruce Hammack

This was a great mystery book!  There were lots of possible suspects to the murders that are committed and found floating in the river. I had no idea who the murderer was.   This was a very well written book that held my attention to the very end. It's a captivating read that you won't want to miss!

I received a complimentary copy.  All thoughts are my own.

 

 

Murder on the Angelina: A Fen Maguire Mystery) by Bruce Hammack

 

I love a great mystery and this was another book in the Fen Maquire Mysteries.  And another great read for all you mystery readers. I love the setting in woods in East Texas and the undercover work of private investigator Fen Maquire. The paintball episodes were quite interesting to say the least!  This was a very engaging mystery and I am sure you will enjoy every minute!  When the murder takes place, Fen is put to the test.  The characters are great and I enjoyed the twists and turns.  

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

Murder on the Brazos by Bruce Hammack ( a Fen Maguire Mystery)

Love a good mystery and this was one.  This was book one of a two book series. Fen makes a great hero.  He's a former sheriff whose county has been suddenly taken over by crime since his retirement. Now the county has lost its clean status.  Fen investigates and his wise and experienced mind sets forth to bring back peace to the area.

Its a good read and is a non-violent book.  I enjoyed the clean book and look forward to the next one.  Very good characters and well-written.  I am sure mystery lovers with all find this a great book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own,

Mistletoe, Malice and Murder: A Clean Traditional Detective Mystery (Smiley and McBlythe Myster Series Book 9) By Bruce Hammack

This was another nice addition to this clean series of mysteries.  The author has a talent of weaving the details together to lead to a logical conclusion and its amazing how he plots out the story so well with well organized detail.  I enjoyed the plot of the two families involved and how Heather and Steve worked through all the  murder details and all the adventure and mysterious happenings.  I am sure you will enjoy this new addition to the series. 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Murder Down The Line by Bruce Hammack (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series Book 9)

This author writes a really great mystery.  His books are always clean.  And that is what keeps me reading his mysteries!  The characters are great.  I love this series.  He always keeps me guessing as to how things will turn out. I love the interesting duo that gets together to solve the case. This book revolves about a cold case of 1942 and how it relates to Heather's current project.  I love solving mysteries, so this book was right up my alley!

Well, I will say you will enjoy this book.  Definitely captivating!

I received an ebook arc of this book without expectations of a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

Murder in The Dunes by Bruce Hammack Book 7 Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series

 Bruce Hammack can really write mysteries!  Wow, this one starts out with a bang and just keeps on going.   The mystery completely left me in the dark!  There were some possible culprits but I didn't get it right!  This full-length novel will keep you on the edge of your seat and definitely is a must read for all mystery lovers.  Highly recommend!

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

A Grave Secret: A clean police procedural full of action, mystery and suspense! (Star of Justice Series Book 3) by Bruce Hammack

I loved book 3 and a great addition to the series. It was very enthralling and kept me reading a bit too late in the night. Yes, I wanted to know what happened next and it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. It is a well written book. The author is a very talented author and the book keeps you spellbound. And it's a clean read!

I really enjoyed his writing style. Well worth your time. And I recommend this great work of fiction that seems real. I can really see the events happening to someone. 

This book was filled with lots of action, tension and mystery. As with the other two books in the series It was an engaging mystery. It was modern, up-to-date in crimes that are prevalent in our time.
CJ was at work again trying to find out the culprit behind the deaths.  I really recommend this to all mystery & suspense genre fans!

I received an ebook copy from the author. All thoughts are my own.

Five Card Murder by Bruce Hammack

 I really enjoy a good suspense and mystery!  This book is another in the Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series.  If you love a good mystery, you will really enjoy this book.  It's an intriguing book, that will keep you guessing as to who the culprit was.  This author is a great mystery author and I am sure you will enjoy this captivating read!  

This book revolves around a will and the siblings who are all hoping they will be the recipients of the best parts of the will.  During this time two murders come into play and the search for the killer begins.  You will love this book as you read about the various family members wondering and who may be the killer.  But it will surprise you!

I received an ebook copy of this book by the author.  All thoughts are my own.

A Murder Redeemed Star of Justice Series by Bruce Hammack

 Wow, this book was so well written.  I couldn't put it down.  This book was filled with lots of action, tension and mystery.   It was one of the most engaging mysteries I have read in a long time.  It was modern, up-to-date in crimes that are prevalent in our time.

CJ was an assistant police chief, her dream job, living the life she wanted and suddenly everything changes. She doesn't give up trying to find the culprits in the many car thefts that are happening in her jurisdiction.  There are lots of different side stories that add to the work at hand and it is captivating.  If you are a mystery lover, you won't be disappointed with this book.  It is that good!  I really recommend this!

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Pistols and Poinsettias: A Smiley and McBlythe Mystery (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series)

 

Do you enjoy a good mystery?  If so, you will love this GREAT mystery.  This was book 5 of 5 in this series.  And it was very fun to read and I was a little off as I tried to decide who the bad guys or the good guys were.  So it keeps you guessing till the very end.  It was a very good book and I enjoyed the "setting" of a large writer's conference in a hotel where all the action occurred. It reminded me of all the conferences that I traveled to during my working career and all the interesting events that took place making it a realistic read for me.  

I enjoyed the interactions of Smiley and McBlythe detectives as they search for the culprits and Steve Smiley's 6th sense as he used his non-seeing senses to solve the case.  A really good read!  

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.