Week Twelve - 40 To Go

Using the descriptions of the natural beauty of Wyoming, C.J. Box puts Joe and Nate back together again. This simple story pulls Box’s usual political balance out of sync. In the novel’s conclusion the jihadists do not fare well, but was left wondering was this read a mystery or a thriller.

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Week Eleven - 41 To Go

Donna Leon's 25th Commissario Brunetti mystery once again finds Brunetti meandering through Venice while eating and drinking. While the conclusion might end with an improbable chance meeting, this enjoyable police procedural will not disappoint mystery readers.

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Blue Monday Exits

For many years after having my first cup of tea I would upload my entry to the blog, Blue Monday.

This blog was hosted by a very special woman named Smiling Sally.

Sally died last week, but she left this gift on her blog. A dear friend Jeanne wrote this tribute to Sally.

You was a special lady. I enjoyed my time with her. 

Mondays will always be BLUE thanks to Sally.

Week Ten - 42 To Go

Phillip Margolin has produced a thought-provoking novel with good characters and many twists and turns. Some readers may see this novel as a simple who done it. But the speed in which you can finish this book might appeal to mystery enthusiasts.

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Week Nine - 43 To Go

Plot brings to mind the 1985 American crime thriller film, Witness, starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis. Joe Nesbø uses the obscure Finnmark region of Norway to preachify redemption.

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100 Die A Day

The Heroin Epidemic Action League displayed a grave site exhibit at Hoopes Park on Monday, February 22, 2016. The exhibit was organized by Kevin Jones, executive director of HEAL.

Cayuga County Coroner Adam Duckett recently announced that 17 people in Cayuga County died from drug overdoses in 2015.

More information regarding HEAL and support groups around Auburn, NY cane be found at healheroin.org.

Week Eight - 44 To Go

Greil Marcus' ode to the Belfast Cowboy takes a shillelagh to Morrison's albums.

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