As Invigorating as a Hot Charleston

Murder on the SS Rosa by Lee Strauss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As invigorating as a hot Charleston

Just as fun Roaring Twenties Romp! TransAtlantic crossing on an elegant ocean liner.A few forays into steer age,with glimpses into a bit of the life of employees.Mostly,though, lavish clothing , bootleg booze,scandalous liaisons g,lamorous former spy, American film star, studious soon to be medical student, handsome Chief Inspector,oh,yes,AND a dead Ship's Captain in a pickle barrel! Who could ask for anything more?

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Sometimes Feeling Guilty is Unreasonable....

The Survivors by Jane Harper
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sometimes Feeling Guilty Is Unreasonable

...and making someone feel guilty is unforgivable . Found this book very difficult for several reasons.The initial premise ,that the loss of rescuers lives is somehow the fault of the survivor , didn't resonate with me at all. That being the case, the repetitive narration bored me and somber tone depressed me. I finished the book but felt no sympathy or empathy for any of the characters except the two victims. They were innocent women who lost their lives because of teen male angst.




.vivor

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Common Healthy Practices

Rewiring Tinnitus: How I Finally Found Relief From the Ringing in My Ears by Glenn Schweitzer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Common Healthy ACTIVITIES

Not a lot of new approaches to the achievement of a healthy life, no matter the individual' concerns or afflictions. Exercise, eat well, reduce stress, sleep well. Add in meditation, therapy, and the author's collection of guided meditation and sound tracks for $50, if so inclined. Glad I didn't buy the book!

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Review: Murder in an Irish Cottage

Murder in an Irish Cottage by Carlene O'Connor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

MacDara's aunt is found dead in her cottage--did the fairies finally win??? Or did something more human murder her? Because the death occurs in a nearby village neither Dara nor his fiance, Guarda O'Sullivan can investigate officially but that does not mean they don't nose around unofficially. Paintings, a legally blind cousin, a stuttering storyteller and a pal from Garda academy among others play a part in the confusing situation right until the last few pages. One of the best in the series for red herrings.

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The Killer: Man or Beast???

The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bear Attacks?

Filled with scientific genetic data and computer analysis, this mystery is fascinating as well as perplexing. Two young women have been mauled to death by bears, or maybe a big cat. Law enforcement and Fish and Game in Montana agree. But Dr Theo Cray does not be!I've it. He thinks there is a human serial killer responsible and that there have been many victims before these.Now he must use his skills and eventually risk his life and those of family and friends to prove it. The statistics of the number of victims and serial killers exist is enough to produce nightmares!

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Review: Visions in Death

Visions in Death by J.D. Robb
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Life moves on for Peabody and McNab, Mavis hasn't had her baby yet, Somerset gets a chance to help in an investigation and a psychic comes to Dallas with info on murder of a young woman in Central Park. Is her information true--does she have visions, has she seen the murder? Dallas is certainly skeptical but the woman seems to be legit and when she " sees " another murder Dallas pays more attention. A big guy--uses a gym? Ties a red ribbon around their necks and each of the victims are into crafts--does he scope them out at craft supply stores? He takes their eyes after beating them, and raping them and strangling them--where does the anger and hatred come from? Another race against time for Dallas and the gang. What a convoluted ending but our girl comes through as always!

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Exciting, Tragic, Upliftng , Remarkable

Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



One man's life and experiences in Milan during the last two year's of Nazi occupation of Italy. From guiding Jews through the Alps to safety in Switzerland to becoming a spy as driver for a high_ranking Nazi General , Pino's life was one of danger and excitement. Loss of loved ones, especially Anna, memories of Nazi inhumanity, the unjust treatment of the man he served all contributed to a postwar crises of faith_in God, in humanity, in the future. In time,by moving on and blocking the memories,Pink was able to live a life of happiness and accomplishment. By the time this book was written he was 90years old,living in the Italian Alps and most of the other players in the tale had died.

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