Donn Taylor

A college (no make that a University campus) where a murder takes place forces two professors to ultimately team up to attempt to solve the murder to avoid being arrested themselves. Add in a professor living in an assisted living facility, a law enforcement agency who sets out to make sure one of the professors – Preston Barclay – gets charged with the murder, and this book creates quite the plotline.

Preston, a widower, finds himself caught up in a murder investigation, thanks to Mara Thorn requesting his assistance in dealing with another professor. The two join forces to attempt to stay out of jail by solving the murder. The fact Preston constantly hears music in his head of various varieties and by different composers adds to this story. The ending of the story suits this book perfectly and the plot moves along at a good pace. So if you enjoy mysteries, check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.… (mer)

This small-town murder mystery has a large cast of interesting characters. It wasn't a page-turner for me, but I enjoyed getting to know the people of Beneficent and trying to figure out who was behind all that went on. I also enjoyed the post-World War II setting. Although I'm not a fan of crime novels, I thought it was well-written and entertaining. If you enjoy a good mystery, then you might enjoy getting to know the people in Beneficent, Mississippi.

I was given a copy of this book for free. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.… (mer)

As I began reading this book, I was not sure what I was going to think about it. However, the more I read, the more I wanted to continue reading. Told from the view of various characters, I wanted to read the book from only one perspective. However, I understand the need in this work of historical fiction to read from several perspectives.

Lisa Kemper, the female protagonist, was a character I found myself slow to warm up to, while Jack Daniels seemed more likable. This suspense novel eventually grabbed my attention and would not let me stop until I finished it.

The story does a realistic job of portraying small-town life while capturing the feelings of the characters. So check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.… (mer)