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 Review of NETGALLEY arc A Gargoyle’s Guide to Murder – Book 9 of An Accidental Alchemist Mystery series by Gigi Pandian

11 October

I enjoyed the first two books in this entertaining series, so when I saw this one pop up on the Netgalley dashboard I immediately requested it. Despite not having read the intervening books… Back to my bad old ways, again!
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday

8 October

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week’s Can’t-Wait offering: Ragwort – Book 2 of The Eythin Legacy series by Sam K. Horton
Release date – 9th October, 2025
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Review of NETGALLEY arc Mrs Pargeter’s Past – Book 10 of the Mrs Pargeter Mystery series by Simon Brett

7 October

I thoroughly enjoy Simon Brett’s writing. In fact, his Decluttering Mysteries series is a must-have, with the protagonist, Ellen, being one of my favourite characters – see my reviews of The Clutter Corpse, An Untidy Death and Waste of a Life and A Messy Murder. I also have fun reading The Fethering Mysteries, set in a village just a few miles from where I live, featuring investigative neighbours, Carole and Jude – see my reviews of Death on the Downs, The Liar in the Library, The Killer in the Choir, Guilt at the Garage and Death in the Dressing Room. I’ve also read a couple of the Mrs Pargeter series – Mrs Pargeter’s Public Relations, and Mrs Pargeter’s Patio, so when I saw this re-release pop up on the Netgalley dashboard, I immediately requested a copy.
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Review of KINDLE Ebook The Eyes of Tamburah – Book 1 of the Archives of the Invisible Swords series by Maria V. Snyder

2 October

I am a fan of Snyder’s books, as she writes with a bouncy energy that I always enjoy. See my reviews of Poison Study, Scent of Magic and Taste of Darkness and my thoughts on the first her science fiction trilogy Navigating the Stars and Chasing the Shadows. So I was delighted when Himself discovered this sand and sorcery tale, The Eyes of Tamburah and bought it for me.
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