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Gaslight Mystery

Book Review: Murder on Trinity Place by Victoria Thompson

By Janet Webb

April 26, 2019

The devil’s in the details when a man is found murdered near Trinity Church in Murder on Trinity Place, the latest installment of Victoria Thompson’s Gaslight Mystery series. Victoria Thompson highlights a different aspect of turn-of-the-century New York with each “Gaslight Mystery.” From Bowery boys to milk production, a side-benefit for faithful readers is an…

To Err is Human … But It Can Make a Really Good Book!

By Victoria Thompson

On May 1, the 21st book in my Gaslight Mystery Series, Murder on Union Square, will come out. People often ask me where I get my ideas, and for this book, the answer is easy: it came from a mistake! A terrible mistake a fan pointed out to me, and therein lies a tale. As…

Cozy Bookshelf Shopping List: April 2018

By Crime HQ

March 15, 2018

Discover (or remember to order) your next cozy with a delightfully convenient shopping list of upcoming soft-boiled mysteries! Last month, we welcomed spring with great March cozies; this month, April showers bring awesome reads! Let us know in the comments how you like it and what you can't wait to read next! Like this shopping…

Review: Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson

By Amber Keller

May 2, 2017

Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson is the 19th Gaslight Mystery, where Sarah Brandt and Frank Malloy search for a connection between a murdered newsie and a high-society woman with dangerous habits. Having recently reviewed Victoria Thompson’s Gaslight Mystery Murder in Morningside Heights, I eagerly jumped for the opportunity to check out her newest…

Cozy Bookshelf Shopping List: May, 2017

By Crime HQ

April 15, 2017

Discover (or remember to order) your next cozy with a delightfully convenient shopping list of upcoming soft-boiled mysteries! Last month, we got April showers and great cozies; this month, we get beautiful weather and more amazing books! Let us know in the comments how you like it and what you can't wait to read next!…

Review: Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson

By Amber Keller

April 7, 2017

Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson is the 19th book in the Gaslight Mystery series, nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel. Murder in Morningside Heights is the 1st book I’ve read in the Gaslight Mystery series by Victoria Thompson, but I was able to jump into this series with no problem.…

Cozy Bookshelf Shopping List: November, 2016

By Crime HQ

October 15, 2016

Discover (or remember to order) your next cozy with a delightfully convenient shopping list of upcoming soft-boiled mysteries! Last month, we got a few tricks and treats with October's releases; this month, give thanks with some amazing November reads! Let us know in the comments how you like it and what you can't wait to…

City of Wolves: New Excerpt

By Willow Palecek

August 2, 2016

City of Wolves by Willow Palecek is a gaslight fantasy noir and debut novel (Available now!). Alexander Drake, Investigator for Hire, doesn’t like working for the Nobility, and doesn’t prefer to take jobs from strange men who accost him in alleyways. A combination of hired muscle and ready silver have a way of changing a…

Cozy Bookshelf Shopping List: May, 2016

By Crime HQ

April 15, 2016

Discover (or remember to order) your next cozy with a delightfully convenient shopping list of upcoming soft-boiled mysteries! Last month was no April fool's joke, just some great April releases; this month—April showers turn to May flowers with these great new titles! Let us know in the comments how you like it and what you…

Now Win This!: The Holidays—It’s About Time! Sweepstakes

By Crime HQ

December 15, 2015

It's the holiday season, so make time to register for your chance to win these 8, great books! Click here to enter for a chance to win! This is NOT a Comments Sweepstakes. You must click the link above to enter. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. Sweepstakes open to…

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