Categorical Reading Lists

The Salton Killings by Sally Spencer

Chief Inspector Woodend Mysteries #1

Earlier this year (2024) I read a book that was deep into this series and really enjoyed it--so I decided to start back at the beginning and glad that I did. 

When the strangled body of a teenage girl is found buried in the salt store in store in village in Cheshire, Chief Inspector Woodend is drafted in from London to investigate, who discovers a second very similar death--is there a serial killer on the loose, and if so, where and at whom will he strike next...

 

 

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Friday The Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman

Rabbi Small Mystery #1

Rabbi David Small, the new leader of Barnard's Crossing's Jewish community, can't even enjoy his Sabbath without things getting stirred up in a most unorthodox manner...When a young woman is found dead in the temple parking lot, the Rabbi finds himself a suspect in the murder. 

Harry Kemelman's unassuming hero has been hit with both fans and critics alike, ever since its first publication in 1964, . I couldn't agree more and look forward to reading my way through this delightful series. Not to mention it is a perfect fit for my day of the week category.

Whisper For The Reaper by Jack Gaitland

Detective Inspector Declan Walsh #4

This series streams as if it is one extra long novel and each new book is the "next chapter".  I have learned my lesson--I read them closer together so I don't lose the many threads of the plot. All the books have been reading time well spent and rest assured I have the next "chapter" already on my bedside table.

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