Categorical Reading Lists

A Ritual For the Dying by Jack Gatland

Dectective Inspector Declan Walsh Novel #6

This case finds the members of the Last Chance Saloon involved in a case that connects to the supernatural, 17th century architecture, ley lines, nuclear reactors, lost treasure, and an underground market for occult items...such as the mythical Hand of Glory.  A series that continues to enchant (hehehe).

Death Saint by Rich Curtin

Manny Rivera Mystery #6

I continue to really enjoy this series--keep up the good work Mr. Curtin...

This outing sees Manny traveling out of town when new clues to an old cold case emerge... Manny goes to New Mexico to see if he can solve 15 year-old murder. Thus far, Manny hasn't had much luck in the girlfriend department...no spoilers...but he does met a fellow deputy sheriff while he is on this case--Gloria. Intriquing mystery, beautiful scenery, and as always clean and straightforward writing.

Once Around the Categories Challenge: Death

Death of a Cave Dweller by Sally Spencer

Sometimes books decide to make little side categories of their own--so I unintentionally found myself with three books in row revolving aroung the mysterious death of a musician and not only that 2 of the deaths happened on stage. 

Our first muscian, Eddie Barnes, is electrocuted on stage during a live performance and ChIef Inspectory Woodend is called into investigate and rather quickly feels out of his depth--a complex mystery well worth your reading time. 

Another little sub catergory is also seeming to develop as a fair amount of my reading choices have been based in Liverpool. This book is set in the exciting days of the early sixties in the thrilling days of the Liverpool music scene and the author has based "his" club and "his" music magazine on establishments that actually existed in '60's Liverpool.

And engaging series that is well worth your reading time and I already have the next book on my TBR stack.

Artifacts of Death by Rich Curtin

Book One in this author's Manny Rivera series. I found this murder mystery series while searching for a "February" title to continue my Book of the Month and February Categories. In order to read February Files (2nd in the series) I needed to start with this one. A series set in Utah's canyon country has been reading time well spent and I look forward to reading more from this author.

Hi! I'm Debbie. Here at Categorically Well-Read I give an extra layer to the reading life. Learn more about me, check out my current category of books, submit your own suggestion, or check out my latest post.