Teresa L. Jacobsen

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Cat on a Cold Tin Roof: An Eli Paxton Mystery

Cincinnati's sarcastic PI is back in his third engrossing animal-related case (after The Trojan Colt)...
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The Kennedy Connection: A Gil Malloy Novel

Belsky's (Playing Dead) quick read has unexpectedly clever twists, perfect for the conspiracy-oriented reader. The first-person narrative keeps the tone personal.
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Tailing a Tabby: A Bookmobile Cat Mystery

Cass's heartfelt second series entry (after Lending a Paw) demonstrates real flair and features an earnest yet professional protagonist with an extremely likable and intuitive cat. Partner with Miranda James, of course, and also consider Clea Simon.
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After the Exhibition: A Jack Haldean Mystery

Set in the 1920s and written in traditional British style, Gordon-Smith's eighth series entry (after Blood from a Stone) delights with its deftly juggled subplots and smashing conclusion. Think Dorothy Sayers when recommending to readers.
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A Catered Fourth of July: A Mystery with Recipes

When Bernie's boyfriend is the prime suspect in a Revolutionary War reenactment gone bad, she and her catering sister Libby move into investigative mode...
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Blade of the Samurai: A Shinobi Mystery

After her exciting historical mystery debut, Claws of the Cat, Spann proves she has the touch in her sophomore entry. The deceptively simple prose educates readers about 16th-century Japan, while the well-plotted story moves at ninja speed. The endearing characters fight to defend honor and truth, giving this strong YA appeal.
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Margaret Truman's Undiplomatic Murder: A Capital Crimes Novel

Bain continues to put his own imprint on the late Truman's popular "Capital Crimes" series (after Experiment in Murder)...
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Murmurs of Insanity: A Moriah Dru/Richard Lake Mystery

Finger's fourth series entry (after The Devil Laughed) is bogged down with excessive details. While the book's second half features searing action and a fascinating look into contemporary arts culture, the plotting fails to switch smoothly between the two cases.
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