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"With a clever plot that keeps the reader guessing — and a deeper look into Pru’s inner life and demons — “Kittens Can Kill” shines as the best installment yet in Simon’s entertaining and thoughtful series." That's how the Richmond Times-Dispatch review puts it. Would...

I know it's hard to think about autumn when spring has only just finally arrived. But CrimeBake, New England's own mystery conference, has been announced for Nov. 6-8, and registration is filling up fast! The great Elizabeth George is the guest of honor – and yours...

Did you know about Kittens Can Kill?

Great news, folks! My publisher Severn House will be bringing out all my Dulcie Schwartz books in trade paperback – even the first ones of the series! No word yet on when, but look for them to start appearing this spring... in time for the new Dulcie/Mr. Grey...

Thank you, MBR! "'Panthers Play for Keeps' is a wonderful cozy mystery with a well-planned story involving a gifted protagonist. ... The journey to the end is an adventure."– Teri Davis, Midwest Book Review. Thank you, Teri!Read the whole review here.

"This is one of those books where the reader gets so caught up in the narrative that you try to help the main character. You have to keep on reading because you continue to hope against hope that Dulcie will make the right decisions, or at least have a lot of luck if...

"With a keen eye for the hothouse world of academia and a touch of the supernatural, she creates another entertaining story..." Thank you, Richmond Times-Dispatch!Book review (fiction): Stages of GreyBY JAY STRAFFORD Special correspondent | Posted: Wednesday, October...

COMING APRIL 2015 FROM POISONED PEN PRESS

PW loves Dulcie! Reviewing my upcoming (Oct.) STAGES OF GREY, the review notes my "endearingly fragile but determined protagonist." So happy!Simon’s diverting eighth Dulcie Schwartz mystery (after Grey Howl) finds Dulcie, now a fifth-year Harvard grad student, in need...

"A strong heroine who sometimes acts much too impulsively, sarcastic humor and a respect and affection for animals enhance this tightly plotted mystery where the motives for killing prove to be all too human." Wow, thank you, Cindy Chow. To read more of this...