by Clea | May 20, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, Bristol Public Library, News, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
Bristol Public Library librarian and book blogger Jeanne Powers loves BAD BOY BEAT! Her in-depth review concludes:B “Good mystery, strong characterization, some fast-paced action and a few twists and turns make for a most enjoyable read.” Read the full...
by Clea | May 11, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, interview, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
“If you want a swift mystery with plenty of clues, you’ll enjoy this,” writes Kings River Life critic Claire A, Murray. “Bad Boy Beat brought me back into the heart of Boston—night club life, numbered alleys, and an incredible lack of parking...
by Clea | Mar 4, 2024 | amateur sleuth, Bad Boy Beat, News, News, Reviews, Severn House
Bad Boy Beat, my new amateur sleuth mystery, doesn’t come out until May 7, but the advance reviews have started to come in. First up is Kirkus, known for its nasty “Kirkus kick.” Only this time the professional publication is full of praise, saying:...
by Clea | Jan 30, 2024 | News, News, Reviews, To Conjure a Killer, witch cats
Talk about an embarrassment of riches! Yesterday, the Bristol Public Library book blog also weighed in on To Conjure a Killer. I encourage you to visit the original blog site (here:...
by Clea | Jan 29, 2024 | Lesa Holstine, News, News, Reviews, To Conjure a Killer, witch cats
Librarian Lesa Holstine’s Lesa’s Book Critiques is a must-read for mystery fans, and I’m thrilled that she has weighed in on To Conjure a Killer, calling it “a treat for cat and cozy mystery lovers.” Here’s the full review, but...
by Clea | Dec 13, 2023 | News, Reviews, To Conjure a Killer, witch cats
That’s the verdict of Purrs of Wisdom, Ingrid King’s superlative all-things-cat blog! Here’s her glowing review in full: To Conjure a Killer is the fourth book in Clea Simon’s charming Witch Cats of Cambridge series, and like the other books in the...