Martyr's Fire by Sigmond Brouwer

As I began reading this book I realized I should have read the first two in the series, as some of the characters were introduced in those books and their history had begun. But with that said, the story was so full of mystery that it kept you guessing about how everything would end up. The book is set during the Medieval times of castles,noblemen,knights,the druids,the holy Grail and deep dark dungeons. In this segment fifteen monks of the Priests of the Holy Grail arrive in Magnus. They preformed tricks to make the people think the were miracles and believe in them. Thomas tries to stay hidden but his cover is blown by a friend. Though I would recommend reading this book after the first two.

Death on Blackheath by Anne Perry

Another wonderful Charlotte and Thomas Pitt story. Thomas who is Commander of the Special Branch that oversees the safety of Britain, is called to a gravel pit to examine a body found dead and mutilated to investigate because a high ranking official lives close by and there was hair and broken glass in front of his house and they have a maid missing. They find another body at the pit and Thomas helps the police investigate that murder. This story is well written as usual and the characters are just as wonderful as ever. Fans of Anne Perry and the Pitts this is a must read. Thanks to Net Galley and Ballantine Books for allowing me to read this book in return for a honest review.

Dawn to Deadly Nightshade by Shelach Mazey

A well written historical book with a cast of characters and a storyline that was easy to follow. Once you have gotten into the read you understand how well researched it was and the description of the places and what was going on leads you to believe it could have really happened. Thanks to Net Galley and Matador.

Death is a Certainty by Ted York

A group of assassins are assembled to kill people all over Britain, Ludvig Korosvek an ex-KGB officer is the head of the operation . He recruits two people who have worked for him before, Ivan and Katya who in turn recruits the assassins, they are Russian and Bulgarians. All goes well until one of the assassins try to kill Colonel John Harriman, the head of an elite security company, that causes his company to start an investigation involving several government agencies,you will wonder how and why the deaths are ordered but you must read the book to find out. Wee-written storyline and characters are wonderful, it could have used more background info on Co. Harriman, but otherwise a wonderful book. Thanks to Net Galley and Matadoe for allowing me to read this fine book.

Murder in E Minor by Robert Goldsborough

Another splendid Nero Wolfe Mystery. The niece of an old friend of Nero's comes to ask him to try to find out who has been sending her uncle threatening notes, Her uncle is the conductor of the New York Symphony and very stubborn and won't go go to see Nero so Archie accompanies the niece Maria home to try to get her uncle to see Nero, after telling Archie to wait in the lobby she then goes into the apartment and goes into her uncle office and finds him dead. This was a well written book and of course the characters were great, I felt as though I was watching a Nero Wolfe movie.

Swastika Nation by Arnie Bernstein

Swastika Nation is the story of the German American Bund and its leader Fritz Kuhn in pre World War II times. Kuhn was a trained chemist and also a thief, he stole money from the Bund treasury to keep his many mistresses, he was eventually tried and imprisoned in Sing Sing for embezzlement. He had once worked for Henry Ford who who was known as an anti-Semitic. The historical research and storyline were wonderful and the characters although sleazy were written with great care. Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martins for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Murder at the Ball Park by Robert Goldsborough

Archie goes to a baseball game at the Polo Grounds and there is also a New York State Senator Milbank in the box next to him and the senator is shot and killed by a sniper thus begins Nero Wolfe's next case. The senators widow Elise Du Val a former actress hires Nero to find out who killed her husband. Among those interviewed were Mona Fentress the press secretary and her husband,Jonah Keller real estate big shot,Franco Bacelli the Mob boss,Keith Musgrove personnel pollster of the senator, Howard Baxter head of CLEAR who is a little eccentric and Ross Davies campaign manger, As the story progresses it takes and unexpected twist. Great storyline and characters. All Nero Wolfe lovers should read it. Thanks to Open Road/Mysterious Press and Net Galley for allowing me to read another great Nero Wolfe Mystery.