A Little Bird Told Me by Rachael Gray earned 2nd place in the BBNYA 2025 competition. This cozy crime mystery follows Laurel Nightingale as her fresh start in village life quickly turns into murder, suspicion, and small-town secrets.
This week's Friday Finds features four recent reviews, a spotlight on historical fiction author M.L. Malcolm, a family-inspired featured find, creative weaving projects, and plenty of bookish discoveries to enjoy over Father's Day weekend.
A fast-paced cozy mystery filled with buried secrets, clever red herrings, and memorable characters. See why Murder at the Sunday Brunch by Clara Bennett earned 4.5 stars.
A more personal cold case mystery filled with buried family secrets, emotional stakes, and layered investigation. My review of Shadows of the Missing by Lauren Carr.
A missing woman, a remote island, and too many possible answers. My review of Swept Away by Jo A. Hiestand explores a steady, atmospheric mystery that keeps you guessing from start to finish.
A cozy mystery audiobook series featuring cold cases, humor, and a memorable investigative team. My thoughts on the Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries box set.