Character Madness and Musings

The Corpse Who Knew Too Much A Food Blogger Mystery Book 4 by Debra Sennefelder Genre: Cozy Mystery Food blogger Hope Early takes on a cold case that's heating up fast . . .   Building on her recipe for success with her food blog, Hope at Home, Hope is teaching her first blogging class at the local library in Jefferson, Connecticut. She’s also learning about podcasts, including a true-crime one called  Search for the Missing,  hosted by Hope's childhood friend, Devon Markham. Twenty years ago on Valentine's Day, right here in Jefferson, Devon's mom disappeared and was never found. Finally Devon has returned to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother—and she asks Hope to help. The next day Hope discovers Devon's apartment has been ransacked. Her laptop with the research on her mother's cold case is missing, and Devon is nowhere to be found. When her friend's body is later discovered in a car wreck, Hope is convinced it's no accident. Clearly, Dev...

  Chasing Wind by Kaira Karmakar Publication date: September 17th, 2020 Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult A touching story set in India, Chasing Wind is a tale of two girls breaking barriers of class, distance, and time to forge an unforgettable friendship. When twelve-year-old Siya travels from New Delhi to a small mountain village, she expects a relaxing summer vacation with her grandmother. A girl from the mountains quickly changes her plans for a lazy holiday. Pari is everything Siya isn’t: loud, carefree, and adventurous. She climbs over walls and rolls down hills without a second thought. They come from different worlds. Siya’s city family has a housekeeper, a cook, and a driver; Pari’s dad cooks for Siya’s grandmother. As the girls share adventures in the forest and village, their worlds quickly intertwine. But all too soon, their time together ends, and Siya returns to the city. They never forget each other and keep in touch through letters—until their friendship is te...

Knucklehead Fred and the Principal's Challenge Knucklehead Fred Series Book 2 by Arias Williams Genre: Children's Picture Book  Knucklehead Fred is a whimsical, rhyming story about a fun-loving, energetic boy named Fred. After struggling with behavior problems at school, Fred is presented with a challenge by his school principal, Mr. Boronstine. He promises Fred that if he can be a model student for one week, he will be presented with a special surprise. Will Knucklehead Fred rise to the occasion and be the best he can be? Or will he fail to control himself and miss out on a special treat? Find out in this second installment of this whimsical children’s book about a mischievous little boy who walks to the beat of his own drum. The Principal’s Challenge is the second in the Knucklehead Fred series, a collection of stories about the troublemaker you can’t help but love. Add to Goodreads Amazon * B&N Knucklehead Fred Knucklehead Fred Series Book 1 Knucklehead Fred is a whimsi...

On St. Nick's Trail The Talking Dog Detective Agency Series Book 6 by M.K. Scott Genre: Cozy Mystery  Old Saint Nick is missing, sparking shenanigans in the town of Santa Claus. Private Eye Nala Bonne and her trusty crime-fighting rescue dog Max spend their days surfing social media for telltale signs of disability fraud and philandering husbands, but when a lucrative opportunity to investigate something entirely different, Nala readily agrees to take the case. The task: find a missing Santa impersonator Unfortunately for her, someone is dead set against the search and will stop at nothing to drive Nala and Max out of town before their search even begins. Can this dynamic duo locate the missing Santa before it’s too late? **Only .99 cents!!** Goodreads * Amazon A Bark in the Night The Talking Dog Detective Agency Series Book 1 ***Get it FREE Sept 19th-23th!! *** **Only .99 cents!!** Goodreads * Amazon Requiem for ...

  Bobby Ether Series, Book 2 YA Fantasy Release Date: September 24, 2020 Publisher: Main Street Publishing   Deep in the rain forests of Guatemala, an ancient Mayan temple holds a mythical secret. The legendary Fountain of Youth lies within, but not all myths are fairy tales. The temple ruins have been seized by the Core, a sinister cult determined to unlock the mysteries of immortality. When their captured friends are spotted near the temple, Bobby and his cousin Jinx must journey into the dark heart of the jungle to save them. Harnessing their extraordinary abilities, the boys will undertake an epic quest to fulfill a centuries-old prophecy. Cut off from their allies, Bobby and Jinx combat supernatural barriers, raging rivers, and deadly beasts. They’ll face savage natives, vengeful ghosts, and ruthless mercenaries who can conjure a person's darkest fears. Past and present will collide, with the power ...