Meet the Characters of Magnolia Bluff: The Detective
A Review by Caleb Pirtle III CW Hawes cleverly opens old wounds and reveals dark secrets as his story sets
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September 5, 2023
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Death in the Absence of Rain
Readers of this blog know I think very highly of Caleb Pirtle’s ability to tell a thought–provoking and heart–moving story.
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August 1, 2023
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Book Review: Best Served Cold
First there was a high profile up and coming NASCAR driver. Shot and killed at close range. Now the victim
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July 11, 2023
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Review: Men Lying Dead in a Field
Someone is killing psychologists. Is Dr. Michael Kurelek next? Men Lying Dead in a Field opens with Mike Kurelek, psychology
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July 4, 2023
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The Dog Gone Diamond Dilemma Review
Esther Williams is missing. Has been for months. Now her dog is stolen right in front of Caroline McCluskey, Esther’s
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February 21, 2023
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Justice Sampler
Last post, I talked a bit about the newest addition to the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles: Kelly Marshall’s Justice. In
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November 15, 2022
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A Dewey Decimal Dilemma
Linda Pirtle began writing mystery novels on a dare. And it’s a good thing for mystery readers that she took
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October 11, 2022
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The Shine from a Girl in the Lake Sample
The Shine from a Girl in the Lake by Richard Schwindt launches today. It is book number 6 in the
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September 20, 2022
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The Shine from a Girl in the Lake
In The Simple Art of Murder, Raymond Chandler excoriates the classic detective story as unrealistic. And he is undoubtedly correct.
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September 13, 2022
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The Lawyer: Meet the Characters of Magnolia Bluff
Magnolia Bluff, Texas. Situated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, on the shore of Burnet Reservoir. It’s a
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August 23, 2022
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The Crimson Hat Queen
Meet the Characters of Magnolia Bluff The Crimson Hat Queen Her followers are arrogant and quick to look down their
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August 2, 2022
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Meet the Characters of Magnolia Bluff: The Ghost
The sadness in his voice brings tears to my eyes. I procrastinate a minute wondering, Why me? Once again we
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July 26, 2022
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