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‘Have A Heart’ A Mike Malone Murder Mystery

This is book number 13 in the Mike Malone Murder Mystery ebook series.

It is time for the annual Pumpkin Parade and Detective Inspector Mike Malone wants nothing more than to enjoy the fruits of the season with his family.

However, when one of the town’s residents starts receiving unwanted and sinister gifts from a stalker, all thoughts of autumnal fun are put to one side.

Together with his trusted Detective Sergeant, Alan Shepherd, Mike finds that very quickly, he has more murders on his plate than slices of pie.

Copyright Francis Barker 2020

Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages by Frances Gies and Joseph Gies — Pages Unbound | Book Reviews & Discussions (Reblog)

Information Goodreads: Marriage and the Family in the Middle AgesSeries: NoneSource: PurchasedPublished: 1989 Official Summary Throughout history, the significance of the family—the basic social unit—has been vital. In Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages, acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies trace the development of marriage and the family from the medieval era to early […]

Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages by Frances Gies and Joseph Gies — Pages Unbound | Book Reviews & Discussions

‘Plotting The Play’ Mike Malone Murder Mystery

When the safe of a TV personality is stolen in a bizarre burglary, Detective Inspector Mike Malone and his Detective Sergeant, Alan Shepherd, find that maybe, this time, they need a little extra help.

Enter Dog Dollond, a retired colleague of Mike’s from his days in London. As usual, solving the crime is never straightforward, especially as there seems to be a link to a gruesome murder in a nearby town.

When a murder occurs on Mike’s watch, he discovers a surprising thread running through all the crimes. But does it get him any closer to solving the puzzle?

Copyright Francis Barker 2020

Fable by Adrienne Young (ARC Review) — Pages Unbound | Book Reviews & Discussions (Reblog)

Information Goodreads: FableSeries: Fable #1Source: ARC from publisher giveawayPublished: September 1, 2020 Summary Left years ago by her father on an island of thieves, seventeen-year-old Fable has had to fend for herself. But she has a plan. She is going to work her way off the island, find her father, and reclaim what is hers. […]

Fable by Adrienne Young (ARC Review) — Pages Unbound | Book Reviews & Discussions

‘A Cake To Die For’ – Mike Malone Murder Mystery

In this latest mystery, Mike has to find out why, for some ladies, baking a nice cake can be the quickest way to a sticky end.

The summer should be a time when Detective Inspector Mike Malone can sit in the sunshine with his extended family, watching the gentle game of cricket while enjoying the occasional slice of cake.

However, when a young wife ends up dead, it appears that the cakes on offer at the cricket match do more than add a few extra pounds.

Copyright Francis Barker 2020