Tuesday night I went to Murder By the Book to join a packed house celebrating the release of Dean James’s new mystery. Writing as Miranda James, Classified as Murder is the second in his “Cat in the Stacks” mystery series. The first, Murder Past Due, was a New York Times bestseller. I am delighted for his success, because I’m not sure anyone I’ve known has done as much to support other writers with good advice or book promotion than Dean. Though he’ll be the first to admit that the cat pictured on the cover is not exactly Diesel, the Maine Coon in the novel who is librarian/amateur sleuth Charlie Harris’s sidekick, I agree with him that the covers are engaging.
Long live cat mysteries! I feel sure the marvelous Mr. and Mrs. North novels by Frances and Richard Lockridge were among the first I ever read, and I’m glad Dean’s cozies have joined that group.
Thanks for bringing Dean’s new series to my attention. I loved his Simon Kirby Jones Mysteries and especially his Trailer Park series (I miss Wanda Nell, et al terribly). I have the first Bridge Club book, but haven’t read it yet and dont know if there is a second one. I will definitely have to look for the first one in this series. The only thing I miss about working at the store, besides my discount, is knowing when things are coming out and discovering new writers.
There is a second Bridge Club, The Unkindest Cut.
Enjoy!
Just ordered this morning for my kindle. (And it arrived ten seconds later.) Dean’s books are always a good enjoyable read.
And would you believe, there’s a Mr. And Mrs. North Mystery sitting on the very top shelf of the book wall.
I hope you enjoy it!
cool blog and nice post.
Thanks!