There is something magical about a great opening line, and this Saturday I am digging into the first line of Fabric of Lies.
Saturday Nerd First Lines: Fabric of Lies
Tag: mystery
The Nerd’s Sunday Tarot
Pairing this week’s current read, The Wind Witch Murders, with The Moon for its secrets, uncertainty, and quiet emotional tension.
Nerd Queue Check-In
Happy Day Before Thanksgiving. I’m sharing what’s next in my reading queue as we roll into the holiday weekend.
Nerd Reading Update • November 25, 2025
I’m deep into The Reckoning this week, soaking in its foggy 1980s northern California mood. New murders echo an old loss, and I’m intrigued every time I sit down with it.
Review: The Dentist by Tim Sullivan
A meticulous detective with Asperger’s proves that every detail matters in this sharply plotted mystery.
Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
A Scottish island, a brooding cast of characters, and enough hairpin twists to make your stomach drop. Alice Feeney delivers another gripping ride.
Review: Black Diamond by Martin Walker
A charming French village, a beloved chief of police, and a mystery steeped in truffles and danger. Bruno’s third case is as cozy as it is compelling.