MYSTERY MAVENS

Mystery Mavens will meet on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6 PM at The Original Roadhouse Grill, 15156 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90603, near Whittwood.  Our September 17 book will be The Last Dance by Mark Billingham.  It will be reviewed by Sharon Heck.

“Maverick sleuth Declan Miller is back at work following the murder of his wife (and amateur ballroom dancing partner), Alex.  Working with a new partner and heavy metal enthusiast DS Sara Xiu, he is tasked with investigating the double killing of gangland family scion Adrian Cutler and IT consultant Barry Shepherd at the Sands Hotel.  Initial evidence suggests a hired gun and a botched job.  The search for the hitman begins and Miller begins to reconnect with his old network—his ballroom dancing friends, homeless informant Finn, and even the ghost of his wife who keeps showing up in his kitchen.  The fact that Alex had been investigating the Cutler family prior to her death complicates things, and as Miller gets closer to the truth, he realizes the danger is walking right up to his doorstep . . .”

Please let me know if you plan to attend our Wednesday, September 17 meeting at The Original Roadhouse Grill.  s.heck4peace@gmail.com

Thank you.

Sharon Heck

Mystery Mavens Books for 2025-2026

November 19  The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz, reviewed by Kay Clark

January 21  The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware, reviewed by Lisbeth Solberg

March 18  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron,

reviewed by Cindy Birt

May 20  The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, reviewed by Linda Oberholtzer