The Reading Room

Where Comfort Meets Complexity If you’ve ever curled up with a cozy mystery and wished it had just a little more psychological bite—welcome to the world of brozy mystery. Born from the quiet streets of Bonnechance and brewed with Canadian coffee, brozy mystery  is a genre that invites readers to explore the shadows of perception without losing the warmth of community. It’s where architectural deception meets emotional truth, and where every clue is wrapped in layers of memory

My Take on Meta-Detective Fiction There’s a moment in every mystery when the detective pauses—not because the clues are missing, but because they no longer make sense. That moment, stretched across an entire story, is where meta-detective fiction lives. Meta-mystery doesn’t just ask whodunit . It asks why we solve at all . It’s a genre that turns the magnifying glass inward, inviting readers to question the rules of the game, the role of the detective, and even the reliabilit

Bernadette Cox (Editor) , Mike Martin (Editor) An ode to Ottawa’s shadows, snow banks, and storytelling soul A Capital Mystery  is more...

The evening air hums with quiet anticipation, the kind that settles over a room before the unravelling of a mystery. A soft glow spills...

Time to wag your way into the weekend! May your coffee be strong, your belly rubs be plentiful, and your snacks be extra  delicious....

Roll in the grass. Roll in the mud. Roll with the punches. Life is messy; embrace it!

It's time to dig up the good stuff! Take a lesson from us dogs: sniff out joy, bury the stress, and howl at the moon later.

A Riveting Start to the Joanne Kilbourn Series Gail Bowen ’s Deadly Appearances  is a masterful introduction to Joanne Kilbourn, a sharp...

Easter Reflections: Faith, Friendship, and a Loyal Companion The night air hung thick with the scent of city streets and something...

Next Generation of Crime Fiction Justin Case & Notcho Dog A New Wave of Canadian Crime Fiction Canada has long been home to exceptional...

Why We Love a Good Mystery There’s something undeniably Canadian about curling up with a mystery novel while the wind howls outside and...

Welcome, everyone. I am so glad you could join us today in our cosy reading room—where the chairs are soft, the atmosphere is relaxed,...

A Different Kind of Detective By James D. A. Terry The world of mystery fiction is full of brilliant detectives—some hard-boiled, some...

The Evolution of Canadian Crime Fiction Canada, with its vast landscapes, diverse culture, and storied history, has been fertile ground...

Early Review of Friends Are Forever (Scheduled to be Published May 1) Mike Martin ’s Friends Are Forever , the sixteenth installment in...

Shannon Coyne's tale in “ Lakeside Beauty ” captivates readers with its intricate blend of Canadian charm, suspense, and relatable...

You enter a softly lit room, where the warm glow of antique sconces cast flickering patterns across the walls, lined from floor to...

Brian Kavanagh ’s Murder on the Island , the sixth installment in the Belinda Lawrence Mystery series, is a delightful blend of...

The In-Between Stories of Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson P. A. O’Neil’s Two Sides of the Same Coin is a delightful homage to Sir...

Embark on a spellbinding journey with the spirited Rosalia Gomez, affectionately known as Nana, as she dives headlong into adventure in...