Review: Marple - Twelve New Stories - Anthology - Various Authors - September 2022 In the realm of classic detective fiction, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stands as an enduring icon, captivating readers for generations with her keen intellect and unassuming demeanor. Now, in a delightful homage to the Queen of Mystery, twelve remarkable authors come together in a brand-new collection of short stories, each featuring the legendary sleuth, Jane Marple. As a fan of Agatha Christie's work, I found this collection to be an absolute delight. From the moment I cracked open the book on my bus journey from Auckland, I was transported into a world of intrigue and suspense. Purchased from Mighty Ape New Zealand, it proved to be the perfect companion for a leisurely commute. What sets this anthology apart is the diverse array of voices that reimagine Miss Marple through their own unique perspectives while honoring the timeless essence of Agatha Christie's original creation. From the a...

  It's been awhile since I have participated in a Top Ten Tuesday , but there's a few things I have wanted to get back into for my blog "The Phantom Paragrapher". Here is a Top Ten of My Favourite New Authors from 2017 Reads : R.C Boldt -  A new Romantic Comedy author that I fell in love with after reading her Debut novel "Clam Jam" and then later Blue Balls. Sylvia Fox - If you are ever in the need for a Quick Smut read.  Lauren Campbell - With her Psychological Thriller Debut series The Evolution of Ivy.   Amity Cross - I was drawn by her Thornfield Series which was a contemporary Jane Eyre variant.  Katy Regnery - First with her The Little Mermaid variant - Don't Speak and then later on in the year with her thriller Unloved.  Carrie Aarons - I read a couple of her's last year  first The Ghost in His Eyes and then Privileged and then As Long As You Hate Me.   Angie Thomas - Th...