Thanks to the author, Mim Eichmann, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin’.
Description Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin by Mim Eichmann
Kathy Reichs meets Sherlock Holmes in this gothic Midwest thriller set in southern Indiana in 1978 that seeks to unravel a deadly tangled web of lies surrounding three former high school friends, one of whom has been missing for over a decade … but which one? And why?
Praise Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin by Mim Eichmann
“With a killer opening (literally) and a forehead slapping “Why didn’t I guess that” ending, Mim Eichmann has created a pair of compelling bookends to her latest novel, “Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin.” For those who appreciate craft in storytelling, it’s a must read.”–James A. Ross, author of the Coldwater mystery series.
“From the opening pages, whatever Happened to Cathy Martin by Mim Eichmann fascinated me. It continued to grip me so that I read way too late into the night. The author is an exceptional storyteller. She wove a tale of childhood friends, an incredibly flawed marriage, and enough twists and turns to satisfy the staunchest murder-mystery fan. Each character is well-developed, intriguing, and utterly indefinable. When I was sure I had a character figured out, another tidbit came to light, and I again changed my mind. Even though the basic premise seems easy to figure out, the author takes you on a wild ride to reach the final chapters, where you may discover you were wrong all along.”- Gina R Mitchell, https://ginaraemitchell.com/
About Mim Eichmann
A graduate from the Jordan College of Music at Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chicago-based author Mim Eichmann has found that her creative journey has taken her down many exciting, interwoven pathways as an award-winning published lyricist, short story author and songwriter, professional folk musician, choreographer, by-lined journalist, and now, bestselling author.
Her debut historical fiction novel, “A Sparrow Alone”, published by Living Springs Publishers in April 2020, has met with extremely enthusiastic reviews and was a semi-finalist in the 2020 Illinois Library Association’s Soon-to-be-Famous Project. Its much-anticipated sequel, “Muskrat Ramble” was published by LSP in March 2021 and has garnered equally enthusiastic high ratings. Both novels are bestsellers.
Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin, a thriller, was just released by LSP in August 2022
A Child Lost: Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel by Michelle Cox
Publisher: She Writes Press (April 28, 2020) Category: Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, Romantic Suspense Tour dates: Feb-March, 2020 ISBN: 978-1631528361 Available in Print and ebook, 408 pages
Description Child Lost by Michelle Cox
A spiritualist, an insane asylum, a lost little girl . . .
When Clive, anxious to distract a depressed Henrietta, begs Sergeant Frank Davis for a case, he is assigned to investigating a seemingly boring affair: a spiritualist woman operating in an abandoned schoolhouse on the edge of town who is suspected of robbing people of their valuables. What begins as an open and shut case becomes more complicated, however, when Henrietta—much to Clive’s dismay—begins to believe the spiritualist’s strange ramblings.
Meanwhile, Elsie implores Clive and Henrietta to help her and the object of her budding love, Gunther, locate the whereabouts of one Liesel Klinkhammer, the German woman Gunther has traveled to America to find and the mother of the little girl, Anna, whom he has brought along with him. The search leads them to Dunning Asylum, where they discover some terrible truths about Liesel. When the child, Anna, is herself mistakenly admitted to the asylum after an epileptic fit, Clive and Henrietta return to Dunning to retrieve her. This time, however, Henrietta begins to suspect that something darker may be happening. When Clive doesn’t believe her, she decides to take matters into her own hands . . . with horrifying results.
My Thoughts Child Lost by Michelle Cox
Sometimes there is a fine line between simply walking away and possibly going missing. Liesal Klinkhammer leaves a German boarding house in the 1930’s on a quest to find a better life in America. Surprising everyone, she also leaves behind her little daughter, Anna. Anna is soon brought to America by the boarding house owner’s son, Gunther, in order to find her mother, but Liesal left no clues to her whereabouts and the trail has gone very cold.
Enter Clive and Henrietta Howard, a husband-and-wife detective duo who take on the case after being asked by Henrietta’s sister, Elsie. Elsie, has recently begun a budding romance with Gunther.
This being the fifth book in the series, Clive and Henrietta are well used to solving crimes that others have deemed unsolvable, but this case leaves even them scrambling for leads and following enigmatic clues. And, after suffering a recent tragedy of their own, will the couple be able to find Liesal and keep their marriage intact? You’ll have to read ‘A Child Lost’ yourself to find out!
This was a superb addition to Michelle Cox’s ‘Clive and Henrietta Howard’ series and a beautifully written historical piece. The level of detail and world building that Cox employs here is stunning. I felt fully immersed in the story from page one and I didn’t want it to end! It is my favorite book in the series.
If you pick up this book, you feel as though you are reaching back in time to a 1930’s Chicago, where the romance is sizzling, the mysteries are unpredictable and justice is served with a side of noir. Joining Clive and Henrietta on this ride is a must for fans of detective mysteries and historical romances. The twists and turns will be enough to keep you guessing until the very last page.
Each book in this series can be read on there own however, they are even better reading them in order to get all of the back story. This is a series not to be missed! I can hardly wait for the next book in the series!
Michelle Cox is the author of the multiple award-winning Henrietta and Inspector Howard series as well as Novel Notes of Local Lore, a weekly blog dedicated to Chicago’s forgotten residents. She suspects she may have once lived in the 1930s and, having yet to discover a handy time machine lying around, has resorted to writing about the era as a way of getting herself back there. (Her books have been praised by Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and many others, so she might be on to something.)
Unbeknownst to most, Cox hoards board games she doesn’t have time to play and is, not surprisingly, addicted to period dramas and big band music. Also, marmalade.
This giveaway is open to Canada, the U.S. , and UK only and ends on March 31, 2021,midnight pacific time. If you live in the UK, the amount will be the equivalent in pounds. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
A Veil Removed (A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel, 4)
Description A Veil Removed by Michelle Cox
Murder is never far from this sexy couple . . . even during the holidays!
Their honeymoon abruptly ended by the untimely death of Alcott Howard, Clive and Henrietta return to Highbury, where Clive discovers all is not as it should be. Increasingly convinced that his father’s death was not an accident, Clive launches his own investigation, despite his mother’s belief that he has become “mentally disturbed” with grief. Henrietta eventually joins forces with Clive on their first real case, which becomes darker—and deadlier—than they imagined as they get closer to the truth behind Alcott’s troubled affairs.
Meanwhile, Henrietta’s sister, Elsie, begins, at Henrietta’s orchestration, to take classes at a women’s college—an attempt to evade her troubles and prevent any further romantic temptations. When she meets a bookish German custodian at the school, however, he challenges her to think for herself . . . even as she discovers some shocking secrets about his past life.
My Thoughts A Veil Removed by Michelle Cox
Book 3 ended with Clive and Henrietta cutting their honeymoon short after finding out the Clive’s father died from a freak accident. When they arrive home, they attend to his grieving mother. However, the more Clive thinks about it, the more he convinces himself that his father must have been murdered. His mother tries to convince him that he is just crazy with grief but he knows he needs to listen to his gut. It takes awhile for Henrietta to believe him as well but she comes around to his thinking, especially after he question’s his father’s business executive.
At the same time, Henrietta is relived to learn that her sister, Elsie was saved from causing a scandal that would have ruined her life. Their Grandfather put’s their Aunt to work trying to make a lady out of Elsie and get her wed into a wealthy family fast, as to avoid rumors or a relapse into the near miss scandal. However, Elsie being so young doesn’t know what she wants but she sure knows she doesn’t want to be groomed and paraded in front of men at balls!
Henrietta gest the idea that Elise should go to an all-women’s college to help her from further problems. Finally, Elsie agrees and she enrolls and lives in the dorm. However, she meets a young German custodian, Gunther who encourages her to live the live she herself wants. She wants to do just that but is struggling to figure out how to get around her Aunt and Grandfather. Meanwhile, Gunther has secrets of his own.
I loved the introduction of Gunther in this book. He is was a teacher in Germany and he is very knowledgeable about literature which makes for nice conversation between him and Elsie. The mystery was especially nail biting in book 4 and we once again experience more of the seedier side of 1930’s Chicago. Michelle Cox’s writing really shined in ‘A Veil Removed’! I give it all 5 stars!
Stay tuned for my review of Book 5, A Child Lost’ on March 25th!
About Michelle Cox
Michelle Cox is the author of the multiple award-winning Henrietta and Inspector Howard series as well as Novel Notes of Local Lore, a weekly blog dedicated to Chicago’s forgotten residents. She suspects she may have once lived in the 1930s and, having yet to discover a handy time machine lying around, has resorted to writing about the era as a way of getting herself back there. (Her books have been praised by Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and many others, so she might be on to something.)
Unbeknownst to most, Cox hoards board games she doesn’t have time to play and is, not surprisingly, addicted to period dramas and big band music. Also, marmalade.
Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin by Mim Eichmann
A Veil Removed (A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel, 4)