Praise for Murder in Lascaux,
the first Nora Barnes and Toby Sandler Mystery
“This densely written and marvelously detailed excursion through the Dordogne will leave you dreaming of castles, chateaus, and caves.”
Library Journal (Starred Review)
“A whodunit that nicely balances a breezily light travelogue with urgency and suspense. Readers will hope this is the first of a series.”
Publishers Weekly
“With a colorful mélange of art, French history, food, and a surprising perp, this tale will keep readers entertained (and entice them to visit southwestern France).”
Booklist
“Crisply written. . . . If you like a murder mystery you can get your teeth into, give this one a try.”
Mystery Scene Magazine
“A strong first mystery that tells a traditional amateur detective story in a fascinating setting.”
Chicago Tribune
Praise for The Body in Bodega Bay,
the second Nora Barnes and Toby Sandler Mystery
“Colorful characters . . . keep the proceedings fresh and unpredictable. . . . The unexpected but satisfying conclusion is worth the wait.”
Publishers Weekly
“If you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, you will thoroughly enjoy this murder mystery that takes place in Bodega Bay, the town where the scary avian movie was shot.”
Mystery Scene Magazine
“Betsy Draine and Michael Hinden must be having a wonderful time researching and writing their mystery series. It certainly is a lot of fun reading their books.”
Capital Times
“The prose is elegant and the plot beautifully researched.”
San Francisco Book Review
“Nora Barnes and Toby Sandler are back. This crime’s solution takes us into the world of Russian icons, the Russian past in Sonoma County, and even into the realm of communications from guardian angels. Murder in Lascaux was an auspicious debut; The Body in Bodega Bay continues the journey. This novel delivers. Grab it and enjoy.”
Richard Schwartz, author of The Last Voice You Hear
Praise for Death on a Starry Night,
the third Nora Barnes and Toby Sandler Mystery
“Making their third sleuthing appearance (after The Body in Bodega Bay), Nora and Toby are utterly delightful. . . . Mystery devotees who want an atmospheric crime novel with an art history slant such as Iain Pears’s ‘Jonathan Argyll’ books will enjoy this series.”
Library Journal
“Into the mix of personalities, the authors weave in tantalizing snippets of letters written by Isabelle’s grandfather about his acquaintance with the extremely moody and vulnerable Van Gogh in 1890. The result is an entertaining whodunit.”
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
“Highly recommended and certain to be an enduringly popular addition to the personal reading lists of mystery buffs.”
Midwest Book Review
“A rich and colorful novel that sometimes seems almost as real as the history it’s based upon. . . . Readers who cherish France, fine dining, classic art or simply a smart mystery will find plenty to enthrall them in Death on a Starry Night.”
Isthmus