Title: Murder in the Ranks

Author: Kristi Jones

Publication Date: November 19, 2024

Genre: Historical Fiction/Mystery

My Rating: 4 out of 5

Murder in the Ranks by Kristi Jones is set in 1943 Algiers, North Africa.

Dottie Lincoln is squad leader to a group of 5 women. When one of the WAAC fall from a balcony to her death, Dottie is determined to find out what really happened. She is certain it was murder. Dottie finally convinces a Captain to take her seriously and begin an investigation with her by his side. We go on a journey to find out the truth. Suicide? Accident? Murder? What will the answer be? 

If you enjoy Historical Fiction and Mystery, I recommend Murder in the Ranks by Kristi Jones. This is a story full of secrets and cover ups.

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the opportunity to read and review Murder in the Ranks.  

Title: The Sunflower House

Author: Adriana Allegri

Publication Date: November 12, 2024

Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Quote: "You were brave. Braver than anyone I know."

The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri starts out with Katrine receiving a phone call that her mama has been in an accident. When Katrine arrives at the hospital, her mama is fine, just a bit banged up. Katrine takes her mama home and while she is sleeping, Katrine starts cleaning up the closet where her mama fell. While cleaning up, she discovers a box that shocks her. Will the discovery of this box lead to answered questions that Katrine has had all her life? The contents of the box lead to Germany. Katrine cannot believe what she is seeing. Allina walks in and sees what her daughter has found. Through tears Allina tells Katrine that she will explain everything. 

We are taken back in time through a heartbreaking journey of secrets, survival, strength, love, betrayal and redemption. 

For my fellow lovers of Historical Fiction, I absolutely recommend The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri. 

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review The Sunflower House.