Book Review - Dastardly Deeds by Ilsa Evans

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Nell Forrest is going through a tough time. She decides that taking a cruise around the Mediterranean would be the perfect thing for her. However, in her attempt to "take a break" from her life, her family joins her on the cruise including her ex-husband and his new partner along with a police detective who she isn't quite over. 

As the cruise progress, one unfortunate event after another takes place causing Nell to worry about her safety. With a penchant for solving murder, Nell dives head first into the string of murders. Will Nell be able to solve the case before it is too late? Is the killer among her friends? Is she next?

The cosy mystery is an interesting and fun read packed with interesting characters. It has an interesting plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. A fun read for the beach or a long subway ride.

**Disclosure - I received a free uncorrected ebook copy in exchange for an honest review**

Book Review - A History of Violence: Living and Dying in Central America by Óscar Martínez

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Central America is one of the deadliest places on Earth. Both El Salvador and Honduras have the highest homicide rate for the past decade with Guatemala following. Everyday more than 1,000 people are displaced from their home as they try to flee for their safety. Oscar Martinez goes to Central America and interviews people to get their first hand account of the brutality and crime in Central America. 

Oscar treks to small towns, jungle villages even Mexican brothels to get talk to the people and report about their living conditions. He also talks with those who work in drug trader, policemen, government officials,  hit men and gang informants.  The novel reads like one big article and at times confusing to keep traffic of all the people and names. Each chapter, Oscar focus on another topic or person but there are sometimes overlapping key elements. A good book to enlighten readers of the trouble brewing among our borders but it wasn't for me.

**Disclosure - I received an uncorrected eBook PDF file in exchange for my honest opinion**