Oline H. Cogdill

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer lives in Broward County. (Donna Newman/Courtesy)

Book review: Meltzer’s characters take the lead in ‘The Viper’

December 29, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

"The Viper" is Brad Meltzer's third novel featuring mortician Zig and Nola, a military artist, and their uneasy relationship. A murder investigation unearths possible links to a long-ago family death.

“Illusion of Truth” is James L’Etoile’s third novel about detective Emily Hunter. (Oceanview/Courtesy)

Book review: Politics, revenge & the personal lives of detectives mix in superb ‘Illusion of Truth’

December 23, 2025 at 5:08 p.m.

Oline H. Cogdill also reviews "All My Bones: An Old Juniper Bookstore Mystery" by P.J. Nelson.

Matthew Pearl grew up in Davie and still lives in Broward County. (Bachi Frost/Courtesy)

Book review: Author turns a delightfully poisoned pen toward the writing life in amusing ‘The Award’

December 18, 2025 at 11:44 a.m.

This week, Oline H. Cogdill also reviews "Friends and Liars" by Kit Frick.

His latest novel marks a departure for Ace Atkins, who is best known for his various series. (Bill Dabney/Courtesy)

Book review: 14-year-old wants to be a hero in ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’

December 10, 2025 at 11:34 a.m.

Oline H. Cogdill also reviews "At Midnight Comes the Cry: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery" by Julia Spencer-Fleming.

Oline H. Cogdill's best mysteries of 2025.

The best mystery novels of 2025

December 4, 2025 at 6:10 a.m.

2025 was another outstanding year for mystery novels, with standard favorites and debuting authors offering their stories. Here are writer Oline H. Cogdill's favorites.

Ron Currie is scheduled to discuss mysteries and thrillers along with other authors at the Miami Book Fair on Sunday. (Tristan Spinski/Courtesy)

Book review: ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ is action-packed crime tale & heartfelt family drama

November 20, 2025 at 10:54 a.m.

The Babs of Ron Currie’s unwieldly titled “The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne” is a lesson in contrasts — a fiercely loving, protective mother who is the ruthless head...

T. Jefferson Parker has launched a new series with the sharply plotted “Wild Instinct.” (Rita Parker/Courtesy)

Book review: Man, nature and murder collide in new series ‘Wild Instinct’

November 12, 2025 at 4:50 p.m.

Oline H. Cogdill reviews "Wild Instinct" by T. Jefferson Parker and "Murder at the Scottish Games" by Traci Hall.

Author Courtney Psak is a resident of Palm Beach. (Carrie Bradburn, Capehart Photography/Courtesy)

Book review: Looks can be deceiving in Palm Beach-based ‘The Tutor’

November 6, 2025 at 1:04 p.m.

We also review "Hollywood Kills: An Anthology," edited by Adam Meyer and Alan Orloff.

In her debut, Zoë Rankin immerses her novel, “The Vanishing Place,” in scenery. (Katie Hoy/Courtesy)

Book review: ‘The Vanishing Place’ uncovers a New Zealand spot so hidden that few can escape from it

October 29, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

Deep in New Zealand’s bush is “The Vanishing Place,” a place so hidden that few people can escape from it and practically no one can find it, as Zoë Rankin...

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