A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
We're celebrating Buddy The Wonder Cat's 15th birthday! It's been an adventure sharing our home with this cat, who wandered into our lives as a 10-week-old feral kitten weighing just 2.5 pounds. In the years since, he's grown into a wonderful and easy-going companion. On occasion, though, his wild side has landed him into chaotic …
Continue reading For the Love of a Cat
Looking for a multi-dimensional mystery with plenty of action and a high-tech twist? You'll find it—and much more—in Dying With A Secret, the fourth book in the Dead Detective Casefiles written by award-winning author Tj O’Connor. Some categorize this book—and the series—as a paranormal mystery or PI mystery, while others might shelve it among crime …
Continue reading The Dead Detective Returns
If you've ever watched a character in a TV show reconstruct a skull and produce a near-instant match of a victim's face before the credits roll at the end, you might be forgiven for thinking facial reconstruction is a quick, reliable way to identify missing persons and solve crimes. The reality, however, is quite different. …
Continue reading Forensics & Fiction