It’s March already! And as always, time marches on, bringing us Cozy Mystery News, both good and (unfortunately this month) bad!
Anyway, here’s the Cozy Mystery News for March 2018:
Unfortunately, I have to lead off this month’s news with a very sad piece of news. Bill Crider, the author of multiple Cozy Mystery series, most notably the Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mystery Series that has been ongoing for over thirty years, passed away on February 12, 2018. He passed away in Alvin, Texas, where he served for a number of years as the Chair of the Division of English and Fine Arts at Alvin Community College.
That’s the Cozy Mystery News for March 2018. I know this one is a mixed bag, but I hope you can find some good news to outweigh the bad!
Melissa says
I’m sure sorry about Bill Crider, had just read about that last week. The only good news is that he has one more book which is to be published in 2018, another Sheriff Dan Rhodes. And his daughter also writes some mysteries, according to something I saw on his blog or somewhere.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Melissa, it’s definitely a loss to the entire mystery community.
Cheryl Marriage says
So sad about Bill Crider. I loved his Sheriff Dan Rhodes and his use of humor, integrity, and down home smarts to bring justice to his community without violence.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Cheryl, it’s definitely a great series that I come back to periodically. It’s very sad that we won’t be getting any more.
Bek says
Oh, heck with it, Danna. I’m going to give up and move into an abandoned book store. LOTS of shelves there! I think I’m going to have to give Annelise Ryan’s “Mack’s Bar Mystery Series” a try!
PCH really needs to come to my door soon! I dream of a lovely library with built-in shelves floor to ceiling, a small fireplace (will settle for good electric), two cozy reading chairs, and a small desk/office area.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Bek, have you considered library archive style bookshelves? The type with the big wheels that let them slide on the floors? I understand they can squeeze in way more that way!
Diane says
So sorry to hear that Bill Crider has passed away. I read all of his Sheriff Dan Rhodes series. This was such a great series. I loved the two old guys who drove Dan nuts sometimes. The character was so well real with the interaction between him and his wife and even the playful nature he had with his dogs. I will miss reading Bill Crider’s stories.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Diane, it’s definitely a great series that has withstood the test of time. I’ll miss seeing any new stories, but will remain glad of the ones we did get.