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My Favorites of the Year - 2002 Books
An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion)An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion) by Francine Rivers
Buy new: £7.12 / Used from: £5.11
The ancient Roman empire is the setting for this powerful tale of God's love and forgiveness
Jerusalem's Hope (Zion Legacy)Jerusalem's Hope (Zion Legacy) by Bodie Thoene
Buy used from: £0.61
The Thoene's latest is another powerful historical fiction story from the life of Christ.
The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic Mysteries)The Chocolate Cat Caper (Chocoholic Mysteries) by JoAnna Carl
Buy new: £3.31 / Used from: £0.07
This series debut was a real treat
Blueberry Muffin Murder (Hannah Swenson mysteries)Blueberry Muffin Murder (Hannah Swenson mysteries) by Joanne Fluke
Buy used from: £0.25
More mystery and fun with Hannah. My favorite in the series (so far).
Dim Sum Dead: A Madeline Bean Culinary Mystery (Madeline Bean Mysteries)Dim Sum Dead: A Madeline Bean Culinary Mystery (Madeline Bean Mysteries) by Jerrilyn Farmer
Buy new: £4.36 / Used from: £0.01
The fourth Madeline Bean is just as much fun as the other three.
This Pen for Hire: A Jaine Austen Mystery (Jaine Austen Mysteries)This Pen for Hire: A Jaine Austen Mystery (Jaine Austen Mysteries) by Laura Levine
Buy new: £16.99 / Used from: £0.94
Fun debut mystery had me laughing all the way.
Coffin's Got the Dead Guy on the Inside (Walker Mystery)Coffin's Got the Dead Guy on the Inside (Walker Mystery) by Keith Snyder
Buy used from: £0.01
But not as hard as this book. I got some strange looks when reading this one in public.
Murder with Puffins: A Meg Langslow MysteryMurder with Puffins: A Meg Langslow Mystery by Donna Andrews
Buy new: £4.89 / Used from: £0.01
Another fun mystery that will keep you amused and confused.
Evan Help Us (A&B Crime)Evan Help Us (A&B Crime) by Rhys Bowen
Buy used from: £49.99
I discovered Rhys Bowen this year and read 5 of her books. This, the second in the Evan Evans series, was my favorite.
Dead Man's Float (Jersey Shore Mysteries)Dead Man's Float (Jersey Shore Mysteries) by Beth Sherman
Buy used from: £0.12
Had me so confused I couldn't turn pages fast enough to find out what would happen next.
Fool's PuzzleFool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
Buy new: £4.28 / Used from: £0.74
The characters in this series debut really grabbed me. I felt like I'd known them for years, not just one book.
The Curse of the Royal Ruby: A Rinnah Two Feathers MysteryThe Curse of the Royal Ruby: A Rinnah Two Feathers Mystery by Rodney Johnson
Buy used from: £0.01
Technically a young adult mystery, I couldn't put it down myself. Wonderful writing.
The Volcano of Doom (Accidental Detectives (Bethany House))The Volcano of Doom (Accidental Detectives (Bethany House)) by Sigmund Brouwer
Buy used from: £0.29
The Accidental Detectives are back!!!! Wonderful mystery series for kids that will keep adults just as confused.
Out of the Darkness (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 3)Out of the Darkness (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 3) by Peter David
Buy used from: £66.48
I read this entire trilogy this year, and it did a great job of filling in the gaps between seasons 5 and 3. A must for fans, and a good read for non-fans as well.
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The GalaxyThe Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Buy used from: £0.01
I finally gave in and started this series as well. Wonderfully fun book I wish I'd read sooner.