SomeBODY Else

Susan Wittig Albert, author of the China Bayles series of mysteries, has been playing with the novella genre and the idea of the paranormal. In a series of linked novellas, Albert focuses on Ruby Wilcox, China Bayles’ business partner and good friend. The novella generally has few if any subplots a......more

A novella focusing on one of my favorite Susan Wittig Albert characters. Ruby used her unusual powers to help solve crimes & maybe even find love this time.......more

I pretty much plowed through this one in one hot second. Always good mysteries, the Witting Albert books are entertaining and fun. Like a great sitcom that might not engage the deep thinker but certainly is fun to watch. I miss China but Ruby is fun to follow in this one. We follow her and her employ......more

I enjoyed this cozy mystery. It is somewhat unique as a psychic is the main character. This added an element of interest. The story revolves around an art, craft and music festival makes it very relatable as I believe most people have been to one at some point in their lives. The main characters evo......more

The second in this series of novellas featuring China's business partner, Ruby Wilcox. China can't go with her to a nearby fair for the weekend, so she takes their assistant, Laurel, to help her in the vendor booth. The vendor next to theirs is murdered using one of Ruby's stolen ritual knives, & wh......more