Murder and Rock 'n' Roll

Chapter 1 Despite her efforts to restrain bubbling excitement, Rosa Reed couldn’t help but let out a low-pitched squeal. Her British upbringing, with its emphasis on keeping a “stiff upper lip,” made this uncharacteristic sound unusual. Even her sleepy cat, Diego, who was curled up in the center of h......more

Having a death occur right at the end of an Elvis Concert grabbed me from the beginning. Even more surprising is that the victim was a photographer and cousin to Detective Miguel Belmonte. As a relative, Miguel is not able to investigate the death that is ruled a suicide. He hires Rosa to look into......more

Since I was a little girl my mother has told me about the wonder of seeing Elvis in concert. This book and entire series is reminiscent of that era and makes it come alive for the reader. Typically during a series you have a general idea of where the storyline is going to be going rather quickly. I......more

Another delightful excursion courtesy of Lee and Norm Strauss! I was fortunate to get an ARC of the book and enjoyed it! The inclusion of two wonderful performers add insight into 50s pop culture, and well researched WWII facts make this educational as well. Plus, as a cat lover with two new kittens,......more

The more I read Strauss’ series about Rosa Reed, the more I enjoy these books. These stories are well written and well edited which makes reading more enjoyable for me. This one was certainly entertaining beginning with an Elvis Presley concert and introducing the Everly Brothers along the way. And,......more