Mysteries and More from Saskatchewan

A blog reviewing mystery books, with a listing of Saskatchewan mysteries, and a sprinkling of non-fiction books, especially history and biographies

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

The Rule of Law and China

Desmond Shum Photo: Jonty Davies Red Roulette by Desmond Shum provides a powerful story of what happens in a nation that is not governed by...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Red Roulette by Desmond Shum

(31. - 1320.) Red Roulette by Desmond Shum - Shum grew up in a family both cursed and blessed by the Communist Party of China. His paternal...

Monday, September 21, 2026

James Comey and FDR Drive and the U.S. Department of Justice

It is a coincidence that I have just finished reading FDR Drive when there are news stories appearing about the American Federal Department...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

FDR Drive by James Comey

(35. - 1324.) FDR Drive by James Comey - Being a federal prosecutor in New York City has made Nora Carleton acutely aware of “the darkness ...

Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Music of What Happens by John Straley

(34. - 1323.) The Music of What Happens by John Straley - Reading of bitter custody, now called parenting, disputes reminds me of the many ...

Friday, September 4, 2026

Prague Fatale by Philip Kerr

(28. - 1317.) Prague Fatale by Philip Kerr - In the summer of 1942 Bernie Gunther returns to Berlin from Prague with SS-Obergruppen-fuhrer ...

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About Me

Bill Selnes: Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada; I am a lawyer in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada who enjoys reading, especially mysteries. Since 2000 I have been writing personal book reviews. This blog includes my reviews, information on and interviews with authors and descriptions of mystery bookstores I have visited. I strive to review all Saskatchewan mysteries. Other Canadian mysteries are listed under the Rest of Canada. As a lawyer I am always interested in legal mysteries. I have a separate page for legal mysteries. Occasionally my reviews of legal mysteries comment on the legal reality of the mystery. You can follow the progression of my favourite authors with up to 15 reviews. Each year I select my favourites in "Bill's Best of ----". As well as current reviews I am posting reviews from 2000 to 2011. Below my most recent couple of posts are the posts of Saskatchewan mysteries I have reviewed alphabetically by author. If you only want a sentence or two description of the book and my recommendation when deciding whether to read the book look at the bold portion of the review. If you would like to email me the link to my email is on the profile page.

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