Welcome to Litsy!

The third DCI Banks novel. It‘s a decent detective series but I do think k I take a break for a while.

📸 Erwin Olaf Exhibition

Yesterday, I went to @barnesandnoble. The Christmas things are out and I picked up this ornament and tree topper. Since my move and having a very small apartment, my Christmas things will stay with my sons so this will be my Christmas tree this year.

I also picked up the five dollar cafe book.

Brilliant last novel in the DCI Banks series.Of course there is the requisite music,food,wines,&craft beer.Two intriguing storylines:2019-after archeologists uncover a modern skeleton with evidence of a murder,Banks is tasked with uncovering the skeletons identity.1980s- Nick Hartley is devastated by the murder of his ex-girlfriend.His story ends up being somehow intertwined with the later murder.Police corruption is involved.#10BeforetheEnd

Poe is home! He went downstairs on his own four paws this morning; We did not have to carry him. He finally ate & drank lots this morning. His meds seem to be helping. We hear some of his text results later today. Thank you all so much for your outpouring of support & love. Poe thanks you too. #catsoflitsy
I am having my coffee with him on my lap while reading. #10BeforetheEnd

#FridayHappyReadingHour #HappyFridayDrinks
I am enjoying a well deserved glass of Chardonnay while I await a Chinese food delivery.We almost lost Poe today- his breathing was labored, he was lethargic,not eating.At first one doctor suggested putting him down but my husband asked for fluid testing,bloodwork etc.they did all that & aspired fluid from his chest- it was clear.We have him back home while waiting test results.He is on lasix.🙏🏻

Reissue from Poisoned Pen Press Out in October - new, fun mystery that‘s a bit like a cross between The Secret Adversary and Albert Campion. https://itsallaboutthebook.org/2025/09/03/murder-at-holly-house-by-denzil-meyric...

Emmy is busy trying to push my book away(into the coffee cup!) Her very clear message: I want your attention! Absolutely No Books! We Do Not Care that reading is your passion! #WDNCW #catsoflitsy #coffeeandbooks #DCIBanksNovel

Another in this series I am so hooked on. I need to slow down…this is # 22/28.
Enjoying nature from my porch - a Campari & soda before dinner, and some reading.
Hearing a Robin, a Cedar Waxwing, & a House Sparrow at the moment (Merlin Bird ID).

Two parallel investigations, one Ins. Cabot is managing,the other is DCI Banks case.Eventually the two overlap & collide,stirring up the events from two previous, horrific cases. #DCIBanksMystery #literarypiceprocedural

#DCIBanksMystery #InsAnnieCabbotMystery #literarypoliceprocedural
The case of a murder & a linked suicide is closed.But Banks is not satisfied.He is convinced he is dealing with a murder & a suicide that is a result of Shakespeare‘s Othello-like manipulations by Wyman,an English HS teacher.Currently the teacher voluntarily directs plays at a local amateur theatre.But a local theatre works man is seeking funding to transform the theatre into a ⬇️