Media News - Gloria Lesher

Blogs:

World of My Imagination Blog:
“Paranormal Cozy Mysteries: A Brief History,” by Gloria Lesher

Press Releases:

April 15, 2021 – For immediate release

Author’s New Book Receives a Warm Literary Welcome

Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Fiction – Mystery – Murder book “In a Black Monk Funk” by Gloria Lesher, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZBKGLMY.

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“Reviewed By Liz Konkel for Readers’ Favorite

In a Black Monk Funk by Gloria Lesher is the second book in the Paranormal Case Files series. Dr. Blythe Golightly is on a mission to claim a stolen scroll when she catches sight of the Black Monk, the very same that Anton Chekhov wrote about, who has the same goal she has. She goes to meet a US customs agent at a ranch considered to be a thief’s refuge but she later discovers the agent’s body. A murderer is staying at the ranch and Blythe is determined to find out who among her suspects is guilty, whether it’s the thieving magician and his apprentice, the guests, or the Black Monk himself. She refuses to be scared away even if it puts her directly into the killer’s sights and searches for answers behind a conspiracy even if the truth is terrifying. Her ally is a ranch foreman she’s not sure she can trust but together they have a chance to uncover more than a murderer.

Gloria Lesher has delivered a unique reading experience unlike any other mystery you’ve read. The blend of paranormal and folklore gives a spark of originality to liven up the cozy mystery elements and shake up the genre. The plot is based on the tale of The Black Monk by Anton Chekhov, woven into this paranormal mystery and adding richness to the setting while also setting the stakes high with the threat of the supernatural. The paranormal world is fascinating with touches of lore from Jewish and Christian cultures, and beings from a religious background such as jinn, angels, and Nephilim. Lesher has created a breath of fresh air different from your standard cozy with the supernatural background and religious lore at the core of the spooky happenings.

The book has a Murder She Wrote flair seen through Blythe being a retired widow that happens to stumble upon a murder everywhere she goes and tends to investigate spooky occurrences. Blythe is a great protagonist with a snarky and sassy personality that is lively, charming, and strong-willed. She gives the story a spunkiness that makes it charming and delightful to read, thanks to Lesher’s great command of Blythe’s voice. A highly recommended read with a clever protagonist. In a Black Monk Funk has a supernatural core that delves into lore from Christian and Jewish traditions, a charming tone, humorous dialogue, dangerous situations, and a ranch setting.”

You can learn more about Gloria Lesher and “In a Black Monk Funk” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/in-a-black-monk-funk where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

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March 29, 2021 – For immediate release:

Author’s New Book Receives Warm Literary Welcome

Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Fiction – Mystery – Sleuth book “The Skinny on the Jinni” by Gloria Lesher, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZBGXWXB.

“Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite

Najia’s father is a wealthy sheik with very stern principles regarding women. Her mother is a modern American woman, also wealthy. Najia’s father kidnaps her when she’s in her teens and sets a jinni on her, a paranormal power that both frightens and controls her. So, when Najia’s grandmother’s best friend, Blythe, assists in re-kidnapping Najia and returning her to her mother, things start to really heat up in both the paranormal realm and the real world. Blythe is a bit of a psychic. She helps people rid themselves of these paranormal spirits. Only this time, there’s a murder involved and there’s danger in the mix.

Gloria Lesher’s cozy mystery, The Skinny on the Jinni: A Paranormal Cozy mystery (Paranormal Case Files #1), is a blend of adventure, murder, mayhem, and the unexplained from other realms. Told in the first-person narrative from Blythe’s point of view, it’s obvious that Blythe is the main character in this mystery. Much like Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote, Blythe leaves no stone unturned and manages to be involved in every part of resolving the case. It’s tricky trying to solve a murder with paranormal elements interfering and causing mayhem, but Blythe has her ways and this intense plot pulls the reader into the action, wanting to help out at every turn. As well as the adventure and thrill of the hunt (and the haunt), there are interesting characters and strong bonds of friendship that interweave through the plot. This story will have you laughing, crying, and perhaps even a little frightened at times, but you won’t want to miss a minute of the adventure.”

You can learn more about Gloria Lesher and “The Skinny on the Jinni” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-skinny-on-the-jinni where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.