Welcome to the twelfth book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided. Reviews are three stars or higher. The genres range from picture books to fiction and nonfiction titles.

Night of the Burning Car
Author Rob Lubitz
Published in January 2023
The publisher is Twist of Fate Press
Available in eBook (349 pages) and Paperback
Criminal Law | Suspense | Historical Mystery

If we were having coffee, I would share that two of my friends were sick and didn’t make our girls’ night or the psychic fair. The weather turned snowy, so a third friend didn’t make it either. My cousin, aunt, and niece made it through the storm. Because I had my book signing, I was in town before the storm hit. My book signing was a success; I spoke with some lovely book lovers. The psychic fair was interesting, and I purchased some new crystals and my first singing bowl.

If we were having coffee, I would share that I am doing a listen-through of my manuscript to catch any errors I missed. I’m excited to schedule a cover reveal and release date. Stay tuned.

If we were having coffee, I would share that the kids are on March break this week. We went out for lunch, and tonight we’re going to the movies to see Scream 7.

Here is the coffee bean grinder. How was your week?

By Shari Marshall (2026)