This week I read two very different kind of books.

From Beer to Eternity, by Sherry Harris, is a cozy set I Florida. The main character, a transplant from Chicago, moves to the Emerald Coast temporarily, in accordance with a friend’s wishes. A number of strange events, including a murder, soon occur.

Not a whodunit, since the murderer is detected by luck more than clues, this is still a fun read. The characters are appealing and the setting, the Sea Glass bar, are described well. If you like cozies, this is a good choice.

The second book could not be more different.Sherlock Holmes vs Cthulhu is more of a cross between mystery and horror. An inventor has created a machine, called the Beast, which has homicidal qualities. Who is behind the Beast and what is its true nature? What is the significance of the spherical bone balls incised with symbols? Where did the supernatural aspects of the Beast Come from?

Gresh does a wonderful job of combining the Great Detective and a Lovecraftian monster. This was a perfect choice for Halloween time.