Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated No Parm No Foul in Books
Nov 1, 2022 (Updated Nov 1, 2022)
I enjoyed meeting this cast of characters in the first book, and they were just as charming and fun to be with here. The plot was strong. I thought I had it figured out early, but I quickly realized I was wrong. There was one element that wasn’t really resolved, but I still understood the killer and motive just fine. I enjoyed the fall setting and could feel the crispness in the air. I also appreciated the cheesy puns, especially in the sandwiches that Carly serves in her restaurant. Speaking of which, we get recipes for two of them at the end. I already have the next in the series pre-ordered, and I’m looking forward to reading it.
The Body in the Cornfield
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Lawyer Drew Brauner's dream job with the Rose Creek historical amphitheater has devolved into...
Murder on Union Square
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When a murder hits close to home, Frank finds himself in an unusual position--the prime suspect in...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Scared Off in Books
Aug 26, 2023
If you are also a fan of this series but haven’t read, Shucked Apart, a word of warning that this story contains spoilers for that book. As I said earlier, it’s always great to spend time with the characters. It’s also hard to believe how old Julia’s niece is getting. I always lose track of book time in the series I read. Anyway, the mystery was great; I enjoyed the way it unfolded. As a bonus, there’s a recipe for you to enjoy at your own party.
NOTE 1: This is a novella, so expect something shorter than a typical novel before you pick it up.
NOTE 2: This novella was originally in the Halloween Party Murder anthology. If you’ve already read it there, you don’t need to buy it again here.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Silent Man in Books
Aug 27, 2023
From the very first page, I was hooked and couldn't read it fast enough. The characters are excellent and I loved the easy and natural relationship between Archer and Quinn. The story is told from various points of view which give a rounded view of the two main plots and whilst this can sometimes cause confusion, not so here.
Written at a fast pace with plenty of twists, turns and scenes of violence and peril, The Silent Man is a book that I can highly recommend to those of you who love a gritty and dark story with a serial killer who uses a unique way to both identify and despatch his victims.
I will definitely be looking out for more by David Fennell in the future and thanks must go to him, Bonnier Books, Zaffre and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of The Silent Man.
Pink Lemonade Cake Murder
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In this irresistible mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke,...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Murder Lo Mein in Books
Jan 7, 2022 (Updated Jan 7, 2022)
The book does a good job of quickly setting up the suspects and getting the story moving. I did feel like the pacing lagged a bit as the suspects just gave Lana the run around, but she was frustrated by that as well, so I was in good company. I do wish the minor characters were given a bit more context when they popped up again, but that was a minor issue. I appreciated the character development we got here, although I did feel like some of it was cliched. Still, I do love Lana and enjoy seeing how her life is progressing. Overall, I did enjoy this book and look forward to visiting Lana again in the future.
Murder at Blackwater Bend
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Wild-hearted Kentuckian Stella Kendrick cautiously navigates the strict demands of British high...
Up to No Gouda
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The first in a delicious new culinary cozy series featuring a grilled cheese eatery owner who must...
Her Dying Day
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Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Hannah Mary McKinnon, a mystery writer’s sudden disappearance...