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Murder at Redwood Cove
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Kelly Jackson has flown into a small town in Mendocino County to run a bed and breakfast for her boss. The previous manager fell to his death off a cliff, and Kelly quickly begins to wonder if it was murder. As strange events start happening, Kelly is certain of her conclusion. But can she prove it before something else bad happens?

The book doesn’t waste much time debating whether a murder happened or not, instead spending time on Kelly trying to prove it. There’s plenty to keep you reading to find out exactly what is going on. The characters are super strong, and I fell in love with them. The suspects were a tad weak, but that’s a minor complaint. The writing needed a bit more polish near the beginning, but again, that’s a minor complaint.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/09/book-review-murder-at-redwood-cove-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Nine Lives and Alibis
Nine Lives and Alibis
Cate Conte | 2023 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Murder Old and New Haunts This Halloween
This October, Daybreak Island is trying to put on a Halloween festival to extend tourist season, and Maddie James has been roped into helping with it. The main draw is going to be celebrity psychic Balfour, who was raised on the island but hasn't been back since he made it big. Some are hoping he can solve a pair of forty year old cases, but Maddie doesn't put much stock into psychics. Then a murder happens. Are there modern motives for the murder? Or do the past crimes have to do with the modern killing?

Those looking for a quick murder will be disappointed here. Yes, I did feel there were some pacing issues, but for the most part, I found the book did a good job of introducing suspects and motives before the murder happened. I did figure one thing out early, but the rest was still a surprise. I didn't appreciate the emphasis on psychics in the book, but the rest of the Halloween events in the book were fun, making it perfect for this time of year. (And yes, I do realize that issue is all mine.) Fans of the author's Full Moon Mysteries will enjoy seeing a couple of those characters show up here. As a series fan, I definitely enjoyed seeing the characters again, and want to see how some new beginnings impact the next book in the series. There's still time to add this book to your October reading list, and if you enjoy Halloween set cozies, you'll be glad you did.
  
A Perfect Murder (1998)
A Perfect Murder (1998)
1998 | Mystery, Thriller
Good cast (1 more)
Nice twists
A very good thriller with a great well established cast. Pity David Suchet didn't get a bit more screen time though. Has some good twists but nothing you don't really expect to be honest. A remake of Dial M for Murder.
  
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Sugar Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #6)
Joanne Fluke | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.0 (3 Ratings)
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A short novella provides a fun mystery. Then you get tons of recipes for many complete meals. Different for the series but still fun.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-sugar-cookie-murder-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Slip Cue
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Shauna is back to clear a one hit wonder from a murder rap. Another great mystery with plenty of twists and characters you'll love.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-slip-cue-by-joyce-krieg.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.