Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Jenni Bishop

Dumpster Dying by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dumpster Dying is the first book in the Hazardous Hoarder Mystery series by Michelle Bennington and the first book I have read by this author. Michelle tackles some deep issues in this endearing tale such as the loss of a spouse, loneliness, and hoarding which she has done well.

This original and fun cozy mystery sees senior citizen Birdie as an amateur sleuth. This quirky character is a hoot and Michelle has written her so well. I often found myself laughing and sympathising at the mayhem going on with her.

With several murders, crimes to solve and finding a good treasure and her hoarder tendencies out of control and let’s not forget the ghost of her dead husband and her just as quirky older sister Oda Dean it’s a wonder Birdie has any time for anything. Birdie is all over the place, but she has a heart of gold and some issues, but she is a smart cookie and a clever sleuth.

The story has twists and turns on the trail to whodunnit along with tears and fears, sadness, heartache and loneliness. There are items to be found and treasured, secrets to be uncovered, and those who are not always as they seem.

I was a little disappointed with the ending. Even though the story revealed the perpetrators, and the murders were solved it felt as though there should have been more.

I really did enjoy the story though and I look forward to reading more of Birdie and Oda Dean.

If you like a good cozy mystery with quirky characters, then you will enjoy this one.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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