Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 contains the first three books in this fun ‘musical’ mystery series by K.L. Montgomery. They’re intriguing cozy mysteries- where each book has its own ‘musical’ theme…. The Sound of Music, West Side Story, and Little Shop of Horrors- which gives each book, and the series as a whole, its own unique feel and identity. But you don’t need to love musicals, or even know anything about them, to appreciate each story…..but, for me, knowing the musical added an extra sense of fun to my overall reading experience. We have a recurring cast of characters, who are well-developed, fun, and quirky. Ruby is so easy to like and made the stories all the more fun and interesting. Each book contains its own ‘mystery- which Ruby (and Co) investigate and try to solve. As Ruby is part of a traveling theatre performance troupe, the mysteries take place in different places where the troupe is booked to perform. This series of whodunnit’s comes with plenty of wit, charm, fun, crime and investigation, drama, suspense, some mayhem, antics, banter, danger, intrigue, and much more…. all cleverly choreographed by K.L. Montgomery into a wonderfully engaging reading experience. The Box Set Contains: -The Sound of Murder (Book #1) -West Side Murder (Book #2) -Little Shop of Murder (Book #3)
Musical Murder Mystery has been a fabulous little read! As a bigger woman with a big voice, I totally related to Ruby in her struggles as an eternal ensemble member! I loved all of the references to my favourite musicals and the added bonus that this story combines my two favourite things: a good old ‘who dunnit’ and musical theatre! The writing is well structured, descriptive and immersive, even if I did get a little nervous about them tampering with all that evidence! All in all, a lovely read!
Family friendly and full of fun!! Ruby isn’t the most outstanding actress and definitely not the star of the show but she sure loves a good mystery and this boxed set does not disappoint!
I am a musical lover and this series of books is such a happy and sometimes hysterical read! The Sound of Murder is a book based on the Sound of Music. Ruby gets to join a travelling troupe and her first real role is underway. What she didn’t expect is that one of her cast mates would be murdered. All of a sudden, Ruby’s focus is on solving the murder of her friend.
West Side Murder is based on the popular West Side Story. Instead of the Sharks and the Jets, we meet the Golfers and the Palmers. The focus of this story is on a murder that takes place in a local retirement community. While Ruby and her troupe are on tour, she finds herself in the middle of yet another mystery.
Little Shop of Murder is such a fun read!! I love all musicals but this one is a definite favorite and this story did not disappoint. Ruby and her troupe are performing “The Little Shop of Horrors” on stage when some things become more real than just acting out parts.
What I love about these books is the way that Ruby remembers details to solve her mysteries. She attributes them to musical numbers. I found myself singing along with her clues! This is a great cozy and clean set of books that will put you in a sing-songy mood for days!
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What I like about this is you easily get 2 stories. Each story perfectly flows to the next one so you can binge read! Ruby is a great character and solver. I love each musical and get into each mystery! Great job on the series!
I thoroughly enjoyed this boxed set of wonderfully written cozy mystery stories, all with a musical theatre theme. Each story follows plus-size chorus girl, Ruby Ecco, as she and her travelling theatre troupe travel from city to city all over the world, performing musicals. However, everywhere the troupe goes there seems to be a murder, but luckily Ruby is an excellent amateur sleuth. In, ‘The Sound of Murder’, Ruby is just starting out with her new travelling theatre troupe as a chorus girl. When one of her cast-mates is murdered, Ruby goes into amateur sleuth mode in order to find out who the murderer is, and why they killed a women who was playing a nun!
In, ‘West Side Murder’, Ruby along with The Melody Street Players, are in town to perform at the local theatre. However, Ruby soon finds herself investigating a decade old case, of a body found on a local retirement community’s golf course. Police at the time said it was natural causes, but several of the West Vista del Boca residents are still convinced it was murder. Ruby’s investigations are complicated by the two rival factions, who are battling for control of the community council, but Ruby believes the ongoing war might explain what happened on the golf course. In the final story, ‘Little Shop of Murder’, Ruby finds herself attending her boss’s nephew’s wedding as a spy. Her boss wants her to do some sleuthing at a family wedding, as the groom’s younger brother appears to be dating a rather mysterious and elusive woman. Ruby fears that the horror on stage will spill over into real life, as every show seems to coincide with a murder!
I literally ‘binge read’ this boxed set, and was hooked from book one till book three. I love the heroine of the stories, Ruby, as she is such a likeable and relatable character, and so well defined that I felt as though I was alongside her as she did her sleuthing. The descriptive narrative brought both the settings and characters to life, making me feel fully immersed in each story. The storyline’s flowed well and the plots kept me guessing in each story. I enjoyed the added musical theatre references, and I definitely recommend this entertaining and engaging boxed set.
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Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 has books 1-3 of the series. The books included are The Sound of Murder, West Side Murder, and Little Shop of Murder. The series follows musical theater actress Ruby Ecco who has a knack for finding dead bodies in the most unusual circumstances. I have enjoyed this series, and I look forward to more adventures with Ruby in the future. The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery Book series. I was excited to find this new series by the author. I always enjoy her books, and this did not disappoint. Ruby is part of a traveling theatre troupe, and murder is afoot. But will Ruby find the culprit? I love the theatrics of the theatre troupe and what this brings to the story. Also, I liked the character of Ruby. She wants to succeed but seems to get overlooked often. So it is a mixed bag when she gets to step up and take on a more significant role. West Side Murder is the second book in the series. The actors are preparing for their tour of West Side Story, and Ruby is getting some time in with her grandparents in their retirement community. Ruby stumbles across an old unsolved murder. I enjoyed the development of Ruby’s character and getting to know the actors in the troupe. Little Shop of Murder is the third book in this collection. In this story, Ruby is hired to help figure out a sticky situation. What later turns into a murder mystery and a more complex case for Ruby and others in the theater troupe. I enjoy the secondary characters and reading about Ruby’s budding romance with Rudy.
Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 has three books that are fun and watching what Ruby and Nova get up to had me laughing. Not to mention the entertaining musical theatre. The girls find themselves in some sticky situations whilst doing their sleuthing as only these amateurs can do.
You will find yourself singing out loud and tapping your foot along with them not remembering you are on a bus and everyone is looking at you. I love that KL writes her characters as full figured with lots of flaws it makes them all the more relatable.
This was a collection of cozy mysteries that literally was to die for! I absolutely fell in love with every mystery that unfolded right before my eyes! Ruby was a wonderful heroine!
I loved how each one was surrounding a cozy mystery around a theater and production. Ruby was a great character to relate to, larger than life outlook, and she was real as one can get. I enjoyed her insight and her quest for the truth. I found these books lovely, full of a good time, and funny at moments as well. I loved how Ruby was perfectly imperfect, and was in fact, human. I read these books. and laughed, gasped, smiled, you name it! So much to enjoy! I could not have asked for a better time! Loved this box set!
Wonderful author that really captivated me in every single book in this collection. I highly recommend these books in the box set as well as author! Must read for sure! Join Ruby and solve the mysteries!
The Sound of Murder The West Side Murder Little Shop of Murder
Oh my goodness, Ruby finds herself in mixed in up in trouble again. The author does a fantastic job with this boxed trio of cozy murders set amongst a musical theater troupe. Ruby and her buddy, Nova, find themselves solving murders around famous musical plays. The stories are quite entertaining. They will have you rolling in laughter. You will probably even find yourself humming Ruby’s “clue songs” to the tune of songs from the play. I do love the stories because they are clean and wholesome. This is always a nice change for me. It is sooo very refreshing. The tone is light; yet, the mystery is always serious. The characters, both supporting and main, are well-developed and relatable. West Side Murder was my favorite as the main story involves a senior living community at odds. It was just like the plot of West Side Story. These were seniors with attitude. Loved everything about it. On top of it, she had to deal with a new boyfriend and whether or not she wanted a long distance relationship and a colleague out to get her (still waiting to see how that one will end up). This is quite the entertaining, exciting, and humorous set. I do believe that you must read this set. You’ll have a great time reading it and trying to figure out who did it. It’s not that easy to figure out. The author did a bang-up job hiding the killer. Jump in and solve the mysteries.
Ruby Ecco has been a chorus girl her whole life. “You have a great voice and such a pretty face, but we don’t have a leading role for someone your size,” is what casting directors have always told her.
But she’s finally landed a nice gig, touring with a traveling theatre troupe. Being in the chorus affords her the opportunity to sightsee in every town they visit….and to shine in a brand-new role when one of her castmates turns up dead.
Can Ruby solve the mystery of what happened to Mother Abbess in their production of The Sound of Music? Would someone actually murder a woman who was in town to play a NUN?!
Ruby intends to climb every mountain on her quest to bring the murderer to justice…or else it might be so long, farewell for our favorite chorus girl!
West Side Murder
Something’s coming if Ruby doesn’t stop it in time…
Florida’s Gulf Coast, 2009. A body is found dead on a local retirement community’s golf course. Police chalked it up to natural causes, but several West Vista del Boca residents are convinced it was murder.
Enter Ruby and The Melody Street Players, in town to perform West Side Story at the local theater. Ruby’s grandparents are divided over whether or not Ruby should investigate the decade-old murder. And her grandparents aren’t the only ones divided in West Vista del Boca. Two rival factions are battling for control of the community council.
Could the ongoing war between the Golfers and Palmers explain what happened on the golf course all those years ago? Can Ruby unravel the clues in time to save this community’s version of Tony and Maria, or will she find herself the latest victim of the rival gangs’ rift?
Little Shop of Murder
Attending your boss’s nephew’s wedding as a spy?
Zero stars. Do not recommend.
Ruby Ecco and the Melody Street Players are back in their home base of Bloomington, Indiana, to stage Little Shop of Horrors, their first production of the new year. When the cast receives a much-needed holiday gift of a full weekend off, Ruby is afraid she’ll be bored–until Margaret, her boss, invites her to do some sleuthing at a family wedding, where strangeness is afoot.
Henry, Margaret’s nephew and the groom’s younger brother, is dating a rather mysterious and elusive woman. Margaret is convinced he’s gotten himself in over his head. Ruby can’t help but think of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, the naive flower shop employee who buys a very strange plant that should have come with a warning label.
When Ruby finds out Henry’s mysterious girlfriend’s name is Audrey Tooe, she’s quite alarmed. In the musical, Seymour names his alien plant Audrey II. Since every new show seems to coincide with a murder, Ruby fears the horror on stage might suddenly spill over into real life…
K.L. Montgomery writes #bodypositive cozy mystery, sweet romance and romcom. A librarian in a former life, she now works as an editor and runs the 5000-member Indie Author Support group on Facebook in addition to publishing under two names.
Though she remains a Hoosier at heart, K.L. shares her coastal Delaware home with some furry creatures and her husband, who is on the furry side as well. She has an undying love for her three sons, Broadway musicals, the beach, Seinfeld, the color teal, IU basketball, paisleys, and dark chocolate.
The sixth and final book in the series completes the story just like you would hope. The mystery throughout comes to a very satisfying conclusion and the series as a whole has a happily ever after which I really appreciated. This authors writing style is lighthearted with just the right amount of mystery, thrown in with a little bit of romance, and some family dynamics. I found myself loving each and every character in the book which is very unusual for me. I have never read a series broken up quite like this one and wasn’t sure how I would enjoy it but because of this authors writing style and the effort she puts into making the story flow so well I was surprisingly content.
If you enjoy a clean, mystery series that are all quick reads then you will want to grab these right away. You will not be disappointed and I personally can’t wait to read other books by this author.
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Holy wow this fifth book takes the whole series to a new level and it is so far the one that has the most action, the most secrets, and the most mystery. Someone from the past resurfaces and it throws all your thought you knew into chaos. I flew through this one even faster than I did the previous books and it’s because the action never stopped and I couldn’t wait to find out where the story was going. With the return of a main character everything is in upheaval. Now onto the sixth and final book.
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The twists and turns throughout the series are getting even more complicated which gives the series a great hook. Laura, Harry, and Greta are still trying to figure out how all the pieces fit, but each time it seems that they have figured out a piece of the puzzle they discover that there’s another piece to figure out. Whether it is coded wording or strange coincidences, the story continues to keep you wanting to find out more and desperately waiting to figure out how it concludes.
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As we begin to get into the story and mystery more and more we are realizing that not everything is as it seems. There are secrets from the past that are slowly creeping in and by book 3 you are now a little on the edge of your seat.
Henry and Laura seem to be getting closer and you start to realize that there may be feelings there that are building and they probably existed in the past. The working relationship between Greta and Laura is starting to show small bouts of working together and you find out just what Greta holds against Laura and your heart breaks just a tiny bit. It gives you some insight into what makes her hurt and humanizes Greta, which was needed.
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The story picks up where book one left off. The mystery surrounding the kidnapping of Trin has gotten more complex. Laura feels as if there’s more behind the scenes going on and just trying to help solve this mystery while being a source of strength for young Trin. It is even more complicated because Trin is the daughter of her high school friend Harry and she has some underlying feelings for him. For whatever reason Greta seems to be pushing against everything Laura thinks she discovers so it leaves you wondering if there’s some underlying jealousy or issue that Greta has or is she possibly involved? This story also has Laura’s mom in it and you see their relationship start to take a new turn while you are dealing with Laura’s secret involving Scott. Can’t wait to continue the series.
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Journalist Laura Williams is pulled back to her hometown when her mother takes a fall and needs help.
However one of the conditions from her work is that she will need to write about any story that they ask her to in order to get the time off. Unbeknownst to Laura she’s about to be thrown into a mysterious kidnapping, that will bring up memories from when she was a teenager. This is a very short novella with a lot of action and a well written start to the series. Please note that this does end in a cliffhanger so I recommend buying the series. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.
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L.B. Anne does a great job mixing fantasy, mystery, and gets you hooked quick with The way to Storey. Lue is homeschooled by her grandfather in the swamps of Florida and basically sheltered from everthing. Lues grandfather tells her that they are from a place called Storey and to go there if something happens to him but really doesnt tell Lue about the place. Lue descends on a journey after finding a weird light. Who are Lues friends and who are her foes?
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What a delightful story. I loved how this came together. It was very imaginative and playful and appeals to all age levels. Just the right amount of whimsy to keep a younger reader engaged without losing the interest of an older lover of fantasy. Very enjoyable.
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This is the first book that I have read from this author and wow I was surprised. This book is meant for tweens not adults but I found myself addicted to this story. I love a good adventure and this author exceeded all my expectations. I was hooked from the first chapter and it only took me a few hours to devour this amazing read. I hope this author will consider doing a series.
Luella is an eleven year old girl that loves adventure. She is homeschooled and lives on a swap. Luella loves her life but she is also lonely. She doesn’t know it but she is not just a normal girl. Luella was told by her grandfather that they are from a place called Storey and if something happens to him she needs to go there. She is thinking that it is just a fairy tale until she follows a light. Luella finds her kind but are they her friends or enemies? Is there anyone she can trust or is she just as lonely in this place as well?
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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne was a delightful story. Easy to read, a very quick read but more than all of that it was just a sweet, good story. I have to say I loved this book from start to finish and it’s easily my favorite book so far this year. I developed an instant love for Lou, Gramps and Ma Poo and they wrapped themselves around me like a warm blanket. This is not what you would refer to as an action adventure but there is plenty of action and plenty adventure. My only disappointment was that it ended too soon. It reads like a new series, (I certainly hope so) because this is one little story that’s too good to be at an end.
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This was my first L.B. Anne story, and I am sooo excited to have found it! Anne is a gifted author; her imagery and vivid world-building are out of this world! You will fall in love with the characters, Luella is my favorite! She is brave, strong, adventurous, and an ultimate tomboy who loves nature more than pretty dresses. The entire story is full of mystery, action, and following what you know is right. I can’t wait to suggest this to all my teacher friends, I think it’s a great read for entertainment purposes, but I also love the message behind it! @pippawoods
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The Way to Storey by L.B. Anne is a fun Middle Grade book. Luella is an eleven year old girl who is homeschooled and lives with her Grandpa in the swamps of Florida. Her Grandpa has told her they are from somewhere called Storey. He has made sure Luella knows not to tell anyone about Storey. Grandpa has told her that if anything ever happens she need to follow the birds. When the unthinkable happens, Luella must follow the birds and she meets some wonderful characters along the way. This story will bring a smile to anyone’s face who decides to read it.
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I believe you do NOT have to be between 8-12 years old to enjoy this story. I am a kid a heart and even as an adult, I very much enjoyed this book. What an adventure to feel like I was tagging along with Luella to find STOREY. She makes a friend or two along the way and finds trouble when there are people trying to capture her. I definitely recommend this book no matter what age….it was a great read 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Krista Vaughan
This is a wonderful adventure following Luella as she tries to makes her way to Storey, where her Grandfather says they are from. Luella meets interesting characters as she “follows the birds” while fleeing from the people who took her grandfather. I love Luella’s character! She is quirky and fun. She tries so hard to be a grown-up and to do as her Grandfather told her. She’s only 11, afterall. This would be a wonderful book for youth who like a little magic in their reading.
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The Way to Storey is a book for all ages. The storyline is simple and entertaining. The characters are just as much fun as the storyline. Luella is the main character that we follow in this story. She follows a mystery light from her grandfather’s drawer. She is looking for Storey. Everyone has told her that it is a myth and there is no place called Storey. She had a thing to tell people about this mystical place. I loved following Luella. I went on her journey to find out her answers to questions of identity, finding out where she belongs and her home. I highly recommend this fantasy book for all ages.
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href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57597722-the-way-to-storey” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>The Way to Storey by L.B. Anne My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Luella has been told all her life that she is from a place called Storey by her gramps but doesn’t know much else. When she asks how to get there she is just told to follow the birds.The time comes for her to go there and an adventure takes place. She meets many interesting people along the way and learns important lessons. The Way to Storey is a great kids fantasy story. Luella is a very unique character and relatable to those who have always felt weird or different.
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The Way to Storey by L.B. Anne was a very enjoyable middle-grade book aimed at readers 9-12. It is about a little girl named Luella who lives with her grandpa, or gramps as she calls him, on a swamp in Florida. She is a peculiar little girl who can do things most would not imagine. I found her to be interesting in the way she thought about the day-to-day activities she did with her gramps at home because she was homeschooled and did not attend school like other children.
The fantasy story tells about Luella’s adventure and journey to find a place called Storey, where her family is from. Her gramps has told her all about Storey and I really enjoyed how the author helped the reader to understand the importance of this place and why Luella needed to believe it was real. When exploring one day Luella finds a mysterious light in her gramps dresser drawer and she sets off on a journey to find Storey and more like her kind. Along the way, she learns about friendship and that life is not the same outside of her family’s home along with learning the importance of trust and that not everyone is your friend.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Although it is aimed at readers ages 9-12, I did not feel that was the only age group who could read this book, and as an adult really enjoyed the character building and the story hidden within the story. I felt it was well written and perfect for the middle-grade age group.
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This is such a charming story. I can’t think of any other way to describe it! L.B. Anne creates a fun adventure suitable for middle school readers, but it can also be enjoyed by those much older. I sincerely hope that there are follow up books. I would love for the story and the magical world to be expanded on. This would also make an excellent Disney style movie or show!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristy Nelsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristy Nelson2021-05-24 15:38:102021-05-25 12:30:28The Way to Storey by L.B. Anne- Review by Kristy Nelson
The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne. This is such a fun kids book. This is the story of 11 year old Louella who lives with her Grandpa in the middle of no where! She is homeschooled by her grandpa and the neighbor next door helps him raise her. Lu runs wild thru the swamps and woods that surround her home. Her Grandpa has told her that they are from a place called Storey and if anything ever happens that she needs to follow the birds and they will lead her to Storey. So when she goes to town to look up stuff on the computer in the library the computer shuts down she knows she’s done something wrong and sure enough when she gets home her Grandpa is gone. Will Lu be able to find her way to Storey to save her grandpa. Read this fun kids book to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2021-05-24 12:24:262021-05-25 10:07:37The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is such a wonderfully written story. I grabbed it because I read chapter books to my daughter. I ended up getting engrossed in the book more than she did. It was beautifully written and the settings made you feel like you were right alongside Luella on her adventure to find Storey. I feel like this is a great middle school read or really any age read. It has adventure, family, friends and a bit of mystery that just ties it all together so well!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lydia Junehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLydia June2021-05-24 10:25:412021-05-25 09:14:50The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Lydia Pelton
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