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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Mary Noland

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great read! This novel has that touch of history that played with the notion of what could of happened in the New World for ladies brought over to be brides! This world the author created was enjoyable and exciting! With every turn of the page you could feel the main character Alyssa’s determination and curiosity, Hannah’s no nonsense but loyalty to her friends ,and the angst with the insecurity that Rosie brought to the group of girls on their journey to the wild frontier of Victorian Canada! Life will never be the same with these ladies as they traverse into Run’s End! There is a part that I struggled to see why it was necessary to add in the novel,but it didn’t subtract from the story at all. Either way, the movie just played in my head as I read this book and I would highly recommend you give this book your attention!

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable ready. It is a historical cosy mystery. The author does an amazing job with the characters. I especially love the character of Alyssa. She is a very strong willed and determined character which ladies didn’t tend to be in that era.
Alyssa has joined some other girls on a boat to Canada. They are destined to become wives and are sailing towards that destiny. All of them that is except Alyssa. She has plans of her own which doesn’t include being someone’s wife.
She is planning on leaving on another ship to return home however her plans change when a murder takes place in the town of Runs End.
It is now a race against time to find the murderer who is becoming more and more desperate. Add to this an epidemic that hits the town which means no one can leave.
Will Alyssa find the killer and keep her new friends safe? Will she ever be able to complete her journey home? Or are the odds stacked so high against her that he plan is impossible
This story is full of twists and turns which will keep the reader guessing and gripped to the story

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this historical cozy mystery, which had me hooked from page one. Set in 1862, our heroine, Alyssa Chalmers is one of a group of Victorian emigrants, who have arrived in British Columbia, having traveled by boat from Australia, to be brides. However, Alyssa is a very reluctant bride, but luckily she is a rather good intrepid sleuth, who all her friends turn to when there is a murder. The victim is the hotel owner in the prospectors’ town “Run’s End”, and along with the dead body, the gold which is stored there is also found to have something wrong with it. All the brides turn to Alyssa to find the murderer. However, the killer is both desperate and cunning and the epidemic outbreak complicates things further. The storyline had me gripped and the plot twists and turns kept me guessing until the last page. The characters are all wonderfully detailed, but Alyssa is particularly likeable and relatable and I was so engaged with her, that I felt I was solving the case alongside her. The descriptive narrative along with the added historical details bring both the setting and the era vividly to life. I could not put this book down, and I look forward to future books in this series, and I particularly look forward to meeting Alyssa Chalmers again!

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Hani must secretly obtain a Hittite bridegroom for Queen Meryet-amen, but Ay and the faction behind Prince Tut-ankh-aten are opposed–to the point of violence. Does the death of an artisan have anything to do with Ay’s determination to see his grandson on the throne? Then, another death brings Egypt to the brink of war… Hani’s diplomatic skills will be pushed to the limit in this final book in The Lord Hani Mysteries.

The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has been an intriguing cozy mystery. Alyssa and the ladies she is traveling with have to a rural town in Canada to find a husband. Well, Alyssa is hoping to move on. The problem is…the hotel owner has been found murdered and Rosie, one of the ladies (troublemaker) is a prime suspect. Alyssa, the Matron, and a couple of the men from the trip are investigating who did it. What makes this book so fun and entertaining to read are the characters: Peg-Leg, the injured in an accident hunting gold and grumpy as heck; Fred, the local moonshiner drunk that runs the stables and has a big secret and a few others. It does seem that there are a few secrets hidden throughout town. They have nothing better to do. Alyssa and the ladies are the first ladies to be seen in the town since the town was set up. This is the time of the Gold Rush. Bert, the hotel owner, was killed over gold nuggets. The book is well-written. The characters each have their own quirks and well-developed personality. Watching the romance between Alyssa and the doctor develop was my favorite part just because it was so obvious yet so subtle. The humor, mystery, and suspense kept you from wanting to put the book down. You were pulled in from the beginning. An excellent book that I recommend to all historical cozy mystery lovers.

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Prospect of Death is an historical, cosy mystery set in 1862 Run’s End British Columbia. This is the time of the gold rush when one and all sought to find wealth through gold. I realised once finished that this is actually book 2 in the series but it can easily be read as a standalone. I will go back and read the first book though to get the whole picture.

The story is well written and the historical information was fascinating and well researched. The characters are well-developed and likeable. I was pleasantly surprised with the vividness the narrative invoked. It is an easy and enjoyable to read as we learn about the time and the new lives of these women who find themselves in a strange new world and full of hope and intrigue at meeting prospective husbands.

Alyssa has her own agenda but a brutal murder and a smallpox epidemic find her stuck in the small town with lots of potential suspects trying to find a killer. Carmen takes the reader through false trails and red herrings.

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is brilliant book. It is a great example of a whodunit story and I was really pulled in to the journey of the characters. And what great characters they are. I loved the dynamic they all brought to the table. They were engaging and relatable.
This is an author that I have recently become more familiar with and I like her writing style. I enjoy her work immensely and this book shows why. A great story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great mystery story which I enjoyed reading. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is a well written story that is full of suspense and just hard to put down. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story. They are strong, creative, supportive characters that brought the story to life for me. They have great growth which makes the story easy to read. I found this book to be fast paced and engaging. A story about finding a murderer in order to restore peace but the murderer is getting desprate. You don’t want to miss what happens next in this story. It is a great story that I highly recommend.

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a wonderful read from start to finish. I found the writing very charming and the story line heart warming and engaging at the same time. I love a good mystery, as I think a lot of us do, but this one really appealed to me as the characters really made the story!

For starters I loved Alyssa. She had the brain of someone not only intelligent, but someone who had her street smarts as well. The story takes off at a good pace, and I felt I was there in the time frame of the story solving the mystery that was at food. I really had a lot of fun reading this one! Loved it!

The story was a truly wonderful read, and I for sure will be reading more of Alyssa and her friends adventures. One was certainly not enough! Highly recommend this amazing author and this book!

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I read this in one sitting, once I got started I couldn’t stop. Alyssa is awesome, she is caring, strong, independent, loyal and smart. All the girls under her look up to her and she is treated almost equal to Matron and the men of the town. When a death occurs and one of her girls, Rosie, gets accused, Alyssa will not stop trying to find out who the real killer is. At first I wasn’t a big fan of Rosie, when she first left I said good riddance, but she really just needs guidance, friends and love. Alyssa, seems to have two men vying for her attentions throughout the book, and honestly I would have been happy with her being with either one of them. As for the murderer, I did not see it coming. There were a couple of people I suspected but the one who is at fault, was very far down my list. I really enjoyed watching Alyssa, Mr. Kendrick, The doctor and all of the others uncovering clue after clue to find out who killed Bert Harper. I highly recommend this read!

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke

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Genre – Historical, Cozy Mystery
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Meet Alyssa Chalmers. Victorian emigrant. Reluctant bride. Intrepid sleuth.

  1. A group of brides from Australia have arrived in British Columbia, and love is in the air – until the happiness in the prospectors’ town “Run’s End” is shattered when the hotel-owner is found dead. To make matters worse, something is wrong with the stored gold at the hotel, and an epidemic makes it impossible for anyone to leave town. The brides pin all their hopes on their friend Alyssa Chalmers to find the murderer and restore peace in their new home. But the killer is cunning, and desperate …

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Carmen has spent most of her life with ink on her fingers and a dangerously high pile of books and newspapers by her side.

She has worked as a newspaper reporter on two continents and always dreamt of becoming a novelist and screenwriter.

When she found herself crouched under her dining table, typing away on a novel between two earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, she realised she was hooked for life.

The shaken but stirring novel made it to the longlist of the Mslexia competition, and her next book and first Alyssa Chalmers mystery, The Case Of The Missing Bride, was a finalist in the Malice Domestic competition in a year without a winner.

Since then she has penned several more cozy mysteries, including the Jack and Frances series set in the 1930s.

Carmen shares her home with her human and her rescue cat Holly.

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Chicago, 1887 – Events start suddenly for Emma.  She and Jeremy are chasing bank robbers who hope to stay hidden in a train wreck.  Injuries and death permeate the environment as she struggles to get help from a nearby town.  Will the robbers evade capture?  Will Emma and Jeremy emergency unscathed?

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The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files) by C.H. Sessums – Review by Elizabeth Rose

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The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files)The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When her dad’s PI business is going under and he’s not available to work, Jenny has a decision to make- let it go under or step in and take matters into her own hands. It’s a no-brainer, right? But it’s 1936 in Tyler, Texas, and Jenny doesn’t have her credentialed paperwork to work as a PI.

This book was an absolute joy to read. It’s a warm, historical mystery with great character development. The author did an awesome job describing the scenery, buildings, people, etc and helps you feel like you’re right there with them on their journey. I quickly became invested in the story, caring what happened to characters. This, to me, is the sign of a well written book. Can’t wait to read more in this series.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sarah King

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder, a frame job, and amateur detectives sounds intriguing, right? Out on a run, Ruby finds the body of a murdered cast mate. When suspection on her, she and another cast mate set out to solve the truth of who really did it.
This was a quick enjoyable read. While I was slightly confused in the beginning it, felt like I was missing some of the background information (found out this is a spin off series.) The story was unique and well written. The characters are well built. I loved how Ruby used her skill set to work on solving the mystery like the song she uses to remember the clues as they find them. I would suggest giving this book a read.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sarah Vanscoy

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“The Sound of Murder” written by K.L. Montgomery is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. Chorus girl, Ruby, is on tour with a traveling theatre troupe when she finds the deceased body of a fellow cast mate. Ruby is determined to get to the bottom of the murder, and uses song as way to keep her thoughts organized. This book was unlike any other mystery that I’ve read! I loved the setting and the humor that you don’t typically see in this genre.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kay Stritesky

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For me this was a fun and exciting read! The characters were great and the story was interesting enough that you didn’t figure it out in the beginning and then felt like you had to continue reading! Ruby sure knows how to take the lead! I will note there is possibly a book before this one but it is not super important just would have been helpful!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Stephanie nicole

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great, short and funny and packed full of drama and adventure. This cozy mystery certainly put me through the ringer emotion wise it had me on the edge of my seat, rolling on the floor laughing and it even had me in tears by the end. The characters were amazing, and as a drama geek I loved how original the title and the plot line were. So if your looking for a short fun read this weekend make sure you pick up this one today.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Felicia Bates

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s been a long time since I read something by this author but I wasn’t disappointed. I loved this cozy mystery. It had humor, great characters and of course- mystery. It was a really quick read but a lot of enjoyment. The storyline flew by and I couldn’t put it down. A great escape from reality… Five stars from me!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Julie Johnson

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruby just doesn’t seem to have much luck. As a plus-sized girl, she’s always looked over for leading roles and it seems like people die around her. What’s a girl to do?

This book is full of action and adventure, with lots of great musical throwbacks. I’m a theater junkie myself and have been in roles but always felt a little like Ruby. When Diane is murdered during this tour, Ruby puts on her sleuthing hat and decides to get to the bottom of who took her out. Along the way, Ruby befriends Nova who is just as eager to help her out.

I love how Ruby put her clues to a song!! I sang it every time as I read it! I also love how the author chose a very realistic character in Ruby. She’s not the leading lady or the most beautiful, fit girl. However, Ruby is a very fantastic character and one that is easy to fall in love with!

I look forward to more books in this series. I understand that there is a prequel to this book but I didn’t feel lost in any details. Many of the previous book’s information was shared to give a reader enough background without ruining that previous story.

Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jess Engel

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable cozy mystery! This author consistently delivers fun and unique storylines and this one is no exception. It is a fun way to start a new series.

Ruby is part of a traveling theater group who recently lost a member to murder. In a new city ready to explore and move forward, tragedy unfortunately strikes the group again and Ruby decides to solve the case!

This page-turner was a great, fast read with laugh out loud moments and solid storyline!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Sound of Murder is the first book in a new series, Musical Murder Mystery, by K.L. Montgomery. It’s an intriguing cosy mystery- a whodunnit with crime and investigation, drama, suspense, and likeable characters. It is set in the world of theatre- which gave this book an extra element of interest.
A chorus girl with her first ‘big break’.
A travelling theatre show.
A beloved musical.
Murder.
Intrigue.
A whodunnit element.
A mystery to solve, with a killer to catch.
Bringing danger to the show.
All results in another winning recipe from K.L. Montgomery!
I was quickly engrossed in the story and thought it was a great start to this new series and quite an enjoyable read. K.L Montgomery brought some fun and just a little quirkiness to the table with this mystery- and the result is quite engaging.
Happy reading!

Thank you, K.L Montgomery!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery- Review by Lauren West

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me excited from the cover alone! You immediately think murder mystery theater mixed with Oktoberfest. I could not get enough of Ruby. She was sweet, talented, and down to earth. When a member of her theater cast is murdered eyebrows are raised and questions are had. Ruby immediately dives in to figure out the mystery and the case begins. This book was fun, funny, had a delightful group of characters, and of course an amazing MC. This mystery is a perfect companion to a cozy chair and hot cup of tea.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Stephanie Nordling

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just have to start by saying that this was such a light read, despite the subject matter. Haha! It almost reminded me of the Heather Wells Mysteries series by Meg Cabot. I loved how all of Ruby’s friends have very similarly themed names (Celeste, Sunshine, Nova). However, my favorite part is just how punny Ruby’s inner monologs were. (I’m a sucker for a good pun!) It took a few pages to get into the story (especially when it kept vaguely referring to the story of a prior murder from a different series), but it ended up being a by the book cozy murder mystery that had me turning the page just to read more. I don’t want to give any spoilers, so I won’t get too much more specific than I have already.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read! It was short, funny, packed full of adventure. This is a cozy mystery novel, so it doesn’t get too upsurd or out of hand. I laughed, was on the edge of my seat, and at the end I cried. This had such a happy ending and was very positive for a murder mystery story. I felt off at the beginning, because there’s a prequel that apparently happens before the events of this novel, but even without that I wasn’t too confused. I really enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read the next installment of this series!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Erin Wolf

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable book! It involves, murder, musicals, and mayhem. Centered around stage performers that do musicals, this is something completely different than what I’m used to. I have read plenty of cozy mysteries, but this is new to me, and the author pulls it off spectacularly! There is such a fun quality to this book — while plenty mystery to solve too. Authors in this genre too many times forget to have fun with the book and characters, but it has really been captured here. I could not put this book down!

If you are a fan of musicals, this is a must read. I was more interested in the murder mystery end, but growing with friends in the theater, it made me reminisce and smile. Then there is Ruby. Not your perfect, skinny, young confident main character, she is flawed and pretty insecure in the beginning of the book. But she knows theater is her passion and sticks to it. Along the way, she gets more friends and really starts to bloom. The progression was subtle but done so well. Not to mention the mystery part of this story. I was constantly guessing who and why and was still surprised at the big reveal.

A wonderfully written, fun book, this is the beginning of what I hope to be a long -running series. A must read in my opinion.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sheri Schrader

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery

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. 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 really wants to succeed but seems to get overlooked often. It is a mixed bag when she gets to step up and take on a larger role. I look forward to reading more in this series and catching the prequel story that I had missed.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. For a good part of the book, I thought there was for sure another book before it… There is a lot of references to past events and a previous murder Ruby was part of. After some research, I found that it is part of another series, by the same author, and now Ruby is getting her own series. I am curious to read the other book, as there is a lot of references to it and its main character Sunshine. This book made me laugh a lot, which I did not expect. The characters Ruby and Nova are great, and I could really envision them. Ruby is very quirky and not your typical lead character, but I loved her even more for it! I look forward to reading the next book, as well as the prequel.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. It’s a spin off from another series by this author – Dangerous Curves. Panic at the Playhouse, the 8th Dangerous Curves book, introduces Ruby Ecco, who is the heroine of the Musical Murder Mystery series. You don’t have to have read Panic at the Playhouse to enjoy The Sound of Murder, but if you plan to read both I would recommend starting with the earlier book to avoid spoilers.
This is a very enjoyable read! If you can cope with having the songs from The Sound of Music going round your head relentlessly while you read it, you’ll get caught up in an intriguing case. After a castmate is found dead, Ruby is concerned local police aren’t taking the case seriously. She’s got plenty of clues (and a song she’s made up about them) but needs to piece these together to find out the truth.
I love musicals, and enjoy a cozy mystery. If you’re like me, this series will not disappoint! I would recommend reading in a setting where you won’t be embarrassed if you find yourself humming “Do-Re-Mi”…
The Sound of Murder gets a solid five stars from me, and I can’t wait to read West Side Murder when it comes out!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Trish Ann

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick, enjoyable read. I really liked Ruby’s character and thought she was clever. It was fun to follow her along, solving the clues and trying to solve the murder. I would like to go back and read other books of hers. I look forward to seeing more in this series.

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