Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe is a “who did it” cosy mystery and a fast-paced story with lots of characters. It seemed rather simplistic and predictable in its telling at times. It is a quick and easy read that will keep you occupied for an afternoon. With a cast of so many, things get interesting as everyone is viewed as a possible killer.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2020-07-20 04:35:512020-07-20 07:59:10Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe – Review by Jenni Bishop
Into the Lions Den is a lovely cozy mystery. Reverend Margot Quade is invited to dinner with a the family of her close friend Daniel, who she served with in the military. The dinner quickly takes a tragic turn when her friend’s uncle is found dead. Margot finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and is left to support the family while the local police are investigating. This is a nice short book with likable characters and an intriguing mystery. It is a good introduction to the series and would recommend to fans of this genre.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juls Dickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJuls Dick2020-07-19 19:22:442020-07-19 21:51:02Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Juls Dick
Calamity under the Chandelier is the opening to Bianca Blythe’s new series called Sleuthing Starlet Mysteries. It is my first foray into Ms Blythe’s universe and as I understand, it is her first mystery story and it takes place in the time period between the two world wars, just when the Flapper Era has ended. I can see that her other series have been taking place in further past so it was interesting to start off knowing that this is her first detective story AND it is in the ‘most recent’ time. We have two American girls in England at Christmas time – Veronica who has married the son of a duke and her friend Cora who has lost her contract with movie studio and decides to take the trip her friend. You can just close your eyes and picture how two American starlets are wreaking havoc in the stiff upper lip crowd! The writer is giving us an interesting view into the upper class of the time when the first rumblings of the discontent are being heard and the next war is just around the corner. There are twists and turns and there are quite a few unpleasant characters there but on the other hand each of them adds something to the story so they pull you in and you lean back and light your ciggie, drink a glass of absinthe and try to solve the murder with Cora. It was great to see how Cora emerged as a confident and brave young woman after meeting her at the beginning as a shy and unsecure girl. I can see that there are 3 more stories in the series so if you take a liking to Cora and her Great English Adventure, then you know you have quite a few hours to look forward to! I am sure that the ‘ride’ also gets smoother the more into the era and the characters we get into!
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I have not previously read anything by Camilla Blythe, but the Calamity under the Chandelier, could not have been a better choice for me to be introduced to her writing skills. I was going into this one with the inviting and attention grabbing cover and blurb but that was about it. I expected a fairly easy cozy murder mystery and felt I got a lot more. This was quite the little murder mystery but the underlying and overlapping story lines kept me engrossed and engaged with the characters as I read. The premise may not have been extremely unique but it was written so well I felt as if I was watching a mystery movie unfold as I read.
Cora Clarke wants to be there and support her best friend Veronica who just eloped and is expecting the meet and greet and divulging this information will be a difficult pill to swallow. She travels with her friend to England at a time when her career is also on the fritz. She is supposed to be in Hollywood on set, not stuck in the cold winter of England during a scary and murderous time for the manor they are in. Things get pretty twisted and turned that you don’t see the ending that is coming. I look forward to seeing what else we will get from this series as well. It appears that there is some available and I am gonna dive into one soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2020-07-19 12:38:072020-07-19 13:57:41Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe – Review by Liz Vrchota
Calamity Under the Chandelieris the first book in the Sleuthing Starlet Mystery seriesby Camilla Blythe. It is an interesting cozy mystery with just enough drama and suspense to keep me entertained. Cora Clarke, a Hollywood starlet, has come to England to support her friend Veronica James, who scandalously eloped with the son of a duke. This caused quite a stir amongst the aristocracy and meets the scathing disapproval of his family. Now with Christmas upon them Cora arrives for the festivities- but when a murder occurs throwing suspicion on her friend- Cora dives into the role of detective. Calamity Under the Chandelier is a very quick and easy read. While it was a little predictable in places that didn’t detract too much from my overall enjoyment of the story. Looking forward to seeing what sleuthing adventures Cora gets up to next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-07-18 22:55:202020-07-19 06:18:40Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe – Review by Angela Hayes
Calamity under the Chandelier by Camilla Blythe is the first book in A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery series. This is a fun, cozy mystery which blends Hollywood starlets and Cora Clarke’s best friend marrying an English earl. The story is well written and a fun read. The mystery takes place while Cora is in England, visiting her friend. I always enjoy a good whodunit and this didn’t disappoint. The characters are entertaining and I enjoyed the mix of Hollywood and proper English folks. If you are in need of an entertaining read this is a good story to pick up. I look forward to reading more in A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery series.
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Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow, is a sweet little mystery. Very fast read. It was a great little book to indulge my reading habit with. You know that habit you have when you really should be doing something else. This little story is guilt free. It was a great little mystery, interesting characters, and a page turner for sure. If you are looking for a good story to scratch that reading itch this is the book for you. You can read this book and get the housework done before the kids get off the bus. Good clean fun, no surprises here.
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Nothing better than a sweet short mystery to take me into the weekend. I love mystery, psychological thrillers, and thrillers, but once in a while I love the sweet mysteries. The writing of cozy mysteries have piqued my interest for several reasons. The main reason is the gift of the author to tell me the story and hold my interest in a short story format for the mystery. In this story Reverend Margot Quade was invited to dinner, which turns out to be a murder at dinner. Will Reverend Margot Quade be able to solve the mystery? Will the tension between family members be too much? I highly recommend you read this mystery to find out the answer to these questions and more.
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This book was a good read as it brought me back to the classic mystery movies and books of the past. The murder alone builds suspense, the descriptions of the famous spark your imagination. The old Hollywood feel gets me excited just reading the few chapters alone. I love the unexpected twists, the romance keeps a reader intrigued and the mystery makes this the best read. I love how it takes us to another time and place because it’s a much needed escape.
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This is a cute and wholesome mystery and I love Sarah Biglow’s writing. I love a murder mystery and with a reverend out to solve it makes it even better. The story was easily developed and I enjoyed the way the mystery unfolded. After returning to her hometown, Margot is pulled into a mystery she feels compelled to solve. Complicating things worse is a snowstorm in the victim’s house which could lead to a deadly demise for someone. Margot’s own cousin is in charge of the investigation which could lead them to bump heads. This was a fun page-turner with wonderful characters who will keep you entertained from start to finish.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-07-17 01:58:222020-07-17 10:44:46Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Faith Jackson
Into the Lion’s Den: ( A Christian Cozy Mystery) by Sarah Biglow is the first book in the Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mysteries series. This is a sweet, easy read that you will able to get yourself lost in for a few hours. This is a nice, clean mystery book so for those who prefer their books on the cleaner side then I would definitely recommend this book. This author did really well with keep the book that way without losing the interest of the reader. The book was still interesting and fun to read and the characters were all still enjoyable. I really liked as well that even though it is pegged as a “Christian Cozy” story, never at any point did it feel like it was being forced upon you. Of course the topic was there, and was prevalent in the book, but the author did a tasteful job of including it. For me this actually made the book all the more enjoyable. I have read a few books now by this author and I have enjoyed every one of them. This is obviously the start of a great new series and I cannot wait to read more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-07-16 15:14:222020-07-16 15:40:11Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Kerry Baker
Sometimes you just need to read that one book that you can take at the surface. Camilla Blythe does just that. It was a story that relaxed so much that I fell in love with the simple story. The plot line is a cozy mystery setting. It was a simple place, but yet it had its moments of intense moments. The characters are a blast to relate to. I felt as if I was the Sleuthing Starlet in the story.I found myself looking for the clues with Cora. She was just helping her friend because she knew she did not have anything to do with it. I highly recommend you reading this story to help Cora solve the mystery.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-07-16 13:45:012020-07-16 15:29:28Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe – Review by Erica Fish
Into the Lion’s Den is the first book in the Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mysteries series by Sarah Biglow. Reverend Margot Quade, after serving overseas, has come home to Port Marie, Vermont in hopes of finding where she belongs. A friendly dinner with a unit member of Margot’s turns into a murder mystery. Now Margot is among a murder and is forced to spend the night due to a horrible snowstorm. Her cousin, who lost contact with Margot while she was overseas, is the officer on the case. They must put their differences aside to help solve the mystery. Margot is determined to figure out what really happened and who is the murder behind it all. I loved reading this quick, cozy mystery story. Margot is such a strong female character, but I appreciated how the author uncovered some of her struggles from having been part of the military world. I thought the mystery wasn’t totally obvious which made reading the story much more interesting. I look forward to reading other stories in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Interdonatohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Interdonato2020-07-16 10:20:112020-07-16 15:27:53Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Kayla Interdonato
This is my first book by Camilla Blythe. I love mystery novels and this was awesome! I loved all the characters and cannot wait to read more of these books. Our main female character Cora, follows her best friend to England. There she has to figure out a murder mystery and prove her friend Veronica didn’t have any part of it. Can she succeed? Read this book to find out what happens! Love the writing style so much, absolutely a recommended book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2020-07-15 21:27:452020-07-15 22:20:09Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe – Review by Meg Tyrrell
This was a great little cozy mystery that I read in one sitting. It was so gripping I couldn’t put it down. The characters are well written and their stories easy to follow which makes the books a enjoyable easy read.
Margot was an army chaplain. When she returned to her home an old army buddy invites her to dinner at his home with his family. Who would have guessed this innocent invitation would turn into a murder mystery. Everyone has a motive and a means but who committed the crime. This book will keep you guessing right up until the end and the ending will shock you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2020-07-15 01:25:292020-07-15 04:59:29Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Kerry Carr
Into the Lion’s Den is the first book in the Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery series by Sarah Biglow. This is a little different from the other books of Sarah Biglow’s that I have read and enjoyed- but as I love everything crime and mystery, I couldn’t wait to dive in. Margot Quade has just returned from a tour of duty, serving as Chaplain in her overseas deployment. She has only recently arrived back home, still adjusting to civilian life and trying to find where she belongs now. So, when a fellow ‘brother-in-arms’ who she became friends with whilst in service, invites her over for dinner so he can introduce her to his family- Margot accepts. What should have been a relaxing dinner with an old friend soon turns into a murder investigation, as one of the guests is found dead. Added to the tension is the fact that a severe snowstorm has moved into the area and Margot will be suck at the house with all the other dinner guests, one of whom is the murderer. What happens here makes for a intriguing read. This is the quintessential ‘cozy mystery’, and I really enjoyed meeting Reverend Margot Quade and following along on her story. I think this is a great start to an intriguing series. I can visualize this making a great television series or movie. Looking forward to catching up with Margot again in the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-07-14 22:58:042020-07-15 06:11:39Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Angela Hayes
I love a good murder mystery and Blythe puts together a beautiful haunt filled with classic whodunit pitfalls. I found myself immediately transported into the story and loved reading each page. This is a beautiful way to begin a series and is written in an easy and delightful manner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author.
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Into the Lion’s Den: (A Christian Cozy Mystery) (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Sarah Biglow is a quick and easy cozy murder mystery read. It is a simple mystery with a good storyline, and enough suspense to keep you interested and will keep you guessing. It is definitely different from the other cozy mysteries, where faith and mystery are blended neatly. The story is very succinct, and Sarah pulls it all together nicely.
A friendly dinner invitation, a snowstorm and a murder see Reverend Margot putting all the pieces together in this “who-done-it” style story.
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Calamity under the Chandelier by Camilla Blythe is the first book in the Sleuthing Starlet Mystery series. This is a great who-dun-it style book that is thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. The author has really written this book well. It has an interesting storyline that really pulled you in to it. It kept you interested with twists thrown in throughout. I loved trying to figure out who was the one responsible. The characters were really entertaining. It was the mixing of two worlds and it seemed to work really well. For me they really added to the overall story and just made a good book even better. As the first book in the series I thought this was a great way to start it off and I am looking forward to reading what is to come next.
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Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) By Sarah Biglow 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow. It is a story that had me hooked from the start. It is a who-done-it that will keep you guessing. I loved reading about the character of Reverend Margot Quade. She is a woman who wants to find her place in the world and finds herself at a dinner that turns deadly. She is determined to find the truth. I found Margot a character that I liked and could root for to succeed in her investigation. The book also has other additional characters that are intriguing and interesting to read about. The story had me turning pages to find out what happens. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining mystery book. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-07-11 03:46:392020-07-11 13:28:09Into the Lion’s Den (Reverend Margot Quade Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed this short mystery story. This is an author that I never hesitate to read. Her books are always creative and full of imagination. This is one of my favorites by her yet. This story is no different. It is a well written story that kept me engaged to the end. I was pulled in right from the start and it kept me turning pages to the end. This is a mystery story about Margot and what happens when she goes back to her hometown. One thing she never expected was to find herself in the middle of a mystery. One dinner and a snowstorm turns deadly for someone. She cannot resist a good mystery and has to solve this. How will this affect her relationship with her cousin? Will they find justice or will Margot’s past have something to do with it? I enjoyed these characters very much. I had no problem connecting with them as they made the story feel real for me. They are strong and keep the story moving. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) By Camilla Blythe 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Calamity under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe. It is a mystery novel that hooked me in from the beginning. I loved reading about the character of Cora Clarke. She follows her best friend and fellow actress to England and ends up in the middle of a mystery. When someone is killed and her friend becomes a suspect, Cora becomes determined to find out who the murderer is. Read this book to find out the full story and if Cora is successful in her search. This is a book that had me guessing all the way through. There are twists that I didn’t see coming. I found myself turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. The tension is high, and the suspicions run deep. The body count rises. Don’t miss out on an entertaining story that will have you reading far into the night. I would highly recommend reading this book.
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Hollywood starlets are supposed to be happily on set in sunny California, and not trapped in drafty manor houses during ferocious snowstorms.
But after Cora Clarke’s best friend and fellow actress elopes with an English earl, Cora visits England to help her friend brave the aristocratic disapproval of her new husband’s family.
Unfortunately, the holiday turns nightmarish when a chandelier crashes down and kills somebody. When suspicion falls on her friend, Cora vows to figure out the identity of the murderer. After all, blizzards have a habit of preventing the police from arriving, and body counts have a dreadful habit of growing.
Born in Texas, Wellesley graduate Camilla Blythe spent four years in England. She worked in a fifteenth-century castle, though sadly that didn’t actually involve spotting dukes and earls strutting about in Hessians.
Camilla has adored golden-age mysteries ever since her mother handed Camilla her first Agatha Christie mystery when she was eight. She now lives in California with her husband. She sometimes writes regency historical romances under the name Bianca Blythe.
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Reverend Margot Quade never expected to be dropped in the midst of a murder. She just wanted to get reacquainted with her hometown of Port Marie, Vermont, maybe find her place in the world again after serving her tour of duty. But when a friendly dinner with a member of her unit turns deadly, she’s pulled into a mystery she can’t help but solve. Then things go from dead to worse when she and all the suspects are stuck in the victim’s home during the worst snowstorm her little town has seen in decades. Now she’ll need more than a prayer to discover the truth behind who wanted the victim out of the picture … and to stay alive herself. To complicate matters, her strained relationship with her cousin, who just happens to be the attending officer, threatens to ruin the whole investigation. Can Margot and her cousin set aside their differences and bring a killer to justice? Or will the real reason behind the murder haunt Margot as much as her past?
Sarah is the USA Today Bestselling author of several cozy mystery, urban fantasy and paranormal romance series. She’s an avid TV watcher and during the day, she works to combat discrimination as an investigator for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. She lives in Boston with her husband and son.
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A Book Signing To Die For by Judy Moore. This isn’t my first read by this author but I will say it’s probably my favorite so far. This book definitely pulled me right in and I couldn’t put it down not even for sleep. The characters are unique and fun, each one brings this story to life. It’s got everything I could have asked for mystery, suspense and Murder. I’m a sucker for a great who done it with characters I love and this definitely gave me it all. I found myself on more than one occasion trying to read faster and slower at the same time. Trying to get to the next part to see what happens and not wanting it to be over too quickly. It’s a well written story and I enjoyed my time with all the characters. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2020-07-02 18:06:472020-07-02 19:24:20A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore – Review by Katie Kearney
Description : Beck O’Rourke and her grandmother own Beach Reads bookstore and coffee shop, a gathering place for locals and tourists, a block off the ocean in Manatee Beach, Florida.They live above the bookstore with Beck’s feisty younger sister, Lizzie, a lifeguard. Beck is excited to host the country’s best selling cozy mystery writer for a book signing event until a member of the audience turns up dead later that night. Afterward, Beck decides to pursue her lifelong dream of being a detective to try to catch the killer. The amateur sleuth finds a slew of suspects, but the murderer isn’t happy about her interference. Neither is the town’s handsome new police detective who has a history with Beck. Review : This is my second book by Judy Moore. She is an amazing writer. She did a great job of bringing the small town of Manatee Beach, Florida and all of the characters to life. The first book was Somebody In The Neighborhood. Both books are set in the same small Florida town of Manatee Beach. They are not in the same series and have different main characters, there are some secondary characters who show up in both. Highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2020-07-01 14:26:272020-07-01 15:06:02A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore – Review by Meg Tyrrell
A very neat cozy mystery book which I enjoyed reading thoroughly. It has all the elements of a good book in it, a solid plot, good characters, a murder and a hint of romance. Sometimes you pick up a book not knowing much about the author or the book itself and read it with an open mind, with minimal expectations, it is a very pleasurable feeling when the book starts growing on the reader as you flip it page by page. This is precisely the effect this book had on me.
Beck O’Rourke co-owns Beach Reads bookstore and coffee shop with her grandmother. They live in an apartment along with Beck’s sister above the bookstore. They have book signing events which happen very frequently where they get small time and relatively well-to-do authors to speak and then sign the books bought in their store. On one such book signing event, they invite a Cozy mystery author, Marcia Graybill to their bookstore. As people love her mysteries, they get an audience of over 50 that day and the event turn out to be very successful.
Shortly after, in the night, there is a dead body found behind the jewelry store, which is adjacent to the book shop. The police department, headed by a handsome police detective Devon, arrive on the scene of the crime and make their own conclusions, which Becky does not concur with. She heads off to investigate the murder on her own. The murderer does not like this intrusion and neither does the police department. Now Becky’s life is in danger and she has to go all out to crack this case by herself. It is a brilliant plot and a very edgy read; I could not guess the murderer till the very end. There are times however when I did feel Becky was taking too much liberty and it was amusing that people did not mind her intrusions or her queries. She is not a hired detective after all. It was like reading one of Ms. Marple’s mysteries of Agatha Christie, but Ms. Marple would take an effort to acquaint herself with her suspects personally before extracting information from them. Becky goes a fast forward route and with one visit or one phone call, her suspects seem to disclose quite a lot to her, which I found slightly amusing. I was also expecting a slightly longer romantic liaison between the main leads, but considering it a cozy mystery, it is understandable that the inferences have to be subtle.
Otherwise I loved every bit of it, the characters were adorable. And as I said earlier, I read this book with a very open mind and as a reader, reaped the rewards. A very fine book and looking forward to read more from this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2020-07-01 10:47:582020-07-01 12:59:32A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore – Review by Anantha Rusum
Girl Trap is the third book in the Madeline Dawkins series by Cynthia Hamilton is such a suspenseful book. I have read all the books in this series so far and I swear it gets better with each book. This storyline is amazing and the author writes it and its characters so amazing that you feel yourself being pulled into the book. Mike and Madeline are working on 2 cases at the same time in this book that take their toll on these characters when things are revealed. Can they solve both mysteries apart and come out on top? You will be hooked at the edge of your seat reading this book, as I could not put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Taylor2020-06-23 10:18:372020-06-23 10:37:07Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 3) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Amanda Taylor
A Book Signing To Die For is a wonderful murder mystery novel by Judy Moore. Beck O’Rourke is a lover of mysteries, just like her mother. She owns a bookstore and coffee shop, Beach Reads, with her grandmother in Manatee Beach, Florida. Beck, her grandmother, and Beck’s little sister Lizzie live above the bookstore. Beck tries hard to make the bookstore a local hang out place, but her grandmother is stuck in her ways and is strictly business. With a bestselling mystery writer coming to do a book signing, Beck is super excited, until someone from the audience dies! Now Beck can use all her detective skills she gained from her mystery novels to try to catch the killer. She’s able to make a little head way but some people aren’t happy with her progress. This novel was entertaining, enthralling, and kept me on my toes. Just when I thought I knew who the killer was, I would be thrown a curveball. I highly recommend this mystery and look forward to reading other stories by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Interdonatohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Interdonato2020-06-21 21:21:162020-06-22 05:14:41A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore – Review by Kayla Interdonato
Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 3) by Cynthia Hamilton
The 3rd installment of Madeline Dawkins series! This book digs into human trafficking as Madeline (a PI in her own right) and her business partner and friend Mike are asked to help search for two missing sisters from Minnesota. What will Madeline and Mike find as the search intensifies?
One of the things I like best about the Madeline Dawkins series is how Madeline’s character keeps learning and changing. It’s so much more like real life, it make you connect with the characters better.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2020-06-21 20:32:432020-06-21 20:48:39Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 3) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Betsy Melano
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