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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed “The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” by Rosalind Barden P. This lighthearted, humorous mystery is perfect for fans of 1930s-set mysteries with a touch of whimsy.

The story is full of colorful characters, including Sparky’s guardian, Tootsie, a former silent movie star; her assistant Gilbert, a.k.a. the goblin; and various eccentric suspects and allies. Then there is “Sparky” herself, as she says, her crook name because Ambrosia Brown doesn’t suit her (her real name). The characters are well-written and memorable, making it easy to become invested in their stories.

The mystery itself is engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. The author does a great job of weaving together clues and plot threads, keeping me curious until the very end.

One of the standout aspects of this book is its unique setting. The 1930s Los Angeles setting adds a fascinating layer of historical context to the story, and the inclusion of Prohibition-era gangsters and flappers adds to the atmosphere.

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great adventure of Sparky. It is always nice to get to see more of this character. She is feisty and always interesting to read about. Her latest adventure is just as intriguing as the others. She has to find a way to prove Bookie was framed for murder. But with so much going on around this, it definitely turns out to be a tough challenge.
This is a well written mystery story with a fun and quirky character at its centre. The book (and the series) is truly enjoyable to read and I look forward to each new book that I start. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to read the next one in the series.

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have so enjoyed this series. Part of my enjoyment comes from it being set in the 1920’s. It was such a different time back then. The speech, the people, all of it was so unique to us in this current time period. Not to sound like a cliche but Sparky is one of the most spunky characters I’ve met in a book this year. For a young one, she’s got the fear but she’ll protect her people and usually finds herself in trouble. This book is a wonderful mystery. So many little twists and turns make it a fun read. I like books like that. I’m bored if I can figure out the killer in the first little bit. The story is so well done. The detail and the characters really make you feel the history as you’re reading. It’s an enjoyable read. I’d recommend for lovers of historical mysteries.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I simply loved this book. It is a very unique cozy mystery story. Cat is a night custodian of a Fairy Tale Forest amusement park. Zoe is a cat, who along with other feral felines is responsible for keeping the vermin out of the amusement park. When an unexpected death occurs in the park, this unusual duo set off to solve the mystery picking up a series of clues.

The book has unusual protagonists, the setting is unique. The book is fast paced and humorous. It is a clear winner. I will be picking more from this series.

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Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery review by Victoria McQuigg

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest Series by K.L. Montgomery. This book really isn’t like anything else I have ever read. We are following our protagonist Catherine (Cat) who is a night time custodian at a Fairytale theme park in South Caroline. Everything is business as usual until one of the Managers turns up murder. Though no one really liked the manager all that much the murder is still not great. Cat finds herself on the list of suspects and has to attempt to find the real killer and clear her name. She gets help from Zoe and Gloria to try to solve the mystery before its to late. This book is absolutely fun and intriguing. You will not want to put it down. 4 out of 5 stars!

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden. This is such a fun series about a young orphan girl named Sparky. She lives in Los Angeles during the depression and she was formally a street kid but is now living with all kinds of different characters. When her boss is accused of murder Sparky realizes she has to solve the case to save him. With all kinds of craziness happening while trying to solve the murder Sparky puts herself and others in harms way. Will she be able to solve the murder before another one happens? Such a fun mystery for young kids. The writing is so well done I felt like I was living in LA during the depression!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest series and is a delightful cozy mystery book. the book is told from the point of view of Catherine (Cat) Lyon, a nightshift custodian at the family-run Fairytale Forest amusement park, and Zoe, the leader of one of the groups of feral cats that help to keep the vermin down in the park.
Cat and her co-worker Gloria are shocked to find the dead body of their unpopular supervisor after having been lead there by Zoe, who can talk telepathically to Cat. Several people had motives, including Cat, so she must try to clear her name & figure out who did the murder, with the help of Zoe and the clowder of cats.
It is quite a different take on a cozy mystery, one that is fast-paced and funny, and I found it hard to put down. I will be definitely be getting the next book to see what further adventures they have at Fairytale Forest!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Carr

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Felines Of Fairytale Forest series. I loved this cosy mystery. It was such a good read that I couldn’t put it down. The authors story was so unique and full of twists that I had keep reading to find out who did it.
I also loved how the author tells the story from the perspective of Cat(human) and Zoe(cat). How they work together using their unique skills to get to the bottom of this mystery was very unique.

Cat works as a janitor at night for Fairytale Forest Amusement park. What started as a normal night took a turn for the worse when the parks resident cats started to act weird and leads Cat and her friend Gloria to a body.
Who is responsible for this murder? What will it mean for the park and the cats who live there?
With Cat fast becoming the main suspect she knows she needs to find the real killer to clear her name so with the aid of Zoe and her fellow felines they work together to find and bring the murderer to justice. Can they succeed?

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Callie Luna

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is a cozy murder mystery with an amateur sleuth and a bit of magic. Catherine Lyon works at Fairytale Forest (a theme park in South Carolina) as a night shift custodian. One night she is lead by Zoe (one of the feral cats) to a dead body at the front of the park. With the help of Zoe (and the other felines) Cat is determined to find the murderer and clear her name. I love that the viewpoint switches between Cat and Zoe. I always find it intriguing to be in the head of an animal and it was expertly achieved. The clues keep you guessing with all the twists and turns. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Alison Risher

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sparky is a hilarious little orphan who solves crimes. She lives in Los Angeles. Formerly a street kid, she has been taken in by a group of interesting people. She is forced to go to school, or “the big house,” as she calls it. She champions the underdog, sometimes at her own expense. Don’t miss this latest of Sparky’s adventures!

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder a la Christie was a great, cozy mystery with some romance sprinkled in.

Professor Lexie Driscoll is excited about her first Golden Age of Mystery Book Club meeting. However, that excitement turns to shock and sadness when a dear friend dies under suspicious circumstances. Lexie believes it’s murder, but the others aren’t so sure. It doesn’t take long for the police to verify Lexie’s suspicions. It was murder. She is determined to find out who did it. One murder turns into two, and Lexie knows she has to reveal the killer before someone else dies.

There were many characters, and in the beginning, I thought I would have a hard time keeping them straight, but the author provides a handy list of characters at the start of the book. The further I got into the book, it became easier to navigate them. I had mixed feelings about Lexie initially as she was very blunt and didn’t care whose feathers she ruffled. I came to see that as tenacity and love for her friend, Sylvia. She wanted justice for her friend, and that revealed her loyalty to those she cared for.

She is beginning to find herself in a bit of a love triangle; however, given her past, I can understand her reasons for not wanting to commit to a relationship. Both love interests are great guys, and in my opinion, she can’t go wrong with either. Hopefully, we will see some resolution to that in the next book.

Overall, this was a great read, full of twists and turns. I had no idea who the murderer was until the culprit was revealed. The author did a great job keeping me interested and engaged in the story. If you are an Agatha Christie fan, you will enjoy this book.

I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder a la Christie was a great, cozy mystery with some romance sprinkled in.

Professor Lexie Driscoll is excited about her first Golden Age of Mystery Book Club meeting. However, that excitement turns to shock and sadness when a dear friend dies under suspicious circumstances. Lexie believes it’s murder, but the others aren’t so sure. It doesn’t take long for the police to verify Lexie’s suspicions. It was murder. She is determined to find out who did it. One murder turns into two, and Lexie knows she has to reveal the killer before someone else dies.

There were many characters, and in the beginning, I thought I would have a hard time keeping them straight, but the author provides a handy list of characters at the start of the book. The further I got into the book, it became easier to navigate them. I had mixed feelings about Lexie initially as she was very blunt and didn’t care whose feathers she ruffled. I came to see that as tenacity and love for her friend, Sylvia. She wanted justice for her friend, and that revealed her loyalty to those she cared for.

She is beginning to find herself in a bit of a love triangle; however, given her past, I can understand her reasons for not wanting to commit to a relationship. Both love interests are great guys, and in my opinion, she can’t go wrong with either. Hopefully, we will see some resolution to that in the next book.

Overall, this was a great read, full of twists and turns. I had no idea who the murderer was until the culprit was revealed. The author did a great job keeping me interested and engaged in the story. If you are an Agatha Christie fan, you will enjoy this book.

I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I picked up this book thinking it is a easy read but was surprised to see the richness of the setting and the twists and turns in it . Eleven year old Sparky is supposed to be at school but when her boss gets entrapped in a murder case , she simply cannot let things be . When she sets out to solve the mystery one thing leads to another , and there is mayhem everywhere . Set in the depression era , this historic cozy mystery in Los Angeles has vivid descriptions of the societal norms and practices prevalent in those times . The characters are quirky and storyline is complex. Overall a very enjoyable read .

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Trisha Cargile

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Murder By Moonlight” by K.L. Montgomery is a charming and suspenseful cozy mystery set in the whimsical Fairytale Forest theme park. When a disliked custodial manager is found strangled, night-shift custodian Catherine Lyon becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear her name, Cat embarks on a quest to find the real killer, with unexpected help from Zoe, a clever member of the park’s feral cat colony. Montgomery skillfully blends humor and intrigue, creating a delightful cast of characters, both human and feline, that drive the engaging plot. “Murder By Moonlight” is an entertaining whodunit that keeps readers guessing while celebrating the quirky charm of its unique setting. I highly recommend this as a fun, adorable, entertaining book!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Santana Hicks

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Catherine (Cat) has been working as a night custodian at the Fairytale Forest amusement park for years. Her and her work bestie, Gloria make the best of it by amusing each other. Neither of them take the managers seriously so when one is found strangled to death, the duo are the top two suspects.

The amusement park employs cats to hunt for rodents. It is known to leave the cats alone so they do not become dependent on the humans. Catherine never bothered with the cats before but then Zoe, the leader of the cats, leads Catherine to the body. Turns out Catherine can understand and talk to the cat. Thus becomes a sleuthing partnership. Catherine must find out who the killer is to clear her name.

I really enjoyed this book and the characters. Cat was a carefree and fun adult who was middle aged which is rare for main characters in books. That is an automatic brownie point. I wasn’t a huge fan of the felines point of view. It was too stiff in my opinion. But then again, I could totally see one of my cats talking like that so who knows? The author could be spot on with how cats talk.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Julie Johnson

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun, cozy mystery this is! A great way to start off this series too. While I’m not normally a fan of “talking animals”, I really enjoyed this read and look forward to the next book in this series. This author writes in such a way that you are hooked in and eagerly awaiting the next snafu that might occur. She also infuses a bit of mystery and humor into each story she writes. Ms. Montgomery is becoming a favorite to read!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Darla Yocom

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was intrigued by the book synopsis and wondered if there was a play on words at play. I could not have been more surprised when I began reading this book and found the story was told from multiple sides from characters Catherine ‘Cat’, a human and Zoe, the leader of the feral cat tribe, or at least her half of the Fairytale Forest amusement park. When Zoe decides to talk to Catherine in order to get her to follow her to a body near the front of the park, I was not expecting that.

Cat and her bestie, Gloria are a rare pair and both try to make the best out of working the night shift. They are funny and witty but I think Zoe may be a good match for a bit of witty sarcasm.

As I read through this mystery, I found myself glued to my seat. I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns as they try to solve the unknown.

Also I love the simplicity of the book cover. Great idea.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery. This is such a fun fairytale/cozy mystery. Its about Catherine (Cat) who is the night shift custodian at Fairytale Forest Theme Park. She even has a colony of cats that help her run things and one cat she can even communicate with. The cats help keep down the mice and yucky things that crawl around at night at a theme park. When one evening on shift Cat finds a manager strangled to death she is shocked. The fact that no one really liked this person is beside the point, Cat is determined to find out what happened. Her goal is to find the killer so that the theme park can feel safe again for everyone. Consulting with her cat friend aka Zoe,they work together to take down this killer before another murder occurs. Such a fun mystery with a twist. Read this fun Cozy Fairytale to find out what happens.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest series. Set in an amusement park, the author takes the reader into the world of the custodial staff and a clowder of cats who keep everything running smoothly. I was excited to see a new, cozy mystery from this author. She always brings an exciting group of people; with this series, she brings a group of cats. When one of the custodial managers shows up dead, the rest of the staff have to figure out what happened. I enjoyed the story and characters. The story was interesting, bringing a bit of a fantastic element to what might have been a typical cozy mystery. I look forward to reading more books in this series and learning more about the amusement park and its inhabitants.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a fan of Agatha Christie and writers of her ilk, I found the premise of this book to be intriguing.
English professor Lexie Driscoll has started a bookclub revolving around the Golden Age of Mystery, including authors like Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh etc. The first meeting is at a friend’s large home in an upscale area, where one of the members is found dead. At first, it seems as if it is natural causes but Lexie suspects otherwise and an autopsy confirms that her friend was poisoned!
Lexie resolves to use her knowledge from mystery books to help solve the crime, but the more she digs, the more secrets she finds!
This was an enjoyable cozy mystery, very much in the style of Agatha Christie.

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Murder a la Christie(Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson- Review by Heather Knalls

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lexie is back in her old hometown for awhile and she is catching up with some of the people she grew up around. One of her old friends Rosie has asked her to start a murder mystery book club and on their first meeting one of their members Sylvia ends up dead. Every believes her death is related to her heart issues but Lexie believes other wise and that she was murdered. The autopsy comes back after the funeral and Lexie finds out she was right and that her friend Sylvia was poisoned. But who could have done that and why? Lexie is determined to find out who had it out for Sylvia including one of her good friends German who Lexie heard threaten her before the meeting. But now Lexie has become a suspect because she has now found out that Sylvia left her money in her will. Can Lexie find the culprit before it’s too late?

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging cozy mystery with a feline twist, which kept me happily turning the pages. ‘Fairytale Forest’ is an amusement park where Catherine (Cat) is a night-shift custodian. Along with a clowder of feral cats the custodial staff keep the park neat and tidy. When one of the less liked and mean-spirited custodial managers is found dead, Cat finds she is the prime suspect. Cat decides to investigate so she can find the real killer and clear her name. She is helped by her co-worker Gloria and the cat colony led by Zoe. The cats who catch the vermin in the park lead Cat to the dead body, where she discovers her first clue. It is up to Cat, Gloria, Zoe and the other ‘Fairytale Forest’ felines to solve the murder. This is an entertaining cozy mystery with an intriguing storyline and a mix of quirky characters and cats! I enjoyed solving the case alongside Cat and her furry felines, and I felt immersed in the story due to the descriptive narrative. I’m looking forward to book two in this fun new series.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder a la Christie was an amazing mystery book and such a great homage to the Agatha Christie stories. I loved the whole “who done it” mystery to this storyline and was so intrigued by it all starting with a death during a book club meeting. The character development was amazing, and the fact that the author utilized such a wide array of characters of varying ages and genders was a great way to add to the thrill of figuring out who the antagonist was. The fact that this is a new series is even more amazing, the way that the author leaves the book hanging on a cliffhanger of what’s next for our main character, Professor Lexie Driscoll, was a genius way to end the book. It left me with just the right amount of wanting to know more about her and her two love interests, as well as see how her future book clubs may come about. Will there be more tragedies, mysteries to solve perhaps, or more unexplained deaths that need to be investigated with her great sleuthing skills? I cannot wait for the next book to come out, so I can have these questions answered and delve back into another great mystery.
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06/2024

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205091734-murder-a-la-christie” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1706049927l/205091734._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205091734-murder-a-la-christie”>Murder a la Christie</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/161602.Marilyn_Levinson”>Marilyn Levinson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6601274208″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Professor Driscoll runs Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub and she is a huge fan of Agatha Christie. At the very first meeting one of her friends is unalived. As Professor Driscoll dons the hat of a sleuth and her developing detective skills, more of her friends are ending up in the same condition. It starts to make her feel like she is in one of the books written by her favorite author. She is determined to find who committed this crime and save her fledgling bookclub. Murder a la Christie is a fun and engaging page turner. This is only the second book I have read by this author and so far I have enjoyed her work.
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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Shannen Kern

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had only read one previous book by this author and enjoyed it, so I was happy to pick up another. I absolutely love the way the author writes as it captures attention immediately and holds on throughout the entire book. There were also multiple twists and turns that kept me on my toes! I wasn’t a big fan of the main character which made it a little hard to relate and feel the story deeply, but that is literally the only thing I didn’t love about this book. Overall, it was an incredible cozy mystery! If you enjoy Agatha Christie then you will likely find yourself appreciating this story as well. This would be a wonderful book to read in your spare time as it’s easy to delve back into after putting it down.

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Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Enisha Reaves

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a whodunit full of mystery Agatha Christie style, then this one is for you.

Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
follows Professor Lexie Driscoll as she conducts the first meeting of the Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub at her best friend’s swanky mansion. Suddenly, a friend is murdered then more members start being murdered one by one.

This is such a fun and quick read full of interesting and quirky characters.

The plot and main characters are perfect for cozy mystery lovers who also love Agatha Christie. As a huge fan of “And Then There Were None” by Christie, I couldn’t wait to jump into this book, and the author did not disappoint. I loved solving the mystery with Lexie, and I suspect you will too.

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder a la Christie is Book One in A Golden Age of Mystery Book Club Series. It is a cozy mystery with drama, action, suspense, intrigue, quirky characters, secrets, and murder. Lexie is conducting the first meeting of the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club at her friend’s ritzy mansion when one member of the club tragically dies. Lexie is convinced this was murder and begins to investigate in true Agatha Christie style. As she begins to investigate more members of the club die and the list of suspects grow. This book is a true whodunnit that will keep you guessing and have you trying to solve the mystery before Lexie does. Looking forward to Book Two in this series!

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Murder a la Christie is a spinoff of the great Agatha Christie. In this book, Dr. Lexie Driscoll is a professor whose husband died in a house fire a year ago. She was left with nothing when this happened and was in a bad place not knowing where she would end up. However, she had some friends who lived in a “snobby” town with lots of secrets and had invited her to be the leader of a local mystery book club. One of the members, Sylvia, 70, has been extremely nice to Lexie and the two have built a great friendship has asked Lexie to house-sit for the summer. However, before summer, they would have their first book club meeting where the mystery begins because of Sylvia’s death. Lexie, from the start, does not believe Sylvia’s death is an accident and starts to “privately” investigate and help out Detective Donovan. No one wants to believe that a friend could have killed Sylvia because of the close-knit town they live in, but what other plausible explanation is there? Lexie starts with the guests at the book club meeting and tries to determine if the murderer is amongst them.
I don’t want to give any spoilers away so I kept the summary short. As for whether I like the book, I thought it was okay for a mystery. As for characters, there are many of them to keep track of and all the workings they each engage in. Most of the characters are exactly what you would think – distinct personalities to throw you off and make you try and solve the puzzle along with Lexie. I did find one aspect of this mystery weird and that was the romantic relationships that Lexie was building. She will entertain the idea of 2 different men in the neighborhood, but I am not sure where that all fits into the story except the parts they play in the mystery. Also, the ending, while I figured out who done it before it was announced, that wasn’t the weirdest part. The story ended with a weird exchange, to me, between her and one of her love interests, again maybe in the next book you truly come to find the reason for the romances, but I guess we will have to wait and see.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Mary Espinoza

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest Series by K.L. Montgomery, and it was not what I expected! The book is set in a Fairytale Forest Themepark in South Carolina and Catherine (Cat) is the night shift custodian who is about to have her world rocked with a murder mystery. Cat goes to work expecting a normal night shift and is shocked to find that one of the managers has been strangled to death. Granted, no one really cared for this person, it isn’t cool that a murder has taken place! Cat thinks that it is up to her to try to solve the mystery that has happened in the Themepark. Zoe, a member of the feline group that is in the Themepark finds that her and the rest of the felines are no longer just exterminators of the unwanted pests, but now are part of helping Cat find the person responsible for the tragedy that is at hand. With the help of Zoe, and her happy go lucky co-worker Gloria, can Cat solve this mystery or will her efforts be for nothing. The only way to find out it to pick up a copy and read for yourself! Thank you, K.L. Montgomery, for building a world that has mystery, ThemeParks and most of all cats! I look forward to reading the books that are to come in the series!

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Mary Espinoza, June 2024

Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Betsy Melano

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Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought the title was good and figured maybe this will get me to try reading some Agatha Christie books. I enjoyed the characters and definitely enjoyed the mystery. A good summer read for those really hot days. Interesting turn when some of the book club members are murdered. What a good way to solve the book club murders using Agatha Christie books. Glad I took a chance, I’ll be reading some more mystery books soon.

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