What a great, fun read! I was almost late for dinner out with friends because I didn’t want to put it down until I reached the end. Great British humour throughout the story, really well blended with the mystery, the setting, the atmosphere. The ghost story was really done well too. I found this to be just an excellent cozy mystery in every sense of the word.
Tag: mystery
Ghost of a Chance (Chintz and China Mystery Series #1)
There are really two stories in this book: one strictly paranormal and one involving the murder mystery. I really liked the paranormal one – just spooky enough to make me wonder if I shouldn’t have avoided reading it right before bed. The murder mystery part, I’m not sure – it was a bit psychotic for my personal tastes – a bit too darkish. And I really didn’t care for her romantic interest in this book. Overall, I’m not sure if I’ll read another or not – I really liked her and her friends, but I’ll have to take a peek at further books to see if she sticks with this love interest or finds another before deciding.
Ghost a la Mode (Ghost of Granny Apples Series #1)
Loved this book! Really fun characters, great setting and a plot with an ending I didn’t see coming. Can’t wait to get the next one.
Smokin’ Seventeen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels)
Ok – I figured out the bad guy right off the bat – but I still really enjoyed this entry in the series – probably because there was more quality Ranger time. I don’t care, really, who she ends up with – or even if she should make a choice – I just know I do like her encounters with Ranger! Eighteen should be interesting and at least we don’t have to wait a whole year for it.
Hallowed Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney Series #5)
The more I read of this series, the more I truly like it and admire the author. The stories have elements of fun, humour, sincerity, and depth. They are intelligently written and the plots are intricately woven. This book is probably her best in the series so far. I look forward to continuing with the series.
Crossed Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney Series #4)
Carolyn Haines has a talent for making an intricate, detailed plot easy to read and fast moving. Her sense of place is so vivid it’s easy to feel you’re in the Mississippi Delta and it’s lovely to read about someone who respects her heritage.
This book’s story was interesting and gripping and I just couldn’t put it down. Jitty is still a nag but at least she’s starting to show signs of a softer side. I’m looking forward to continuing with this series.
Absolutely, Positively (Lucy Valentine Series #3)
Love love love this series! And this book was an excellent addition. I really appreciate how the author continues character development without it feeling like something ‘thrown in’ out of the blue. I really can’t wait for the next one.
Glazed Murder: A Donut Shop Mystery (Donut Shop Mysteries)
I’m not sure I’d read any more in this series – the writing felt very stiff and earnest, even though I could see that she was trying to write characters that weren’t. The only time the writing felt natural to me was in the dialog between her and her mother – I really liked seeing the mother/daughter relationship portrayed with mutual affection and equal sniping. 🙂 Her reasons for ‘investigating’ felt forced though and in the end it was a book I had to labor through.
I Scream, You Scream (Mystery a la Mode Series #1)
A light, quick read, this is one of those series I think I might like more with each book. The plot was a little bit disjointed, but ultimately, interesting. I just had to get to the end before realizing it.
I sort of suspected who done it, but not why, early on in the book. The characters were well written, and I liked Bree and Alice – they lent humour and color to the story. I’m looking forward to forward momentum with Finn as well.
Overall, a good story, and I’m looking forward to reading the next one.