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By Denise Swanson
Published by Poisoned Pen Press
Publish date July 27, 2021
Scumble River has a modern day Mayberry feel in that it is a small town with a slightly zany family, the Dooziers which adds to the fun aspect of the story even though they are not the main characters. I am also a huge fan of Uncle Charlie’s turn of phrase, like how he isn’t knocking on Death’s door, nope, he is playing doorbell ditch! Highly engaging and Skye and Wally are a well-rounded, crime solving, cozy couple. It did catch me off guard every time his Hummer was mentioned, not the standard police car, but hey, why can’t the Chief be the son of a multimillion dollar Dad? A nice blend of suspects, plenty of supportive characters that moved the story along, and a great ending. Definitely one that I will be adding to my watch list for series. For my recipe testing I’ll be looking for a cinnamon streusel scone or sweet potato and ham casserole, or maybe both!
Murder She Edited
I do like the mature mystery
solver aspect of this series. I also like how feisty Mikki is, so please do not
try and compare her to Jessica Fletcher, she is a sleuth like no other. Very
good storyline, easy to follow and keeps you turning the pages, even if you are
not a slightly over-the-top fan girl. The murder was in the past but the danger
is in the present. Nice plot development and some most excellent grammar tips!
Series starter, with a rustic “Laker” library, you should be
sure to “check it out!” I was instantly hooked by the tragic start, pulling on
the heartstrings and making Rain an easy character to empathize with. She was
looking for quiet reflection and what she got was a loud distraction. Engaging
characters and a plot that keeps pace, not-to-mention a really nice pesto
chicken recipe for grilling shared at the conclusion of the story.
