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Description: June Munrow, an elderly resident of Annie’s home town, Redwood Grove, is convinced that young Kelly Taylor’s recent drowning wasn't the tragic accident everyone believes it to be. Despite the police ruling, June is determined to prove there’s more to the story and hires the Novel Detectives to uncover the truth.
As Annie delves into Kelly’s life, she discovers a tangled web of secrets involving Kelly’s complicated relationships, a peculiar landlord, and her mysterious roommate. Everyone connected to Kelly seems to be hiding something, and the deeper Annie digs, the more puzzling the case becomes.
With her trademark blend of curiosity and compassion, can Annie piece together the clues and solve her first official case—before she gets into deep water herself?
Genre: Mystery - Cozy
Why I Picked This Book: I've enjoyed other mysteries by this author and was curious to see how this series develops.
My Impression: This is the first book in the Novel Detectives Mystery series which is very much connected to the recently concluded Secret Bookshop trilogy. Annie and Fletcher's PI business is up and running and they have their first case!
This series isn't my favorite of Alexander's. Annie is a bit too perfect and it's a bit heavy on the description. I also find the pacing a bit on the slower side - probably because of the heavy description lean.
What keeps me reading this series is the side characters - especially Fletcher. As well, I love the setting of an Agatha Christie themed bookstore complete with a secret room. As well, the conclusion of the mystery was a bit of a surprise with an interesting motive. I enjoyed this one - especially at the end - but I would have liked to see more of Annie's mentor and the side characters. I'll probably read the next one when it comes out and if you enjoy cozy mysteries this series is one you to try.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? I will definitely read more from this author and I will most likely pick up the next one in this series though it isn't as high on my priority list.
Would I Recommend this Book? I would but only for big cozy mystery fans.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
Would I Recommend this Book? I would but only for big cozy mystery fans.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
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