IMO, it's hard to find a really good cozy mystery that "checks off ALL the boxes", but this one nailed it!
Kept my attention from the first page right up to the ending.
Kept my attention from the first page right up to the ending.
Realistic and well developed characters, a believable and well paced plot and plenty of laughs;what's not to like?
I chickened out of going to my own high school reunion years ago. (DID YOU?)
Thanks to Poppy and friends, I was able to live through it vicariously.
I will definitely be checking out more books from this author. I noted today at Amazon that there are now two more books in this excellent new cozy mystery series.
If you like cozy mysteries as much as I do (and especially if you are over 40) this is an eBook/series you will probably enjoy very much. Let me know if you give it a try!
From the Amazon Product Page:
For forty-something Poppy McAllister, taking a stroll down memory lane in Cape May, New Jersey, isn’t just awkward—it’s deadly.
Newly widowed and stuck in a middle-aged funk, Poppy has been running on cookies, infomercials, and one-sided chats with her cat for months. There’s no way on earth she’s attending her twenty-five-year class reunion—especially after receiving a very bizarre letter from Barbie, the popular cheerleader who taunted her all through high school. At least, not until Poppy’s best friend practically drags her to the event . . .
Using the dreaded homecoming as an excuse to visit her eccentric Aunt Ginny, Poppy vows to leave Cape May with pride and Spanx intact. Too bad Barbie is still the queen of mean at the reunion. And worse, that her dead body is lying right in front of Poppy’s old locker. Singled out as the killer, it’s up to Poppy to confront her past and clear her name. But between protecting her aunt from disaster and tackling a gluten-free diet, can Poppy crack the case before she’s voted “Most Likely to Die” by the murderer?
Newly widowed and stuck in a middle-aged funk, Poppy has been running on cookies, infomercials, and one-sided chats with her cat for months. There’s no way on earth she’s attending her twenty-five-year class reunion—especially after receiving a very bizarre letter from Barbie, the popular cheerleader who taunted her all through high school. At least, not until Poppy’s best friend practically drags her to the event . . .
Using the dreaded homecoming as an excuse to visit her eccentric Aunt Ginny, Poppy vows to leave Cape May with pride and Spanx intact. Too bad Barbie is still the queen of mean at the reunion. And worse, that her dead body is lying right in front of Poppy’s old locker. Singled out as the killer, it’s up to Poppy to confront her past and clear her name. But between protecting her aunt from disaster and tackling a gluten-free diet, can Poppy crack the case before she’s voted “Most Likely to Die” by the murderer?
About the Author:
Libby Klein dabbles in the position of Vice President of a technology company which mostly involves bossing other people around, making spreadsheets, and taking out the trash. She writes culinary cozy mysteries from her Northern Virginia office while trying to keep her cat Figaro off her keyboard.
Overall rating for this eBook: Excellent. 5 out of 5
This book sounds great, Geraldine...definitely my kind of read, so will give it a try as soon as I have a few moments to myself!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much...:))
I have never been to a school reunion...perhaps next year? lol
Have an Amazing Weekend, my Friend! :))
Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo
Let me know if you give this book a try Ygraine! And, if you go to your reunion!😂 Did you go to high school in the UK?
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs to you too, OOO💟
Definitely will, Geraldine!
DeleteYes, I did go to school here in UK...hated every minute of it though! lol
Big Hugs xoxoxoxo
This does sound like a good read. I just missed my 50th reunion in August. I went my 45th though, so it probably wouldn't have been that different. Maybe I'll go to the next one. There are about a half dozen people I've reconnected with over the years, so I'm not completely detached from old classmates.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story, thanks for sharing that.😊 I had some wonderful friends in high school,but sadly have lost track of most of them.
ReplyDeleteYou're going to love this story!😊
I'm glad you enjoyed this book so much. I know you were really into it. I can tell when you finish one in a day or two.
ReplyDeleteI really did enjoy this story, you're right!😂 Hard to put down until I finished. There's some new ones now in this series,I'll have to check those out too.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a brilliant day.:))
Big Hugs xoxoxo
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
DeleteBig hugs 😂😂
Thanks for sharing your reunion story too!
that sounds like a good story and if i read a lot that might be on my list. I never went to any of my high school reunions. I was just not that cool in school and then I became too cool for school (smirk)... to be bothered going to reunions. Actually i was just too busy all the time with family and it didn't seem that important to go see who became successes.
ReplyDeleteIt is a fun story, especially if you like cozy mysteries. I 💟 a really good cozy!
DeleteI was curious when I got a reunion invite and I actually loved my high school years (great friends, dances, fun and laughter!!!) but at the time, I was a long way from my home province so it wasn't practical to attend.
I loved your high school musings Sandy, thanks for sharing!😊
I just heard about the genre "cosy crime" yesterday for the first time. I didn't realise it's been a genre for a while. :) I think it is one I would like.
ReplyDeleteI think you would too Jenny. I 💟 a good cozy!
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