Review of MURDER in the MAPLE

MURDER in the MAPLE

A Wicked Wick Mystery

 

MELROSE MCFADDEN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Wicked Wick is a candle and trinket boutique owned by Paloma and Leigh in a small town with a defuncted maple factory. Adam is in the process of renovating the buildings into a B & B.

The renovation becomes a significant historical problem when a dead body is found behind a wall. Dating the skeleton and who it is, is unraveled, turning the sleuthing duo Paloma and Leigh into action. 

Each has unique talents that help Cole, the sheriff, in his investigation. In addition, he and the other towns characters make this mystery in a series enjoyable to read.

However, the plot is easy to figure out. Excitement leads to the predictable killer.

The story is well-written and worth the dime.

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Review of ECLIPSED

 

ECLIPSED

ELIZABETH PIZZARELLO

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

"Life, Beth, is giving you a chance now - a chance to gain a new perspective. Or, if you'll let me say it, to gain new sight," Terri, a blind friend on the transportation to Lighthouse for the Blind. This helps Elizabeth get through a low period in her mental journey.

That journey took many years of primarily searching for how to reverse the trauma of becoming blind after being sighted into her twenties. The book's cover and the Amazon intro give the reader a short version.

However, Beth travels through a valley of darkness few people could imagine. She tells it with pizzazz and reflective stories.

Those eventful narratives will keep the reader turning the page to find out what comes next. What the reader will find is a new life perspective.

 

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Review of IF WE BREAK UP

IF WE BREAK UP

Cheyanne Young

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This young adult novel is about Luca and Honey's life which their environment controls. They have lived next to each other since age six, their families are friends, they own a business together, and Luca and Honey are beautiful in high school.

Are they soulmates? Family and friends believe so. However, Honey has doubts and instigates an experiment where each will go on five dates with others.

The twist and turns when they go on these dates are the tailspins that bring about an explosive ending. Then, finally, reality sets in, and these two teenagers learn what it is to be in love.

The characters are simple, and the background sets up the series. The writing flows nicely and is enjoyable.

 

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Review of THE COWGIRL GETS THE BAD GUY

THE COWGIRL GETS THE BAD GUY

Cowgirl Mystery

 

SUSAN LOWER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Jolene or Jo's father lost half of their gold mine claim to The Gambler. Jo's problems are three-fold - he also gave her away to marry The Gambler; they support Indians who live on the property, and he dies the same night.

Her father's murder and who has the actual claim to the property is the mystery. Only a judge can make that legal decision, which comes at the end of this volatile story.

Unpredictable because Jo keeps on putting her foot in her mouth, trying to find out what happened. Also, she gets into a written agreement with The Bounty Hunter to help with her predicament.

A lot is happening in this story, making it an excellent first book for a series. I may return for more, but you should enjoy this Cowgirl Mystery first.

 

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Review of DISEASE and HISTORY

DISEASE and HISTORY

From Ancient Times 

to Covid-19

 

Frederick F Cartwright &

Michael Biddiss

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This non-fiction is for my followers with Inquisitive Minds. Humanity has lived through many historical disasters.

Cartwright and Biddiss' chronicle of how we got to the 21st Century after wars and diseases interrupted the human race's growth. Humans do not know History and do not apply it to present-day events.

When I was in the military, we learned ways to avoid diseases we did not know about in WWI and prior. However, new ones arrive, and we must deal with them.

"From Ancient Times to Covid-19" is a long period, so I will not go into detail. Instead, read this well-written informational journal slowly to understand the full impact of diseases on History.

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Review of SUGAR COOKIES and SCANDAL

Sugar Cookies and Scandal

SUE HOLLOWELL

Review by Author Roy Murry

This book is a short cozy mystery, so I will make my review short.

Tilly has an upstart bakery inside her uncle's shop in Belle Harbor, which is getting ready to expand. So, all is good in their world until the Vet's assistant is murdered when Tilly's friend's cat is having kittens at the Veterinarian.

The sheriff is doing the investigation, and Tilly walks into the fray. A dog and chicken uprising leads to the killer of the Veterinarian's assistant arrest—end of the story.

The story is cute, and the characters are fun. It is an enjoyable quick read.

 

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Review of THE SPA DAY

THE SPA DAY

Nicola Yeager

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Spa Day is not one but three days of fun conversations between Holly and an unwarranted spa interloper. She listens to Rebecca, a worldly, wealthy woman, explain life with a man who lives and works distances away while she enjoys sparing.

Holly's fiancé is in Asia working, and she is at the spa getting spruced up for his return to England for Christmas. Rebecca is giving Holly lessons on being married under similar circumstances.

Holly's mind goes into tailspins and is comforted by her bamboo massage therapist. Then, a text message from Asia arrives, influencing Holly's future.

You must read this fun book to see where her future begins. This book is my second Yeager read. I will get another, and you should read one too.

 

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