A Murder Most Fowl has set this series off to a Kluckin‘ Good start!

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With engaging characters and a stirring mystery, it‘s a fantastic addition to this wonderful series.

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It‘s always entertaining when our favorite characters travel to interesting locales without their normal co-horts to help them solve the mysteries.

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I am adding Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library to my Best Reads of 2025. A must-read for mystery lovers and fans of Dame Agatha.

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. entertaining read with a protagonist who has guts but doesn‘t think things through before she acts. I continue to have hope that the good detective will reel her in, but to know Tiffany is to love Tiffany, even with all her dangerous antics.

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. . . filled with lovable characters whose lives you want to be invested in. Those characters are boxed in a puzzling mystery that tests them and the readers of the book

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The charming characters draw you into their lives with ease for a delightful lighthearted foray of mystery, romance, humor, and magic.

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A Ghostwriter‘s Guide to Murder is a compelling mystery filled with twists, turns, and red herrings.

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Ms. Bryon has plotted this mystery so perfectly with a variety of subplots woven in seamlessly to keep the story moving at a brisk pace. She also fills the story with humor as only she can.

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The Mango Murders is filled with characters that I love who continue to evolve in wonderful ways in each new story. Ms. Burdette has surrounded them with a complex mystery that surprised me in more ways than one.

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Charming characters, an intriguing mystery, plenty of sass and humor, and meals made with “a pinch of bacon grease and a pound of love” have set this series off to a nice start.

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Icing on the Murder is an excellent addition to this fun series. I truthfully cannot get enough of these characters. Their devotion to help each other fills me with all the good feels.

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The World‘s Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant was an enjoyable read.

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A Cyclist‘s Guide to Villains & Vines is an entertaining, well-written cozy mystery with a protagonist who is passionate about her job, a crew that has her back, all set in a delightful locale.

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Rocky Road to Murder has everything I love about cozy mysteries: a tight-knit group of friends, a kooky family, a nice town, a perplexing mystery, and ICE CREAM!

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Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston is another excellent addition to this long-running series.

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The Lake Escape takes readers on a wild ride as each character‘s journey intersects in numerous ways.

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There are engaging characters with ample room for growth, a great home base in Austin that brings the history of the characters, a puzzling mystery that keeps everyone on their toes, and you can‘t go wrong with a small-town bookstore and bakery as a place for people to gather

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Ms. Lillard is an awesome storyteller. The Secrets We Keep is so much more than a mystery; it is an emotional story that will grab you and hold on tight.

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The Iris Code is a compelling read with a captivating cast. This may be my first Tracker mystery, but I hope it won‘t be my last.

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Once Upon a Murder is a captivating and entertaining story filled with a smart and loyal protagonist, a motley cast of supporting characters all caught up in an intriguing mystery . . .

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My Father Always Finds Corpses is a complicated and compelling mystery, lighthearted and funny, but it tugs on your emotions

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Fatal Brouhaha is a delightful whodunit with caring characters, and a top-notch main plot twisted together with interesting subplots that held my attention from beginning to end.

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The characters are strong, interesting, and are developing depth, so I am looking forward to seeing what Ms. Lewis has planned for them next.
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He‘s to Die For is an entertaining rom-com-mystery that has something for everyone. It is hard to believe this is Erin Dunn‘s debut novel.

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Night of the Living Bread was a sweet read. So well-plotted, the story moves at a lively pace.
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Marvelous characters wrapped up in a terrifically plotted mystery made Shot Through the Book a wonderfully entertaining read!

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The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg is a fabulous addition to this fantastic, long-running series. 18 books so far, I just can‘t get enough! Each book becomes my new favorite.

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The book itself is a treasure and a wonderful addition to this series. Kudos! Ms. Esden! This story is a Perfect Escape!

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Shudder Pulp is a chilling cozy mystery with a protagonist trying hard to puzzle through the clues. It tests both the characters and the reader.

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The takedown will freeze you for a moment or two. Exciting and entertaining, this book was A Perfect Escape.

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Written in Stone is a marvelous addition to this series. A brave protagonist who can think on her feet and a well-thought-out and plotted mystery kept the pages turning rapidly. Delaney has really found herself and her place in Edinburgh.

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I felt so many emotions as Allie dealt with her mom. The story is one that will make you angry in places, joyful in others, but it will also tug at your heartstrings.

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A lively, lighthearted read with an unexpected ending. An Enjoyable Escape!

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The pages were flying. The characters entertained. The mystery was well-plotted and written.

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Scone Cold Dead is filled with well-developed characters and a well-plotted mystery.

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Funny, smart, heartwarming, and entertaining. I loved every minute of it.

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The Chow Maniac felt a little more serious than previous installments, but I loved the Eight Immortals theme. Ms. Chien‘s core characters are strong and continue to develop as the series continues.

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Readers are taken on a virtual vacation to India with a bird‘s-eye view of a well-plotted and well-written mystery. It was a Perfect Escape!

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I totally enjoyed the story and highly recommend it to everyone who likes stories with well-developed characters, including two feisty women, with a mystery to solve.

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Waters of Destruction was a very enjoyable getaway. The characters continue to grow, the mystery made me think, and the setting was idyllic. I am excited for this series to continue. I am ready to pack my bags for another trip to Hilo, Hawai‘i.

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I escaped right into the story and enjoyed every minute. Easily one of the best books I have read this year. Run, don‘t walk to get your copy today!

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One Sharp Stitch has set this series off to a great start. Filled with engaging characters I want to get to know better, a fun theme, and a well-plotted mystery, this book kept me entertained from beginning to end.

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Essence of Foul Play is a delightful companion to the Fairy Garden Mysteries. I feel we have barely scratched the surface of Emma Brennan‘s life, past and future, so I am intrigued to see what the author has in store for her as the series continues.

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Murder, She Wrote: Snowy with a Chance of Murder is a marvelous addition to this long-running series. Ms. Early does the characters justice and then some. I am so excited to see what she plans for Jessica and her friends next.

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High Tea and Misdemeanors is another excellent addition to this long-running series. At 29 books, these characters have stood the test of time and continue to entertain readers every day.

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A Side Dish of Death was a charming cozy mystery filled with delightful cats and their people and friends. While I enjoy catching up with the humans in these stories the cats really do steal the show.

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A Cold Dose of Murder is a lighthearted mystery filled with true-to-life characters and a unique theme.

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Nobody‘s Fool is a fast-paced suspense thriller that blew me away.

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Fiddling with Fate is a well-written and plotted cozy mystery with unique characters and a very twisty mystery.

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