Category: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

Dead-End Detective by Amanda Flower was a fun story, but it felt like it had some holes. It starts off with a bang. Darby’s business partner and mentor dies – appears to have been run off a cliff in her car. But she was well-liked and no one knows who would want to hurt her – let along kill her. As a certified P.I. Darby is determined to figure it out, especially since it looks like she may be the number one suspect.

The Game Changer by Jennifer Brown was a touchdown first in series book. Hollie is struggling with her new journalism assignments. Used to the fast pace of the big city and huge stories, she’s now in a small town covering the new hot dog roller at the football game. Her struggle is soooo real. But at the same time, you can feel her love for the town and its people. She’s really found a new home.

Behind the Frame by Tracy Gardner finds Savannah deep in another murder investigation. It all starts with a beheaded statue in the park and ends up with a dead councilman in his house. And of course, this all happens as the town is preparing for the Art in the Park festival.

Out of the Picture by Tracy Gardner is the first Hallmark Mystery I’ve read. And it didn’t disappoint. The Shepherd Sisters were a riot and I want to be their forgotten fourth. The only major problem I had was telling them apart. With all the names starting with S, I got them all confused until the very end. Only Savanna, the main sleuth in this case, stood out.