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Not The Killing Type

Not The Killing Type, July 2014
A Booktown Mystery
by Linda Barrett

Berkley
Featuring: Tricia Miles
336 pages
ISBN: 0425262111
EAN: 9780425262115
Kindle: B009RYL1US
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"It's election time and what a better way to narrow the opponents than to murder?"

Fresh Fiction Review

Not The Killing Type
Linda Barrett

Reviewed by Teresa Cross
Posted September 1, 2014

Mystery Amateur Sleuth | Mystery Cozy

Lorna Barrett's cozy mystery, NOT THE KILLING TYPE was a delight to read. Even if you pick this one up before reading the prior novels in the series you can easily figure out everyone's place in the town and how they are all so connected. I loved all the surprises that Barrett packed into this storyline. It kept me captivated throughout the novel. It's not a wonder why Barrett is one of New York Times Bestselling Authors.

In this Booktown Mystery, Tricia's sister Angelica decided to run for President for the town's Chamber of Commerce. However, one of her opponents, Stan Berry turns up murdered and Tricia finds the body. Everyone in the Inn during the murder is considered a suspect until Chief Baker can solve the case. Anyone could have had a motive since Berry had not made many of the people in the town happy with him. Tricia and Angelica dig up clues of their own but find out that there are secrets hidden with many of the people they thought they knew. On top of everything else, the sisters are having Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and a wedding that Saturday to be prepared for during all the other excitements.

I highly recommend NOT THE KILLING TYPE written by Lorna Barrett if you love cozy mysteries! It has all the components that you would look for in such a novel. The close friendships in a small town, along with the some quirky characters as well that brings it to life. I really enjoyed her characters. Let's not forget the mystery that leaves you trying to piece together the clues to see if you can guess who did it. You know you have a great novel when the end is a total surprise!

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SUMMARY

In the latest New York Times bestselling Booktown Mystery, amateur sleuth and bookstore owner Tricia Miles gets caught up in a local election that turns lethal . . .

It’s November in Stoneham, New Hampshire, and time for the Chamber of Commerce elections. The long-standing Chamber president is being challenged by a former lover—Tricia’s own sister, Angelica. Also throwing his hat in the ring is small business owner Stan Berry. Unfortunately, Stan isn’t in the race for long.

When Stan is found murdered, his political rivals become suspects. Angelica is going to need more than a vote of confidence from her sister—she needs Tricia to clear her name so she can win the election.

Tricia soon uncovers a ballot box full of lies and betrayals, and a chamber full of people who had grudges against the victim. But were they serious enough to lead to murder? It’s up to Tricia to pull the lever on a killer before it’s curtains for someone else.


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