EVERY BODY ON DECK is book 22 in G.A. McKevett's cozy
mystery series about PI Savannah
Reid. One of Savannah's
favorite authors is looking for some protection, while
she's on an Alaskan cruise, after getting threatening
letters. I know this story is going to be delicious when
the rest of Savannah's Moonlight Magnolia Detective
Agency crew gets paid to tag along, but it becomes quite
the family affair when the gang brings along Granny Reid,
as well as Savannah's mother and father-in-law. The
charming vignettes with friends and family provide humor
and are a wonderful counterpoint to the Machiavellian
murder plot and treachery.
G.A. McKevett's Savannah
Reid books are like tasty
treats I look forward to all year long, but EVERY BODY ON
DECK is particularly delightful for me, because I find it
to very reminiscent of some of my favorite Agatha
Christie mysteries. Hidden ulterior motives, unexpected
twists, and dodgy characters kept me riveted to this
story as I continued to read along. Whether Alaska is
considered an exotic locale is open to personal
interpretation, but G.A. McKevett brings the locations to
life and makes me feel as though I were there. When the
sleuths must determine whether there has been murder most
foul, or merely a baffling and incredibly disturbing
disappearance, McKevett is able to very effectively
convey a sense of urgency.
EVERY BODY ON DECK is a superlative mystery with an
amazing cast of good guys and bad guys. The possible
villains -- ranging from a seemingly clueless personal
assistant to a lovelorn mobster -- are as entertaining as
they are suspicious. As always, the friendships between
the fellow detectives and their banter puts a huge smile
on my face, and add an extra layer of fabulousness to an
already enjoyable cozy mystery. The unexpected friendship
that develops between Granny and Savannah's mother-in-law
is amusing, and the pair make for a quirky investigative
team. I can't wait to read G.A. McKevett's next mystery!
Plus-sized P.I. Savannah Reid has no problem mixing
business with pleasure—especially if that means a free
trip while on the job. But when a gruesome murder rocks
the boat, Savannah may finally be in over her head…
Nothing satisfies Savannah’s soul like nabbing bad guys—
except maybe indulging in a juicy novel. So when famed
mystery writer Natasha Van Cleef invites the Moonlight
Magnolia Detective Agency on an Alaskan cruise in
exchange for some personal protection, Savannah is
instantly onboard with the idea. The voyage goes smoothly
—at least, until Natasha and her husband flee the ship
without explanation and get killed in a suspiciously
explosive crash . . .
Awash in regret, Savannah and the MM crew won’t return
home to San Carmelita until they expose whoever caused
the fatal “accident.” But Savannah and her team have
their work cut out for them when they discover that
Natasha’s life was far more dramatic than any of her
bestsellers. Not only was her marriage and literary
career splattered with bad blood, but the author also had
a crazed fan tracking her every move. With suspects and
clues flooding in by the boatful, it’s all hands on deck
as Savannah rushes to seize the murderer before she lands
herself in hot water next . . .
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