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!
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 . . .
Itβs November in Stoneham, New Hampshire, and time for the
Chamber of Commerce elections. The long-standing Chamber
president is being challenged by a former loverβTriciaβs
own
sister, Angelica. Also throwing his hat in the ring is
small
business owner Stan Berry. Unfortunately, Stan isnβt 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 sisterβshe 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? Itβs up to Tricia to pull the lever on a killer
before itβs curtains for someone else.
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