KILLER REUNION is Book 21 in G.A. McKevett's "Savannah
Reid" cozy mystery series. Although KILLER REUNION works
as a stand-alone novel, reading one or two of the
previous books in the series will give the reader a
better feel for the main character and the group dynamic.
As a longtime fan of this "Savannah Reid" series, reading
KILLER REUNION has made me want to re-read PEACHES AND
SCREAMS -- the last book that featured Savannah going home
to Georgia. High school reunions are easy enough to
become a source of anxiety, but being suspected of murder
adds another level of distress for private detective
extraordinaire Savannah Reid.
When local bad girl and Savannah's nemesis from high
school winds up dead, things pick up very quickly as
Savannah, her friends, and devoted hubby race to clear
her of the crime. G.A. McKevett does a superb job
capturing the claustrophobic feeling of being accused of
a serious crime you didn't commit, and having almost
everything and everyone set against you. I love the
teamwork and easy banter between Savannah and her husband
Dirk. The moments of humor and romance between the
married dynamic duo balance the tension in KILLER
REUNION.
In any discussion about strong female protagonists, G.A.
McKevett's private detective Savannah Reid is always near
the top of my list. As somebody who was a former police
officer, currently married to one, and can take a bad guy
down whether by gun, brute strength, or verbal
dissection, Savannah more than satisfies all of the
qualifications for the title of warrior queen. All this
she does with humor and southern belle quirks - depending
upon the situation. However, in KILLER REUNION, fear over
her possible loss of freedom and being separated from her
loved ones shows how sensitive Savannah is underneath the
tough outer coating. The moments of poignancy involving
Savannah and her family -- both biological and dyed-in-
the-wool friends -- make a wonderful counterpoint to the
danger and mystery.
KILLER REUNION is equal parts homespun southern charm,
craziness, and corruption. G.A. McKevett's attention to
detail when it comes to beloved, and not so beloved,
supporting characters make KILLER REUNION such a gem. I
love this "Savannah Reid" series and look forward to the
next installment.
If you think going home again is hard, try being a plus-
sized PI with a troubled family legacy. But Savannah Reid
is no shrinking violet. She's ready for her high school
reunion, complete with mean girls, ex-beaus--and murder
charges…
When Savannah Reid fled McGill, Georgia, all those years
ago, everyone figured the chubby girl from the wrong side
of tracks wouldn't be back. But with the hope of seeing
her beloved Granny Reid, Savannah makes a triumphant
return with her handsome husband on her arm, ready to
face the past at her 25th high school reunion. When her
old nemesis Queen of Mean Jeanette Parker shows she
hasn't changed her stripes one bit, Savannah rises to the
challenge--and finally comes out on top. Until Jeanette's
dead body shows up in the swamp and just about everyone
is ready to pin Savannah for murder….
Of course, Savannah's own Moonlight Magnolia Detective
Agency comes to her rescue. But even her best buds are
having trouble keeping Savannah out of jail, despite the
fact that Jeanette has more than enough enemies--and
quite possibly the blood of her recently deceased husband
on her hands. Savannah never thought going back to school
would be so hard. But she's learned a thing or two in her
time away, and she's ready to finally make the grade when
it comes to the ultimate high school redemption…
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