A cozy mystery debut from M.V. Byrne, MEET ISABEL PUDDLES not only shows the sweet loving side of the main character but also shows her very determined side that will do whatever to help those in need or that she feels have been treated unfairly. This is an enjoyable read once I got a few chapters in as it started a little slow for me. A lot of information about the people in the town at the beginning that I felt was too much too soon as I am waiting for the mystery but I like stories that have more action. That is my only drawback, however once a few chapters it picked up and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen.
Isabel is a widow living in a small town with a host of interesting people. Her best friend Frances talks before she thinks and will tell it like it is. Isabel comes across a crime accidentally and has to get the local law enforcement involved. Luckily she knows the chief very well, as he is engaged to her cousin. Since Isabel cuts hair she was asked to do the makeup and hair at the local funeral home for Earl Jonasson and that is when she finds a nail in his skull! Earl’s son is arrested which Isabel has known for years and cannot believe he would have anything to do with this. It is way out of character. So Isabel tries to help out by looking for answers herself.
I love cozy mysteries and the actual storyline on this is refreshingly different than some I have read in the past. I will definitely want to keep up with this series. MEET ISABEL PUDDLES written by M. V. Byrne is one you will want to add to your reading list.
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