Book Review!

 

Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the coastal town of South Cove, California, Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, is caught up in the business of murder. Her elderly friend, Miss Emily, calls her for help when the city council tries to force Emily to sell her dilapidated old house. But when Emily dies unexpectedly and leaves the house to Jill, she believes that Emily may have been murdered. Jill’s list of suspects is longer than the list of repairs needed on the house. But Jill is determined to uncover the culprit and save her new home.
This is a great example of a cozy mystery. When you meet the main character, Jill, you see life through her eyes, and get the “cozy” atmospheric feels. After the dead body is found, you are wrapped up in a puzzling mystery that is not gory or full of profanities. You also may see a little romantic subplot, which gives you a breath between suspenseful moments. If you are interested in a story like this, look no further. This is the first book in A Tourist Trap mystery series, and I can’t wait to read them all.


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