Member Review

Can words jinx someone? In Booked for Death, B&B owner Charlotte is hosting a Josephine Tey book week with War of the Roses-themed events. When a guest named Lincoln, insinuates Isabella, the founder of the B&B, came about her wealth in a shady way, Charlotte states, “The last thing I want to deal with is a dead guest.”

Of course, Charlotte has to do just that. When Lincoln is soon killed, most of the guests have motives and several have wished him dead aloud. Who is the murderer? His daughter, Tara, whose dreams of vocal stardom he so quickly dashed? His long-suffering wife, Jennifer? His girlfriend, Julie, who just found out he is not separated from his wife after all? The B&B’s cook/housekeeper, Alicia, who would do anything to preserve Isabella’s good name? A local author avenging his father’s death? Or someone else?

Booked for Death is a delightful tale with both the setting of a golden-age mystery and the plot of one too. The pacing is also spot on for armchair detectives who want to race to discover whodunit before Detective Johnson or even Charlotte herself. This is the first entry in a new series by the author of the Blue Ridge Library series. Already, I can’t wait for the next book. If you love cozy mysteries, especially if you fancy yourself an armchair detective, you must check out this excellent book-themed tale when it is released on August 11th. 5 stars and a favorite!

Thanks to Crooked Lane Books, Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.