A fast-paced mystery filled with interesting characters and an engaging plot.

Unfortunately I struggled to read the ARC because most words were missing a letter or two. I would, however, definitely read another book by the author.

Thank you to Michelle Hillen Klump, NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC of this book.

Mixology And Murder…?
The very first in the Cocktails and Catering Mysteries and what promises to be an engaging and entertaining series. With life events turning against her Samantha Warren, former journalist, turns mixologist and finds her skills very much in demand but when a guest expires, seemingly poisoned, she soon finds herself having to clear her name amidst a plethora of other suspects. Enjoyable initial outing.

I read this one in a few hours. Please let this be a new series [pretty sure it is] and issue more books immediately. A Dash of Death lends a new twist to this genre. I don’t want to give a lot away but this one promises to be a winner.

As an avid cozy mystery fan, I'm always nervous when reviewing the first in a new series, especially if I'm not familiar with the author.
Sometimes a book surprises you, and A Dash of Death certainly surprised this reader!
Samantha Warren, our protagonist, is devastated. Her fiance dumped her right before the wedding, and her world is turned upside down. Hoping to take her mind off current events, Sam fills a sudden vacancy at a historic homes tour. Mixing cocktails with her own homemade bitters does help keep her focused until a guest suddenly gets sick.
In a matter of hours, Sam becomes a murder suspect, and there's no way she's going to take this sitting down. Her knowledge as a news reporter helps Sam find the clues she's looking for, and she won't stop until the right person is behind bars.

I highly recommend this book, to any reader who truly likes a fast paced, engaging mystery.
The ending was absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to read more in this series by Michelle Hillen Klump.

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