I really liked everything about this book. The story was interesting, the mystery was not an obvious one to figure out, the characters were good and it was well written. The name of this book is very clever.

The new ghost ending up being Dylan's uncle was very interesting. Uncle Alec was kind of a neurotic ghost at first (who wouldn't be) but I liked his connection with Dylan and his interactions with Carrie. I like that Alec and Evelyn are part of solving the mystery. I haven't read any other mystery series where a ghost plays such an important part.

Author, Allison Brooks, does a very nice job of setting a scene in a story. The detail in this story really provided a nice picture in my mind of the library, the addition, the character's appearance and the places visited in the book.

Clover Ridge is an interesting town. The ending of Dewey Decimated looks like it might be the lead in to the next book in this series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Dewey Decimated is book 6 in The Haunted Library Mysteries series. After a body is found in a nearby construction area, librarian Carrie Singleton once again finds herself helping to solve a town mystery.

This cozy mystery was a fairly quick read. I do think some prior knowledge of the rest of the series is necessary to read Dewey Decimated, at least to get some of the characters’ background information. There are too many side stories for it to work well as a stand-alone.

The plot was well thought and the ending was surprisingly unpredictable. I do think the concept of friendly library ghosts to be a little on the cheesy side. The side story of Carrie’s sister wanting a designer dog was unnecessary and did nothing for the storyline.

This was the first book by Allison Brook I’ve read. Although it is a sixth book of Haunted Library mysteries, the author did an outstanding job and I was immersed in the story.
I really enjoy the atmosphere that was created in this book: A friendly, small town vibe where everybody knows each other but still there’s room for secrets and skeletons in the closet. Even though there are murders, it isn’t scary or bloody. There are also ghosts present but they appear to be friendly and really polite.
The book was easy and pleasant to read, there were some nice twists to the story. I will definitely read more books by this author.

I enjoy the heck out of this little series. I've been really wanting a ghost more helpful than Evelyn so I was thrilled to see Alec! He wasn't helpful, but he made Evelyn more dimensional so I'm here for it! I was beginning to wonder how many more murders could happen in this small town before it became unbelievable, but this totally worked. Well worth picking up!

Thank you Netgalley, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

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This is a nice, clean cozy read. I love books that take place in the library. This particular library has a couple of ghosts -- one who is a long time resident and one who was recently murdered in the new expansion of the library. The plot goes along nicely and the characters are well-defined.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC for an honest review.

This book gave me very thing I want and need from a cozy mystery.
I have yet to read the other books in the series, but it was easy to keep up and the main characters etc were introduced in a natural way.
It had the likable characters, their everyday lives and a mystery to keep the story moving. Bonus: I didn’t predict who did it and why.

As I was reading the book, I could see it playing in my head like a movie. The author was great at describing everything and it made for a lighthearted mystery.

I liked how Carrie came about taking part in the investigation. I must admit, never having read the series before, I was quite confused when it came to Evelyn and wasn’t sure whether a lot of metaphors were being used. Maybe her “presence” is the one aspect I couldn’t really agree with.

I liked how the library was one of the main settings.

I tried “playing along”, but for the life of me I could not figure out the mystery myself!

I do think that you need to both like mysteries and be in the right mood for reading one before picking up this book.

I've grown fond of the characters in this series, so I was excited to read this newest book. Carrie and Dylan and ghostly Evelyn become involved in solving the mystery of the dead body found in the building that is to house the new addition to the library. The mystery is involved and has ties to the past as well as the present. I liked learning about the inner workings of a library as I read about the mystery. As usual, the mystery is solved by the end. The characters have grown in their relationships and professional lives. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
I received an Advance Review Copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I liked this installment very much. I do wish Carrie wasn't so hesitant about her personal life! The plots were interesting and even with all the different angles nothing got confused.

Dewey Decimated is the sixth installment in The Haunted Library Mysteries series set in Clover Ridge, Connecticut and featuring librarian Carrie Singleton. Carrie and fiance Dylan Avery are in the early stages of planning their wedding, the new extension to the library is underway and the town council is embroiled in a heated debate over the fate of the Seabrook Preserve. Then, the contractors discover a body wrapped in a blanket and stuffed under a basement shelf in the abandoned building next door to the library.

Renovations come to a halt while the police try and determine the identity of the body, and a new ghost suddenly appears in the library. The ghost seems to have a case of amnesia but it doesn't take long to discover that this is the man who was murdered and left in the basement next door, AND that he's Dylan's Uncle Alec Dunmore who hasn't been seen in years.

While Carrie works with resident ghost Evelyn and Police Lieutenant John Mathers to track down a killer, another member of the community is murdered and it quickly becomes evident that the murder of Uncle Alec is connected to the recent murder. It's up to Carrie to figure out how and most importantly why.

A pleasant afternoon read with the return of cast regulars including Smokey Joe, Carrie's cat. Two mysteries are deftly crafted into one plot, with a surprising conclusion.

I received an advanced copy of Dewey Decimated from NetGalley via Crooked Lane Books. While not required to write a review I am happy to offer my honest opinion.

I think it's time to create a library cozy category. I enjoyed this one, though the cat played little role in this small town library mystery.
The local library is expanding, and the construction crew accidentally crashes through a library wall while building the new addition. The construction was delayed earlier when a body wrapped in a dark blanket was found in a dark space under a shelf, and now something spectral seems to have been released by the latest mishap.
People notice the disturbance created by the ghost as he blasts chaotically through the library, knocking things down and causing people to turn and look in his direction.
The library's own resident ghost calms him down, but the librarian is the one who will really have to fix things by identifying this new guest and finding out how he came to be murdered, then hidden in the abandoned building on the expansion site.
This is a pleasant community to spend time in, and the story is engaging.

This was my first Allison Brook's book and I started on a series already in progress. The author did a great job of making me not feel lost and I enjoyed the endearing characters. The mystery was very complex and I couldn't figure out who the killer was until the end. I liked how she wrote the cast in shades of gray. No one was totally good or evil. I plan to read the first book in the series.

This was another good entry in this series. There are a lot of plot twists and many possible outcomes of whodunnit. It is a great cozy mystery for a rainy afternoon. I liked that we get to know a bit more about Evelyn the ghost in the library. There were a lot of connections that you had to keep track of.

So thankful for an ARC from NetGalley. This was an adorable cozy mystery with a little haunting in it. Just your backyard, small town Nancy Drew figuring out 'who done it'. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.

cozy-mystery, family, family-dynamics, librarian, library, library-cat, law-enforcement, murder, murder-investigation, renovation, swindles, flim-flam, ghosts, sly-humor****

A body in the basement, an amnesic ghost, problems with the town council, unsettling issues with her fiance, and more make this installment into the series unique. Lots of suspects, plot twists, and red herrings along with some sly humor. Loved it!
I requested and received a free e-book copy from Crooked Lane Books. Thank you!

I've been reading this series from the beginning, and I think Dewey Decimated is my favorite so far.
Upon the discovery of a dead body in a building the library is renovating, it leads librarian Carrie Singleton with a lot of unanswered questions.
I thought the mystery was intriguing and I was caught off guard when the pieces all fell into place.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.
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No Peaceful Release…
The newest and sixth outing in the Haunted Library series of mysteries finds Carrie thrown into another perplexing case when a body shows no apparent signs of leaving peacefully, a land dispute causes chaos and another murder occurs involving the local council. A colourful cast of characters, a fun and witty storyline and an entertaining narrative provide for another enjoyable read and a worthy addition to the series.

Carrie Singleton is looking forward to making some wedding plans and for the library expansion to be completed. Unfortunately a body is found in the basement of the hold home that is being covered to extend the library and this brings a new ghost and murder to the forefront. While Carrie only gets involved in a murder if it ties into her somehow, she finds that she will have to get involved since it’s the long lost uncle of her fiancé, Dylan.

Who killed Uncle Alec and why? Having been killed quite a while ago, Carrie’s going to have to do her best to use her ghostly friends to help solve this one. Hopefully she won’t become the next person to be killed in connection with this case.

Another great entry in the series. I really enjoy this series as it is a true cozy with the cutest cat and involves books…who doesn’t love books? Looking forward to more of Carrie’s wedding plans in future entries.

Allison Brook’s Dewey Decimated is a particularly weak cozy with a librarian setting.
As a librarian, I have a penchant for library-centered books. I also love cozy mysteries. Unfortunately, the writing in this book turned me off. From the very first page, I could tell something wasn’t right. We’re dropped into a conversation between Carrie, the protagonist—who has just finished solving another crime (this is the sixth in the Haunted Library mysteries)—and her aunt. Carrie is bemoaning the state of her relationship, upset that her boyfriend isn’t more forthcoming about his parents. I was interested—this might have the potential for a mystery or some drama—but Carrie’s aunt immediately tells Carrie relevant details about the parents. Then, in the next scene, Carrie talks to the boyfriend, who is immediately forthcoming about his parents.
Recommended for cozy die-hards looking for something to fill their next reading slot.

This book was sent to me for review by Netgalley. It is a cozy mystery with quirky characters…even a ghost…the setting is one of my favorite places…a library…add a murder…a protagonist who is curious…her friends and boyfriend…relatives…all go together to make a quick fun read…enjoy