Review & #Giveaway – Happy Homicides anthology #cozymysteries #13shortstories @joannaslan #5paws
Synopsis
A holiday bonanza! A collection of traditional mysteries to celebrate the holidays, written by by thirteen bestselling and award-winning authors. Heartwarming, brain puzzling, craft-centered, and character driven reads that will keep you entertained for hours. Nearly 800 pages of reading material, plus a special Recipe and Craft Bonus.
Included are:
Kiki Lowenstein and the Rowan Branch – (Joanna Campbell Slan) When Horace Goldfader is accused of murder, Kiki learns how difficult it can be to maintain peace on earth—and to keep her deathbed promise to her late friend, Dodie.
Cara Mia Delgatto and the Misdirected Gifts — (Joanna Campbell Slan) Two waylaid items cause Cara to take a break from her booming retail business and follow her heart. Can a sprinkling of holiday magic create a “happily ever after” ending for all involved?
The Christmas Dog — (Joyce and Jim Lavene) A woman running from her deadly past finds hope, and a dog, at Christmas.
and many more! There is even a craft bonus at the end that you can request.
Amazon * B&N On 10/22 these books were just $0.99 – a steal of a deal IMHO
Review
13 novellas by 12 mystery writers, how could you possibly go wrong with this book?! I don’t think I had read any or much by any of these authors but I definitely plan to search out these author’s other books. Some I might even already have on my Kindle (so many books not enough time).
Not all of the stories had a death, but there was some sort of mystery that needed to be solved. I’m not sure if I can pick out which one was my favorite because they were all good. I don’t think I figured any of them out until the end when the killer or perpetrator was revealed. Of course there were several stories that involved dogs and I might have favored those a bit more, but only because I’m a dog lover!
We give this 5 paws up and enjoyed every last word.
About This Author
Joanna Campbell Slan is the award-winning author of the Kiki Lowenstein Mysteries (an Agatha Award Finalist) and two other mystery series. Her stories in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series has been read and loved by millions. Her books reviving the classic heroine Jane Eyre have won the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award. In her past life, Joanna was a television talk show host, an adjunct professor of public relations, a sought-after motivational speaker, and a corporate speechwriter. She is married to David Slan, CEO of Steinway Piano Gallery-DC. The Slans make their home on Jupiter Island, Florida.
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Giveaways
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Cindy Jameson
The giftcard would work great too! It is a coincidence, but I want shop on etsy that makes made-to-order crocheted items, to crochet a coat for one of my cats that cannot gain any weight (I tried doggie sweaters, but cats are just built differently.) It is a coincidence because the cat in the picture is wearing a Kitty coat.
Cindy Jameson
I enjoy cozies quite a bit. I actually discovered them just this year! My mother had been holding out on me, but I have read about 50 of them so far. I find them relaxing – I mean what is more relaxing than a couple of dead bodies, right? I would love to read these authors’ short holiday mysteries. I wonder what is in those gift boxes…?
Crystal Cox
Ohh how perfect for the Halloween season , a whole box set of mysteries.