Review – A Fatal Collection by Mary Ellen Hughes #cozy #MysteryMonday #4paws @mehughesauthor

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Synopsis

Callie Reed makes a long overdue visit to her aunt Melodie, who lives in a fairy-tale cottage in quaint Keepsake Cove, home to a bevy of unique collectible shops on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Just as they’re beginning to reconnect, Callie discovers her aunt’s body on the floor of her music box shop. Grief-stricken, Callie finds she can’t accept Melodie’s death being called accidental. How could her strong and healthy aunt take such a fatal fall? And why was she there in the middle of the night?

As Callie searches for the truth, signs seem to come from her late aunt through a favorite music box, urging Callie on. Or are they warnings? If Callie isn’t careful, she could meet a similar deadly fate amid Melodie’s collection.

 

Review

I borrowed this book from the library since I have the 2nd book on my Kindle. I love cozies and this one was just a little different from what I am used to reading but not in a bad way at all. Someone dies but no one except Callie thinks that foul play might be involved. This sets up an interesting plot line and a variety of characters and a quaint shopping town with unique shop names.

I enjoyed getting to know the various people in the town and there are several “not so nice” characters but even then, those characters add depth to the story and the history of the town and relationships they had with Callie’s Aunt Melodie (the one who dies).

I did figure out who the killer was but not by any overt clues. I think it was just that the number of possibilities was limited in my mind and this character seemed the most logical.

I can’t wait to read the next book and take another visit to this Eastern town.

We give it 4 paws up

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3 thoughts on “Review – A Fatal Collection by Mary Ellen Hughes #cozy #MysteryMonday #4paws @mehughesauthor

  1. Eline

    This sounds very nice and I love the cover!

  2. Mary Ellen Hughes

    Jennifer, I think cozy mysteries are an excellent way to lighten your day. The main characters are likable and often fun, and the bad guys always get what they deserve. When you read a series, you’ll feel like you’re meeting up with old friends – at least that’s what my readers often tell me.

    Storybook Reviewrs, thank you for this review!

  3. jennifer gaarder

    I might read cozies to break up my dark and dreary.

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