Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Murder (The Cast Iron Skillet Mystery Series)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in the Series
MYS ED LLC (June 21, 2019)
Print Length – 185 Pages

Synopsis

Financial fraud of elderly villagers in Leavensport, an urban sprawl threat to the community, disastrous dates, cross-sell marketing gone wrong, and another murder? Jolie Tucker is ready to try dating again. Well, she has no choice—since her family auctioned her off to the highest bidder. Her best friend, Ava, has agreed to a double date, but both friends find out hidden secrets about their partners as well as deception by one of the village’s own, who will soon be found dead. This plot is sure to be spicy!

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Review

Not everyone is as they seem.  Talk about some surprises at the end of the book that will shake your beliefs about some of the characters.

I love these shorter cozies, lots of action and mystery to keep you guessing.  But just because it is shorter don’t count the book out because a lot happens and it will keep you guessing as to who is the killer, why, and what other secrets will be revealed.

I do have a love/hate relationship with Jolie, the protagonist.  Yes, she has her issues and she admits them, but she also does some really stupid things…like when someone is breaking into her house (picking the lock), she yells that the police are on their way.  Ummm, why not just let the police arrive and catch them in the act and arrest them?  But she has a very caring side of her when it comes to Mirabelle, a young woman with sight issues, and others around town.

I was very surprised when it came time to reveal the killer.  I was not expecting this character in the slightest.  It made sense and there are a few clues that might point you this way, but not many.

Overall we enjoyed this book and give it 4 paws up.

About the Author

Moving into her second decade of working in education, Jodi Rath has decided to begin a life of crime in her The Cast Iron Skillet Mystery Series. Her passion for both mysteries and education led her to combine the two to create her business MYS ED, where she splits her time between working as an adjunct for Ohio teachers and creating mischief in her fictional writing. She currently resides in a small, cozy village in Ohio with her husband and her seven cats.

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