Memories and Murder (A Tourist Trap Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
10th in Series
Kensington Publishing Corporation (November 12, 2019)
Paperback: 182 pages

Synopsis

It’s October in South Cove, California, and the locals in the quaint resort seem to be happily pairing off in the lull before the holidays. Everyone, that is, except for Jill Gardner’s elderly aunt, who just dumped her besotted fiancé—and she won’t say why.

When Jill hosts a talk at Coffee, Books, and More on the topic of elder abuse, all that’s really on her mind is lunch. But the topic hits close to home when she discovers Aunt Jackie has been getting mysterious calls. Jill’s certain the caller is a con artist, of course, but her feisty aunt claims to understand this, though she’s still shaken—and Harrold’s still heartbroken. Who’s behind the scam and why was her aunt targeted? When a volunteer from the Senior Project is found murdered, Jill’s detective boyfriend is on the case—and it soon becomes clear no one is safe when a caller from beyond becomes a killer in their midst.

Amazon – B&N – Kobo

Review

It is amazing anytime I read a cozy book that has food in it (a coffee shop, restaurant, baker, etc) that I don’t gain 10 pounds just from reading all the delicious sound dishes.  Jill’s coffee shop is no exception especially when it is Sadie making the brownies, cookies, and more.

I always enjoy journeying back to South Cove and seeing what is new with Jill, Jackie, Greg, and Amy.  This merry bunch of characters keeps me on my toes with their wit and pension to end up involved with the latest case in town.  Greg should be involved since he is a police detective, but the others?  Not so much.  I suppose Jill can’t help it that the killer ends up in her sights, but not always on purpose.

This book deals with scams, especially on older citizens.  The author does a brilliant job of showcasing potential scams that might trap anyone that isn’t aware or watching what is happening to them.  Or they prey on emotions as they did with Jackie.  While this is common in today’s world (sadly), I liked the author’s take on that possibility and was quite surprised when everything came to light and who was involved.  All I will say is that it is multiple people and at least one of them surprised me.

Sometimes I wish I had Jill’s job….being able to read as much as she does but that is a perk (or a curse?) of owning a bookstore.

I am enjoying watching Greg and Jill’s relationship continue to progress and maybe one day down the road there will be wedding bells.  Only time will tell!

We give this book 5 paws up.

About the Author

Lynn Cahoon is the award-winning author of several New York Times and USA Today bestselling cozy mystery series. The Tourist Trap series is set in central coastal California with six holiday novellas releasing in 2018–2019. She also pens the Cat Latimer series available in mass market paperback. Her newest series, the Farm to Fork mystery series, debuted in 2018. She lives in a small town like the ones she loves to write about with her husband and two fur babies.

Website * Facebook * Twitter

Giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway