Today’s second team review is from Cathy, she blogs at http://betweenthelinesbookblog.wordpress.com
Cathy has been reading Murder On The Levels by Frances Evesham
The second book in this cozy mystery series set in the Somerset seaside town of Exham on Sea. Since helping to solve the murder of a local girl made good the year before, things have been pretty quiet for Libby Forest. That was all about to change. Libby and her goth lodger, Mandy, work for Frank at Wolf the Bread’s bakery and the cycling club have left their sandwiches in the bakery van. Frank asks Libby to take the packages out to the cyclists on the Somerset Levels.
When an apparent case of food poisoning strikes the cycling club and causes the death of two of the members, the bakery is held responsible. When the enigmatic Max Ramshore gets a phone call to say his son, Joe, a detective sergeant in the local police force, has been affected, he and Libby drive out to the wildlife reserve and what is now being treated as a crime scene.
”Max broke in. “Don’t say anymore.”
Libby gulped. “you mean…”
“Don’t say anything that might incriminate you. Or the bakery.”
Libby’s breath caught in her throat. “Do I need a lawyer?”
The Chief Inspector’s face was inscrutable. “We’ll talk to you properly, later. There’s no need to worry, Mrs Forest, until we find out exactly what happened here.”’’
When other mysterious and frightening incidents occur, Libby and Max realise there’s more to this situation than meets the eye. Libby is determined to clear the bakery’s name, and by association her own, with Max’s help. When Libby’s daughter arrives unexpectedly Libby finds she has more problems and unwelcome family surprises to deal with.
I’m enjoying getting to know the characters and looking forward to finding out more about the mysterious Max. I love the small town community spirit in Exham on Sea and the mix of likeable and individual residents. A well crafted and interesting story line with all the ingredients for a very entertaining cozy mystery.
Find a copy here from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
Many thanks, Cathy and Rosie, for this review. I’m so glad you’re enjoying visiting Exham on Sea – the town is getting ready for summer visitors now…
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Reblogged this on meatdoesntgrowinmygarden and commented:
Have some “cozy mysteries” on my TBR pile. As soon as I’ve finished the actual ones…
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Hi Cathy and Rosie .. I sort of would love to read this – as I’m sure I’ll find out something historical too re the Somerset Levels … good luck to Frances … cheers Hilary
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Wonderful review! Pinned & shared. 🙂
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I love cozy mysteries and will definitely give this a try! Thanks for the great review. 🙂
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Thanks, everyone, and I do hope you enjoy the story.
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This sounds quite good, and I love the cover. 🙂
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