Killer Accommodations, by author Wynn Kelly, is an introductory short to her Terrowin Hotel cozy mystery series.
A surprise to her, Jamie Sharpe has inherited the hotel from her late uncle. But while she wasn’t expecting it, she’s happily embraced this new life venture and wants this generations-back, family-run hotel a success.
A series of events, definitely unfortunate, kick off at the grand reopening ball. Events like a falling chandelier, a missing young woman…and a dead man.
Jamie, with her faithful pup Rowan, is nothing if not resilient and determined. She’s going to figure out exactly which person or persons is behind it all.
She needs to take a bit of a breather here and there, though, and joins the local chess club. There she meets Paige, head of the club. These two become fast friends, which is a nice bonus for new-to-town Jamie.
This was a cozy, easy read, and a fun mystery to try and solve. It definitely makes a person want to continue with the series and get to know Jamie and the Braddock townsfolk better!
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but my opinion is entirely my own.