Death on Bainbridge Island

Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary #3

by Dennis Shock

Chase, a young honest employee of Lily’s, is accused of Murder. Convinced of his innocence Lily and Judy rush to investigate. Cute dogs, crazy neighbors, and the restaurant business prove to complicate the endeavor. How can the two sleuths keep their friend from spending the rest of his life in prison?

Budding romances and some deliciously simple meals make this mystery all the more appetizing.

144 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 24, 2023

Reviews

[Julie Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. This is the third book in the series (if you don't count the prequel) and I think it is my favourite so far. Mainly because although I like the characters, this book was all about the mystery. Which was well worked, with plenty of twists, as like the main characters I tried to figure it out. I never did come up with the right answer despite the clues. The story is fairly short compared to other stories in this genre but the author packs a lot in and keeps it interesting. I like the characters and think Lily and Judy make a great team although there was hardly any home life drama and certainly not as much romance as in the first book. The dogs on the covers of the books are cute but hardly play a role in the stories, I still enjoyed it and think it is a fun series to fill a few hours with. Off to start the next book.
When Chase is arrested for killing his flatmate his boss Lily and her daughter Judy jump into action to prove his innocence. The only way to do that is question the victims quirky neighbours and reluctant family and try to find the real killer. The man wasn't well liked and didn't have many friends but finding what he did in the days leading up to death could point them in the right direction.
I liked the narrator, it's an unusual choice to go with a male narrator when the two main characters are female but some how he makes it work. The one thing I wasn't to keen on was the Long pauses he gave while giving you the recipe for something I would probably never make, but that is my personal opinion and you might like it as it gave you time to write it down. I must admit I skipped over that so I could start the next book quicker.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lily and Judy were sleuthing out this case like crazy since they just knew Lily’s employee couldn’t be a killer. Everyone in town liked the guy and never saw him get mad. Was someone framing him or just what happened? Judy worked closely with the public defender as her sorta private investigator which also gave her material for her eventual article she’d write.

I loved Judy’s new little dog, he was just adorable! I did miss Doug’s character but since the case wasn’t in Poulsbo, he wasn’t really needed for it. It’s cute that Judy’s got a new guy and he’s one that she can confer with on cases. She was pretty much the main character in this book and I liked how she gathered everyone at the end for the reveal. Onward to the next book!

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not Very Good
Chase, a young honest employee of Lily’s, is accused of Murder. Convinced of his innocence Lily and Judy rush to investigate. Cute dogs, crazy neighbors, and the restaurant business prove to complicate the endeavor. How can the two sleuths keep their friend from spending the rest of his life in prison?
This is a not bad mystery. A guy who is not very nice is dead from a head wound. Did Chase or Annie kill him? I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.

[Jocelyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third novella in the Pacific Northwest Cozy Culinary Series, a murder cozy mystery. I like this series. Lily and Judy's sleuthing is captivating. Their investigation is intriguing, filled with twists and turns. I liked their determination. This is another great addition to the series. Looking forward to listening to Killer Christmas in Paradise, the next book in the series. Jeff Moon did an excellent job bringing this story to life.

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the narration of Jeff Moon

Chase, works for Lily’s, and he is accused of Murder. Both Lily and Judy are convinced of his innocence, so they start to investigate. Can these keep their friend from spending the rest of his life in prison? We have crazy neighbours, cute dogs and a restaurant sleuths.

[fred jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fine story and excellent narration. I like Dennis Shocks stories and this series is a good one. The characters are well written, the situations believable and the solution good. Perfect for a quiet nights reading. Jeff Moon does another fine job with the narration. I received a complimentary copy of the audio and am leaving a honest voluntary review.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

When one of Lily's employees is arrested on suspicion of murder, Lily and her daughter Judy begin an investigation because they don't think Chase is capable of murder and neither does any of the people they interview.
I was surprised at the turn the investigation took. Another great book in the series.

[Caroline 'relaxing with my rescue dogs' · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun listen, the characters are so different and quirky. The story just keeps you engaged and although it is short it doesnt feel it.

The narration really works and i can feel the female voices and their enotion

[Niecy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3-ish stars