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Seabreeze Bookshop #9
A Drawing of Murder
Between running her gran’s Seabreeze Bookshop and beginning work on the store’s updated web site, Rue Collier is happy to see one of her favorite customers, Whitney Ackerman. Normally bubbly and brimming with humor-filled stories, Whitney is unusually subdued. Apparently, she has to prepare for an upcoming family reunion at her stately house—with forty-two guests. But when someone close to Whitney is found murdered in the pool house prior to the reunion, Rue is driven to do everything in her power to help her dear friend cope. And with a killer at large, she quickly discovers a slew of unexpected clues in her effort to solve the case. Will Rue be able to pin down the killer before it’s too late? Or will she be permanently erased from the picture? This fun-filled and clean bookshop cozy mystery will have you guessing until the very end.
158 pages, Paperback
Published July 4, 2023
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Penny Brooke
46 books66 followersPenny Brooke has been reading mysteries for as long as she can remember. When not penning her own stories, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, crocheting, and cozying up with her pups and a good novel.
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August 2, 2023
Rue and Andy’s latest case was a heartbreaking one for the family involved who’d just lost their husband/father recently as well, but a crazy twist toward the end told everyone that some family members were keeping some huge secrets. At least when Rue confronted the killer this time, there was a nice crowd surrounding her, and the arrest itself was actually funny to picture—you’ll have to read it and see why Andy arresting someone was cause for giggles!
July 6, 2023
I love this cozy mystery series, set in bookshop in Somerset Harbour, Seabreeze Cove. Run by Rue while her Gran, who owns the shop is off travelling the world. Rue's become a bit of a sleuth, solving murders which happen in the seaside town.
Book 9 is about a good customer of the shop, Whitney; how she's changed from a happy lady to someone who barely raises a smile in the past few weeks. She puts it down to a big family reunion, but Rue isnt sure. When the unthinkable happens and someone close to Whitney dies, Whitney changes beyond all recognition. Her daughters are very concerned so Rue steps in to try and find them closure. What she does is end up with more than one murder on her hands and more questions than answers.
Of course there's Gatsby the dog, Beasley and Ollie the cats and Zack, the shop parrot on hand to provide help, and comfort when needed.
This is a great series, very readable and each book easily completed in a few hours. The books are all standalone stories but they are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series.
If you like this series, try others by the same author; Word Travels Mobile Bookshop and Garden Cove Library are both series I've read and very much enjoyed.
Book 9 is about a good customer of the shop, Whitney; how she's changed from a happy lady to someone who barely raises a smile in the past few weeks. She puts it down to a big family reunion, but Rue isnt sure. When the unthinkable happens and someone close to Whitney dies, Whitney changes beyond all recognition. Her daughters are very concerned so Rue steps in to try and find them closure. What she does is end up with more than one murder on her hands and more questions than answers.
Of course there's Gatsby the dog, Beasley and Ollie the cats and Zack, the shop parrot on hand to provide help, and comfort when needed.
This is a great series, very readable and each book easily completed in a few hours. The books are all standalone stories but they are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series.
If you like this series, try others by the same author; Word Travels Mobile Bookshop and Garden Cove Library are both series I've read and very much enjoyed.
July 12, 2023
Who Killed Candace ? . . .
Rue Collier runs her grandmother’s Seabreeze Bookshop and seems to attract murders to solve in between. This time, she notices one of her best customers, Whitney Ackerman, is not acting with her usually happy, bubbling attitude. She seems sad and quiet. She is hosting a big upcoming family reunion with 42 guests, but even so, this is not like her.
As she was closing the bookshop, her detective friend Andy, stopped in. He told her that Whitney's oldest daughter Candace’s body was discovered having been stabbed out in the pool house of the family home, the knife still sticking out of her chest. The police were assuming someone in the family killed her since it was unlikely a random intruder would do this with so many people wandering around. But with the reunion, the police had many witnesses to question. And there would be many secrets to be uncovered. Rue will need to get involved to help Whitney and her family find the truth of what happened. Will she track down the murderer? Is she putting her own life at risk?
This was a well-written story with characters described well and the reader pulled into the excitement. Grab your copy and follow the clues with Rue!
Rue Collier runs her grandmother’s Seabreeze Bookshop and seems to attract murders to solve in between. This time, she notices one of her best customers, Whitney Ackerman, is not acting with her usually happy, bubbling attitude. She seems sad and quiet. She is hosting a big upcoming family reunion with 42 guests, but even so, this is not like her.
As she was closing the bookshop, her detective friend Andy, stopped in. He told her that Whitney's oldest daughter Candace’s body was discovered having been stabbed out in the pool house of the family home, the knife still sticking out of her chest. The police were assuming someone in the family killed her since it was unlikely a random intruder would do this with so many people wandering around. But with the reunion, the police had many witnesses to question. And there would be many secrets to be uncovered. Rue will need to get involved to help Whitney and her family find the truth of what happened. Will she track down the murderer? Is she putting her own life at risk?
This was a well-written story with characters described well and the reader pulled into the excitement. Grab your copy and follow the clues with Rue!
July 12, 2023
This cozy was a little more on the serious, darker side than those I usually read but it was so well written, heartfelt and poignant that I enjoyed it all the same.
Very character driven, the story relies on the realistic and developed cast which drew me in and made me invested in their stories and outcomes. Rue is a sympathetic, likeable female sleuth and her method of investigating seemed both genuine and plausible.
There are some lovely pets and a quaint bookstore to round out the book. The descriptions are well done and the mystery was captivating. All together this was a page-turner of a book and can be read as a standalone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Very character driven, the story relies on the realistic and developed cast which drew me in and made me invested in their stories and outcomes. Rue is a sympathetic, likeable female sleuth and her method of investigating seemed both genuine and plausible.
There are some lovely pets and a quaint bookstore to round out the book. The descriptions are well done and the mystery was captivating. All together this was a page-turner of a book and can be read as a standalone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 15, 2023
A Drawing of Murder is the ninth installment of A Seabreeze Bookshop Cozy Mystery book series written by Penny Brooke. I love this cozy mystery series, read them all! They’re set in bookshop in Somerset Harbour, Seabreeze Cove. This is a great mystery series, very readable and each book easily completed in a few hours. The books are all standalone stories but they are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2023
Brooke's latest does not disappoint as Rue notices her friend Whitney's demeanor has changed during the latest visit to the bookstore.
When Whitney's oldest daughter Candace is found dead by stabbing at her family reunion, it is up to Rue to help not just Whitney but the family uncover the truth. However, people aren't always who they seem and would go to great lengths to keep their secrets hidden.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Whitney's oldest daughter Candace is found dead by stabbing at her family reunion, it is up to Rue to help not just Whitney but the family uncover the truth. However, people aren't always who they seem and would go to great lengths to keep their secrets hidden.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 15, 2023
Interesting and quirky characters to follow along in this whodunit that keeps you guessing until the end. There are several twists and turns and unexpected events that happened in the story. You won't know what happens until you get to the last page. Good read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2023
Mystery, suspense and intrigue fill the pages of this story. A bit of action and adventure added in keep you engaged and turning the pages. Just when you think you have it all figured out, you find yourself second guessing what you thought you had all figured out.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 10, 2023
This was a great book. Murder and mystery hit close to Rues world. Will she be able to figure it all out before something happens. Great characters and page turner. I would recommend this book.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 16, 2023
I enjoyed reading this book, the storyline is filled with action and adventure. The characters are well written and I can't wait to read more from this author. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
July 23, 2023
A Drawing of Murder is the ninth book in the Seabreeze Bookshop Cozy Mystery series and is an enjoyable read. The characters are likable and the story has friendship, murder, and lovable pets.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 9, 2023
drama and intrigue filled whodunnit with plenty of small town connections, challenges, chatter and cozy warm fuzzies
July 9, 2023
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Secrets can be deadly when they are revealed. I really liked the dramatic reveal of the culprit.
April 9, 2025
Another great addition to the series. As always lots of suspects and twists and turns with a surprise ending. A fun read looking forward to the next book.
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