Double Murder

Bert & Nan Tatum #1

by Barbara Taylor McCafferty, Beverly Taylor Herald

Bert and Nan Tatum are identical twins--and exact opposites. But when they become implicated in a baffling murder case, the sisters both think twice about leaving matters to Louisville, Kentucky's local police. Soon the twins are tracking a trail of cryptic clues that takes them back 25 years and into a hotbed of blackmail, adultery, revenge and a shocking double murder.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Chick Lit, Fiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Pseudonyms:
Taylor McCafferty
Tierney McClellan

Sister of Beverly Taylor Herald

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

twins who each write about a twin

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, quick read mystery.

[April · Rating 2 out of 5]

While it wasn't the best written book to begin a series, I liked the characters well enough to be willing to give the next book a try.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second favorite mystery series (Edie Claire's "Never" series being my favorite). It is written by identical twins, about mirror twins. The chapters alternate between the twins, which some might find annoying, but I find fun.

It is second favorite because of its humor. The story lines are not particularly original (are any?), but it rolls along with lots of laughs and is comparable in plot to most mysteries I read.

The series includes: Double Murder, Double Exposure, Double Cross, Double Dealer, and Double Date. I did not read them in order. It would be better to do it that way though.

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my Kentucky entry in the "A Mystery for Every State" project. It's set in Louisville, but for someone who doesn't know Louisville there wasn't much to give the flavor of the city or state. However, this story of identical twins with different personalities who find themselves caught up in murder was well-plotted and engaging, and full of wry humor. I'm not sorry I read it, but I'll probably look for another Kentucky book with more local atmosphere, perhaps one of the ones set at a Shaker village.

[Missy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book #3 read in 2008

I liked the twin twist on the cozy mystery and how each chapter changes the point of view. Sometimes I got a little confused, but overall it was refreshing. The plot of the story was a little predictable. I had it pretty much figured out early on. I plan to read more in this series.

[Mark Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Identical twins solve a murder told first person in alternating chapters. Yes, it's a gimmick, but the twin authors pull it off perfectly. The start of a delightful series.

Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Along the lines of Sue Grafton, but not quite as good. Held my interest, and would read more by these (twin) authors.

[Toesnorth's mom]

fair, silly