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A Murder at the Morrisey Mystery #1
A Body in 3B
In the heart of downtown Seattle, a quirky building is home to a cast of eccentric residents, both living and not.
When Meg Dawson moves back to the Morrisey after quitting her career as an artist, she thinks she's found a safe haven. But when she discovers a murdered resident, Meg realizes that her sanctuary may not be as secure as she thought.
It quickly becomes clear that the police are lacking an important piece of the investigative puzzle. Because of her ability to communicate with ghosts, Meg has information about the man's death no one else knows. Ripley, Meg's ghostly best friend, is confident they can solve the mystery and keep the rest of the residents safe.
Meg and her friend must navigate strange happenings and unravel the secrets of their building before it's too late.
Perfect for fans of the show Only Murders in the Building , this new series from Eryn Scott follows Meg and a lovable cast of residents, both living and not, as they navigate strange happenings in their eccentric downtown Seattle building. This series is clean, without swearing or gore. While each mystery is a standalone, the series is best read in order to avoid spoilers.
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes
When Meg Dawson moves back to the Morrisey after quitting her career as an artist, she thinks she's found a safe haven. But when she discovers a murdered resident, Meg realizes that her sanctuary may not be as secure as she thought.
It quickly becomes clear that the police are lacking an important piece of the investigative puzzle. Because of her ability to communicate with ghosts, Meg has information about the man's death no one else knows. Ripley, Meg's ghostly best friend, is confident they can solve the mystery and keep the rest of the residents safe.
Meg and her friend must navigate strange happenings and unravel the secrets of their building before it's too late.
Perfect for fans of the show Only Murders in the Building , this new series from Eryn Scott follows Meg and a lovable cast of residents, both living and not, as they navigate strange happenings in their eccentric downtown Seattle building. This series is clean, without swearing or gore. While each mystery is a standalone, the series is best read in order to avoid spoilers.
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes
268 pages, Audiobook
First published May 13, 2023
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About the author
Eryn Scott
76 books477 followersEryn Scott is the author of heartwarming cozy mysteries. Her novels feature close friendships and strong families because those are the most important things in her life -- a little humor doesn't hurt either.
She calls the Pacific Northwest home and doesn't plan on changing that anytime soon. Eryn loves to hike, horseback ride, knit, ski, and read. She believes musicals are the greatest thing since lattes, even though she's not particularly good at singing or dancing -- hey, a girl can dream, right?
Her first cozy mystery series, Pepper Brooks, is based on some of the greats in classic literature. Each book features a different author from Shakespeare to Austen. Eryn's newest series is set in a little town called Stoneybrook. The Stoneybrook Mysteries follow local jam-maker Hadley James as she solves mysteries in her town's year-round farmers market. From deceased knitters to sabotaged florists, these crafty citizens keep Hadley and her twin brother, a deputy sheriff, on their toes. Pebble Cove Teahouse Mysteries are great for readers who love a hint of paranormal with their mysteries. These books feature a tiny town tucked between craggy coastline and rocky shores with quirky characters of both the living and non-living variety. Look for new releases from all three of these series in 2022 as well as Eryn Scott's new cozy series.
You can visit her website, erynscott.com, for more information about her books and new releases.
She calls the Pacific Northwest home and doesn't plan on changing that anytime soon. Eryn loves to hike, horseback ride, knit, ski, and read. She believes musicals are the greatest thing since lattes, even though she's not particularly good at singing or dancing -- hey, a girl can dream, right?
Her first cozy mystery series, Pepper Brooks, is based on some of the greats in classic literature. Each book features a different author from Shakespeare to Austen. Eryn's newest series is set in a little town called Stoneybrook. The Stoneybrook Mysteries follow local jam-maker Hadley James as she solves mysteries in her town's year-round farmers market. From deceased knitters to sabotaged florists, these crafty citizens keep Hadley and her twin brother, a deputy sheriff, on their toes. Pebble Cove Teahouse Mysteries are great for readers who love a hint of paranormal with their mysteries. These books feature a tiny town tucked between craggy coastline and rocky shores with quirky characters of both the living and non-living variety. Look for new releases from all three of these series in 2022 as well as Eryn Scott's new cozy series.
You can visit her website, erynscott.com, for more information about her books and new releases.
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May 2, 2024
this gave me “only murders in the building” vibes throughout the whole read! SUCH a cute murder mystery. can’t wait to read the rest of them!!
April 6, 2025
I love, love, love The Morrisey, the century-old apartment building in downtown Seattle, a fictional dwelling that I so wish were real! I love the stately building and its eclectic tenants as much as our heroine Meg Dawson does, and Meg considers them her family now that the aunt who raised her has moved to Scotland and left her the apartment. What a pity that I didn’t love this book’s plot as much as I liked the setting.
I feel so guilty giving this novel, the first in a cozy mystery series, only three stars. I love Meg, although she is given to abnormally assuming the worst about situations and especially herself. I love Laurence “Laurie” Turner, who grew up with Meg in The Morrisey; she loves him but isn’t certain it’s requited. I even love the bossy manager of The Morrisey, Nancy Lewandowski, who, despite her directness, has a heart of gold.
I didn’t like Ripley, the ghost that only Meg can see, an implausible element who adds very little to the plot. I didn’t like how insanely insecure Meg was, never asking, but always assuming that she’s a failure. I didn’t swallow the premise that Matthew Miller, the titular dead body, had lived in The Morrisey for fifteen years, but no one ever caught a glimpse of him except for Laurie seeing the back of his head once. What? That’s ridiculous! And I thought the murderer at the center of this mystery unlikely and his motive implausible. I think the book is worth reading for The Morrisey itself and its lovable tenants, but that only extends to three stars. Read it, but don’t expect too much.
I feel so guilty giving this novel, the first in a cozy mystery series, only three stars. I love Meg, although she is given to abnormally assuming the worst about situations and especially herself. I love Laurence “Laurie” Turner, who grew up with Meg in The Morrisey; she loves him but isn’t certain it’s requited. I even love the bossy manager of The Morrisey, Nancy Lewandowski, who, despite her directness, has a heart of gold.
I didn’t like Ripley, the ghost that only Meg can see, an implausible element who adds very little to the plot. I didn’t like how insanely insecure Meg was, never asking, but always assuming that she’s a failure. I didn’t swallow the premise that Matthew Miller, the titular dead body, had lived in The Morrisey for fifteen years, but no one ever caught a glimpse of him except for Laurie seeing the back of his head once. What? That’s ridiculous! And I thought the murderer at the center of this mystery unlikely and his motive implausible. I think the book is worth reading for The Morrisey itself and its lovable tenants, but that only extends to three stars. Read it, but don’t expect too much.
July 23, 2025
3.5 stars
December 30, 2023
4.5 Stars. Another great find from stuff your kindle day!! Exactly as described: a cozy mystery. Absolutely loved the characters and the story development, can’t wait to continue the series
August 5, 2025
okay it was a good story but not to the point I will run out and get book 2. it was one of those reads that hey is i happen to come across book 2 sure I'll read it but ehh.
July 6, 2023
This start to a new cozy murder mystery series by Eryn Scott has all of the elements I admire about her writing. I loved the Pebble Cove Teahouse series and this has all of the quirky characters, loveable ghosts and charming residents I was expecting. The mysteries had me guessing and the twists and turns were fun. This can be read as a stand alone which I always appreciate.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It was like winning the book lottery!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It was like winning the book lottery!
December 31, 2024
Such a fun cozy mystery! I especially loved the 90s grunge music references! Can’t wait to read more in this series!
May 29, 2025
May 2025 reread. Still loved this very much. Had completely forgotten the ending!!!
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Ehm I loved this so much BUT that ending 💔 I don't like that need to dive into book 2 straight away.
I read this at the same time as "The Maid" which was interesting because both have similar vibes but still felt very different. I loved the little twist at the beginning with Ripley I did not see it coming and the book went from 'hmm interesting' to 'OH this is interesting' in 2 seconds flat (in a good way do not get me wrong I loved it) the one thing I did not love like I said in my initial review was the ending!!! I hope it gets resolved quickly in the next book. And just like in "The Maid" it was very unclear for a long time who did what which I really liked because I never see the reveals coming anyway but I still love being surprised by it.
Highly recommend this one for a cosy murder mystery read on a rainy Sunday.
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Ehm I loved this so much BUT that ending 💔 I don't like that need to dive into book 2 straight away.
I read this at the same time as "The Maid" which was interesting because both have similar vibes but still felt very different. I loved the little twist at the beginning with Ripley I did not see it coming and the book went from 'hmm interesting' to 'OH this is interesting' in 2 seconds flat (in a good way do not get me wrong I loved it) the one thing I did not love like I said in my initial review was the ending!!! I hope it gets resolved quickly in the next book. And just like in "The Maid" it was very unclear for a long time who did what which I really liked because I never see the reveals coming anyway but I still love being surprised by it.
Highly recommend this one for a cosy murder mystery read on a rainy Sunday.
January 13, 2024
I have so many things to say about this book. The story line was cheesy (not in a good way), the plot gave me second hand embarrassment with every single page turn, and the ending was absolute garbage. Over 60% of this book could be ripped out and I would still be able to understand the plot…. Way too much fluff, not enough substance. I do not recommend this book to anyone, even children or preteens. The content in this book had adult themes—which makes the childish dialogue so much worse— but I can’t image any adult reading this saying “I loved this book!” Im genuinely unsure what age range/demographic this novel was catered toward, but it makes sense that it was free on stuff your kindle day. To purchase this would be a waste. If I could rate it lower than a 1 star, I would.
January 24, 2024
very cute, but the author made it hard to figure out who did it. overall, a good read. i'll probs continue the series.
March 22, 2025
This book was a surprise read. I wasn't sure what to expect so I went in with no expectations and really enjoyed the book. It's very much an "Only Murders in the building" vibes but reads very well. This is the first in a new series for the author and the first book of hers that's I'm reading. The writing is good, the characters are flushed out and the mystery is a pretty good one. You have pretty good quirky and fun characters including ghosts with attitudes. Ultimately, it was a good debut read to the series.
November 7, 2024
ultimately, this was a fine read. it’s a cozy mystery but also nothing particularly striking. it’s very much just an alternate universe Only Murders in the Building fan fiction with ghosts which is fun as a fan of the show but it also rips a lot of details from the show without adding much else.
there were a lot of twists in this book which were overall good and i didn’t anticipate a lot of it, but something about the pacing of everything just made everything feel disjointed and like things didn’t belong, but if you read until the end most everything does connect. i know this is part of a bigger series, but there were just a lot of elements that didn’t feel necessary at all like the relationship with Laurie and stray kitten.
there were a lot of twists in this book which were overall good and i didn’t anticipate a lot of it, but something about the pacing of everything just made everything feel disjointed and like things didn’t belong, but if you read until the end most everything does connect. i know this is part of a bigger series, but there were just a lot of elements that didn’t feel necessary at all like the relationship with Laurie and stray kitten.
July 7, 2023
Who Murdered the Recluse in 3B ? . . .
Nancy Lewandowski, Manager of the Morrisey apartment building, droned on in their monthly building meeting. Meg Dawson is back after 5 years away and Nancy is still forcing all the residents to attend. Her best friend here was a ghost named Ripley and, of course, Meg could communicate with any other ghosts. She felt safe here, at least until she and her old friend and crush Laurence Turner were asked to get a signature from Mr. Miller in 3B. Nancy required the residents to sign her document to approve the building purchase of their new firepit. She hesitated at the doors leading upstairs, having heard two men arguing earlier. But the stairwell was empty. Laurence knocked and the unlocked door swung open. With Meg’s fear of mannequins, and a female mannequin in the kitchen, Laurence told her to stay near the door while he searched for Mr. Miller. The apartment was empty, and they returned the clipboard to Nancy.
Nancy insisted they follow her back to the apartment so she could have a look. Ripley joined them and raced ahead to see it first. When Meg arrived, ghostly Ripley told her to walk away from this one, her expression dark and worried. With the apartment door wide open, now there was a very bloody body on the floor! An odd invisible barrier held Ripley back from moving closer. So she left the scene. Meg took another look toward the pile of mail she saw earlier but it was now gone!
Detective Anthony and medical personnel arrived. But the police need information that only Meg knows through communicating with ghosts. Ripley encourages her to solve the mystery and uncover the secrets their building hides. Grab your copy and follow the clues to see what happened to Mr. Miller! The story line is well-written and suspenseful enough to hold the reader’s attention. The descriptions will paint a vivid picture and put the reader right in the story. Don’t miss this one!
Nancy Lewandowski, Manager of the Morrisey apartment building, droned on in their monthly building meeting. Meg Dawson is back after 5 years away and Nancy is still forcing all the residents to attend. Her best friend here was a ghost named Ripley and, of course, Meg could communicate with any other ghosts. She felt safe here, at least until she and her old friend and crush Laurence Turner were asked to get a signature from Mr. Miller in 3B. Nancy required the residents to sign her document to approve the building purchase of their new firepit. She hesitated at the doors leading upstairs, having heard two men arguing earlier. But the stairwell was empty. Laurence knocked and the unlocked door swung open. With Meg’s fear of mannequins, and a female mannequin in the kitchen, Laurence told her to stay near the door while he searched for Mr. Miller. The apartment was empty, and they returned the clipboard to Nancy.
Nancy insisted they follow her back to the apartment so she could have a look. Ripley joined them and raced ahead to see it first. When Meg arrived, ghostly Ripley told her to walk away from this one, her expression dark and worried. With the apartment door wide open, now there was a very bloody body on the floor! An odd invisible barrier held Ripley back from moving closer. So she left the scene. Meg took another look toward the pile of mail she saw earlier but it was now gone!
Detective Anthony and medical personnel arrived. But the police need information that only Meg knows through communicating with ghosts. Ripley encourages her to solve the mystery and uncover the secrets their building hides. Grab your copy and follow the clues to see what happened to Mr. Miller! The story line is well-written and suspenseful enough to hold the reader’s attention. The descriptions will paint a vivid picture and put the reader right in the story. Don’t miss this one!
February 21, 2024
Only Murders In the Building
This book had a familiar tinge on the tv show Only Murders in the Building. I caught myself envisioning characters from the show and hearing the music as I read. Not as comical though! Throwing in ghosts and removing podcasts put an interesting spin on the crime solving narrative.
Meg, the main character, is likeable. Even though there are a myriad of characters, it did not feel overwhelming or confusing.
I’m conflicted on whether I will continue with this series simply because of its correlation to a phenomenal tv show. Chances are I will revisit this series, but I’m not aching to jump into the next book… yet!
This book had a familiar tinge on the tv show Only Murders in the Building. I caught myself envisioning characters from the show and hearing the music as I read. Not as comical though! Throwing in ghosts and removing podcasts put an interesting spin on the crime solving narrative.
Meg, the main character, is likeable. Even though there are a myriad of characters, it did not feel overwhelming or confusing.
I’m conflicted on whether I will continue with this series simply because of its correlation to a phenomenal tv show. Chances are I will revisit this series, but I’m not aching to jump into the next book… yet!
February 24, 2024
Not too intense, but interesting enough
This book is more simple and more for a cozy reading. Even though it’s a mystery I feel like there wasn’t enough content to really keep me thrilled about it. Maybe the others in the series will, but near the end it started to pick up but the whole entire time I had a hard time keeping my attention. The only real reason I finished it was because I do hate not finishing books.
This book is more simple and more for a cozy reading. Even though it’s a mystery I feel like there wasn’t enough content to really keep me thrilled about it. Maybe the others in the series will, but near the end it started to pick up but the whole entire time I had a hard time keeping my attention. The only real reason I finished it was because I do hate not finishing books.
July 1, 2023
I loved this book. The author is off to a great start with this series and I hope there is a lot more to come. I immediately connected with the characters, all of whom were likeable, in fact I had my fingers crossed that the killer wasn't one of the residents. Being able to talk to ghosts was a fun touch and certainly made the story entertaining, as did the cute animals. The author painted a very vivid picture with her words and cover art, so it was easy to imagine where everything went down. It was a well thought out mystery story with a number of unexpected twists and plenty of suspects (and actually crimes). I had no clue who the killer was. Really looking forward to the next book.
After Megan comes to terms with the fact that she will never be the artist she dreamed of, she returns home and becomes the newest resident of the Morrisey building. However her joyful return doesn't go as planned, when she and her boyhood crush Laurie discover the body of the reclusive tenant. He lived there before Megan left but Laurie remains the only person to have ever caught a glimpse of him, now they find themselves investigating his murder when Laurie receives a threatening note. Even Megan's ghost friend Ripley has never been able to enter his apartment, can the three of them find the motive behind the killing? Especially as nobody even knew him. At the same time a new ghost appears and Megan wonders of us holds the key to explaining the death but with no memory he isn't much help. That only leaves a resident of the Morrisey and somebody Megan calls a friend as the killer.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
After Megan comes to terms with the fact that she will never be the artist she dreamed of, she returns home and becomes the newest resident of the Morrisey building. However her joyful return doesn't go as planned, when she and her boyhood crush Laurie discover the body of the reclusive tenant. He lived there before Megan left but Laurie remains the only person to have ever caught a glimpse of him, now they find themselves investigating his murder when Laurie receives a threatening note. Even Megan's ghost friend Ripley has never been able to enter his apartment, can the three of them find the motive behind the killing? Especially as nobody even knew him. At the same time a new ghost appears and Megan wonders of us holds the key to explaining the death but with no memory he isn't much help. That only leaves a resident of the Morrisey and somebody Megan calls a friend as the killer.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
August 30, 2025
I was initially drawn to it as it was giving me Only Murders in the Building vibes, so I thought I'd read it as I waited for the show to come back for another season.
I would say that the only things that the book has in common with the TV series are the fact that they are both murder mysteries and they take place inside an old apartment building inhabited by quirky residents. This is much more of a supernatural cozy mystery with some romance thrown in there too.
Meg and her friend Laurie, whom she's been in love with for years, stumble across the body of a reclusive tenant, Mr Miller. After his killer threatens Laurie and with some encouragement from her best friend Ripley, who is a ghost, she decides to look into the murder.
Ripley the ghost was a fun character. A grunge rock young woman from the nineties who was continually interfering in Meg's life, although in a sweet, caring way, and trying to get Meg to be her best.
I didn't really connect with Meg. She was very insecure and a lot younger than I was expecting. Then there was the unrequited-love aspect of the story. I'm not really the biggest fan of this trope in general, and made me cringe a little.
The mystery was decent enough, although I felt it was overshadowed by the romantic elements.
Overall, I don't think this book was for me, but if you love cozy mysteries that feature ghosts and sweet romance, then I'd highly recommend it to you.
I would say that the only things that the book has in common with the TV series are the fact that they are both murder mysteries and they take place inside an old apartment building inhabited by quirky residents. This is much more of a supernatural cozy mystery with some romance thrown in there too.
Meg and her friend Laurie, whom she's been in love with for years, stumble across the body of a reclusive tenant, Mr Miller. After his killer threatens Laurie and with some encouragement from her best friend Ripley, who is a ghost, she decides to look into the murder.
Ripley the ghost was a fun character. A grunge rock young woman from the nineties who was continually interfering in Meg's life, although in a sweet, caring way, and trying to get Meg to be her best.
I didn't really connect with Meg. She was very insecure and a lot younger than I was expecting. Then there was the unrequited-love aspect of the story. I'm not really the biggest fan of this trope in general, and made me cringe a little.
The mystery was decent enough, although I felt it was overshadowed by the romantic elements.
Overall, I don't think this book was for me, but if you love cozy mysteries that feature ghosts and sweet romance, then I'd highly recommend it to you.
October 4, 2024
Booksta Central Indie Book Club⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October pick for the Booksta Central Indie Book Club and just the book you need to read for spooky season. This is a cozy paranormal romance and it’s a series. Our main character is Meg Dawson who has recently moved back to her childhood home The Morrisey. The Morrisey is an apartment building in Seattle, full of quirky and ghostly residents. When one of the residents is found dead, Meg works to solve the murder.
This book is so well done. It was fun, entertaining, funny and mysterious. I didn’t have the murder figured out at all, it was a shock and full of twists and turns. I enjoyed the friendly ghosts aspect and the introduction of a potential budding romance. I loved that it was a clean read and the plot was not lacking at all due to that.
The audiobook is absolutely fantastic, it is read by one of my favorite narrators Natalie Duke! Natalie also reads the Riley Thorn series, which is one of my favorites!! I am so glad this is a series, because it has just left me wanting more. I am excited to listen to the next books in the series because Natalie Duke’s voice is one of my favorites and is just perfect for this mystery/comedy type of book. I highly recommend this read.
👻 Friendly ghost BFF
🧡 That feeling of coming home
👻 Cozy mystery
🧡 90’s nostalgia
👻 Quirky characters
🧡 Adorable pets
👻 Not spooky
🧡 No spice
October pick for the Booksta Central Indie Book Club and just the book you need to read for spooky season. This is a cozy paranormal romance and it’s a series. Our main character is Meg Dawson who has recently moved back to her childhood home The Morrisey. The Morrisey is an apartment building in Seattle, full of quirky and ghostly residents. When one of the residents is found dead, Meg works to solve the murder.
This book is so well done. It was fun, entertaining, funny and mysterious. I didn’t have the murder figured out at all, it was a shock and full of twists and turns. I enjoyed the friendly ghosts aspect and the introduction of a potential budding romance. I loved that it was a clean read and the plot was not lacking at all due to that.
The audiobook is absolutely fantastic, it is read by one of my favorite narrators Natalie Duke! Natalie also reads the Riley Thorn series, which is one of my favorites!! I am so glad this is a series, because it has just left me wanting more. I am excited to listen to the next books in the series because Natalie Duke’s voice is one of my favorites and is just perfect for this mystery/comedy type of book. I highly recommend this read.
👻 Friendly ghost BFF
🧡 That feeling of coming home
👻 Cozy mystery
🧡 90’s nostalgia
👻 Quirky characters
🧡 Adorable pets
👻 Not spooky
🧡 No spice
July 30, 2025
I read a lot of dark and heavy murder mystery/thriller books, and many times I need a reprieve. I don't want to stop reading for the night, but I need something that isn't going to bog me down with dread and weird dreams. That's when I turn to a cozy mystery.
You got the smut girlies, well, let me introduce you to myself: I am a Cozy Girlie. Harriet the Spy, Veronica Mars, and Nancy Drew were my adolescent and teenage literary companions. If you enjoyed any of those books (and series) as well as Charmed and wished to live in Stars Hollow with the kooky cast of Gilmore Girls, then you too will enjoy a good cozy, like this book.
I enjoy my mysteries at times with a side of paranormal, preferably the cute kind, which this book delivered. The FMC was grounded and not air-headed like in some cozies, and I liked that the story started strong and didn't bog down the flow of the plot with too much backstory. Learn as you read format is my favorite. Also, the would-they-won't-they trope between the FMC and her forever love interest was sweet and not tiresome. It didn't take over the whole story, but it was a central subplot that I would be interested in learning more about.
Excited that the first book we are along for the ride of meeting the FMC's furry companion. Can't wait to see the type of personality and shenanigans they will get into for the next story.
Overall, I liked this book and look forward to continuing the series.
You got the smut girlies, well, let me introduce you to myself: I am a Cozy Girlie. Harriet the Spy, Veronica Mars, and Nancy Drew were my adolescent and teenage literary companions. If you enjoyed any of those books (and series) as well as Charmed and wished to live in Stars Hollow with the kooky cast of Gilmore Girls, then you too will enjoy a good cozy, like this book.
I enjoy my mysteries at times with a side of paranormal, preferably the cute kind, which this book delivered. The FMC was grounded and not air-headed like in some cozies, and I liked that the story started strong and didn't bog down the flow of the plot with too much backstory. Learn as you read format is my favorite. Also, the would-they-won't-they trope between the FMC and her forever love interest was sweet and not tiresome. It didn't take over the whole story, but it was a central subplot that I would be interested in learning more about.
Excited that the first book we are along for the ride of meeting the FMC's furry companion. Can't wait to see the type of personality and shenanigans they will get into for the next story.
Overall, I liked this book and look forward to continuing the series.
July 4, 2023
Oh my gosh this was absolutely fantastic!!
Eryn Scott has created the perfect combination of Only Murders in the Building meets Ghost Whisperer all wrapped up in a new paranormal cozy mystery series!
We follow Meg Dawson who has just moved back to the Morrisey - a quirky apartment building full of lively (and ghostly) residents. When a murder turns the Morrisey upside down it’s up to Meg and her spirited specter BFF to put their sleuthing caps on, find the killer, restore order to their building & help spirits with unfinished business cross over.
Full of friendship, ghostly happenings, twists I never saw coming, budding romance, an adorable pit bull, rescue advocacy, lovably unique characters and mystery - “A Body in 3B” is a terrific start to an amazing new series!
Thank you to Eryn Scott for the advanced copy!
Eryn Scott has created the perfect combination of Only Murders in the Building meets Ghost Whisperer all wrapped up in a new paranormal cozy mystery series!
We follow Meg Dawson who has just moved back to the Morrisey - a quirky apartment building full of lively (and ghostly) residents. When a murder turns the Morrisey upside down it’s up to Meg and her spirited specter BFF to put their sleuthing caps on, find the killer, restore order to their building & help spirits with unfinished business cross over.
Full of friendship, ghostly happenings, twists I never saw coming, budding romance, an adorable pit bull, rescue advocacy, lovably unique characters and mystery - “A Body in 3B” is a terrific start to an amazing new series!
Thank you to Eryn Scott for the advanced copy!
July 12, 2023
An enjoyable read, intriguing, quirky, page turner and really looking forward to next book in the series.
If you are a fan of Only Murders in the Building tv series you will love this book albeit with a different perspective of main character Meg and her best friend a ghost. Meg seeks to solve the murder of a fellow resident in her building and her ability to see ghosts comes in handy as she gets supernatural assistance in her quest along with a romantic element of her childhood friend and crush who also helps out on her mystery solving adventure.
A lovely cozy mystery with engaging characters, intriguing storyline and the narrative flows along at a good pace to keep you interested and curious as to how it will all turns out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you are a fan of Only Murders in the Building tv series you will love this book albeit with a different perspective of main character Meg and her best friend a ghost. Meg seeks to solve the murder of a fellow resident in her building and her ability to see ghosts comes in handy as she gets supernatural assistance in her quest along with a romantic element of her childhood friend and crush who also helps out on her mystery solving adventure.
A lovely cozy mystery with engaging characters, intriguing storyline and the narrative flows along at a good pace to keep you interested and curious as to how it will all turns out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 20, 2024
Meg has just moved back to the Morrisey, the long-term apartment building where she grew up, after a disastrous art tour that has left her feeling pretty hopeless about the future. But then her reclusive downstairs neighbor ends up dead under mysterious circumstances, and Meg might be the only one with the right clues to figure out what really happened.
While this has yet to unseat Whiskers and Words as my favorite Eryn Scott mystery, the fun secrets and paranormal characters that appear in this story are a lot of fun. Maybe I just like older protagonists in my cozy mysteries, but I still found this story full of a good balance of coziness and spice. I may just have to check out the next in the series.
While this has yet to unseat Whiskers and Words as my favorite Eryn Scott mystery, the fun secrets and paranormal characters that appear in this story are a lot of fun. Maybe I just like older protagonists in my cozy mysteries, but I still found this story full of a good balance of coziness and spice. I may just have to check out the next in the series.
June 28, 2023
The first impression I had when I started reading is this book totally reminds me of that 90’s movie Singles. It’s not an exact parallel but it has those vibes. With a 90’s loving ghost and a building full of quirky residents in the Pacific Northwest I think it fits. I also think this book is fantastic. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I loved the unique cast of characters, the setting and the dual murder mysteries that our main character Meg and her ghostly bff are determined to solve. Lighthearted, quirky fun start to a new series. I am eagerly anticipating book 2!.
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.
June 29, 2023
A Body in 3B is book 1 in a new series, Morrisey Apt West Coast, by Eryn Scott. I think this series is a home run. Great characters, outstanding story and a ghost. Megan has returned to live in the apartment where she was raised along with Ripley the ghost. Meg's high school crush, Laurence, has also moved back to the Morrisey. The murdered man is a bit of a mystery and I loved how the author dropped clues and had me reading just another page. I thought A Body in 3B was a wonderful way to spend my afternoon reading. I can't wait to read book 2, A Secret Staircase. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
I received a free copy of this book via Book sprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Book sprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 8, 2023
After a disappointing experience in New York, Meg and her (ghostly) best friend Ripley return to Seattle and the Morissey where she grew up. Also returned is her childhood crush Laurie. When Laurie & Meg go to get a signature from a reclusive resident, they’re surprised to find his apartment empty. Returning with the building manager they’re shocked to find his dead body. When Laurie receives a threatening note, Meg & Ripley are determined to solve the murder. Meg’s ability to see and talk to ghosts gives her advantage over the police, especially when a new ghost shows up that could be connected to the mystery.
A fantastic start to a new series by Eryn Scott. The residents of the Morrisey are full fleshed out, both in the mortal realm and the ghostly ones. Meg is endearing and her friendship with Ripley is well defined. With its secrets, the Morrisey is as much a character as the humans and ghosts. Fans of Only Murders in the Building will enjoy this quirky mystery.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A fantastic start to a new series by Eryn Scott. The residents of the Morrisey are full fleshed out, both in the mortal realm and the ghostly ones. Meg is endearing and her friendship with Ripley is well defined. With its secrets, the Morrisey is as much a character as the humans and ghosts. Fans of Only Murders in the Building will enjoy this quirky mystery.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2023
After failing as an artist, Megan returns home and moves into the Morrisey apartment building where her friend and childhood crush Laurie also lives. It’s not long before Megan and Laurie are roped into solving a murder when a reclusive tenant is found dead. This lovely book also features not one but two ghosts, including Megan’s friend Ripley. I really enjoyed reading this first book in a new series by Eryn Scott and I’m looking forward to the next one.
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.
January 31, 2025
I enjoyed this book for the most part. The premise was interesting. Meg is able to see ghosts and even has her own personal guardian named Ripley. Being able to see ghosts complicates Meg's life, especially when a person is murdered in her building. This book gives Only Murder's in the Building vibes as it mostly takes place in the Morrisey, Meg's apartment building. All the residents seem to know each other and have history. My only quibble would probably be that every once in awhile Meg's multiple insecurities got a touch annoying. Other than that, I enjoyed this book and plan to continue.
July 7, 2023
A Body in 3B is Book 1 of A Murder at the Morrisey Mystery series written by Erin Scott. I loved this book. Not a ghost story person myself but the story peaked my interest right from the start. The author is off to a great start with this series and I hope there is a lot more to come. The mysteries had me guessing and the twists and turns were fun. Definitely recommend this starter series for sure!.
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 13, 2023
Welcome to The Morrissey! (Only Murders esque)
This fantastic new series from Eryn Scott is very reminiscent of Only Murders in the building with it’s beautiful setting, it’s very unique characters and the fact that the victim is a tenant who has never been seen by anyone. This setting is ripe for our budding investigative team.
Witty, well paced and such an adventure 3b will keep you eagerly flipping those pages to find out who’s done it this time?
But wait..there’s more?
This fantastic new series from Eryn Scott is very reminiscent of Only Murders in the building with it’s beautiful setting, it’s very unique characters and the fact that the victim is a tenant who has never been seen by anyone. This setting is ripe for our budding investigative team.
Witty, well paced and such an adventure 3b will keep you eagerly flipping those pages to find out who’s done it this time?
But wait..there’s more?
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July 7, 2023Meg has some problems with her art and she moves home and like me she doesn't like to be the center of attention and so when Nancy tells everyone and she does she feels awkward but not bad as the dead body in 3B. Meg has to find out who killed 3b and she has to do it with her ghostly BFF.
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.
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