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Tropical Breeze #1
Murder in Tropical Breeze
Strange winds are blowing in Tropical Breeze, Florida. When Vesta Cadbury Huntington, one of its oldest, wealthiest and most eccentric citizens, dies in her sleep, nobody is surprised except for Vesta herself. It wasn't her time, and she didn't appreciate being bumped off into the Land of the Dead prematurely. The granddaughter of an archaeologist, she calls upon an Egyptian goddess for help. Bastet, the protective cat goddess, responds, and Taylor Verone, Tropical Breeze's modern-day cat rescuer, is going to help - whether she wants to or not.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2015
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January 5, 2021
A lovely cozy mystery set in a small town in Florida that includes an animal rescue shelter, likable characters, murder, just a touch of paranormal and few twists that kept me guessing until the reveal.
July 7, 2015
Great Characters & Great Story
I really enjoyed this story. It was interesting from the beginning and they story stayed consistent throughout. I usually have a hard time with the first in a new series, but this was a surprising treat. Taylor has a love for animals and spends her time between the animal shelter and her thrift shop, Girlfriends, which helps fund the shelter. Upon the death of a long time Tropical Breeze resident, things take a turn for the worse. Mysterious cats, cat fights and so much more intertwine in this story. Not very often do I feel the need to reach into a book and slap a character, but I believe Tina deserved a slap and much more!
Don't miss the chance to find out what happens!
I really enjoyed this story. It was interesting from the beginning and they story stayed consistent throughout. I usually have a hard time with the first in a new series, but this was a surprising treat. Taylor has a love for animals and spends her time between the animal shelter and her thrift shop, Girlfriends, which helps fund the shelter. Upon the death of a long time Tropical Breeze resident, things take a turn for the worse. Mysterious cats, cat fights and so much more intertwine in this story. Not very often do I feel the need to reach into a book and slap a character, but I believe Tina deserved a slap and much more!
Don't miss the chance to find out what happens!
July 20, 2015
This was good, if a little strange. The protagonist is a woman who has made it her life mission to rescue unwanted animals and to that end has her own rescue shelter in a small town in Florida. One of her local supporters, an elderly woman, dies in her sleep and the fun begins. The Egyptian Goddess, Bastet shows up as a cat to "help" the protagonist to solve the crime - the old lady was really murdered, and what ensues is a crazy story of cats and seeing things and of course, murder and mayhem.
April 27, 2022
When Taylor Verone, who owns a pet shelter, is called upon in the early morning hours to help rescue a litter of kittens, she's there in an instant. But what she doesn't expect is to see a strange black cat with eyes as green as her own, watching her -- nor her elderly friend Vesta, who is guiding her toward the kittens.
When she learns that Vesta passed in the night, she's stunned. But then the black cat attaches itself to her, and tells her that she is Bastet, the Egyptian goddess, and has failed in her task to protect Vesta -- who was murdered. Now she plans to use Taylor as her means of revenge in order to find a killer. Taylor soon learns that she has no choice but to help, but doesn't even know what Bastet -- renamed Basket -- wants her to do. When she discovers another body, things start to come together -- but will it be in time to save another elderly friend from being jailed?...
This is the first book in the series, and there are times I prefer to read older books, since they focus mainly on the plot and nothing else, if you get my drift. I found this book to be interesting in the fact that I have not read another author who used Egyptian goddesses as protagonists -- especially through the eyes of a human. It was extremely interesting, and fun to read.
I found the plot very well done, and there was plenty goings-on throughout; and not all centered through the murder, either; but nothing took away from the murder mystery itself, instead drawing things more toward it, which is how it should be. I did enjoy Taylor's character, and even some of the secondary ones, although I would have liked to have known more about the surroundings besides being in Florida. A little more about the town itself?
The only thing I was a bit disappointed in was the ending. I did like how Taylor put everything together, and it was worth reading to get to that point; and I also enjoyed how the resolution came leaving us to look forward to something else; but I loved Basket most. At any rate, I will read the next in the series just to see if I am going to stay with this series or move onto another. Recommended.
When she learns that Vesta passed in the night, she's stunned. But then the black cat attaches itself to her, and tells her that she is Bastet, the Egyptian goddess, and has failed in her task to protect Vesta -- who was murdered. Now she plans to use Taylor as her means of revenge in order to find a killer. Taylor soon learns that she has no choice but to help, but doesn't even know what Bastet -- renamed Basket -- wants her to do. When she discovers another body, things start to come together -- but will it be in time to save another elderly friend from being jailed?...
This is the first book in the series, and there are times I prefer to read older books, since they focus mainly on the plot and nothing else, if you get my drift. I found this book to be interesting in the fact that I have not read another author who used Egyptian goddesses as protagonists -- especially through the eyes of a human. It was extremely interesting, and fun to read.
I found the plot very well done, and there was plenty goings-on throughout; and not all centered through the murder, either; but nothing took away from the murder mystery itself, instead drawing things more toward it, which is how it should be. I did enjoy Taylor's character, and even some of the secondary ones, although I would have liked to have known more about the surroundings besides being in Florida. A little more about the town itself?
The only thing I was a bit disappointed in was the ending. I did like how Taylor put everything together, and it was worth reading to get to that point; and I also enjoyed how the resolution came leaving us to look forward to something else; but I loved Basket most. At any rate, I will read the next in the series just to see if I am going to stay with this series or move onto another. Recommended.
July 18, 2015
Can the cat find the truth?
When Taylor sees Vesta in the warehouse she doesn't know everything in her life is about to change. Vesta needs Taylor's help and she is sending the cat Bastat to help her find the truth. You will suspect so many different people, I admit I was happy to see who was the guilty party. This was a cute mystery and I thought it was well written. I enjoyed this book and plan to read the other Tropical Breeze Cozy Mysteries.
When Taylor sees Vesta in the warehouse she doesn't know everything in her life is about to change. Vesta needs Taylor's help and she is sending the cat Bastat to help her find the truth. You will suspect so many different people, I admit I was happy to see who was the guilty party. This was a cute mystery and I thought it was well written. I enjoyed this book and plan to read the other Tropical Breeze Cozy Mysteries.
May 25, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. The setting caught my eye, Tropical Breeze, Florida and then the fact that it had animals. I couldn't put it down once I started reading. I loved the paranormal aspect of the story. It kept me guessing until the very end as to whom had killed one of the town residents and then killed again. I enjoyed the characters and Girlfriends, the resale shop for the animal shelter. Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.
June 7, 2017
A small town, a rich family and an elderly woman found dead.. An amazing situation occurs and the heroine, founder of the town's animal shelter, becomes involved as she is revealed the fact that the elderly woman didn't die a natural death, but instead was murdered. Read and find out who told her!!
The story is well written and flows smoothly as we meet the possible suspects, those likely and those unlikely. A number of twists in the plot make it a good read.,
The story is well written and flows smoothly as we meet the possible suspects, those likely and those unlikely. A number of twists in the plot make it a good read.,
July 15, 2015
Murder in Tropical Breeze
Really enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down. I would and have recommended it to others. Thank you Mary Bowers.
Really enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down. I would and have recommended it to others. Thank you Mary Bowers.
July 16, 2015
This was a pretty good mystery. I enjoyed the goddess Bastet. It had some great characters and a good story line.
May 28, 2016
Different
Really enjoyed reading this book it had animals a smart mature woman and a little mystical experience. Nice beginning for a new mystery
Really enjoyed reading this book it had animals a smart mature woman and a little mystical experience. Nice beginning for a new mystery
April 24, 2019
Taylor is called out of bed in the middle of the night to rescue a litter of motherless kittens. She is surprised to see her elderly friend, Vesta Huntington there. Taylor is even more surprised to learn that Vesta had passed away hours earlier. Vesta appears to her again, insisting that she was murdered and asking Taylor to find the culprit. Vesta had called upon Egyptian goddess Bastet, and when Taylor dons a necklace with a feline pendant that belonged to Vesta, the goddess comes to her in the form of a black cat.
There are no shortage of suspects, and it's up to Taylor to figure out who may have killed Vesta, and how. Everyone in Tropical Breeze has a theory, including Vesta's attorney, whom Taylor is kinda/sorta dating.
Hm. I liked the paranormal elements. I liked that an animal shelter was featured. I liked that our main character was a mature woman. Other parts were somewhat blah. Taylor would become subsumed by Bastet and not even know what she was doing. That was a bit off-putting. Characters were solid, even the annoying ones, and the plot was at least cohesive.
An okay story, neither great nor terrible--average rating.
There are no shortage of suspects, and it's up to Taylor to figure out who may have killed Vesta, and how. Everyone in Tropical Breeze has a theory, including Vesta's attorney, whom Taylor is kinda/sorta dating.
Hm. I liked the paranormal elements. I liked that an animal shelter was featured. I liked that our main character was a mature woman. Other parts were somewhat blah. Taylor would become subsumed by Bastet and not even know what she was doing. That was a bit off-putting. Characters were solid, even the annoying ones, and the plot was at least cohesive.
An okay story, neither great nor terrible--average rating.
January 24, 2022
A Goddess's Justice
Mary Bowers is a high caliber writer giving a tale of great inspiration and insight into a world few could ever imagine, but Ms.Bowers brings forward and to life those worlds for us with a beauty, compassion and care. Her characters are vibrant, colorful,intriguing and some inspiring while others scheming.It all makes for one fabulous cozey mystery with mayhem and murder.if you enjoy a good cozey mystery then you certainly don't want to miss out on this magical wonder. Acquire " Murder in Tropical Breeze " today for great quality entertainment.😯😔😏🐈⬛⏳😉😀Kat
Mary Bowers is a high caliber writer giving a tale of great inspiration and insight into a world few could ever imagine, but Ms.Bowers brings forward and to life those worlds for us with a beauty, compassion and care. Her characters are vibrant, colorful,intriguing and some inspiring while others scheming.It all makes for one fabulous cozey mystery with mayhem and murder.if you enjoy a good cozey mystery then you certainly don't want to miss out on this magical wonder. Acquire " Murder in Tropical Breeze " today for great quality entertainment.😯😔😏🐈⬛⏳😉😀Kat
January 22, 2023
Interesting but odd story. The story is about a woman running a pet rescue and an older woman she knows allegedly dies of natural causes. Her spirit comes to her telling her is was murder and to help save someone else.
It gets odd when a cat shows up and is an Egyptian goddess in disguise. The only thing that ties these together is the elderly woman’s obsession with Egyptian artifacts.
The story has twists and turns and a couple of different stories going on. Not a bad first in the series. Has a few uneven moments and unnecessary characters, but I like that the main characters for the most part are mature and not prone to being brainless and making stupid decisions.
It gets odd when a cat shows up and is an Egyptian goddess in disguise. The only thing that ties these together is the elderly woman’s obsession with Egyptian artifacts.
The story has twists and turns and a couple of different stories going on. Not a bad first in the series. Has a few uneven moments and unnecessary characters, but I like that the main characters for the most part are mature and not prone to being brainless and making stupid decisions.
October 17, 2018
Great new series
Set in a small Florida coastal town, this first book in the Tropical Breeze cozy series is well written with interesting characters, a bit of the supernatural, and a cat I'd adopt in a minute (if she'd ever let it happen). I'm anxiously looking forward to more in this series.
Set in a small Florida coastal town, this first book in the Tropical Breeze cozy series is well written with interesting characters, a bit of the supernatural, and a cat I'd adopt in a minute (if she'd ever let it happen). I'm anxiously looking forward to more in this series.
September 29, 2024
A story that comes together
I love a story where everything comes together in the end. Taylor never expected to be caught up trying to so!be two murders. All she wanted to do was care for the abandoned cats and dogs in Tropical Breeze. Yet somehow with the help of an ancient goddess, she wax able to solve two mysteries.
I love a story where everything comes together in the end. Taylor never expected to be caught up trying to so!be two murders. All she wanted to do was care for the abandoned cats and dogs in Tropical Breeze. Yet somehow with the help of an ancient goddess, she wax able to solve two mysteries.
June 3, 2018
I found this book while I was searching for new mystery books to read on Kindle Unlimited. I thought the story was extremely slow-paced and boring most of the time. I wasn't really interested in understanding the mystery and the sort of mystical side of the book didn't really appeal to me.
June 14, 2018
Fatal Attractions
Terrific start to a new series. Who is responsible for the death? Loved the characters and the storyline gripped you from the start. The answer wasn't what I expected either. All in all a great book and highly recommended
Terrific start to a new series. Who is responsible for the death? Loved the characters and the storyline gripped you from the start. The answer wasn't what I expected either. All in all a great book and highly recommended
February 8, 2020
More than a “Who dunit”
This story has all the elements a good cozy, with a love interest and animals. But it takes it to a higher level with a great plot, deep characters and more. It won’t take long with this book to you hooked.
This story has all the elements a good cozy, with a love interest and animals. But it takes it to a higher level with a great plot, deep characters and more. It won’t take long with this book to you hooked.
July 9, 2020
Good start to a new series. Enjoyed getting to “know” the residents of the town and their interaction with each other. Especially like the animal involvement. Look forward to the next book in this series.
December 5, 2025
A fun entertaining read. This story combines a lot of things - murder, family disputes, mysterious ties to ancient Egypt and a quite interesting cat that arrives on the scene. A story full of colorful and interesting characters.
May 24, 2017
the story was good but the goddess and black cat were totally unnecessary distractions.
May 16, 2018
Very enjoyable cozy for animal overs
September 6, 2018
An excellent mystery with some paranormal overtones.
Murder, a cat, a goddess and more makes for an entertaining read.
Murder, a cat, a goddess and more makes for an entertaining read.
March 10, 2020
A fun read!
This wholesome mystery set in the small town of Tropical Breeze,FL has it all; cats, romance and a satisfying ending.
This wholesome mystery set in the small town of Tropical Breeze,FL has it all; cats, romance and a satisfying ending.
October 5, 2020
Very good.
Cute little sweet cozy. Sounds like a nice place to live with a lot of nice. But there is always something a little dark.
Cute little sweet cozy. Sounds like a nice place to live with a lot of nice. But there is always something a little dark.
December 10, 2024
A cut above the typical cozy mystery.
May 28, 2025
An exciting adventure
The author has created an unusual and creative plot to go with an imaginative group of characters making this hard to put down
The author has created an unusual and creative plot to go with an imaginative group of characters making this hard to put down
January 26, 2020
You know I was murdered, don't you?
Taylor just wants to take care of her animal rescue business but the Egyptian goddess Bestet has different plans for her. A fun read with just the right amount of humor.
Taylor just wants to take care of her animal rescue business but the Egyptian goddess Bestet has different plans for her. A fun read with just the right amount of humor.
July 13, 2015
Good
the murder of a woman who was one who did so much for an animal shelter an murder happened and the ending a surprise.
the murder of a woman who was one who did so much for an animal shelter an murder happened and the ending a surprise.
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