Climate Change

Nina Bannister Mysteries #7

by Joe Reese, T'Gracie Reese

Nina Bannister's good friend, Margot Gavin, has invited Nina to her bed and breakfast plantation house, The Candles, for a few days of rest. Nina is looking forward to a quiet visit with Margot, and the two friends sit down to a snack of tea and wine. Unbeknownst to them, their plans will be interrupted, first by thirty unexpected guests (and their cats) who arrive by limousines, and then by an unexpected former owner who has been deceased since the Civil War. What else can possibly occur? How about an unexpected hurricane (the aptly named Clarence)! Can Nina and Margot face the many challenges (and keep their sense of humor) for what will happen when the wind blows, the rain rains and the fur flies--literally--in this weirder than weird Climate Change?

265 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2015

About the author

Joe Reese is a novelist, playwright, storyteller, and college teacher. He has written several novels, most recently Sea Change, Set Change, Game Change, and Oil Change. When he is not teaching (English and German), he enjoys visiting elementary schools, where he tells stories from the Katie Dee novels and talks to students about writing. He and his wife Pam live currently in Fort Wayne, Ind. They have three children: Kate, Matthew, and Sam

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I rate this 2.5 stars, and only because of the parts that made me laugh. The book can be read as a standalone. But it would help if you have read at least the first book in the series so you understand who the main character Nina Bannister is.

Having read previous books in this series, I expected something different than what I found. While there are some quite humorous parts, especially with all the references to self-publishers not being "real" writers. I had a hard time with this book and storyline. In fact, I had to force myself to finish it. I kept hoping it would improve and I would connect with the storyline, but I never did.

I received free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best Nina Bannister I have read so far.

I have read several and not been sure about them, but this is a joy. It helps that the murder is more central to the plot than some others but the way the whole cozy genre is portrayed is just glorious. I have to say though, that the best cozy mysteries feature dogs rather than cats ;-)

[Martin Pitchon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like this series but this book was such a departure from all the others! Completely ridiculous plot and bad language in an otherwise relatively clean series.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crazy Cat Adventures!

Another wild and crazy adventure! Ghosts are even frightened! Once inside Ninas head, I miss the lively banter! And a tornado to boot! Great series!