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Sunny Meadows Mystery #4
Perish in the Palm
Perish in the Palm (a Sunny Meadows Mystery) Sunny's life is finally on track. Her fortune-telling business in the quaint town of Divinity, New York is running smoothly, her parents have finally stopped interfering, and her boyfriend Detective Mitch Stone has moved in with her. But then her life derails, leaving the palm of her hand empty and her dreams just out of reach. With Sunny's mischievous cat Morty under foot and quirky Granny Gert flitting around, cohabitation with Mitch becomes nearly impossible. Then Sunny's parents show up for her best friend's wedding, causing all sorts of trouble. Sunny's future is put on hold when the innkeeper's lifeline is literally cut short at the reception, and Sunnys' mother is named the prime suspect. Sunny must use her clairvoyant abilities to clear her mother's name and take her life back in her own hands before the real killer gives a whole new meaning to 'till death do us part...
- GenresCozy MysteryCozyMystery
274 pages, Paperback
First published July 9, 2015
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Kari Lee Townsend
54 books460 followersNational Bestselling Author, Agatha, RT Reviewer's Choice & Golden Duck Award Nominee. Kari lives in Central New York with her husband & Samoyeds. She's a lover of wine & travel, obsessed with reality TV, and loves a good book with mystery, romance & humor. Inspired by TV shows like SMK, Moonlighting, Bones & Castle, she writes cozy mysteries & upper Middle Grade as Kari Lee Townsend, romantic suspense, romantic comedy & women's fiction as Kari Lee Harmon.
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September 29, 2015
What could be more fun than being part of her best friend’s wedding? Sunny Meadows is thrilled that her best friend Jo has met the love of her life and is settling down. To add to her joy, Sunny’s fortune telling business is doing well and her boyfriend Detective Mitch Stone is moving in with her, not to mention her Granny Gert and her mischievous cat Morty.
Unfortunately for Sunny, her parents stay for an extended visit to help with the wedding plans. However, they aren’t much help when Sunny’s mother fights with the owner of the inn hosting the wedding. Things get much worse when the owner is murdered and Sunny’s mother is the number one suspect. In fact, she’s the only suspect.
Sunny intends to use her fortune telling powers to help her mother. She quickly discovers she needs more help than that so she enlists her friends in her quest to learn what really happened. Her cat, Morty, isn’t going to be left out of the investigation and joins in the hunt for a killer.
I loved the first three books in this series and was quite excited to see another book in the series released. This one has it all – mystery, intrigue, romance, humor and a cast of characters ranging from evil to absolutely delightful. It’s a quick read that leaves you wanting more. There were a ton of twists and turns…just when you think the story has come to an end, you learn that it’s far from over. I can’t wait for the next one.
FTC Disclosure: The author provided me with a copy of this book to review for this blog tour. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
Unfortunately for Sunny, her parents stay for an extended visit to help with the wedding plans. However, they aren’t much help when Sunny’s mother fights with the owner of the inn hosting the wedding. Things get much worse when the owner is murdered and Sunny’s mother is the number one suspect. In fact, she’s the only suspect.
Sunny intends to use her fortune telling powers to help her mother. She quickly discovers she needs more help than that so she enlists her friends in her quest to learn what really happened. Her cat, Morty, isn’t going to be left out of the investigation and joins in the hunt for a killer.
I loved the first three books in this series and was quite excited to see another book in the series released. This one has it all – mystery, intrigue, romance, humor and a cast of characters ranging from evil to absolutely delightful. It’s a quick read that leaves you wanting more. There were a ton of twists and turns…just when you think the story has come to an end, you learn that it’s far from over. I can’t wait for the next one.
FTC Disclosure: The author provided me with a copy of this book to review for this blog tour. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 24, 2015
What happens when you have a grumpy detective, a palm reading psychic, a wild, impetuous grandmother and an immortal cat on the trail of a killer? You find a hiden cave and a treasure map!
You also have the makings for a twisted and complicated story about lies and revenge.
I had not read the previous books in this series but the characters are so magical I will be reading from the beginnning. And with an ending like this I know there are explosive happenings yet to come!
I did receive this book in exchange for an honest review.
You also have the makings for a twisted and complicated story about lies and revenge.
I had not read the previous books in this series but the characters are so magical I will be reading from the beginnning. And with an ending like this I know there are explosive happenings yet to come!
I did receive this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 20, 2015
Another great time with Tink and Grumpy Pants. I totally love Sunny & Mitch...cant wait for the next one.
July 23, 2022
Sunny and Mitch are least learning to work together to solve this mystery and Mitch is becoming more of a believer in Sunny’s talents. Also Jo and Zoe take more of an active role in solving the mystery especially since the murder happened at Jo and Cole’s wedding and created all sorts of relationship drama.
Morty was being Morty and seriously Sunny, when are you going to learn to pick up on the clues he literally drops in your lap???
Morty was being Morty and seriously Sunny, when are you going to learn to pick up on the clues he literally drops in your lap???
July 11, 2015
Very Enjoyable!
Kari Lee Townsend has come up with another winner! Sunny's mother is back again & this time she becomes the prime suspect in a murder. It is up to Sunny, BFFs Jo & Zoe, & boyfriend Detective Mitch Stone to find the murderer before Sunny's mom is arrested. Also helping/hindering is Morty, Sunny's cat. There are numerous plot twists & laugh out loud moments that kept me hooked & guessing to the end!! Now I'm waiting for book 5, Hazard in the Horoscope, to see where Sunny's next adventure takes me.
Kari Lee Townsend has come up with another winner! Sunny's mother is back again & this time she becomes the prime suspect in a murder. It is up to Sunny, BFFs Jo & Zoe, & boyfriend Detective Mitch Stone to find the murderer before Sunny's mom is arrested. Also helping/hindering is Morty, Sunny's cat. There are numerous plot twists & laugh out loud moments that kept me hooked & guessing to the end!! Now I'm waiting for book 5, Hazard in the Horoscope, to see where Sunny's next adventure takes me.
September 28, 2015
Perish in the Palm by Kari Lee Townsend
The Fourth Sunny Meadows Mystery
Sunny Meadows is back! Sunny is a fortune teller in Divinity, New York. She lives in an old Victorian with Morty (a more than mysterious cat), her Grandma Gert, and now her boyfriend Mitch (who still sometimes morphs into Detective Grumpy Pants). Sunny is pleased to be maid of honor at her friend Jo's wedding, even though her mother is horning in. When her mom takes one to many verbal jousts at the owner of the reception site, Sunny steps in with some entertainment in order to distract everyone. She reads Peirce's palm, but sees some disconcerting images...and treasure. When a storm hits and the lights go out, everyone is shocked-especially when Sunny's mom is found standing over the dead body of Peirce, knife in hand. Was it Peirce's financial activities that caused his death, or was someone just out to ruin a wedding? Whatever the case, Sunny is determined to prove her mother innocent!
Sunny and her mother have a difficult relationship, neither truly understanding the other. We see that while her mom can relate to her friends, to Sunny's eyes even being more of a mom to them, their own relationship is fraught with tension. But your mom's your mom so when Vivian becomes prime suspect in a murder investigation, Sunny will do everything she can to prove her innocence, whether the assistance is wanted or not. In Perish in the Palm Kari Lee Townsend explores more of this mother/daughter relationship and we see the growth and bond of these two characters deepen.
I was happy to hear that Sunny was back in Divinity with a new mystery. Living in Western New York I can easily picture this Central New York town and feel quite at home, especially in Sunny's Victorian. I'm thrilled to read more about Morty and love getting his take on the situation and the clues he tried to provide Sunny. I appreciate how Kari Lee Townsend is exploring different forms of divination-palm reading in this book as well as how Mitch is coming to appreciate her paranormal abilities. While Sunny still shows her immaturity at times, both she and Mitch are growing as characters as well as growing as a couple. Perish in the Palm is also a good mystery with numerous plausible suspects as well as a secondary mystery-a hunt for treasure!
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FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a copy of this book in the hopes I would review it.
The Fourth Sunny Meadows Mystery
Sunny Meadows is back! Sunny is a fortune teller in Divinity, New York. She lives in an old Victorian with Morty (a more than mysterious cat), her Grandma Gert, and now her boyfriend Mitch (who still sometimes morphs into Detective Grumpy Pants). Sunny is pleased to be maid of honor at her friend Jo's wedding, even though her mother is horning in. When her mom takes one to many verbal jousts at the owner of the reception site, Sunny steps in with some entertainment in order to distract everyone. She reads Peirce's palm, but sees some disconcerting images...and treasure. When a storm hits and the lights go out, everyone is shocked-especially when Sunny's mom is found standing over the dead body of Peirce, knife in hand. Was it Peirce's financial activities that caused his death, or was someone just out to ruin a wedding? Whatever the case, Sunny is determined to prove her mother innocent!
Sunny and her mother have a difficult relationship, neither truly understanding the other. We see that while her mom can relate to her friends, to Sunny's eyes even being more of a mom to them, their own relationship is fraught with tension. But your mom's your mom so when Vivian becomes prime suspect in a murder investigation, Sunny will do everything she can to prove her innocence, whether the assistance is wanted or not. In Perish in the Palm Kari Lee Townsend explores more of this mother/daughter relationship and we see the growth and bond of these two characters deepen.
I was happy to hear that Sunny was back in Divinity with a new mystery. Living in Western New York I can easily picture this Central New York town and feel quite at home, especially in Sunny's Victorian. I'm thrilled to read more about Morty and love getting his take on the situation and the clues he tried to provide Sunny. I appreciate how Kari Lee Townsend is exploring different forms of divination-palm reading in this book as well as how Mitch is coming to appreciate her paranormal abilities. While Sunny still shows her immaturity at times, both she and Mitch are growing as characters as well as growing as a couple. Perish in the Palm is also a good mystery with numerous plausible suspects as well as a secondary mystery-a hunt for treasure!
Recipes are included.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a copy of this book in the hopes I would review it.
August 11, 2015
This is Book#4 in what was A Fortune Teller Mystery series and is now called A Sunny Meadows Mystery series. This has been a fun and entertaining series and just keeps getting better with each book. Sunny is a psychic who owns a grand old Victorian house that she shares with her granny and her strange cat, Morty. Now she is cohabiting with her boyfriend, Mitch, a detective on the Divinity, New York police force, as she stalls about getting engaged. Helping at her best friend's wedding involves her parents coming to visit, a disaster waiting to happen. A murder happens at the reception and her mother is standing over the body and now becomes the main suspect. The characters are wonderful and have become old friends, like wine they just get better and better. The description of the town and surrounding area entice you to move there, even with all the murders. The murder plot is outstanding and involves buried treasure, affairs, embezzlement and big, scary guys. There are many plot twists and they are woven together in a wonderful way that keeps you turning the pages and guessing wrong. My favorite character is Morty, the strangely supernatural cat. Detective Grumpy Pants, otherwise known as, Mitch is a riot as he battles it out with strong minded Sunny over her safety. This is a wonderful addition to the series and with the plot involving Sunny's parents, you need to check it out. I highly recommend this book and the series to any mystery buff.
I won this book as a prize from the author and this is my fair and honest review.
I won this book as a prize from the author and this is my fair and honest review.
September 15, 2015
This is the 4th book in the Sunny Meadows Mystery. I love this series and the author. Sunny is helping her friend with her wedding with involves her parents showing up which never goes well. Sunny's mother is accused of murder when a person dies at the reception. Between Morty and his freakiness and Mitch over protectiveness of Sunny you can't go wrong with this twister of a story.
September 23, 2015
I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters are so fun and witty and the story line is so well written it feels like you are right there. You meet Sunny in this one and she is a great lead. I look forward to what will happen next.
July 12, 2021
I just read the sixth book in this series and it referred to a few things that happened in Perish in the Palms which I didn't know, so I knew I needed to read it. Missing it and then reading it out of order did not make it any less enjoyable.
Sunny's (uptight) mother comes to town for Jo's wedding and does not get along with the several members of the community including the owner of the hotel where she and Sunny's father are staying. When the hotel owner is murdered during the wedding reception, Sunny's mother is the main suspect. With the help of Mortie the cat, her friends, and of course her boyfriend police detective, Sunny sets out to prove her mother is innocent.
This book has many twists and turns and more mysteries to figure out along the way to solving the murder and Sunny's psychic ability figures into solving the mystery and saving her mother. The character in this series are fun and funny. Very enjoyable. The mystery is well thought out and not easy to figure out. I love the series and am happy that I discovered I had missed one of the books (well two actually). Enjoy!!
Sunny's (uptight) mother comes to town for Jo's wedding and does not get along with the several members of the community including the owner of the hotel where she and Sunny's father are staying. When the hotel owner is murdered during the wedding reception, Sunny's mother is the main suspect. With the help of Mortie the cat, her friends, and of course her boyfriend police detective, Sunny sets out to prove her mother is innocent.
This book has many twists and turns and more mysteries to figure out along the way to solving the murder and Sunny's psychic ability figures into solving the mystery and saving her mother. The character in this series are fun and funny. Very enjoyable. The mystery is well thought out and not easy to figure out. I love the series and am happy that I discovered I had missed one of the books (well two actually). Enjoy!!
June 20, 2023
I just can't put up with the mother. Sorry.
The books are great! Love the plot, characters and especially the cat, Morty! He's a doll!
But I Can Not bet through the book without wishing that the writer would kill the Mom off! Her overbearing attitude makes think there's unresolved issues with the writer. Don't get me wrong! If you can wade through the constant interceptions from the mom, then go for it! Its a good read! But I personally, won't be finishing the series.
Not to be mean, but the constant conflicts with mom make it way to cluttered for me.
If she ever does another series ill make sure to give them a good read! The writer is really good. Just not my cup of tea. Andrea Hensley
The books are great! Love the plot, characters and especially the cat, Morty! He's a doll!
But I Can Not bet through the book without wishing that the writer would kill the Mom off! Her overbearing attitude makes think there's unresolved issues with the writer. Don't get me wrong! If you can wade through the constant interceptions from the mom, then go for it! Its a good read! But I personally, won't be finishing the series.
Not to be mean, but the constant conflicts with mom make it way to cluttered for me.
If she ever does another series ill make sure to give them a good read! The writer is really good. Just not my cup of tea. Andrea Hensley
February 11, 2022
Fun and Surprising
This is another entertaining read in the Sunny Meadows series.. I got the killer wrong, but I had a sneaky feeling about the retirement of Sunny's parents. It's all good in the end. Just use correct grammar, please.
This is another entertaining read in the Sunny Meadows series.. I got the killer wrong, but I had a sneaky feeling about the retirement of Sunny's parents. It's all good in the end. Just use correct grammar, please.
June 27, 2023
It keeps getting better!
This is #5 in the series and it keeps getting better! I absolutely love the way this series keeps building and each book is better than the last!
I adore the characters but Sunny most of all.
This is #5 in the series and it keeps getting better! I absolutely love the way this series keeps building and each book is better than the last!
I adore the characters but Sunny most of all.
September 26, 2024
4.75
Loved it, very interesting. I had not read any of the previous ones but was not confused. Of course relationships had already developed but it was still cute.
I definitely want to read more.
Loved it, very interesting. I had not read any of the previous ones but was not confused. Of course relationships had already developed but it was still cute.
I definitely want to read more.
December 16, 2020
Read this one
Loved it! Great characters. Good story line. I love Marty the cat the best but grandma is a close second.
Loved it! Great characters. Good story line. I love Marty the cat the best but grandma is a close second.
May 11, 2021
Looking forward to the next book
Loving the series. Each story is unique and interesting. I love the way the author keeps the story clean with the characters relationships.
Loving the series. Each story is unique and interesting. I love the way the author keeps the story clean with the characters relationships.
September 5, 2022
The characters were a bit unrealistic and the plot somewhat cliche but overall a fun, easy, and entertaining read. A book I wouldn’t mind re-reading.
September 11, 2023
Great!
This book was so good! Sunny’s mom is accused of murder, and Sunny is out to clear her name. There’s so much going on in this book. I couldn’t put it down!
This book was so good! Sunny’s mom is accused of murder, and Sunny is out to clear her name. There’s so much going on in this book. I couldn’t put it down!
February 6, 2024
Aww, c'mon
Unexpected endings are SO unfair!!!!!
Thank you for a magical ending and the opportunity for a great next story.
Can't wait.
Unexpected endings are SO unfair!!!!!
Thank you for a magical ending and the opportunity for a great next story.
Can't wait.
March 5, 2024
Too good to skip!
This story has so many twists and turns you can't stop reading till one problem is solved. Then another is present. You will truly have a great reading adventure.
This story has so many twists and turns you can't stop reading till one problem is solved. Then another is present. You will truly have a great reading adventure.
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May 13, 2024Great story
Another great story and so much fun to read. Can't wait to find out what's in store for Sunny and friends!
Another great story and so much fun to read. Can't wait to find out what's in store for Sunny and friends!
January 2, 2025
About time.
Murder, mayhem and parties. A no to a proposal and a murder to solve. All in good time. Murder solved, injuries healed and finally the proposals and yeses.
Murder, mayhem and parties. A no to a proposal and a murder to solve. All in good time. Murder solved, injuries healed and finally the proposals and yeses.
October 4, 2015
4 stars
This is the fourth book in the series Sunny Meadows Mystery but the first book that I have read in the series. While it does stand alone, I know I missed a lot of the characters relationships in the past. I would have liked to read the other books first in the series.
I had no clue who the murder was and why. Plenty of suspects.
The one character I would of really liked to know more about there history is Morty the cat. He really has a bad reputation. I can tell he must have done a lot to some of the characters.
Sunny is the main character. She reads palms, is physic, helps the police. Her parents don't believe in her. Neither does her boyfriend Detective Mitch Stone. She does have some good friends who do.
Sunny gives a reading for entertainment and the next day he is murdered at her best friend's wedding. Sunny's mother is the prime suspect.
I cared about Sunny. I wanted to see her and Detective Grumpy Pants work things out. I really liked the ending. I would read more about Sunny.
The setting was Divinity, New York.
This has plenty of drama, characters, murder, visions and a good dose of humor. It is also a clean read.
I was given this ebook to read and in return I agreed to give a honest review and be part of Perish in the Palm blog tour
This is the fourth book in the series Sunny Meadows Mystery but the first book that I have read in the series. While it does stand alone, I know I missed a lot of the characters relationships in the past. I would have liked to read the other books first in the series.
I had no clue who the murder was and why. Plenty of suspects.
The one character I would of really liked to know more about there history is Morty the cat. He really has a bad reputation. I can tell he must have done a lot to some of the characters.
Sunny is the main character. She reads palms, is physic, helps the police. Her parents don't believe in her. Neither does her boyfriend Detective Mitch Stone. She does have some good friends who do.
Sunny gives a reading for entertainment and the next day he is murdered at her best friend's wedding. Sunny's mother is the prime suspect.
I cared about Sunny. I wanted to see her and Detective Grumpy Pants work things out. I really liked the ending. I would read more about Sunny.
The setting was Divinity, New York.
This has plenty of drama, characters, murder, visions and a good dose of humor. It is also a clean read.
I was given this ebook to read and in return I agreed to give a honest review and be part of Perish in the Palm blog tour
May 20, 2016
This series was first known as The Fortune Teller Mysteries, however they are now being called The Sunny Meadows Mysteries. Same characters and back to the same fun antics when solving a murder as the first 2. The friendship between Sunny, Jo and Zoe has enough bantering, love and support that it feels authentic. I love how Morty the cat is an important part of each story, yet his appearance is few and far between. I love the intrigue surrounding his relationship with Sunny, there has to be more to their story. Add the different romantic relationships, granny Gert and her frenemy Fiona and Sunny's parents and the little town of Divinity is never dull. I'm so glad I didn't let the disappointment of the 3rd book stop me from reading this one!
November 29, 2016
I really enjoyed this! There are twists and turns and unexpected outcome! It's great!
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