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Slice of Paradise Mystery #4
Banana Whip Safari Trip
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! SPECIAL PRICE UNTIL RELEASE DAY...MAY 31ST!
If you've gotten to know Faith Franklin in her 1st three adventures and you're ready for more...IT'S TIME! Join Faith in her 4th adventure, Banana Whip Safari Trip, coming on May 31st! And this time their going on safari…in Kenya!
But be sure to purchase it now because it will be increasing to its regular price upon release!
Written by #2 Bestseller Nancy McGovern & talented newcomer Cyra Bruce, the Slice of Paradise Cozy Mystery series has it all: intriguing characters, clever whodunits & tasty recipes that come directly from Faith's Slice of Paradise café in beautiful, sunny Florida!
If you haven't jumped into this series yet, do yourself a favor and get started...NOW!
And don't forget to join the "Slice of Paradise Mailing List" inside this book to receive updates on the series, behind-the-scenes info & a FREE "SLICE OF PARADISE" STORY called The Cream Pie Alibi! You'll love it!
If you've gotten to know Faith Franklin in her 1st three adventures and you're ready for more...IT'S TIME! Join Faith in her 4th adventure, Banana Whip Safari Trip, coming on May 31st! And this time their going on safari…in Kenya!
But be sure to purchase it now because it will be increasing to its regular price upon release!
Written by #2 Bestseller Nancy McGovern & talented newcomer Cyra Bruce, the Slice of Paradise Cozy Mystery series has it all: intriguing characters, clever whodunits & tasty recipes that come directly from Faith's Slice of Paradise café in beautiful, sunny Florida!
If you haven't jumped into this series yet, do yourself a favor and get started...NOW!
And don't forget to join the "Slice of Paradise Mailing List" inside this book to receive updates on the series, behind-the-scenes info & a FREE "SLICE OF PARADISE" STORY called The Cream Pie Alibi! You'll love it!
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2017
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About the author
Nancy McGovern
83 books173 followersI'm a mother, wife, homemaker, pet lover, teacher, student, reader, writer, drinker of tea & wine (depending on the time of day) and sleep-deprived dreamer. I live in Syracuse, NY, with my husband, Doug (also a writer with books available on Amazon), our three children and too many furred & feathered friends to list!
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October 16, 2020
This was my least favorite one. To be honest I didn't like anyone in this including Faith. She and her friends go on a safari trip. Here two people end up murdered. There is lots of fighting and everyone was making everyone miserable. Luckily the murders were solved and everything is fine for now.
October 15, 2020
This one takes place in Kenya. There is baking, animals, alcohol, theft, and murder. Also, the main character makes a couple of questionable decisions. The ending wasn't what I was expecting.
June 30, 2017
Disappointing
This was far too easy to predict from the get-go. Besides all that, this one was full of typos/inconsistencies where the wrong name was used, making it difficult to follow at times.
This was far too easy to predict from the get-go. Besides all that, this one was full of typos/inconsistencies where the wrong name was used, making it difficult to follow at times.
June 11, 2017
Faith and her friends from Slice of Paradise have joined several other couples on a Safari trip in Kenya. Faith, Laura, Grandma Bessie and their friends are really looking forward to exploring the area and seeing all of the different animals. Unfortunately, Roy Daish, another member of the safari party, is a chronic complainer and seems determined to ruin everybody's vacation. Roy's wife, Jasmine, tries to appease him, but his complaining continues unabated.
At the first stop on the safari, the Elephant Orphanage, their driver, Solomon, is found dead. Only two members of the safari, Richard Lovett and the tour guide, Mary Mbiti, knew Solomon from previous safaris. Therefore, the prevailing theory is that Solomon was killed by one of the workers at the Elephant Orphanage. Even after Solomon's murder, Roy continues to carry on with his persistent complaining. Mary tries her best to keep the peace and help everybody to enjoy the safari.
When Roy is found dead, the tension escalates.
Are the two deaths related? Who killed Solomon and why? Why was Roy being so disruptive and why was he killed? Can Faith and Laura uncover the killer before more people die?
The characters are well developed and the interactions are very believable. I look forward to the next book in the series.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author, but the review is entirely my own.
At the first stop on the safari, the Elephant Orphanage, their driver, Solomon, is found dead. Only two members of the safari, Richard Lovett and the tour guide, Mary Mbiti, knew Solomon from previous safaris. Therefore, the prevailing theory is that Solomon was killed by one of the workers at the Elephant Orphanage. Even after Solomon's murder, Roy continues to carry on with his persistent complaining. Mary tries her best to keep the peace and help everybody to enjoy the safari.
When Roy is found dead, the tension escalates.
Are the two deaths related? Who killed Solomon and why? Why was Roy being so disruptive and why was he killed? Can Faith and Laura uncover the killer before more people die?
The characters are well developed and the interactions are very believable. I look forward to the next book in the series.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author, but the review is entirely my own.
June 10, 2017
Banana Whip Safari Trip by Nancy McGovern
Before this I always thought that I would like to go on a safari. Even if you missed the point of a safari if you went to see the roads,. Don’t look for koalas because there aren’t any – or tigers for that matter. However, there is a murderer in the mix somewhere. Don’t worry. The truth will out. It always does. Thank goodness for Grandma Bessie’s straightforward attitude. If you think this is convoluted, who would want to kill the driver that everyone likes? I asked myself the correct question shortly before Faith did. Let’s see how well you do with the clues that are sprinkled throughout the book.
Before this I always thought that I would like to go on a safari. Even if you missed the point of a safari if you went to see the roads,. Don’t look for koalas because there aren’t any – or tigers for that matter. However, there is a murderer in the mix somewhere. Don’t worry. The truth will out. It always does. Thank goodness for Grandma Bessie’s straightforward attitude. If you think this is convoluted, who would want to kill the driver that everyone likes? I asked myself the correct question shortly before Faith did. Let’s see how well you do with the clues that are sprinkled throughout the book.
July 17, 2017
Okay but...
This story dragged on way too long. I figured out who the killer was before I was half done and then couldn't wait for the book to end. There was way to much summarizing of the previous books in the later half of the book. It was a good book, but it was way too obvious it was written by two people. The previous books in the series were better written and read more easily.
This story dragged on way too long. I figured out who the killer was before I was half done and then couldn't wait for the book to end. There was way to much summarizing of the previous books in the later half of the book. It was a good book, but it was way too obvious it was written by two people. The previous books in the series were better written and read more easily.
February 27, 2024
4.5 stars.
Of course my iPad decides to close out my review and deleted it. It’s a great series that reads like a cozy crime show. Each book is different, but you still have underlying plot lines that you’d miss if you read the books out of order. This is probably the highest stakes installment so far. They’re in a foreign country with strangers in the African wilderness. A lot more could have gone wrong, but I’m glad the story went where it did
Of course my iPad decides to close out my review and deleted it. It’s a great series that reads like a cozy crime show. Each book is different, but you still have underlying plot lines that you’d miss if you read the books out of order. This is probably the highest stakes installment so far. They’re in a foreign country with strangers in the African wilderness. A lot more could have gone wrong, but I’m glad the story went where it did
June 6, 2017
Good read.
Faith and Laura, as well as Nathan and Yale are going on a safari trip with Grandma Bessie and her new boyfriend. Even away from their home in FlorIda, Faith is busy trying to solve two deaths. Very well written and a good read.
Faith and Laura, as well as Nathan and Yale are going on a safari trip with Grandma Bessie and her new boyfriend. Even away from their home in FlorIda, Faith is busy trying to solve two deaths. Very well written and a good read.
June 11, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed another in this series. Faith and Laura certainly live a very interesting life! And I love Grandma Bessie and Arthur. All of the characters are so believable. Can't wait to read book 3 which I somehow missed!
June 14, 2017
Welcome to Kenya
The gang is off on a safari and like in every crowd there is always one person who can be be pleased. Add murders to the mix and try to figure out who among the is a killer.
The gang is off on a safari and like in every crowd there is always one person who can be be pleased. Add murders to the mix and try to figure out who among the is a killer.
February 14, 2018
Aunt Bessie makes a surprising transformation in this mystery set in Africa. All of the usual players are involved, each one with their own theory. Follow the trails to find out who the real murderer is.
June 3, 2017
Interesting book
Very informative about traveling in Africa and about their animals. Enjoyed this book very much. Review by Cindy.
Highly recommend.
Very informative about traveling in Africa and about their animals. Enjoyed this book very much. Review by Cindy.
Highly recommend.
February 15, 2019
Good read.
As always Nancy McGovern wrote another good mystery. The setting of this story was different than others since it was set on a safari. Enjoyable.
As always Nancy McGovern wrote another good mystery. The setting of this story was different than others since it was set on a safari. Enjoyable.
July 26, 2017
Good story.
The story of a group of adventurous characters on a safari in Kenya has a certain flair to it. The authors did a good job of telling their story.
The story of a group of adventurous characters on a safari in Kenya has a certain flair to it. The authors did a good job of telling their story.
May 4, 2025
decent, but the narration is AI and not great
In this installment, Faith's adventures continue as she navigates the challenges of running her café while becoming entangled in another local mystery. The narrative blends culinary delights with amateur sleuthing - and I still have no desire to try the recipes.
In this installment, Faith's adventures continue as she navigates the challenges of running her café while becoming entangled in another local mystery. The narrative blends culinary delights with amateur sleuthing - and I still have no desire to try the recipes.
June 17, 2017
I liked the story taking place out of the country.
Murder on a Safari was different
from the other books in this series.
I wasn't in suspense as I was with the other series books.
I figured it out pretty much as soon as I started reading.
All in all, I did like the storyline and
learned about a Safari.
Murder on a Safari was different
from the other books in this series.
I wasn't in suspense as I was with the other series books.
I figured it out pretty much as soon as I started reading.
All in all, I did like the storyline and
learned about a Safari.
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