Broken Melody

Amish Inn Mysteries #13

by K.D. McCrite

When a nationally televised singing competition comes to Pleasant Creek, Indiana, it's music to Liz Eckardt's ears. Business is booming all over town, especially at her bed-and-breakfast, the Olde Mansion Inn. Two talented sets of songsters are packing her house, and she is happy to offer them the practiced rhythm of her hospitality.

But it soon becomes clear that not all of Liz's guests are in tune with each other. The tone darkens when flyers protesting the event appear on windshields, and business owners - including Liz - receive threatening calls. Even Material Girl Opal adds her voice to the chorus of dissent. Later, acts of sabotage occur, clearly designed to make the contestants sing the blues. Is the villain a solo act, or is there a concerted effort to bring down the curtain on the show?

Meanwhile, an eccentric woman belts out some awful accusations at Liz's dear friends and tenants, Mary Ann and Sadie. She seems determined to settle a score. But Liz can't help suspecting that not only does she march to the beat of a different drummer, she might be orchestrating all the sour notes sounding around town.

With the help of Beans the dog and her own girl group, Liz must figure out how to restore harmony to Pleasant Creek before someone stops the music, for good.

Genres: Cozy Mystery

Unknown Binding

About the author

Also writes as Sydney Hope Archer.

K.D. McCrite was raised on a small dairy farm in the Ozarks. She has a degree in psychology from Drury University and has worked as a librarian and as a mental health caseworker.

She currently resides in Arkansas.

Reviews

[Pamela Pavkov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Melody is truly a musical mystery written by K. D. McCrite in the Amish Inn Mystery series. The author brings this mystery to life thru some very interesting characters. When Pleasant Creek is set to host a nationally televised singing competition the whole town is dancing for the revenue it will bring in. But when a mysterious person starts sabotaging the event things take a turn to the worst. With Liz Eckardt housing several contestants at her B&B she isn't singing a happy tune. Liz needs to get to the bottom of these problems before the contest is ruined along with the towns reputation.

I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response and all opinions are my own. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.

[Lis Sigona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another in the Amish Mysteries Inn Series. The Material girls are the same, Liz, Sadie, Mary Anne, the main three characters, others in the background helping out. The Mayor Jackson Criss, and the Sheriff have not much roles in this novel but some. The town has been involved in a competition of acts coming to two and competing for a big prize. Of course, as usually the case, there is always the chaos and mayhem that goes along with suck story, or it wouldn’t be a part of the series! The stories are always intriguing, good paced and enjoyable to read.

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this series while looking for books in a different series by the same publisher. I've been enjoying this series but am nearing the end of the ones I have.

In this book, a music contest comes to Pleasant Creek, Indiana.

I thought it a bit odd that the organizers planned that the winning group would then have its members compete against each other for an additional prize. I was glad that the winning group didn't seem to have this individual contest cause hard feelings.

[Debby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book in the series down. A story talking about a scorching summer hear wave with no relief in sight is a perfect choice for a cold wintry day. Liz and the girls are bustling as a music competition comes to town and brings with it another mystery (or two). The group works together to figure out who might be behind it. A good light read.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

All is not as it seems at the Mansion Inn!

[Bess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good as always - but definitely written by one of their not-regular authors. (The writing style and language is generally the same, but this one is different.)

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of my favorite lines:

I'm glad I am where I am, happy and fulfilled with the life I'm living. pg. 45

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This won wasn’t as good at the others, but I gave it 5 stars because I do love this series and it didn’t detract from how fun this series is.