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Passport to Peril #12
Catch Me If Yukon
As tour escort Emily Miceli leads her globetrotting band of Iowa seniors into the wilds of Alaska, she discovers that, in the land of the midnight sun, whales aren't the only killers on the prowl. When a tour member turns up dead on a mountainous hiking trail, Emily blames herself for the mishap--until she learns that something far hairier might be to blame.
One of the seniors snaps a photo of what looks to be Bigfoot, raising many questions about what happened to the victim. But the illusive sasquatch is just a legend, isn't it? Between whale-watching in the glacial waters near Seward and ziplining in the primal forests of Denali, Emily finds herself locked in a game of cat and mouse with a killer who's too clever to be mere myth.
Praise for the Passport to Peril Mystery series
From Bad to Wurst
"Despite the chaos that continually surrounds Emily and her irrepressible explorers, she remains a constant beacon of intelligence, practicality, and amiability. The humor is always spot-on and will surprise readers with its deft wit, originality, and satire."--Cynthia Chow, KingsRiverLife.com
Fleur de Lies
"Don't miss the ninth trip in this always entertaining series."--Library Journal
Bonnie of Evidence
"A delightfully deadly eighth Passport to Peril mystery."--Publishers Weekly
Dutch Me Deadly
"Dutch Me Deadly, the latest adventure of [Hunter's] endearing heroine and zany Iowan seniors, offers nonstop humor and an engaging plot woven so well into its setting that it could take place only in Holland. Despite the danger, I want to travel with Emily!"--Carrie Bebris, award-winning author of the Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery series
"The cast of characters is highly entertaining and the murder mystery mixed with good humor!"--Suspense Magazine
"A bit of humor, a bit of travel information, and a bit of mystery add up to some pleasant light reading."--Kirkus Reviews
Alpine for You
An Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel and a Daphne Du Maurier Award Nominee
"I found myself laughing out loud [while reading Alpine for You] . . ."--Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine
Top o' the Mournin'
An Independent Mystery Booksellers Association Bestseller
"No sophomore jinx here. [Top o' the Mournin'] is very funny and full of suspense."--Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine
Pasta Imperfect
An Independent Mystery Booksellers Association Bestseller
A Booksense Recommended Title
"Murder, mayhem, and marinara make for a delightfully funny combination [in Pasta Imperfect] . . . Emily stumbles upon clues, jumps to hilarious conclusions at each turn, and eventually solves the mystery in a showdown with the killer that is as clever as it is funny."--Futures Mystery Anthology
Magazine
G'Day to Die
"The easygoing pace [of G'Day to Die] leads to a satisfying heroine-in-peril twist ending that should please those in search of a good cozy."--Publishers Weekly
Norway to Hide
"Norway to Hide is a fast-paced, page-turning, highly entertaining mystery. Long live the Passport to Peril series!"--OnceUponARomance.net
One of the seniors snaps a photo of what looks to be Bigfoot, raising many questions about what happened to the victim. But the illusive sasquatch is just a legend, isn't it? Between whale-watching in the glacial waters near Seward and ziplining in the primal forests of Denali, Emily finds herself locked in a game of cat and mouse with a killer who's too clever to be mere myth.
Praise for the Passport to Peril Mystery series
From Bad to Wurst
"Despite the chaos that continually surrounds Emily and her irrepressible explorers, she remains a constant beacon of intelligence, practicality, and amiability. The humor is always spot-on and will surprise readers with its deft wit, originality, and satire."--Cynthia Chow, KingsRiverLife.com
Fleur de Lies
"Don't miss the ninth trip in this always entertaining series."--Library Journal
Bonnie of Evidence
"A delightfully deadly eighth Passport to Peril mystery."--Publishers Weekly
Dutch Me Deadly
"Dutch Me Deadly, the latest adventure of [Hunter's] endearing heroine and zany Iowan seniors, offers nonstop humor and an engaging plot woven so well into its setting that it could take place only in Holland. Despite the danger, I want to travel with Emily!"--Carrie Bebris, award-winning author of the Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery series
"The cast of characters is highly entertaining and the murder mystery mixed with good humor!"--Suspense Magazine
"A bit of humor, a bit of travel information, and a bit of mystery add up to some pleasant light reading."--Kirkus Reviews
Alpine for You
An Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel and a Daphne Du Maurier Award Nominee
"I found myself laughing out loud [while reading Alpine for You] . . ."--Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine
Top o' the Mournin'
An Independent Mystery Booksellers Association Bestseller
"No sophomore jinx here. [Top o' the Mournin'] is very funny and full of suspense."--Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine
Pasta Imperfect
An Independent Mystery Booksellers Association Bestseller
A Booksense Recommended Title
"Murder, mayhem, and marinara make for a delightfully funny combination [in Pasta Imperfect] . . . Emily stumbles upon clues, jumps to hilarious conclusions at each turn, and eventually solves the mystery in a showdown with the killer that is as clever as it is funny."--Futures Mystery Anthology
Magazine
G'Day to Die
"The easygoing pace [of G'Day to Die] leads to a satisfying heroine-in-peril twist ending that should please those in search of a good cozy."--Publishers Weekly
Norway to Hide
"Norway to Hide is a fast-paced, page-turning, highly entertaining mystery. Long live the Passport to Peril series!"--OnceUponARomance.net
312 pages, Paperback
First published December 8, 2018
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November 22, 2018
Thanks to NetGalley and Midnight Ink for providing me an advanced digital read copy of Catch Me If You Can by Maddy Hunter. This is the twelfth book in the Passport to Peril series featuring Emily Miceli as tour guide to the senior citizens of her Iowa community. The story is completely self contained and you do not need to have read any of the earlier books to read and enjoy this one.
The story is narrated by Emily, as she shepherds her group through several stops in Alaska. Her narration is heavy with the use of humor, some slapstick, some ironic and some satirical. Humor encompasses nearly every page, more so than clues to the primary or the secondary mystery. Much of the humor pokes fun at the situations that occur when a group of people join together on a bus and in hotels. There is great play given to the idea that people have become so attached to their technology, particularly their smartphones, that they are missing much of the world around them.
There is a large list of characters on tour, and it is somewhat difficult to keep all of them separate, with the exception of those characters who are essential to the solution of the secondary mystery along with Emily’s parents and grandmother. The solution to the primary mystery has limited clues provided throughout the book. There is an encounter early in the book that foreshadows the final solution and is easily recognized by most readers of cozy mysteries.
This book is probably best suited for the reader who prefers humor over having clues that allow for the solving of a puzzle before the protagonist. The humor can become intrusive in the story for the reader who is looking for clues and reading to find a solution. I haven’t read any of the earlier books in this series, but I suspect they are also replete with the same type of humor. Because humor is highly individual, I believe this book will have a narrow appeal to a specific set of readers. For those who are more interested in serious mysteries, this is probably not the book for them.
The story is narrated by Emily, as she shepherds her group through several stops in Alaska. Her narration is heavy with the use of humor, some slapstick, some ironic and some satirical. Humor encompasses nearly every page, more so than clues to the primary or the secondary mystery. Much of the humor pokes fun at the situations that occur when a group of people join together on a bus and in hotels. There is great play given to the idea that people have become so attached to their technology, particularly their smartphones, that they are missing much of the world around them.
There is a large list of characters on tour, and it is somewhat difficult to keep all of them separate, with the exception of those characters who are essential to the solution of the secondary mystery along with Emily’s parents and grandmother. The solution to the primary mystery has limited clues provided throughout the book. There is an encounter early in the book that foreshadows the final solution and is easily recognized by most readers of cozy mysteries.
This book is probably best suited for the reader who prefers humor over having clues that allow for the solving of a puzzle before the protagonist. The humor can become intrusive in the story for the reader who is looking for clues and reading to find a solution. I haven’t read any of the earlier books in this series, but I suspect they are also replete with the same type of humor. Because humor is highly individual, I believe this book will have a narrow appeal to a specific set of readers. For those who are more interested in serious mysteries, this is probably not the book for them.
November 14, 2018
Thank you Netgalley and Midnight Ink for the ARC.
This is a fun cozy mystery filled with adventure.
A group of intelligent seniors from Iowa are touring Alaska. While they're busy handling their cellphones, selfiesticks and likes-per-post on their newly built website, the reader gets a good impression of the glorious Alaskan outdoors.
When nobody's paying attention one groupmember disappears and is later found dead. Was it really Bigfoot?
The tour continues and of course there are more awkward moments and viral situations. The constant bickering of the seniors is hilarious. The tourguides are truly admirable throughout the tragedies.
A good twist solves the mystery.
Catch Me If Yukon is a well written, fast paced, highly entertaining read. I will definitely explore more books by this author.
This is a fun cozy mystery filled with adventure.
A group of intelligent seniors from Iowa are touring Alaska. While they're busy handling their cellphones, selfiesticks and likes-per-post on their newly built website, the reader gets a good impression of the glorious Alaskan outdoors.
When nobody's paying attention one groupmember disappears and is later found dead. Was it really Bigfoot?
The tour continues and of course there are more awkward moments and viral situations. The constant bickering of the seniors is hilarious. The tourguides are truly admirable throughout the tragedies.
A good twist solves the mystery.
Catch Me If Yukon is a well written, fast paced, highly entertaining read. I will definitely explore more books by this author.
July 4, 2018
Thank you to NetGalley and Midnight Ink for the advance copy of this cozy mystery. It was enjoyable and humorous, and a relaxing break from some dark crime stories I have been reading. The identity of the murderers came as a surprise. The characters, both good, bad or simply annoying, reminded me of traveling companions on senior tours I have taken. I was pleased that NetGalley introduced me to a writer and series that I had not previously known, and have already purchased the Kindle version of one of her previous books. My only complaint was the number characters. This tour was larger than my senior tours. It took me awhile to get all their names straight. When I did it sometimes referred to a character by only the last name while I was making an effort to match first names with their personalities.
Recommended to fans of cozy mysteries who enjoy a touch of humor, an intriguing puzzle and quirky characters.
Recommended to fans of cozy mysteries who enjoy a touch of humor, an intriguing puzzle and quirky characters.
December 28, 2020
I’ve loved getting to travel the world with Emily and her Iowa seniors. This trip to Alaska was just as fun. Emily’s tours are never boring and you might want to make sure your life insurance is paid up before booking with her. The writing style is easy to read. These books are funny with laugh out loud moments and fun mysteries to solve.
May 25, 2025
I can’t believe this is the last one and I won’t get to spend any more time with Emily and her seniors as they explore the world. I will admit that I saved this one specifically for this trip into the Yukon and it was fun visiting all the sites with my favorite fictional traveling companions and my new, real ones. I even managed to finish it and pass it on to a new friend from Iowa so I could share the laughs. This one has all the hallmarks of the series: inquisitive and hilarious characters, wonderful settings that make you feel like you’re there, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end, with a few other subplots that will have you perplexed and entertained. I will miss these characters and highly recommend the series but start at the beginning so you don’t miss any of the fun.
December 9, 2018
This is number 12 in the Passport to Peril Mystery. I have not read any of these and did not feel that I was missing out. This is a standalone story with some unique characters. I found the cover and description inviting me to take a chance on this book. I’m glad I did.
Emily Andrew-Miceli and her husband Etienne own a tour company that caters to a lively group of Iowa seniors. They are constantly trying to grow their business. This story is centered around an Alaskan tour with whale watching, hiking and scenic town tours. A local Iowan book club joins this tour. At one stop, I believe in Seward, the group takes a tram to the top of the mountain and one of them doesn’t return. Delpha Spillum, a retired newspaper owner had an argument with a know-it-all, Thor Iverson, on the tram ride up.
Emily has an ex-husband that is now a female tour guide wannabe. This rings in some humor but at the expense of others. Jackie has her hands full on her tour in a nearby town in Iowa.
This story is infused with humor, satire and ironic comedy. The story spent a lot of time making us think that seniors are so enamored with technology that they shut others out. I have not found that to be true in my many travels. Many older people use technology to research, entertain themselves and communicate via text to younger members of their families.
There were a lot of characters and I often found myself flipping back and forth to try to keep them straight. It was a lot of work.
There is much more going on in this story. I found it entertaining even though there weren’t a lot of clues for the murder(s). You’ll need to read it yourself.
I volunteered to read and review an ARC of this book provided by Midnight Ink and NetGalley. These are my unsolicited opinions.
Emily Andrew-Miceli and her husband Etienne own a tour company that caters to a lively group of Iowa seniors. They are constantly trying to grow their business. This story is centered around an Alaskan tour with whale watching, hiking and scenic town tours. A local Iowan book club joins this tour. At one stop, I believe in Seward, the group takes a tram to the top of the mountain and one of them doesn’t return. Delpha Spillum, a retired newspaper owner had an argument with a know-it-all, Thor Iverson, on the tram ride up.
Emily has an ex-husband that is now a female tour guide wannabe. This rings in some humor but at the expense of others. Jackie has her hands full on her tour in a nearby town in Iowa.
This story is infused with humor, satire and ironic comedy. The story spent a lot of time making us think that seniors are so enamored with technology that they shut others out. I have not found that to be true in my many travels. Many older people use technology to research, entertain themselves and communicate via text to younger members of their families.
There were a lot of characters and I often found myself flipping back and forth to try to keep them straight. It was a lot of work.
There is much more going on in this story. I found it entertaining even though there weren’t a lot of clues for the murder(s). You’ll need to read it yourself.
I volunteered to read and review an ARC of this book provided by Midnight Ink and NetGalley. These are my unsolicited opinions.
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December 8, 2018“Catch Me If Yukon” is the twelfth installment of Maddy Hunter’s funny series. I had been aware of Hunter’s “Passport to Peril” series, but had never read one before, which was a mistake. This book was laugh out loud funny in places, while still being an engaging mystery.
The book takes place in Alaska, where a hardy band of Iowa seniors is on a trip run by Emily and her Swiss husband Etienne. The author must have taken a trip there herself, or else her research is first-rate because I really felt as if I were there myself. All of the characters were individuals, and the reader gets to feeling that she knows them. The descriptions of the scenery and venues made me feel like booking a trip to Alaska.
I don’t like spoilers so I am not going to give any. Suffice it to say that there is a murder, and I didn’t see the ending coming, which I like. I really enjoyed “Catch Me If Yukon,” and I will make a point of reading the earlier books in the series. This is not exactly a cozy mystery, but it is also the furthest thing from noir. It was very enjoyable and I recommend that you give it a try.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
The book takes place in Alaska, where a hardy band of Iowa seniors is on a trip run by Emily and her Swiss husband Etienne. The author must have taken a trip there herself, or else her research is first-rate because I really felt as if I were there myself. All of the characters were individuals, and the reader gets to feeling that she knows them. The descriptions of the scenery and venues made me feel like booking a trip to Alaska.
I don’t like spoilers so I am not going to give any. Suffice it to say that there is a murder, and I didn’t see the ending coming, which I like. I really enjoyed “Catch Me If Yukon,” and I will make a point of reading the earlier books in the series. This is not exactly a cozy mystery, but it is also the furthest thing from noir. It was very enjoyable and I recommend that you give it a try.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
January 18, 2019
With Midnight Ink closing, there's a good chance that this will be the last tour that our intrepid Iowan octogenarians take. Beleaguered tour guide/detective Emily Miceli has certainly earned her vacation. This go-round finds the group hauling up for a wilderness tour in Alaska. Maddy Hunter finds a new way to insert murder into their vacation. Emily solves the crime. And, if this is indeed the final trip with these old friends, she ends the series on a satisfying high note, and we can bid farewell to Emily, Nana, and the rest with a full heart.
The trip around Alaska is full of typical Alaskan fun: sightseeing, Ziplines, and Bigfoot. (Yes, Bigfoot. He's big in Alaska. Well, he's big everywhere...especially the feet.) Maddy always goes on a "research" journey before writing the books, so her descriptions are first-hand, and she writes from experience.
As much as I'd enjoy further adventures, Maddy has certainly solidified her place as a master of the humorous light mystery. I will look forward to seeing what she does next.
The trip around Alaska is full of typical Alaskan fun: sightseeing, Ziplines, and Bigfoot. (Yes, Bigfoot. He's big in Alaska. Well, he's big everywhere...especially the feet.) Maddy always goes on a "research" journey before writing the books, so her descriptions are first-hand, and she writes from experience.
As much as I'd enjoy further adventures, Maddy has certainly solidified her place as a master of the humorous light mystery. I will look forward to seeing what she does next.
December 11, 2018
Senior moments, travel mishaps and murder meet in Catch Me if Yukon.
Husband and wife team Etienne and Emily run Destinations Travel, a senior tour group out of Iowa. This trip is a twelve-day Alaskan bus tour. Along with their twelve regulars are seven new travelers from the same Iowan bookclub. It doesn’t take long before Bigfoot is spotted and one of the group is murdered, possibly by Bigfoot.
The feisty old ladies make for a humorous ride. It is nice to get a free travelogue along with your cozy mystery. My only complaint was that the conclusion was wrapped up a little too quickly for me. Catch Me if Yukon is an enjoyable cozy mixing senior humor and travel. 3 stars.
Thanks to Midnight Ink Books and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Husband and wife team Etienne and Emily run Destinations Travel, a senior tour group out of Iowa. This trip is a twelve-day Alaskan bus tour. Along with their twelve regulars are seven new travelers from the same Iowan bookclub. It doesn’t take long before Bigfoot is spotted and one of the group is murdered, possibly by Bigfoot.
The feisty old ladies make for a humorous ride. It is nice to get a free travelogue along with your cozy mystery. My only complaint was that the conclusion was wrapped up a little too quickly for me. Catch Me if Yukon is an enjoyable cozy mixing senior humor and travel. 3 stars.
Thanks to Midnight Ink Books and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 23, 2019
I have a soft spot for this series, but it is silly. Objectively, I dislike the treatment of the older tour guests, who are mostly collections of negative characteristics, but in practice it's enjoyable reading about them. Emily and her husband Etienne take a group of senior citizens to Alaska. They hire a local guide to cover the ground portion of the tour. Their first night at a swank hotel, one of the guests dies, and the police won't tell even Etienne, a retired Swiss detective, if it was accident or murder. A second death follows. Meantime, another tour member learns that a family member is missing back in Iowa. Just what is going on here? More than you might imagine!
August 12, 2019
This book is book # 12 in the Passport to Peril Mystery series. The main character is Emily Andrew-Miceli who with her husband owns a travel/tour company. This time the group(a group of senior citizens from Iowa) are in Alaska. Everything seems to be going well until a member of the group is found dead on a trail. The trip seems to go downhill from there. The book was a quick easy read.
July 28, 2018
Fun and enjoyable book. I enjoyed meeting up with the seniors (as annoying as some of them can be) again. Loved the Alaskan setting. The mystery was enjoyable, but I would really like to see more of the husband.
I received an eARC from Midnight Ink via NetGalley and Midnight Ink for an honest review. - I look forward to more in this series.
I received an eARC from Midnight Ink via NetGalley and Midnight Ink for an honest review. - I look forward to more in this series.
March 23, 2021
Another great episode in a fun and humorous series that always include travel and a great mystery. Where are we off to next? Can’t wait.
July 20, 2018
Maddy Hunter’s Catch Me if Yukon is a fun cozy mystery with wonderful characters, a well-written plot, and great Alaskan adventures. However, I wish the heroine had done more sleuthing and that some characters were better utilized. This novel is the twelfth entry in the entertaining Passport to Peril series but it works as a standalone.
Our heroine is tour guide Emily Andrew Miceli who leads her globetrotting Iowan seniors on an Alaskan adventure. Also joining the group are Emily’s parents and a Norwegian book club who have lots of drama. Delpha, a tour member, soon turns up dead on a hiking trail. Emily blames herself but there’s something more sinister afoot. Emily’s dad accidentally takes a picture of what appears to be Bigfoot and the news instantly goes viral. Is the mysterious creature responsible for Delpha’s death? Or is the killer much more human?
The novel is well-written with a great balance between humour and action. The mystery is nicely paced and interesting. There’s a lot happening but the various plots intertwine seamlessly. There are some surprise twists and I love that I couldn’t figure out the killer’s identity until the big reveal.
The characters are unique and memorable. Emily is a witty, relatable, and resourceful protagonist. However, I wish that she had done more sleuthing because her investigations always go hilariously awry. The Iowan gang are ridiculously funny and I love their technology obsession. I like the Norwegian book club because the members have distinct personalities and bring lots of drama.
However, there are too many characters. Some could have been trimmed entirely or had their roles expanded to be more meaningful. Emily’s seniors could have helped with her investigation like they have in previous books. I wish there was more of Emily’s Nana whose technological prowess and Tae Kwon Do skills often help save the day. However, I love that the book has a nice dose of the fabulous Jackie who is Emily’s former ex-husband but now female best friend.
Catch Me if Yukon is a hilarious and entertaining cozy with great characters and an intriguing mystery. Although there are too many characters which results in some being underutilized, I love this book and I would definitely reread it. I cannot wait for more of Emily’s adventures in other exotic locales!
Thank you to NetGalley and Midnight Ink for this book in exchange for an honest review.
Our heroine is tour guide Emily Andrew Miceli who leads her globetrotting Iowan seniors on an Alaskan adventure. Also joining the group are Emily’s parents and a Norwegian book club who have lots of drama. Delpha, a tour member, soon turns up dead on a hiking trail. Emily blames herself but there’s something more sinister afoot. Emily’s dad accidentally takes a picture of what appears to be Bigfoot and the news instantly goes viral. Is the mysterious creature responsible for Delpha’s death? Or is the killer much more human?
The novel is well-written with a great balance between humour and action. The mystery is nicely paced and interesting. There’s a lot happening but the various plots intertwine seamlessly. There are some surprise twists and I love that I couldn’t figure out the killer’s identity until the big reveal.
The characters are unique and memorable. Emily is a witty, relatable, and resourceful protagonist. However, I wish that she had done more sleuthing because her investigations always go hilariously awry. The Iowan gang are ridiculously funny and I love their technology obsession. I like the Norwegian book club because the members have distinct personalities and bring lots of drama.
However, there are too many characters. Some could have been trimmed entirely or had their roles expanded to be more meaningful. Emily’s seniors could have helped with her investigation like they have in previous books. I wish there was more of Emily’s Nana whose technological prowess and Tae Kwon Do skills often help save the day. However, I love that the book has a nice dose of the fabulous Jackie who is Emily’s former ex-husband but now female best friend.
Catch Me if Yukon is a hilarious and entertaining cozy with great characters and an intriguing mystery. Although there are too many characters which results in some being underutilized, I love this book and I would definitely reread it. I cannot wait for more of Emily’s adventures in other exotic locales!
Thank you to NetGalley and Midnight Ink for this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 4, 2021
I am so sad..... This was the last book in this fantastic series. I will miss Emily and her Iowan Seniors so much!!! But I will, for sure, reread this series!
This last time the gang goes to Alaska. And as usual..... a dead body shows up which is of course someone from Emily's group! This time round I was thrown around so badly about who could have done it...... I had no idea so when the murderer was revealed I was so surprised!!!
I did miss Nana in this book. She was there, of course, but her role was so small and I always love the interaction between Emily and Nana. Other than that, this book is as good as the others and I would highly recommend this series if you haven't read it yet. They are fun, quick to read and very enjoyable!!
This last time the gang goes to Alaska. And as usual..... a dead body shows up which is of course someone from Emily's group! This time round I was thrown around so badly about who could have done it...... I had no idea so when the murderer was revealed I was so surprised!!!
I did miss Nana in this book. She was there, of course, but her role was so small and I always love the interaction between Emily and Nana. Other than that, this book is as good as the others and I would highly recommend this series if you haven't read it yet. They are fun, quick to read and very enjoyable!!
August 9, 2018
I received a copy from Midnight Ink through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Emily and her husband have taken their group of world traveling seniors and a small book club to Alaska where they’re sure everyone will survive the trip. After whale watching goes well, the trip quickly takes a turn when a tour member is murdered on a hiking trail. Once it appears that Emily’s father caught the legendary Big Foot on film, everyone questions whether or not it was Big Foot or a member of the tour that murdered their fellow traveler. Emily believes that Big Foot is just a legend, but is it possible that he really exists and attacked a poor unsuspecting hiker? Watch Emily slowly unravel the mystery in the latest installment of this hilarious series!
I am so excited about this installment. Big Foot? Sign me up! Being introduced to this series is probably one of the best things that’s happened because it’s such a fun and heartfelt series that’s also unbelievably hilarious. Just when you think Maddy Hunter has done it all, she brings us another entertaining installment that will leave you in stitches.
This time around, Emily’s parents are traveling with her and her group of regulars as well as the new characters that are a part of a book club. Emily’s mom, Margaret, is usually a bit irritating but she wasn’t so bad this time around. She also has one of the best lines in the novel:
I always love Emily’s father, Bob, and that didn’t change this time around. In fact, he’s a man of little words, but this is probably the most he’s spoken during the series. The regulars are back and continuing their shenanigans with taking pictures and trying to get the most social media hits. I love that something always happens to Bernice. This time around, she gets ignored and has one of her social media posts mistaken as something that Bob posted.
I also love that Big Foot is a mysterious addition to the book. Bob accidentally caught what appears to be Big Foot, or a funny looking tree, in one of his photos, which causes a media frenzy. No one knows if Big Foot is really in the photo, especially because Big Foot has never been confirmed to exist. So many people are questioning their existence, if they killed a member of their tour, and if it was really just a funny looking tree or a wild animal caught in the photo. Funnily enough, who or what Bob caught on camera is confirmed at some point during the book and I love it.
While many of the books in the series can be read in any order, I think this one might be a little harder for people new to the series to follow because of the amount of characters. There are the regulars that are in each book, Emily’s parents, the book club, a tour guide, a bus driver, two detectives, and the unseen spouses of two members of the book club. Plus, there’s Jackie via phone and the members of her tour. I think that it’s easier for fans of the series to follow because we already know the characters that have appeared in past installments, so the new characters are easier to recognize and put a name to. If this was the first book that I ever read from the series, I would’ve had a hard time following along because of the amount of characters. As someone who occasionally starts a series by picking up a random installment, I think that anyone who chooses to start with this book will have a hard time following along.
That said, I cannot recommend this book enough. It’s fun, heartwarming, and bound to make you laugh several times. Emily didn’t do as much investigating as she usually does, but it was still fun to see her come to her own conclusions, which are always wrong. I didn’t figure out who the killer was until it was right in my face, just like Emily. The signs were there but I didn’t put two and two together! Instead, I developed a crack theory of sorts toward the end that was totally wrong. Emily and I were in the same boat on that front! As always, I can’t wait until the next installment.
Emily and her husband have taken their group of world traveling seniors and a small book club to Alaska where they’re sure everyone will survive the trip. After whale watching goes well, the trip quickly takes a turn when a tour member is murdered on a hiking trail. Once it appears that Emily’s father caught the legendary Big Foot on film, everyone questions whether or not it was Big Foot or a member of the tour that murdered their fellow traveler. Emily believes that Big Foot is just a legend, but is it possible that he really exists and attacked a poor unsuspecting hiker? Watch Emily slowly unravel the mystery in the latest installment of this hilarious series!
I am so excited about this installment. Big Foot? Sign me up! Being introduced to this series is probably one of the best things that’s happened because it’s such a fun and heartfelt series that’s also unbelievably hilarious. Just when you think Maddy Hunter has done it all, she brings us another entertaining installment that will leave you in stitches.
This time around, Emily’s parents are traveling with her and her group of regulars as well as the new characters that are a part of a book club. Emily’s mom, Margaret, is usually a bit irritating but she wasn’t so bad this time around. She also has one of the best lines in the novel:
“It’s Bob’s creature. It’s gone on a killing spree!” – Chapter 8
I always love Emily’s father, Bob, and that didn’t change this time around. In fact, he’s a man of little words, but this is probably the most he’s spoken during the series. The regulars are back and continuing their shenanigans with taking pictures and trying to get the most social media hits. I love that something always happens to Bernice. This time around, she gets ignored and has one of her social media posts mistaken as something that Bob posted.
I also love that Big Foot is a mysterious addition to the book. Bob accidentally caught what appears to be Big Foot, or a funny looking tree, in one of his photos, which causes a media frenzy. No one knows if Big Foot is really in the photo, especially because Big Foot has never been confirmed to exist. So many people are questioning their existence, if they killed a member of their tour, and if it was really just a funny looking tree or a wild animal caught in the photo. Funnily enough, who or what Bob caught on camera is confirmed at some point during the book and I love it.
While many of the books in the series can be read in any order, I think this one might be a little harder for people new to the series to follow because of the amount of characters. There are the regulars that are in each book, Emily’s parents, the book club, a tour guide, a bus driver, two detectives, and the unseen spouses of two members of the book club. Plus, there’s Jackie via phone and the members of her tour. I think that it’s easier for fans of the series to follow because we already know the characters that have appeared in past installments, so the new characters are easier to recognize and put a name to. If this was the first book that I ever read from the series, I would’ve had a hard time following along because of the amount of characters. As someone who occasionally starts a series by picking up a random installment, I think that anyone who chooses to start with this book will have a hard time following along.
That said, I cannot recommend this book enough. It’s fun, heartwarming, and bound to make you laugh several times. Emily didn’t do as much investigating as she usually does, but it was still fun to see her come to her own conclusions, which are always wrong. I didn’t figure out who the killer was until it was right in my face, just like Emily. The signs were there but I didn’t put two and two together! Instead, I developed a crack theory of sorts toward the end that was totally wrong. Emily and I were in the same boat on that front! As always, I can’t wait until the next installment.
July 30, 2018
Emily Andrew-Miceli and her husband Etienne own a tour company that caters to a lively group of Iowa seniors, along with others who may sign up - and usually do. This time out they're traveling through Alaska, along with members of a local book club who are 'first timers' on the tour.
While Emily doesn't want any problems along the way, she always expects them, because that's pretty much been the luck of this luckless group. This time out the seniors are being a usual rambunctious bunch, as they always are, and along with the group are Emily's parents, Margaret and Bob. Margaret is there because she thinks she needs to keep an eye on Emily's Nana, her mother, who doesn't need help from anyone.
Yet while on a whale watching boat, Margaret is the one Emily needs to keep an eye on. When she senses danger ("Run for your lives!") where there is none, Emily fears that from this moment on the tour is going to be a disaster...and she's not far off.
Then there is an argument on a tram between a particularly nasty guest - Thor Iverson (who thinks he's smarter than anyone else) and a retired newspaper owner, Delpha Spillum, that doesn't end peacefully. Later that evening Delpha doesn't arrive for dinner and Emily is worried. But after texting her, Delpha texts back that she's decided to walk back to their lodgings instead.
So Emily relaxes for a little while...which is the wrong thing to do (of course) when Delpha's body is discovered on the trail. Yet no one seemed to have a reason to kill the woman, and while the investigation is ongoing, they continue on with their tour.
Along with this Emily's life is about to get even more complicated by her ex-husband Jack who's now female friend Jackie and an employee of their company. Emily has given her a fairly easy assignment: travel with a different group of seniors to a new Iowa amusement park that's centered around farming (yes, around farming). She thinks that will be easy enough...until the calls start coming in. It seems one of the seniors has had a slight skin reaction to one of Jackie's makeovers and is in the hospital. But that's minor compared to the rest of them...
Then there's the fact that a traveler whose wife had an emergency at the last minute and couldn't come isn't able to be reached; one of the travelers is making goo-goo eyes at Emily's hired tour escort Alison and won't let her out of his sight; her father seems to have inadvertently taken a picture of Big Foot and the press are following the group everywhere trying to get him to talk (which won't be easy considering the man doesn't make coherent sentences very often); and as if this wasn't enough, one more member of their group makes a trip with Destinations Travel a final destination...
While it seems like I've given a lot of background on this book, it's not enough. As you can tell, there's plenty going on, and I'm surprised poor Emily isn't in a wheelchair by now with everything her seniors put her through.
I've read every single one in this series so far, and I have to say that I've never been disappointed in any of them. The conversations between the seniors have me laughing out loud at times ("Hush, you Muskies!") and while they're quite a handful, I'd have the time of my life traveling with them anywhere they go.
I've actually become quite fond of Nana, the two Dicks, Tilly, and the others (even Bernice) and love being a part of their world. If this is your first foray into the domain of the Windsor City, Iowa seniors you're in for a real treat. If not, you probably feel much the same as I do.
While Emily is worried - because the police aren't sharing any information at this time - that Delpha's death wasn't merely an accident, she's not letting on to anyone except her ex-policeman husband Etienne. And if he knows anything more than her, he's not telling.
As always, Ms. Hunter does not disappoint in either humor nor action, and there are plenty of both. She writes with a definite flair and gives enough background on wherever they are at the moment that you almost feel as if you are traveling along with the group. The writing flows easily off the page and the tale is spun nicely.
In the end, when everything is starting to come together, there are more than a few surprises. Yes, there are a couple of things you can start to figure out on your own, but I will say that still I was surprised at the ending, and that's a good thing. The only problem I have is having to wait so long for the next installment of the series. Highly recommended.
While Emily doesn't want any problems along the way, she always expects them, because that's pretty much been the luck of this luckless group. This time out the seniors are being a usual rambunctious bunch, as they always are, and along with the group are Emily's parents, Margaret and Bob. Margaret is there because she thinks she needs to keep an eye on Emily's Nana, her mother, who doesn't need help from anyone.
Yet while on a whale watching boat, Margaret is the one Emily needs to keep an eye on. When she senses danger ("Run for your lives!") where there is none, Emily fears that from this moment on the tour is going to be a disaster...and she's not far off.
Then there is an argument on a tram between a particularly nasty guest - Thor Iverson (who thinks he's smarter than anyone else) and a retired newspaper owner, Delpha Spillum, that doesn't end peacefully. Later that evening Delpha doesn't arrive for dinner and Emily is worried. But after texting her, Delpha texts back that she's decided to walk back to their lodgings instead.
So Emily relaxes for a little while...which is the wrong thing to do (of course) when Delpha's body is discovered on the trail. Yet no one seemed to have a reason to kill the woman, and while the investigation is ongoing, they continue on with their tour.
Along with this Emily's life is about to get even more complicated by her ex-husband Jack who's now female friend Jackie and an employee of their company. Emily has given her a fairly easy assignment: travel with a different group of seniors to a new Iowa amusement park that's centered around farming (yes, around farming). She thinks that will be easy enough...until the calls start coming in. It seems one of the seniors has had a slight skin reaction to one of Jackie's makeovers and is in the hospital. But that's minor compared to the rest of them...
Then there's the fact that a traveler whose wife had an emergency at the last minute and couldn't come isn't able to be reached; one of the travelers is making goo-goo eyes at Emily's hired tour escort Alison and won't let her out of his sight; her father seems to have inadvertently taken a picture of Big Foot and the press are following the group everywhere trying to get him to talk (which won't be easy considering the man doesn't make coherent sentences very often); and as if this wasn't enough, one more member of their group makes a trip with Destinations Travel a final destination...
While it seems like I've given a lot of background on this book, it's not enough. As you can tell, there's plenty going on, and I'm surprised poor Emily isn't in a wheelchair by now with everything her seniors put her through.
I've read every single one in this series so far, and I have to say that I've never been disappointed in any of them. The conversations between the seniors have me laughing out loud at times ("Hush, you Muskies!") and while they're quite a handful, I'd have the time of my life traveling with them anywhere they go.
I've actually become quite fond of Nana, the two Dicks, Tilly, and the others (even Bernice) and love being a part of their world. If this is your first foray into the domain of the Windsor City, Iowa seniors you're in for a real treat. If not, you probably feel much the same as I do.
While Emily is worried - because the police aren't sharing any information at this time - that Delpha's death wasn't merely an accident, she's not letting on to anyone except her ex-policeman husband Etienne. And if he knows anything more than her, he's not telling.
As always, Ms. Hunter does not disappoint in either humor nor action, and there are plenty of both. She writes with a definite flair and gives enough background on wherever they are at the moment that you almost feel as if you are traveling along with the group. The writing flows easily off the page and the tale is spun nicely.
In the end, when everything is starting to come together, there are more than a few surprises. Yes, there are a couple of things you can start to figure out on your own, but I will say that still I was surprised at the ending, and that's a good thing. The only problem I have is having to wait so long for the next installment of the series. Highly recommended.
December 10, 2018
Catch Me If Yukon
By Maddy Hunter
This is book #12 in the Passport to Peril Series
Take a trip with tour director Emily Miceli and her quirky regulars (a senior group), then add the book club "Norwegian Only" members. Joining them are her husband Etienne, an ex swiss police inspector, and her bizarre mother Margaret, her soft-spoken father Bob, and her fun loving nana. What could go wrong ?
Explore and enjoy a trip with the seniors to the beautiful frontier of Alaska. While whale watching Golde gets seasick and fellow passenger Margi gives her a mini bottle of hand sanitizer, a summer scent that was created to celebrate Iowa's farm economy, "Pork Sorbet". Emily's mom is having so much fun she states it's as much fun as coding your dad's sock drawer, and considering they're all black socks I'd say she's having the time of her life. Powder sloughed off the glacial wall in a snowy waterfall, making a loud crack which made Emily's mom burst out "iceberg dead ahead-run for your lives!" which caused pure panic among the passengers.
All the seniors have gone cell phone crazy snapping photos. The media catches wind of one of the photos posted by Emily's dad Bob, of Bigfoot, or is it a tree hmmm. He loves taking pictures of everything and anything i.e. lampposts, trash cans, and a crack in the sidewalk. The Bigfoot photo goes viral. Florence is a sweet caring woman married to Thor, a man that is utterly devoid of self awareness...he has to be the first at everything which might be his demise. This book is a entertaining mystery that will keep you laughing and have you on the edge of your seat at the same time. It will keep you engaged throughout and turning pages as fast as you can. I love the bit about the couple hiking in the Montana backcountry and the husband is dragged away by a grizzly bear, never to be seen again. What a picture this puts in your mind. Oh, and don't forget there is a bus driver that Emily almost set up with a friend that turns out to be a serial killer. This is the first book I have read by this author and I have thoroughly enjoyed her writing, quick wit, and her humor. You can read this book as a stand alone, but I think after reading one you will be drawn to go back and read the whole series.
I will be picking up the first 11 books by Maddy Hunter, the "Passport to Peril" series. Her writing is unique given that she seamlessly blends comedy with a great mystery. If you enjoy a good laugh while reading a mystery you will be turning the pages as fast as you can to solve a mystery this book is great entertainment.
I'd give it 5+ stars BE ,ladyedan, ladyedan62
By Maddy Hunter
This is book #12 in the Passport to Peril Series
Take a trip with tour director Emily Miceli and her quirky regulars (a senior group), then add the book club "Norwegian Only" members. Joining them are her husband Etienne, an ex swiss police inspector, and her bizarre mother Margaret, her soft-spoken father Bob, and her fun loving nana. What could go wrong ?
Explore and enjoy a trip with the seniors to the beautiful frontier of Alaska. While whale watching Golde gets seasick and fellow passenger Margi gives her a mini bottle of hand sanitizer, a summer scent that was created to celebrate Iowa's farm economy, "Pork Sorbet". Emily's mom is having so much fun she states it's as much fun as coding your dad's sock drawer, and considering they're all black socks I'd say she's having the time of her life. Powder sloughed off the glacial wall in a snowy waterfall, making a loud crack which made Emily's mom burst out "iceberg dead ahead-run for your lives!" which caused pure panic among the passengers.
All the seniors have gone cell phone crazy snapping photos. The media catches wind of one of the photos posted by Emily's dad Bob, of Bigfoot, or is it a tree hmmm. He loves taking pictures of everything and anything i.e. lampposts, trash cans, and a crack in the sidewalk. The Bigfoot photo goes viral. Florence is a sweet caring woman married to Thor, a man that is utterly devoid of self awareness...he has to be the first at everything which might be his demise. This book is a entertaining mystery that will keep you laughing and have you on the edge of your seat at the same time. It will keep you engaged throughout and turning pages as fast as you can. I love the bit about the couple hiking in the Montana backcountry and the husband is dragged away by a grizzly bear, never to be seen again. What a picture this puts in your mind. Oh, and don't forget there is a bus driver that Emily almost set up with a friend that turns out to be a serial killer. This is the first book I have read by this author and I have thoroughly enjoyed her writing, quick wit, and her humor. You can read this book as a stand alone, but I think after reading one you will be drawn to go back and read the whole series.
I will be picking up the first 11 books by Maddy Hunter, the "Passport to Peril" series. Her writing is unique given that she seamlessly blends comedy with a great mystery. If you enjoy a good laugh while reading a mystery you will be turning the pages as fast as you can to solve a mystery this book is great entertainment.
I'd give it 5+ stars BE ,ladyedan, ladyedan62
September 5, 2018
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me an advanced copy of another great entry in the Passport to Peril series. When the book is published, it deserves a place on your shelf.
In this installment, Emily and her seniors are joined by some book club members and the expanded tour group visits Alaska. This time, Emily and Etienne are also joined by Emily's mother and father (her mother wanting to keep an eye on Nana, and keep her out of trouble and safe. That's an undertaking in itself). When Emily's father takes a photo of what looks to be Bigfoot, the tour starts to be plagued by the press. Since the seniors all have smart phones and have discovered social media, the photo and news is all over the place. But the Bigfoot sighting is dwarfed by a death on a hiking trail. And then, an obnoxious member of the group falls to their death. Or were they pushed? The tour is heading downhill fast. Add some less than stellar accommodations and chicken that looks like fish, and you have a bunch of unhappy senior tour members.
I found it very hard to put this book down once I started it. I fell into a reading groove and kept coming back to it every opportunity I had over the course of two days. I laughed out loud at some of the antics of the tour group. I especially enjoyed the side conversations Emily had with Jackie (or Jack, her ex-husband), who is on a tour trial, leading a few folks on a smaller, but equally disastrous, first ever tour of her own.
There are several mysteries going on in this story. No spoiler here, but there are two deaths, and one of the tour member's wife back in Iowa disappears. All these seemingly different situations get neatly packaged and resolved by the end of the book. There are a few additional wrinkles I didn't expect thrown in. I did figure out the disappearance situation, but the 'who dun it' for both of the murders was a gleeful surprise.
All in all, this book kept my interest and made me laugh. Oh yes, and it had bigfoot (or did it???). I look forward to the next installment.
In this installment, Emily and her seniors are joined by some book club members and the expanded tour group visits Alaska. This time, Emily and Etienne are also joined by Emily's mother and father (her mother wanting to keep an eye on Nana, and keep her out of trouble and safe. That's an undertaking in itself). When Emily's father takes a photo of what looks to be Bigfoot, the tour starts to be plagued by the press. Since the seniors all have smart phones and have discovered social media, the photo and news is all over the place. But the Bigfoot sighting is dwarfed by a death on a hiking trail. And then, an obnoxious member of the group falls to their death. Or were they pushed? The tour is heading downhill fast. Add some less than stellar accommodations and chicken that looks like fish, and you have a bunch of unhappy senior tour members.
I found it very hard to put this book down once I started it. I fell into a reading groove and kept coming back to it every opportunity I had over the course of two days. I laughed out loud at some of the antics of the tour group. I especially enjoyed the side conversations Emily had with Jackie (or Jack, her ex-husband), who is on a tour trial, leading a few folks on a smaller, but equally disastrous, first ever tour of her own.
There are several mysteries going on in this story. No spoiler here, but there are two deaths, and one of the tour member's wife back in Iowa disappears. All these seemingly different situations get neatly packaged and resolved by the end of the book. There are a few additional wrinkles I didn't expect thrown in. I did figure out the disappearance situation, but the 'who dun it' for both of the murders was a gleeful surprise.
All in all, this book kept my interest and made me laugh. Oh yes, and it had bigfoot (or did it???). I look forward to the next installment.
August 31, 2018
Catch Me if Yukon is the twelfth installment in the Passport to Peril series featuring tour director Emily Miceli. Accompanied by her husband Etienne, Emily has brought her misfit band of Iowan seniors to Alaska and joining them are members of the Windsor City "Norwegian Only" book club.
Things begin to spiral out of control right from day one. While it's normally Emily's usual crowd that causes trouble this time it's the book club members. One of the gentleman has taken a shine to the beautiful local guide they've hired much to the chagrin of his wife, another gentleman is treating his wife like a pack mule forced to lug his camera equipment far and wide and another's wife has gone missing back home and is presumed kidnapped.
Their first evening in Alaska ends when one of the group is found bludgeoned on a hiking trail and all fingers point to Bigfoot as the culprit. It seems that Emily's father has inadvertently captured the elusive creature on his camera. True to their nature the seniors have all posted videos and pictures to their social media accounts and the media swarms in.
Things continue to go downhill literally when a ziplining accident leads to the death of another member. Emily has her hands full trying to keep everyone under control but making matters worse are the constant phone calls from her ex husband, Jack. Readers of the series know that Jack is now Jackie, and Emily has hired her to lead a separate group of seniors on a trip back home in Iowa. Jackie's tour is also filled with mishaps and the majority of her passengers have landed in the hospital.
An easy quick read filled with the quirky characters that have joined Emily from the start of the series. Humorous hijinks will have you laughing out loud from page one until the finish.
I received an advanced copy of Catch Me if Yukon from NetGalley via Midnight Ink. While not required to write a review I am more than happy to offer my honest opinion.
Things begin to spiral out of control right from day one. While it's normally Emily's usual crowd that causes trouble this time it's the book club members. One of the gentleman has taken a shine to the beautiful local guide they've hired much to the chagrin of his wife, another gentleman is treating his wife like a pack mule forced to lug his camera equipment far and wide and another's wife has gone missing back home and is presumed kidnapped.
Their first evening in Alaska ends when one of the group is found bludgeoned on a hiking trail and all fingers point to Bigfoot as the culprit. It seems that Emily's father has inadvertently captured the elusive creature on his camera. True to their nature the seniors have all posted videos and pictures to their social media accounts and the media swarms in.
Things continue to go downhill literally when a ziplining accident leads to the death of another member. Emily has her hands full trying to keep everyone under control but making matters worse are the constant phone calls from her ex husband, Jack. Readers of the series know that Jack is now Jackie, and Emily has hired her to lead a separate group of seniors on a trip back home in Iowa. Jackie's tour is also filled with mishaps and the majority of her passengers have landed in the hospital.
An easy quick read filled with the quirky characters that have joined Emily from the start of the series. Humorous hijinks will have you laughing out loud from page one until the finish.
I received an advanced copy of Catch Me if Yukon from NetGalley via Midnight Ink. While not required to write a review I am more than happy to offer my honest opinion.
December 25, 2018
This is the first book I have read in this series. The plot of the story was good; I enjoyed the idea of a travel agent taking a group on a tour of Alaska. But I feel that the execution was not as enjoyable.
The first chapters of the books seemed to bog down as the various tour guides gave information about Alaska that really had nothing to do with the story. It's big. Bigger than Texas. Lots of facts and figures. Snooze, can we get on with the story, please? I wondered if the author needed more words in the manuscript before the publisher would touch it.
Emily's tour group is a bunch of old people. (I was reminded of Tilly and the Crazy Eights, but the people were much nicer). Most are her normal tour group, but some members of a book club have joined them. There is one couple that makes everyone else feel uneasy as they watch the husband and his unkind dealings with his wife. There is a man there whose wife couldn't come at the last minute because her mother took ill. And a woman whose husband is working on a big land deal so stays home. When one of the women dies after a sighting of Bigfoot, the media is alerted and everyone blames the death on Bigfood.
I confess that there were times I skimmed rather than read every word. I don't think I missed anything important to the storyline at all.
I kept reading because I really did wonder about this woman's death. It quickly became clear that it wasn't an accident, so who would want to murder her? There is one obvious person who might want her dead, but everyone in the group appears to have an iron-tight alibi for the time of death. I dare not tell anything more as it would spoil the story. Let's just leave it with this. There are twists you could never imagine. And as wild as they are, the author somehow sets them up so that they make perfect sense.
A subplot centering on an employee back at home also seemed to only be there to add pages to the book and perhaps appeal to the LGBT reader. I could see no other possible reasons for the inclusion. Needless to say, I skimmed a lot of that part, too.
The explanation at the end of the "who did it" and "why" is quite good, and that alone makes it worth reading.
The first chapters of the books seemed to bog down as the various tour guides gave information about Alaska that really had nothing to do with the story. It's big. Bigger than Texas. Lots of facts and figures. Snooze, can we get on with the story, please? I wondered if the author needed more words in the manuscript before the publisher would touch it.
Emily's tour group is a bunch of old people. (I was reminded of Tilly and the Crazy Eights, but the people were much nicer). Most are her normal tour group, but some members of a book club have joined them. There is one couple that makes everyone else feel uneasy as they watch the husband and his unkind dealings with his wife. There is a man there whose wife couldn't come at the last minute because her mother took ill. And a woman whose husband is working on a big land deal so stays home. When one of the women dies after a sighting of Bigfoot, the media is alerted and everyone blames the death on Bigfood.
I confess that there were times I skimmed rather than read every word. I don't think I missed anything important to the storyline at all.
I kept reading because I really did wonder about this woman's death. It quickly became clear that it wasn't an accident, so who would want to murder her? There is one obvious person who might want her dead, but everyone in the group appears to have an iron-tight alibi for the time of death. I dare not tell anything more as it would spoil the story. Let's just leave it with this. There are twists you could never imagine. And as wild as they are, the author somehow sets them up so that they make perfect sense.
A subplot centering on an employee back at home also seemed to only be there to add pages to the book and perhaps appeal to the LGBT reader. I could see no other possible reasons for the inclusion. Needless to say, I skimmed a lot of that part, too.
The explanation at the end of the "who did it" and "why" is quite good, and that alone makes it worth reading.
November 28, 2018
What i loved about this book is it features intelligent seniors that is rare to read about. Thank you to the author for your inclusion of seniors. I received a ARC for review from the publisher and my opinion is my own.
This is the twelfth book in the Passport to Peril series featuring Emily Miceli as tour guide to the senior citizens of her Iowa town. The story you can well enjoy as a stand alone. This is a successful long running cozy series as the author has the definitive cozy mystery formula including laughter, travel and always a good sleuth.
Emily is taking her tour group through several stops in Alaska. She does this with much humor. Much of the humor in this book is the fun that evolves having a group of senior people together. The humor is not done at the expense of the seniors but funny in a real humorous way that is enjoyable to the reader. I enjoyed the frustration they had at their loss of technology throughout their tours. Its great to laugh out loud and enjoy such a pleasant read as this book.
When they are hiking through the Yukon one of their group is murdered. Questions abound of the murder and Emily is determined to solve this murder as her forte is solving murders. She fears for her senior group and steps up to determine the right clues to put her on the path of the suspect.
I loved this pleasing story with a well crafted sleuth and enjoyable charcters throughout the story. I love this series and hope it continues. Thank you with gratitude for the ARC. I highly recommend this series for your reading enjoyment for all that love cozy mysteries with a wonderful backdrop of location. Very well done to the author.
This is the twelfth book in the Passport to Peril series featuring Emily Miceli as tour guide to the senior citizens of her Iowa town. The story you can well enjoy as a stand alone. This is a successful long running cozy series as the author has the definitive cozy mystery formula including laughter, travel and always a good sleuth.
Emily is taking her tour group through several stops in Alaska. She does this with much humor. Much of the humor in this book is the fun that evolves having a group of senior people together. The humor is not done at the expense of the seniors but funny in a real humorous way that is enjoyable to the reader. I enjoyed the frustration they had at their loss of technology throughout their tours. Its great to laugh out loud and enjoy such a pleasant read as this book.
When they are hiking through the Yukon one of their group is murdered. Questions abound of the murder and Emily is determined to solve this murder as her forte is solving murders. She fears for her senior group and steps up to determine the right clues to put her on the path of the suspect.
I loved this pleasing story with a well crafted sleuth and enjoyable charcters throughout the story. I love this series and hope it continues. Thank you with gratitude for the ARC. I highly recommend this series for your reading enjoyment for all that love cozy mysteries with a wonderful backdrop of location. Very well done to the author.
December 22, 2018
I was lucky enough to discover this delightful series when the first book was published and I have enjoyed every single one of the trips with Emily, Nana and the gang. This, the 12th trip with them, was a hoot. The Dicks were in fine form, Bernice was her usual annoying self and Jack even made a long distance by phone from Iowa.
It's a given that there will be at least one homicide on every trip that Emily takes. She is ready to investigate at a moments notice and she does it so well...practice makes perfect, as the saying goes. Having her Nana as her pint sized sidekick helps, too. On the plus side, Emily has found true love on her travels with the hunky ex-police man, Etienne who marries her and helps run the travel agency. Now, in Alaska, the gang deals with homicide and Big Foot along with gorgeous scenery. While trying to enjoy the spectacular view from a mountain top, the fog rolls in and a murder follows. Accident? Homicide? Leave it to Emily to hold a clue to everything at the end. It's a doozy.
If this is your introduction to this series, have no fear, it can be read as a stand alone but, please, do yourself a favor and hasten to get the entire series and read them in order. For myself, this is one of the rare series that I happily reread. Long live Emily, Nana, Etienne and The Gang.. Thanks so very much for the laughter.
My thanks to Maddy Hunter for crafting such a wonderful series, to her publisher, Midnight Ink and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
It's a given that there will be at least one homicide on every trip that Emily takes. She is ready to investigate at a moments notice and she does it so well...practice makes perfect, as the saying goes. Having her Nana as her pint sized sidekick helps, too. On the plus side, Emily has found true love on her travels with the hunky ex-police man, Etienne who marries her and helps run the travel agency. Now, in Alaska, the gang deals with homicide and Big Foot along with gorgeous scenery. While trying to enjoy the spectacular view from a mountain top, the fog rolls in and a murder follows. Accident? Homicide? Leave it to Emily to hold a clue to everything at the end. It's a doozy.
If this is your introduction to this series, have no fear, it can be read as a stand alone but, please, do yourself a favor and hasten to get the entire series and read them in order. For myself, this is one of the rare series that I happily reread. Long live Emily, Nana, Etienne and The Gang.. Thanks so very much for the laughter.
My thanks to Maddy Hunter for crafting such a wonderful series, to her publisher, Midnight Ink and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
February 7, 2019
3.5/5*
I was disappointed to find that this book did not, in fact, have anything to do with the Yukon, other than several mentions of the Territory within it. It's a useful word to make a punny title, however, but a bit misleading as the whole book takes place in Alaska (which, although right next door and breathtakingly beautiful, isn't the Yukon). I wanted to read it because of the years I spent in the Yukon Territory.
Emily and her husband Etienne have escorted the usual crew of Iowans on a 12-day tour of Alaska. They bicker and barrel their way through this installment as well, up mountains, across glaciers and through the wilderness. There are two murders in this book - the first during one of their first stops, and the second a few days later - and a lot of characters to wade through, which gets a little overwhelming at times, particularly as the seniors have a tendency to head off on tangents when they're discussing things.
But I did like this more than the first one I read (book #10), probably because I was a somewhat familiar with the characters already. The two murders weren't connected, so it was trickier to figure out who the murderers were.
Overall, it was a good read and the seniors add a lighthearted element to the story - Emily and Etienne have their hands full with their group, not least because Emily's parents and grandmother are on the trip as well.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC to read and review. All opinions are strictly my own.
I was disappointed to find that this book did not, in fact, have anything to do with the Yukon, other than several mentions of the Territory within it. It's a useful word to make a punny title, however, but a bit misleading as the whole book takes place in Alaska (which, although right next door and breathtakingly beautiful, isn't the Yukon). I wanted to read it because of the years I spent in the Yukon Territory.
Emily and her husband Etienne have escorted the usual crew of Iowans on a 12-day tour of Alaska. They bicker and barrel their way through this installment as well, up mountains, across glaciers and through the wilderness. There are two murders in this book - the first during one of their first stops, and the second a few days later - and a lot of characters to wade through, which gets a little overwhelming at times, particularly as the seniors have a tendency to head off on tangents when they're discussing things.
But I did like this more than the first one I read (book #10), probably because I was a somewhat familiar with the characters already. The two murders weren't connected, so it was trickier to figure out who the murderers were.
Overall, it was a good read and the seniors add a lighthearted element to the story - Emily and Etienne have their hands full with their group, not least because Emily's parents and grandmother are on the trip as well.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC to read and review. All opinions are strictly my own.
December 7, 2018
This is book 12 in the “Passport To Peril “ series featuring main character Emily , a tour escort who leads groups in foreign countries . In book 12 her tour group are visiting the breathtaking Alaska , amid the glorious scenery of huge glaciers and whale watching the groups high spirits take a drastic slump when a body of a member of the group is found . If that was not enough excitement another member manages to catch an eerie looking sight on camera adding some more excitement to their holiday .
This was so much fun , reading about somewhere I have never been was intriguing and getting to know the characters in the tour group was very enjoyable as they are such a colorful group of older tourists , each with their own quirks . I had no idea who the murderer was until the very end of the book , that was half the fun , trying to see if I could figure it out. Emily’s family were my favorite , each one funny and full of energy , I wish I had found this series sooner ! I can’t wait to go back and read the the books from the beginning . If you enjoy a book series set in different locations in each new book , I would say definitely check this out !
I received this book to review from the lovely people over at Netgalley .
This was so much fun , reading about somewhere I have never been was intriguing and getting to know the characters in the tour group was very enjoyable as they are such a colorful group of older tourists , each with their own quirks . I had no idea who the murderer was until the very end of the book , that was half the fun , trying to see if I could figure it out. Emily’s family were my favorite , each one funny and full of energy , I wish I had found this series sooner ! I can’t wait to go back and read the the books from the beginning . If you enjoy a book series set in different locations in each new book , I would say definitely check this out !
I received this book to review from the lovely people over at Netgalley .
December 16, 2018
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and Midnight Ink for free in exchange for an honest review.
Catch Me if Yukon was a high quality cozy mystery. The characters, locale, and storyline were excellent. This was the 12th book in the Passport to Peril series. The story can easily be read as a stand alone novel. I felt fully invested in the story and characters without having read any of the previous books.
Emily and her husband, Etienne, run a travel company specializing in tours for active seniors. In this installment, the group is exploring Alaska. The regular group who travels with Emily is joined by a book club, Emily's grandmother, and Emily's parents.
I loved the interactions between the members of the tour group, their interactions with Emily and Etienne, and the family dynamic between Emily's grandmother and parents.
The pacing of the story was excellent. The mystery kept me on my toes - I was completely surprised when the mystery was solved.
I am inspired to read the whole series.
Catch Me if Yukon was a high quality cozy mystery. The characters, locale, and storyline were excellent. This was the 12th book in the Passport to Peril series. The story can easily be read as a stand alone novel. I felt fully invested in the story and characters without having read any of the previous books.
Emily and her husband, Etienne, run a travel company specializing in tours for active seniors. In this installment, the group is exploring Alaska. The regular group who travels with Emily is joined by a book club, Emily's grandmother, and Emily's parents.
I loved the interactions between the members of the tour group, their interactions with Emily and Etienne, and the family dynamic between Emily's grandmother and parents.
The pacing of the story was excellent. The mystery kept me on my toes - I was completely surprised when the mystery was solved.
I am inspired to read the whole series.
July 23, 2018
I've liked this series since the beginning, but now that we're on book 12, I'd really like some more character development. Emily's husband is a side note even though he's on the trip with her. He's a former police detective, why isn't he being used in the mystery portion of the story instead of being relegated to hotel room booker? The seniors are still one dimensional, yet serve their purpose.
The mystery did have a twist which I appreciated and I found the story engrossing enough to finish, but it's more a lukewarm like. It's hard not to moderately enjoy an entry in a series with characters you know and like despite it's limitations.
Emily's interactions with Jack/Jackie weren't a source of amusement for me, but irritation. I think the author felt she had to throw Jack/Jackie in somehow. Luckily, it was a very small part of the story.
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
The mystery did have a twist which I appreciated and I found the story engrossing enough to finish, but it's more a lukewarm like. It's hard not to moderately enjoy an entry in a series with characters you know and like despite it's limitations.
Emily's interactions with Jack/Jackie weren't a source of amusement for me, but irritation. I think the author felt she had to throw Jack/Jackie in somehow. Luckily, it was a very small part of the story.
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
August 1, 2019
A formulaic series but it’s a formula that works really well. The touring seniors can be considered exaggerated stereotypes but the author doesn’t extend it far enough to be mean spirited. These are independent men and women who are now enjoying the world on tours organized and guided by Emily and her husband Etienne. As this is the 12th book, we are spared a lot of personal information about regulars. I would think this could be confusing for someone who hasn’t read the previous books of the series. Those of us that have read them thank Ms Hunter for not bogging down the storyline with detailed background of each character.
This tour is on US soil providing readers with an overview of an area of the Alaska wilderness. Complete with Bigfoot references. The mystery is interwoven throughout the story but as with a lot of cozies, clues are at a minimum. If not non-existent. I recommend reading the book for the characters and the humor not for the thrill of solving a whodunnit.
This tour is on US soil providing readers with an overview of an area of the Alaska wilderness. Complete with Bigfoot references. The mystery is interwoven throughout the story but as with a lot of cozies, clues are at a minimum. If not non-existent. I recommend reading the book for the characters and the humor not for the thrill of solving a whodunnit.
April 17, 2023
A fun cosy mystery filled with adventure and some unique group of seniors.
Emily Miceli leads her band of Iowa seniors into the wilds of Alaska. While they are busy taking in the beauty of the landscape around them, one group member disappears and is later found dead. Who did it? Was it the legendary and illusive Big Foot? Or is the killer human?
I really enjoyed the descriptions of Alaska, it pulled me into the story right from the start. The constant bickering between the seniors adds that humour element to the story, making it fun and hilarious. Emily proves to be a solid and admirable character through the murders.
The story is fast-paced with some interesting twists and it's a joy to read. It's very well written and it's engaging.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital ARC!
Emily Miceli leads her band of Iowa seniors into the wilds of Alaska. While they are busy taking in the beauty of the landscape around them, one group member disappears and is later found dead. Who did it? Was it the legendary and illusive Big Foot? Or is the killer human?
I really enjoyed the descriptions of Alaska, it pulled me into the story right from the start. The constant bickering between the seniors adds that humour element to the story, making it fun and hilarious. Emily proves to be a solid and admirable character through the murders.
The story is fast-paced with some interesting twists and it's a joy to read. It's very well written and it's engaging.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital ARC!
November 30, 2018
Murder and Mayhem on an Alaskan Tour
This is a wonderful adventure and a hilarious cozy mystery. This is the twelfth in this series and the first one that I have read. It stands alone extremely well. Previous episodes are mentioned in such a way that the reader is aware of pertinent events, yet doesn't feel left out. Nicely done! The story is a breath of fresh air. The plot is well thought out and executed. There are many clues that the reader doesn't know were clues until the final reveal. The book is entirely believable and being set against the beauty and majesty of Alaska is truly an added bonus. I plan on reading the entire series! I received this ARC book for free and this is my honest review.
This is a wonderful adventure and a hilarious cozy mystery. This is the twelfth in this series and the first one that I have read. It stands alone extremely well. Previous episodes are mentioned in such a way that the reader is aware of pertinent events, yet doesn't feel left out. Nicely done! The story is a breath of fresh air. The plot is well thought out and executed. There are many clues that the reader doesn't know were clues until the final reveal. The book is entirely believable and being set against the beauty and majesty of Alaska is truly an added bonus. I plan on reading the entire series! I received this ARC book for free and this is my honest review.
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