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Oceanside Cozy #25
Mint Crisp & Murder
Could this rehearsal actually lead to murder?
Heather is excited to see her assistant Digby perform in a theater show.
However, when she gets a frantic call from him about a dead body, she is less excited.
It seems that the actor died during dress rehearsal and someone in the show is now playing the killer.
Armed with some Mint Crisp Donuts, Heather sets the stage to find out the truth.
Who in the cast had a motive to kill?
Who knew how to turn the prop into a murder weapon?
Join Heather as she finds the killer before opening night!
Book 25 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series!
Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
•No cliffhanger!
•No swearing!
•No gore!
•No graphic scenes!
Heather is excited to see her assistant Digby perform in a theater show.
However, when she gets a frantic call from him about a dead body, she is less excited.
It seems that the actor died during dress rehearsal and someone in the show is now playing the killer.
Armed with some Mint Crisp Donuts, Heather sets the stage to find out the truth.
Who in the cast had a motive to kill?
Who knew how to turn the prop into a murder weapon?
Join Heather as she finds the killer before opening night!
Book 25 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series!
Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
•No cliffhanger!
•No swearing!
•No gore!
•No graphic scenes!
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2018
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March 19, 2018
Murder in the theater. So many characters who could have done it. You really have to figure out who is the one who did this. I really was intrigued with all the characters. The storyline was great I really enjoyed it. There is a few errors in the book but you can figure it out easy. I was giving this book as a free book by the Author for a honest review.
March 18, 2018
Synopsis:
Could this rehearsal actually lead to murder?
"Another book not to missed." ★★★★★
Heather is excited to see her assistant Digby perform in a theater show.
However, when she gets a frantic call from him about a dead body, she is less excited.
It seems that the actor died during dress rehearsal and someone in the show is now playing the killer.
Armed with some Mint Crisp Donuts, Heather sets the stage to find out the truth.
Who in the cast had a motive to kill?
Who knew how to turn the prop into a murder weapon?
Join Heather as she finds the killer before opening night!
Praise for Susan Gillard:
"This mystery was a nailbiter for me!" ★★★★★ Amazon Customer
"Enjoyable mystery!" ★★★★★ Amazon Customer
"This is a wonderful cozy by a terrific author." ★★★★★ Sandy B.
Book 25 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series!
Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
•No cliffhanger!
•No swearing!
•No gore!
•No graphic scenes!
Click the “buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page! (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and three dimensional. Seeing as how this is the first book in the series that I have read, I did not have any trouble keeping up with the characters and story. I enjoyed getting to meet Heather and Amy, who are friends and private investigators. Heather also owns a donut shop. They have a great relationship and you can tell that they are good friends and will do anything for the other. I also got to meet Digby, who is an employee of Heather’s and learned that he has a part in a local play.
One of the things that I found refreshing in this book is that Heather and Amy are not constantly butting heads with law enforcement. Two reasons for this is that they are private investigators themselves and that Heathor is married to a detective.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. This book is dialogue driven and we are privy to many of the conversations between Heather and Amy. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book I felt like I was right there helping them solve the mystery, which was not easy to figure out.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. It was entertaining and I am glad that I read it.
Could this rehearsal actually lead to murder?
"Another book not to missed." ★★★★★
Heather is excited to see her assistant Digby perform in a theater show.
However, when she gets a frantic call from him about a dead body, she is less excited.
It seems that the actor died during dress rehearsal and someone in the show is now playing the killer.
Armed with some Mint Crisp Donuts, Heather sets the stage to find out the truth.
Who in the cast had a motive to kill?
Who knew how to turn the prop into a murder weapon?
Join Heather as she finds the killer before opening night!
Praise for Susan Gillard:
"This mystery was a nailbiter for me!" ★★★★★ Amazon Customer
"Enjoyable mystery!" ★★★★★ Amazon Customer
"This is a wonderful cozy by a terrific author." ★★★★★ Sandy B.
Book 25 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series!
Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
•No cliffhanger!
•No swearing!
•No gore!
•No graphic scenes!
Click the “buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page! (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and three dimensional. Seeing as how this is the first book in the series that I have read, I did not have any trouble keeping up with the characters and story. I enjoyed getting to meet Heather and Amy, who are friends and private investigators. Heather also owns a donut shop. They have a great relationship and you can tell that they are good friends and will do anything for the other. I also got to meet Digby, who is an employee of Heather’s and learned that he has a part in a local play.
One of the things that I found refreshing in this book is that Heather and Amy are not constantly butting heads with law enforcement. Two reasons for this is that they are private investigators themselves and that Heathor is married to a detective.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. This book is dialogue driven and we are privy to many of the conversations between Heather and Amy. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book I felt like I was right there helping them solve the mystery, which was not easy to figure out.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. It was entertaining and I am glad that I read it.
March 17, 2018
Digby is finally getting to perform in the play he has been practicing for. Or does he??
A murder occurs at the theater and Digby is in the mix of it. Heather and Amy are on the case and this one is a puzzler. Suspects, yummy donuts and an interesting cast of actors make for a wonderful book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
A murder occurs at the theater and Digby is in the mix of it. Heather and Amy are on the case and this one is a puzzler. Suspects, yummy donuts and an interesting cast of actors make for a wonderful book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
March 22, 2018
Heather Shepherd, owner of Donut Delights and
certified private investigator is busy planning the
adoption party of Miss Marshmallow, the dog that
will become the official pet of Amy and Jamie.
The new flavor donut for the human guest invited
is the Mint Crisp donut. Heather has also created
a donut for the pets attending the party.
Heather receives a phone call from Digby who works
at Donut Delights but also acts in the community
theater. He tells her to come to the theater quickly
then disconnects.
Arriving at the theater, where the upcoming show’s
dress rehearsal is taking place, Heather and Amy
discover a dead body being rolled up in a rug by
some of the cast members. What is going on here??
Why are they rolling the body up? Why was the man
dead? Heart attack or something more sinister afoot?
While Detectives Ryan and Peters investigate with
the help of Heather and Amy, Digby moves into the
leading man’s role. Plus Detective Peters is asked to
take over Digby’s prior role.
With a slew of suspects to question, the investigators
are kept busy. The cast of characters are creative,
vivid and well developed.
The plot was puzzling, fast paced with a look at the
backstage of theater.
This is book # 25 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery
series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I volunteered to read Mint Crisp & Murder. Thanks
to the author for the opportunity. My opinion is my own.
certified private investigator is busy planning the
adoption party of Miss Marshmallow, the dog that
will become the official pet of Amy and Jamie.
The new flavor donut for the human guest invited
is the Mint Crisp donut. Heather has also created
a donut for the pets attending the party.
Heather receives a phone call from Digby who works
at Donut Delights but also acts in the community
theater. He tells her to come to the theater quickly
then disconnects.
Arriving at the theater, where the upcoming show’s
dress rehearsal is taking place, Heather and Amy
discover a dead body being rolled up in a rug by
some of the cast members. What is going on here??
Why are they rolling the body up? Why was the man
dead? Heart attack or something more sinister afoot?
While Detectives Ryan and Peters investigate with
the help of Heather and Amy, Digby moves into the
leading man’s role. Plus Detective Peters is asked to
take over Digby’s prior role.
With a slew of suspects to question, the investigators
are kept busy. The cast of characters are creative,
vivid and well developed.
The plot was puzzling, fast paced with a look at the
backstage of theater.
This is book # 25 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery
series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I volunteered to read Mint Crisp & Murder. Thanks
to the author for the opportunity. My opinion is my own.
March 19, 2018
Another excellent episode in the Oceanside cozy mystery series. In this one, Digby calls Heather to report an issue at the theater. Once she gets there with Amy, they find the cast trying to move a dead body wrapped in a rug. Heather makes them stop and calls Ryan and Peters in to help. As they are trying to solve the murder, the show must go on however now it's short one cast member. Digby takes over the lead, leaving his part empty. The producer gets Peters to play the part.
In this one, the murderer was a bit of a surprise.
In this one, the murderer was a bit of a surprise.
March 20, 2018
Another fun addition to this series. It’s always relaxing to curl up with old friends and solve mysteries.
Everyone is excited about the adoption party for Miss Marshmallow and opening night for Digby’s show. That is until Heather gets a panicked call from Digby. Heather and Amy rush to the theatre to find a dead actor and a room full of suspects. Can they solve the case so the show can go on?
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
Everyone is excited about the adoption party for Miss Marshmallow and opening night for Digby’s show. That is until Heather gets a panicked call from Digby. Heather and Amy rush to the theatre to find a dead actor and a room full of suspects. Can they solve the case so the show can go on?
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
March 21, 2018
Another awesome book in this series!
Heather and Amy are called to the local community theater by one of the donut shop employees. All seems fine at first but they soon learn that there is a big secret behind the curtain. Join Heather & her friends as they try to figure out what happened.
Heather and Amy are called to the local community theater by one of the donut shop employees. All seems fine at first but they soon learn that there is a big secret behind the curtain. Join Heather & her friends as they try to figure out what happened.
March 23, 2018
Great read
I can't believe 25 books if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that will keep you turning the page and waiting for the next book even after 25 then this one by Susan Gillard is a must read
I can't believe 25 books if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that will keep you turning the page and waiting for the next book even after 25 then this one by Susan Gillard is a must read
May 21, 2020
Break a leg or roll a dead guy
This Book's plot Story Was refreshing from previous Books as the scene was in the theater. The characters written as I would have imagined theatre actors were like. I would like to see The chief of police Chet do more than just eat donuts.
This Book's plot Story Was refreshing from previous Books as the scene was in the theater. The characters written as I would have imagined theatre actors were like. I would like to see The chief of police Chet do more than just eat donuts.
March 21, 2018
Heather does it again
It never fails to amaze me on how Heather and Amy always gets their killer. Cannot wait to see what happens next.
It never fails to amaze me on how Heather and Amy always gets their killer. Cannot wait to see what happens next.
March 22, 2018
Mint Crisp and Murder
Heather and the gang solve the mystery again. This is such a great series. I can hardly wait until the next book comes out. Thanks!!!
Heather and the gang solve the mystery again. This is such a great series. I can hardly wait until the next book comes out. Thanks!!!
January 27, 2020
As always this was a quick read... It had a good plot, amazing characters.. I give it 4.5
March 17, 2018
Digby gets mixed up in a murder and it is Heather and the gang to the rescue. This is a wonderful book with a few errors. I loved this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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