Last Rose On the Vine

by Claremary P. Sweeney

The tranquility of an early Sunday morning abruptly ends for University of Rhode Island master gardener, Miriam Carnavale, when she discovers the body of Professor Paul Waddington in the college’s rose garden. His throat is slashed, a RI red rose boutonniere tucked into his tuxedo. South Kingstown Detective Kara Langley soon realizes there are more than enough suspects among the disgruntled graduate students working for the Waddingtons’ program. But, investigating further, she finds the unpopular couple has left behind allegations of harrassment and embezzlement at the previous colleges where they worked. Has their past finally caught up with them in the peaceful Kingston village? Paul’s pretentious wife, Stephanie, knows more than she’s telling, leaving Kara to piece together the clues before the murderer strikes again.

234 pages, Paperback

Published February 20, 2018

Reviews

[Kara Marziali · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Last Rose on the Vine," the sequel to "The Last Train to Kingston, " was not as satisfying as Claremary Sweeney's first mystery in the series. While she weaves an intriguing plot, using interesting charaters and believable dialogue, I wasnt as captivated this time around. I grew tired of the local references, especially clam cakes and chowdah, Del's, the URI campus and one character's irritating Rhode Island accent. I have not decided if I want to read the 3rd book in the series. (I probably will.) However, one has to wonder how believable it is to have so many murders in South County! Not exactly the kind of publicity your local chamber of commerce or tourist center or real estate agent can use to sell this otherwise idyllic community.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun mystery set around URI. It brings back a lot of memories of the area. I enjoyed the book.

[Jack · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book #2 filled with local landmarks and URI details.