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Burger Bar #5
The Salmon Burger Murder
The worst way to welcome new neighbors is definitely murder.
Christie Watson has never been closer to discovering the truth about her mother’s murder—a cold case she’s been tracking for quite some time. She’s desperate for the truth, but it seems there are others who are desperate to keep her from finding it.
When her new next-door neighbor drops dead, the suspicion lands squarely on the shoulders of the two elderly women, who wouldn’t hurt a fly—but definitely a burger. Christie has to clear their names or risk losing them for good.
All while the true murderer watches from somewhere close by. Who could it be?
Christie Watson has never been closer to discovering the truth about her mother’s murder—a cold case she’s been tracking for quite some time. She’s desperate for the truth, but it seems there are others who are desperate to keep her from finding it.
When her new next-door neighbor drops dead, the suspicion lands squarely on the shoulders of the two elderly women, who wouldn’t hurt a fly—but definitely a burger. Christie has to clear their names or risk losing them for good.
All while the true murderer watches from somewhere close by. Who could it be?
- GenresCozy MysteryCozyMystery
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2019
82 people are currently reading
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Rosie A. Point
135 books624 followersRosie A. Point is a USA Today Bestselling cozy mystery author who loves writing about food, small towns, and cats. Her favorite books are ones you can snuggle up with under a cozy blanket on a winter's day. Born and raised in South Africa, her books are all set in small towns in the United States. She dreams of visiting the places she writes about in her books.
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October 1, 2019
Sleepy Creek continues to be plagued by murders, and it’s inevitable that visitor Christie Watson will become involved. Sleepy Creek homicides are usually brought to a quick conclusion, and this book is no exception. Author Rosie Point’s breezy style makes this a quick read.
When the murder occurs, Christie is left with even more questions than usual. It is a given that no one knows who the murderer is, but Christie also has to determine if the person who has been killed was the intended victim. Obviously, this complicates everything and causes the potential suspect list to widen.
While most of the Burger Mysteries can be read as standalones (even with the running background story of the cold case murder of Christie’s mom), new readers to the series might feel a bit dizzy with the initial chapter dealing with the unsolved case. Each previous book contained small leaks of knowledge, and this book’s first chapter contains more info than usual. After that, the book settles into its normal pace.
Regular readers of this series will be familiar with the characters who inhabit the pages, and for those who are new, there is a list of townspeople in the beginning of the book along with quick descriptions. Interesting developments concerning Christie’s position as a detective in Boston also occur, and readers are treated to another interesting burger recipe (this one is a bit different, but sounds like a good one to try out). Four stars.
When the murder occurs, Christie is left with even more questions than usual. It is a given that no one knows who the murderer is, but Christie also has to determine if the person who has been killed was the intended victim. Obviously, this complicates everything and causes the potential suspect list to widen.
While most of the Burger Mysteries can be read as standalones (even with the running background story of the cold case murder of Christie’s mom), new readers to the series might feel a bit dizzy with the initial chapter dealing with the unsolved case. Each previous book contained small leaks of knowledge, and this book’s first chapter contains more info than usual. After that, the book settles into its normal pace.
Regular readers of this series will be familiar with the characters who inhabit the pages, and for those who are new, there is a list of townspeople in the beginning of the book along with quick descriptions. Interesting developments concerning Christie’s position as a detective in Boston also occur, and readers are treated to another interesting burger recipe (this one is a bit different, but sounds like a good one to try out). Four stars.
November 26, 2019
Things are really coming to a boiling point and Christie is in the thick of it! She finally gets a chance to get her hands on her mom's murder file and then another murder happens right next door! Christie jumps in to solve the case all the while her personal life is on full boil as major decisions need to be made. This series just keeps getting better and better! The characters are well developed and even the animals in the books have distinct personalities, the plot is good but elevates to great with the character interaction.
September 22, 2019
Christie Watson is still on leave from her job as a detective and is currently waiting tables at her friend’s burger bar. While in town, she finally has the opportunity to take a closer look at the cold case pertaining to her mother’s murder but finds that there are outside factors wanting her to stay far away.
When her next-door neighbor drops dead from poisoning and the elderly twins that Christie has befriended are suspects, she soon finds herself trying to solve the case. Unfortunately, this means risking her job as a detective and getting herself knee-deep with someone that could have ties to her mother’s murder.
This is a well-written cozy mystery filled with lots of madcap adventure, quirky and zany characters, hidden secrets, mystery, and lots of twists and turns. If you like a strong female main character who has brains, whit, and lots of tenacity, then this book needs to be added to your “must read” pile.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When her next-door neighbor drops dead from poisoning and the elderly twins that Christie has befriended are suspects, she soon finds herself trying to solve the case. Unfortunately, this means risking her job as a detective and getting herself knee-deep with someone that could have ties to her mother’s murder.
This is a well-written cozy mystery filled with lots of madcap adventure, quirky and zany characters, hidden secrets, mystery, and lots of twists and turns. If you like a strong female main character who has brains, whit, and lots of tenacity, then this book needs to be added to your “must read” pile.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 21, 2019
Continuing the series
Boston Detective Christie Watson is still hoping to find out who murdered her mother over a decade ago. She is hoping for help from the local police department, after all she has aided them in solving a few local murders.
She starts on the local version of meals on wheels with her friends, Virginia and Missy Waters, and their first client is poisoned by their delivered meal. Is it connected to her mother's murder? Unable to let it go, she works to solve it, calling Detective Liam Balle with the information as she gets it, but almost gets herself killed in the bargain.
The stuff finally hits the fan with her old boss, adding another layer to deal with.
I received an ARC gratis and offer my opinion freely.
Boston Detective Christie Watson is still hoping to find out who murdered her mother over a decade ago. She is hoping for help from the local police department, after all she has aided them in solving a few local murders.
She starts on the local version of meals on wheels with her friends, Virginia and Missy Waters, and their first client is poisoned by their delivered meal. Is it connected to her mother's murder? Unable to let it go, she works to solve it, calling Detective Liam Balle with the information as she gets it, but almost gets herself killed in the bargain.
The stuff finally hits the fan with her old boss, adding another layer to deal with.
I received an ARC gratis and offer my opinion freely.
June 24, 2020
I read this as part of a bookset. This series is a great little read. The commentary was great as it set the scenes for each story and helped to develop the characters’ personalities. Coming back home, Christie didn’t know many people. She was on a sabbatical from the Boston Police Department for performance unbecoming an officer. Christie followed her own rules and investigated issues in her own style. For that, she could lose her job; something she always wanted to be just like her mom. Christie gets into investigating any and all murders helping her friends while being told to stay out of it by the handsome detective. I love the characters. The friendship, camaraderie and love they shared for each other were wonderful! It made you feel like they were your friends and felt like you lived in the town. The twins were a hoot along with Curly Fries! A relationship started to bloom between Christie and Liam and I hope it continues to grow. A lot of twists and turns trying to identify the murderer in each story. Once I began reading, I couldn’t put it down. This was a fantastic cozy mystery with just the exact amount of humor, romance, mystery, intrigue, quirky characters, and adventure that will keep the reader thoroughly engaged.
March 25, 2025
Overview: Christie Watson has finally gotten a chance to solve her mother's murder. However, before she can look too deeply, Vi and Missi ask her for help. See, the older women volunteer at Sleepy Creek's form of the Meals on Wheels program. Too bad that at their first stop, one of the recipients falls down dead. What could have happened? And will Christie still be in Sleepy Creek to find the answer? Let's find out.
Dislikes: Christie's supervisor in Boston is an idiot. In the States, even the first people on the scene, those who call the first responders, will help when they hear a scream. It's almost expected over here. It's the main reason that we have the Good Samaritan Laws on the books in almost every state.
Mona is bad at the proper ways to use the gossip mill. If she did use it the proper way, then she wouldn't be blaming all of the out-of-towners.
Likes: Liam did try to keep Christie focused on her mother's file.
Virginia and Missi have a great relationship. Just don't let Missi drive. She seems to view the speed limit as a suggestion, and not the maximum speed on that road.
Conclusion: This is a fun book. You really have to be interested in the restaurant based cozy mysteries to have fun with this series. Enjoy the read.
Dislikes: Christie's supervisor in Boston is an idiot. In the States, even the first people on the scene, those who call the first responders, will help when they hear a scream. It's almost expected over here. It's the main reason that we have the Good Samaritan Laws on the books in almost every state.
Mona is bad at the proper ways to use the gossip mill. If she did use it the proper way, then she wouldn't be blaming all of the out-of-towners.
Likes: Liam did try to keep Christie focused on her mother's file.
Virginia and Missi have a great relationship. Just don't let Missi drive. She seems to view the speed limit as a suggestion, and not the maximum speed on that road.
Conclusion: This is a fun book. You really have to be interested in the restaurant based cozy mysteries to have fun with this series. Enjoy the read.
December 5, 2021
One of the best!
I'm ready to start the last book (#6) in this series about a police detective from Boston who has returned to the place she had last lived with her mother, who had been murdered there and her case never solved. This book leads up to what I think will be a satisfying end to the series. I hope that if you're reading this review, you're reading all six books too! It's a really good series, filled with a little comedy and a little romance to go with murder!
I'm ready to start the last book (#6) in this series about a police detective from Boston who has returned to the place she had last lived with her mother, who had been murdered there and her case never solved. This book leads up to what I think will be a satisfying end to the series. I hope that if you're reading this review, you're reading all six books too! It's a really good series, filled with a little comedy and a little romance to go with murder!
April 18, 2025
Something’s Fishy
Hmmm, over the phone? No assessment, no questions, no review, no union representative and or lawyer, just “you’re fired”🤨‼️ REALLY🧐⁉️How convenient‼️…and there’s a contradiction & a conflict with Christie’s so called “sabbatical” too. Something’s fishy about Chief Wilkes of Boston? The Salmon Burger Murder (A Burger Bar Mystery) - Book 5 of 6 wasn’t a bad read. It’s just an annoying deflection 🤭🤷🏾♀️‼️
Hmmm, over the phone? No assessment, no questions, no review, no union representative and or lawyer, just “you’re fired”🤨‼️ REALLY🧐⁉️How convenient‼️…and there’s a contradiction & a conflict with Christie’s so called “sabbatical” too. Something’s fishy about Chief Wilkes of Boston? The Salmon Burger Murder (A Burger Bar Mystery) - Book 5 of 6 wasn’t a bad read. It’s just an annoying deflection 🤭🤷🏾♀️‼️
April 25, 2025
This case was a major milestone for Christie and helped her or actually forced her to know what was coming next in her life, and she was pretty darn happy about it too. I love the little cat that started hanging around who she named Poirot. See Chris, it’s all Curly Fries’s fault for being a grumpy cat and you get to see that not all kitties are like her, lol. The showdown was exciting and ending this case was a new beginning for Christie and Liam.
January 29, 2021
Character development in a story that needs a little more energy to build the plot. It is a slow burn and it will be solved in the next books. The story builds over each burger, which has nothing to do with the plot, and slowly evolving characters at this point I just need to get to the end of the series to find out if I was right and had the mystery solved.
November 21, 2021
Great story
With a happy ending. I think Christie needs Jon the police department and partner wth Liam and Grizzy needs to marry Arthur
With a happy ending. I think Christie needs Jon the police department and partner wth Liam and Grizzy needs to marry Arthur
April 6, 2023
Good fast read
November 9, 2024
The stakes are higher for Christie and now she has another cat companion.
April 15, 2025
Comforting and twisty once again. Like a soft blanket on a rainy day, while watching a mystery! 4.2
July 9, 2025
Too much like the series Lateran Beach mystery by Christy Barritt that I liked better.
September 24, 2019
Christie Watson is at it again! At what again you say? Another murder has fallen in her lap in Sleepy Creek and of course she has to investigate it.
She’s with her two friends the twins, Mississippi and Virginia delivering macaroni and cheese meals to the needy for The Creakin’ Wheels and Meals Charity...
When one meal is delivered to her neighbor, Kevin, who falls over dead in front of them all!
Is this the work of the Somerville Spider Gang?
Or something else more sinister?
Besides figuring out what happened with this murder and almost getting herself caught in the end by the murderer, Christie has a lot on her plate!
A stray cat turns up at the home she shares with her best friend Griselda. This cat really likes her compared to Griselda’s cat Curly Fries who has a bit of attitude! The adorable black and white stray who’s markings look like a mustache and glasses has adopted her. She names him Poirot for Agatha Christie’s famous detective character. I love this part of the book and I’m glad the cat gets to stay!
Christie’s mother’s cold case comes to a dead end in this installment of the Burger Bar Mystery series. The reader does get a taste of what is behind the cold case which I enjoyed reading about. It’s been a bit of a mystery why it’s a cold case in the last few books of the series.
The decision is made about Christie’s job in Boston. I look forward to the next book to see how things progress in her life and if that cold case will ever get solved!
These books can be standalone books, they don’t take too long to read and have held my interest with whatever mystery is happening in each book. I enjoy the little side notes with a little romantic interest with Detective Liam Balle and the cats that go along with the story.
I read this book through the Kindle lending library.
She’s with her two friends the twins, Mississippi and Virginia delivering macaroni and cheese meals to the needy for The Creakin’ Wheels and Meals Charity...
When one meal is delivered to her neighbor, Kevin, who falls over dead in front of them all!
Is this the work of the Somerville Spider Gang?
Or something else more sinister?
Besides figuring out what happened with this murder and almost getting herself caught in the end by the murderer, Christie has a lot on her plate!
A stray cat turns up at the home she shares with her best friend Griselda. This cat really likes her compared to Griselda’s cat Curly Fries who has a bit of attitude! The adorable black and white stray who’s markings look like a mustache and glasses has adopted her. She names him Poirot for Agatha Christie’s famous detective character. I love this part of the book and I’m glad the cat gets to stay!
Christie’s mother’s cold case comes to a dead end in this installment of the Burger Bar Mystery series. The reader does get a taste of what is behind the cold case which I enjoyed reading about. It’s been a bit of a mystery why it’s a cold case in the last few books of the series.
The decision is made about Christie’s job in Boston. I look forward to the next book to see how things progress in her life and if that cold case will ever get solved!
These books can be standalone books, they don’t take too long to read and have held my interest with whatever mystery is happening in each book. I enjoy the little side notes with a little romantic interest with Detective Liam Balle and the cats that go along with the story.
I read this book through the Kindle lending library.
September 24, 2019
This is a light, fun cozy mystery series that is better read sequentially in order to better appreciate the character development and progression of an overlying murder theme (solving a cold case related to the main character). Each story features a murder in the small town of Sleepy Creek, where Christie Watson has come to visit her friend while on sabbatical from the Boston Police Department. The problem is that Christie can't help getting involved in solving each murder, something that neither the lead detective in Sleepy Creek nor her boss in Boston approves. But she continues to see connections to her mother's case and so, finds herself investigating independently. #5 finds her in the middle of a poisoning that may implicate two of her friends, Vee and Missi and their volunteer work. The characters in this little town are definitely quirky and while I love the antics of her friend's cat, Curly Fries, I really enjoyed the introduction of a new kitty cat, Poirot (I am a sucker for animals in cozy mysteries). I can't wait for the next book in this series, because I think we are getting closer to solving her mother's cold case, and I am anxious to see if it involves any of the town's current residents. Disclosure: I am voluntarily reviewing this book and all opinions are strictly my own.
September 18, 2019
Another good book in the series and we are getting closer to Christie solving her Mother's murder. In this book Christie finally has access to the police report from her Mother's murder but first she has to solve the murder of her next door neighbor. Christie is asked by the twins to help them deliver meals to needy people in town for a local charity. Their first stop is her neighbor and he drops dead right in front of them as he is scarfing down the food. Christie, using her usual irresponsible investigating techniques, solves the murder, but is fired from her job for interfering. The upside is she now has a cat, Poirot, and she can stay in the town she has come to love.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 19, 2019
I really like reading about Christie, Grizzy, the Terrible Twins, Liam, and the Burger Bar and the tasty new specialty burger in each book! A very intriguing mystery with several strong suspects, I had a hard time putting this book down. I enjoyed following Christie's investigation of a murder and the ongoing mystery of Christie's mother's death. Are all the recent crimes in town related to one another? Are they connected to Christie's mother in some way? I'm itching to find out! I recommend this book - and this series - to anyone who enjoys a good, easy-to-read mystery.
I received an advance copy of this book. This review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
I received an advance copy of this book. This review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
September 21, 2019
Finally getting a chance to look at the case file for the murder of her mother fails to bring Christie the closure regarding her death. As more murders happen once again, Christie finds herself in the midst of danger, and in a position to help save lives.
Will her choices bring her closer to leaving and/or death?
Sometimes it is a good thing there is no place like home.
Changes and new and different opportunities seem to loom ahead, if Christie can survive to face them.
Intense and emotion tangled KU mystery !
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Will her choices bring her closer to leaving and/or death?
Sometimes it is a good thing there is no place like home.
Changes and new and different opportunities seem to loom ahead, if Christie can survive to face them.
Intense and emotion tangled KU mystery !
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 25, 2019
Christie agrees to help Missi and Vee with a charity meal delivery to those that can’t afford it. During their discussion about it, Christie ends up finding a cutie pie kitty, which she ends up keeping until she can find his owner. In addition, that night is her first to do meal delivery. Unfortunately, their first delivery leads to a murder!
These books keep getting better. The characters are growing and the storyline is starting to progress a bit more with Christie’s mother’s cold case. Things are really heating up!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
These books keep getting better. The characters are growing and the storyline is starting to progress a bit more with Christie’s mother’s cold case. Things are really heating up!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 25, 2019
Christie isn't getting to work too much on her mother's cold case due to all the murders that keep happening in Sleepy Creek. In this book, Christie's not even sure the 'correct person' was killed, but the worse part was she and her two friends were the ones that gave the victim his last meal! Oh boy!! Can she figure out who the murderer is and why? Another great story in this series. Love all the characters and the bantering between them. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Booksprout.
September 18, 2019
Christie may be on sabbatical from her job as a Detective, but she can’t help detecting when a good deed goes horribly wrong. Rosie A. Point has created appealing characters in an enjoyable mystery. The Salmon Burger Murder has twists that kept me guessing through the ending. Frankly, I cannot wait for the next novel.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 20, 2019
I absolutely love this series with awesome characters like Christie and of course, a cat lover like me, Poirot! This is one of the best series around and this book is fabulous. There is a plot in each book and then, like a super plot to the whole series. You cannot miss any in this series but who would want to?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 24, 2019
Christie Watson is back in another fun and entertaining cozy mystery. Great story line with just the right amount of drama, suspense, twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages til the end and characters that are fun to get to know as you read along. Grab your copy, settle into your favorite chair and get lost in this entertaining mystery.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 20, 2019
Just love this new book in the series! It was serious, funny, intriguing and kept my attention. I like the way Ms. Point uses a strong female protagonist to help solve murders without making the local police seem inept. Can’t wait for the next one!
September 20, 2019
Christie gets "volunteered" for a charity meals on wheels.
Unfortunately the first person they deliver to drops down dead!
Fortunately she has burgers, ice cream and a cat to console her!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Unfortunately the first person they deliver to drops down dead!
Fortunately she has burgers, ice cream and a cat to console her!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 23, 2019
Another great romp through Sleepy Creek!
Cozy and clean, this is a fun book to spend a little time with. Not gruesome or inappropriate, this is a good story for anyone who enjoys small town mysteries with an eccentric group of people.
Cozy and clean, this is a fun book to spend a little time with. Not gruesome or inappropriate, this is a good story for anyone who enjoys small town mysteries with an eccentric group of people.
October 8, 2019
This series is chugging along perfectly. I love how things are developing and the characters are growing. Rosie does a great job setting the scene, diverting your attention to who the killer is and keeping the backstory moving along, all at the same time. Excited to jump right into the next one.
September 16, 2019
This is a quick read set in a small town. It was perfect for a lazy afternoon.
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