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Devereaux's Dime Store #7
Fly Me to the Tomb
When Aaron Burgess is found slumped over the steering wheel of his tractor and rushed to the Underwood Medical Clinic by his friend and business partner Quito Escobar, no one expected that the situation would turn into a homicide investigation. But when it does, newly licensed private investigator Devereaux Sinclair and her fiancé Jake Del Vecchio are hired to find the murderer. Was Aaron a random victim of some psycho killer or was his murder something much much more personal?* * *Love is in the air of Shadow Bend, Missouri. Dev and Jake are engaged and moving in together. Jake’s ex-wife is working for and dating Dev’s ex-boyfriend. And Jake’s Uncle Tony has been reunited with his first sweetheart, Birdie. It even looks as if Dev’s BFF, Boone St. Onge, has found his special someone.But romance comes to a screeching halt when a mysterious murder takes place. This puzzle isn’t just whodunnit, but how and why.With a short list of suspects, Dev and Jake are in a race to figure out the answers before someone else gets planted six feet under.
- GenresMysteryCozy MysteryCozy
293 pages, Paperback
Published April 8, 2021
About the author
Denise Swanson
56 books1,147 followersDenise Swanson lives in rural Illinois with her husband, classical composer David Stybr.
After 22 years as a practicing school psychologist, she's happiest sitting in her scree porch reading. However, when the weather turns too cold, she's willing to leave the Midwest to cruise the sunny Caribbean.
Denise is an animal lover, but her home is currently furless, since her kitty of 20 years passed away in August of 2016. Instead, she enjoys watching the wildlife out her office window.
After 22 years as a practicing school psychologist, she's happiest sitting in her scree porch reading. However, when the weather turns too cold, she's willing to leave the Midwest to cruise the sunny Caribbean.
Denise is an animal lover, but her home is currently furless, since her kitty of 20 years passed away in August of 2016. Instead, she enjoys watching the wildlife out her office window.
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January 2, 2022
I waited four long years for this book! I am so happy to see this series continue.
This entry has Devereaux Sinclair moving in with her fiancé, Jake Del Vecchio, while Jake's Uncle Tony moves in with Dev's Gran, Bridie. (Birdie and Tony have been in love since their teenage years, but circumstances kept them apart.) This keeps elderly Birdie and Tony from living on their own as the affianced couple starts their life together on Jake's ranch. And, who knows... ;o)
Anyway... Dev's ex, Dr. Noah Underwood, calls Jake and Dev in on a mysterious medical case at his clinic. (Oh, and Jake's crazy ex-wife, Meg, works at the clinic. Yay...) Soon Dev and Jake are putting their PI licenses to work trying to exonerate an innocent man wrapped in a murder.
Along with Noah, we get to see most of the regular characters -- Dev's BFFs Poppy and Boone; Dev's father, Kern; her Gran, Birdie; etc. -- as they work through clues, theories, and suspects. With everyone alibied, who committed the murder -- and how?
The end of the book hints that there will be another. I can't wait! Of all Ms. Swanson's characters, Devereaux Sinclair is my favorite!. And the series... I love the characters and adult relationships. I love the romantic and sexy side to the books. The mysteries are good, too.
My only question is why doesn't Dev use her skills as a financial planner to invest and manage her finances? She always seems one disaster away from losing her store if it doesn't make a profit. I don't understand why she doesn't have more security than that. I get she no longer makes a six-figure salary, but she hasn't lost her smarts -- she even uses them in the investigation. She doesn't have to risk all her money, but why wouldn't she risk some and start a little, but growing, nest egg?
My question doesn't affect my enjoyment of the books. It's just an aside. The entire series is great and worth reading.
This book was not complimentary. I am reviewing it of my own free will because the book, or the experience of reading it, moved me to do so. All thoughts and opinions are mine, biased only by my experience(s).
#FlyMeToTheTomb; #DianeSwanson; #DevereauxDimeStore; #CozyMystery
This entry has Devereaux Sinclair moving in with her fiancé, Jake Del Vecchio, while Jake's Uncle Tony moves in with Dev's Gran, Bridie. (Birdie and Tony have been in love since their teenage years, but circumstances kept them apart.) This keeps elderly Birdie and Tony from living on their own as the affianced couple starts their life together on Jake's ranch. And, who knows... ;o)
Anyway... Dev's ex, Dr. Noah Underwood, calls Jake and Dev in on a mysterious medical case at his clinic. (Oh, and Jake's crazy ex-wife, Meg, works at the clinic. Yay...) Soon Dev and Jake are putting their PI licenses to work trying to exonerate an innocent man wrapped in a murder.
Along with Noah, we get to see most of the regular characters -- Dev's BFFs Poppy and Boone; Dev's father, Kern; her Gran, Birdie; etc. -- as they work through clues, theories, and suspects. With everyone alibied, who committed the murder -- and how?
The end of the book hints that there will be another. I can't wait! Of all Ms. Swanson's characters, Devereaux Sinclair is my favorite!. And the series... I love the characters and adult relationships. I love the romantic and sexy side to the books. The mysteries are good, too.
My only question is why doesn't Dev use her skills as a financial planner to invest and manage her finances? She always seems one disaster away from losing her store if it doesn't make a profit. I don't understand why she doesn't have more security than that. I get she no longer makes a six-figure salary, but she hasn't lost her smarts -- she even uses them in the investigation. She doesn't have to risk all her money, but why wouldn't she risk some and start a little, but growing, nest egg?
My question doesn't affect my enjoyment of the books. It's just an aside. The entire series is great and worth reading.
This book was not complimentary. I am reviewing it of my own free will because the book, or the experience of reading it, moved me to do so. All thoughts and opinions are mine, biased only by my experience(s).
#FlyMeToTheTomb; #DianeSwanson; #DevereauxDimeStore; #CozyMystery
May 8, 2021
Another good read from Denise Swanson. I really enjoy catching up with Dev and her adventures. Easy to read bur enjoyable
February 3, 2022
I'd been holding off on this one as there's no telling when the next will come out. Finally read it, and really enjoyed it. It was a nice continuation from the last book, and it was great to catch up with Dev, Jake and the rest of the characters. This was a more unique situation for the sleuths which was refreshing.
What I really like is the dual POV (Dev and Jake). I can't think of another series where I've seen in this. I also appreciated a few certain ends tied up.
I love the interaction between Dev and Jake. And I look forward to more in the series- *fingers crossed*
What I really like is the dual POV (Dev and Jake). I can't think of another series where I've seen in this. I also appreciated a few certain ends tied up.
I love the interaction between Dev and Jake. And I look forward to more in the series- *fingers crossed*
August 12, 2022
Swanson has done it again- a mixture of crime, romance, mystery, comedy, and sleuthing which captures the readers interest. Some might think it is silly, but I like the light hearted reading instead of some of the blood- and- guts adventure series that I also read.
I just have one question for Denise Swanson- how much of the population gets murdered before the rest of the denizens pull anchor and run away?
I just have one question for Denise Swanson- how much of the population gets murdered before the rest of the denizens pull anchor and run away?
February 5, 2025
As far as cute cozy mystery’s go this one was a bit of a flop..
If the author had spent as much time in the actual mystery details as she had detailing every item in a room or how often Dev’s stomach was rumbling 🙃etc., I might have enjoyed it more.
Also ending was pretty predictable which is always unfortunate.
If the author had spent as much time in the actual mystery details as she had detailing every item in a room or how often Dev’s stomach was rumbling 🙃etc., I might have enjoyed it more.
Also ending was pretty predictable which is always unfortunate.
June 19, 2021
Always fun
Denise Swanson always supplies fun characters. She gets small town life in the Midwest! I really like how she alternates between the two lead characters. Makes both characters so much more interesting. Looking forward to more from Dev and Jake.
Denise Swanson always supplies fun characters. She gets small town life in the Midwest! I really like how she alternates between the two lead characters. Makes both characters so much more interesting. Looking forward to more from Dev and Jake.
April 20, 2021
I was so happy to see book 7 come out. Love the characters and was missing them. You can never go wrong with a Denise Swanson book.
April 22, 2021
Pretty good read. I'll definitely be reading more in this series.
May 4, 2021
So so happy to have this series back after 4 years! Can't wait for more.
May 5, 2021
I liked this one because of the advancement of the characters even though the mystery wasn't all that much of one this time.
July 8, 2021
Great fun to dive into Devereaux and Jake's world once again!
April 10, 2023
Love this series!
February 1, 2026
I DNF. I know authors like to give backstories but she dwelt on them for like 3 chapters. it was too slow to start for me. I gave it a 2 and not a zero because I liked her other books
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