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Dangerous Curves #8
Panic at the Playhouse
Lions and tigers and...murder? Oh my!
When a traveling theater troupe begins rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz at Bryce Beach’s new playhouse on the boardwalk, the actress playing Glinda the Good Witch turns up dead. Amateur sleuth and theater aficionado Sunshine Baker immediately springs into action to solve the mystery.
But one cast member has a habit of turning up where she isn't supposed to be, and running when she's wanted for questioning. Sunshine has a hunch this actress--the victim's understudy--is their prime suspect.
Will this mysterious castmate turn out to be a good witch...or a bad witch? And if Sunshine follows the yellow brick road of clues...will it lead her to the murderer?
Panic at the Playhouse is the eighth book in the Dangerous Curves cozy Christian mystery series, set in the fictional small town of Bryce Beach. YA librarian and amateur sleuth Sunshine Baker, who hates her name and can't even bake an edible muffin, always manages to put the puzzle together just in time to avoid disaster! Join this curvy redheaded librarian on her quest to keep Bryce Beach safe...and well-read, of course. While these cozy mysteries can be read in any order, this is the order of publication:
Book 1: Betrayal at the Beach
Book 2: Mystery at the Marina
Book 3: Shooting at the Shore
Book 4: Poisoned at the Pier
Book 5: Bribery on the Boardwalk
Book 6: Homicide at High Tide
Book 7: Mischief Under the Mistletoe
Book 8: Panic at the Playhouse
When a traveling theater troupe begins rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz at Bryce Beach’s new playhouse on the boardwalk, the actress playing Glinda the Good Witch turns up dead. Amateur sleuth and theater aficionado Sunshine Baker immediately springs into action to solve the mystery.
But one cast member has a habit of turning up where she isn't supposed to be, and running when she's wanted for questioning. Sunshine has a hunch this actress--the victim's understudy--is their prime suspect.
Will this mysterious castmate turn out to be a good witch...or a bad witch? And if Sunshine follows the yellow brick road of clues...will it lead her to the murderer?
Panic at the Playhouse is the eighth book in the Dangerous Curves cozy Christian mystery series, set in the fictional small town of Bryce Beach. YA librarian and amateur sleuth Sunshine Baker, who hates her name and can't even bake an edible muffin, always manages to put the puzzle together just in time to avoid disaster! Join this curvy redheaded librarian on her quest to keep Bryce Beach safe...and well-read, of course. While these cozy mysteries can be read in any order, this is the order of publication:
Book 1: Betrayal at the Beach
Book 2: Mystery at the Marina
Book 3: Shooting at the Shore
Book 4: Poisoned at the Pier
Book 5: Bribery on the Boardwalk
Book 6: Homicide at High Tide
Book 7: Mischief Under the Mistletoe
Book 8: Panic at the Playhouse
196 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2022
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About the author
K.L. Montgomery
40 books229 followersK.L. Montgomery writes #bodypositive sweet romance and romcom. A librarian in a former life, she now works as an editor and runs the 5000-member Indie Author Support group on Facebook in addition to publishing under two names.
Though she remains a Hoosier at heart, K.L. shares her coastal Delaware home with some furry creatures and her husband, who is on the furry side as well. She has an undying love for her three sons, Broadway musicals, the beach, Seinfeld, the color teal, IU basketball, paisleys, and dark chocolate.
Visit K.L.'s website at www.klmontgomery.com and sign up for her newsletter. You can follow her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GreenCastles, Twitter (@KLMontgomery8) or Instagram (k.l.montgomery)
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March 2, 2022
I received this book as an ARC. As with any ARC I never issue spoilers as I feel that is unfair to readers. I have read several books by K. L. Montgomery, she is an author that draws her reader in from the beginning and her books have not disappointment me yet. Panic in the Playhouse is a fun and quick mystery read. It full of twists and turns and excitement. It is well balanced that it pulls you into the characters and lets you want to know more. With that said, I hope Sunshine and Vincent make an appearance in an upcoming book.
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.
February 24, 2022
Panic at the Playhouse is the latest of the Dangerous Curves series by K.L. Montgomery. It is also the lead in for Ms. Montgomery’s next great cozy mystery series, the Musical Murder Mysteries. This book was another home run for Ms. Montgomery. I love Sunshine and all the mysteries at Bryce Beach that she works to solve. This quick weekend read is no different. The story moves at a good pace while keeping to the rhythm that we are used to in all the previous stories. I truly hope this is not the end of Sunshine’s adventure while at the same time I am looking forward to the Musical Murder Mystery Series.
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.
February 25, 2022
Who Killed the Actress ? . . .
The Mayor asked Sunshine Baker, the town librarian and amateur detective, to give a speech at the ribbon-cutting for the re-envisioned performing arts venue, the Bryce Beach Playhouse. She announced that the Melody Street Players, a traveling theater troupe, will start the season with The Wizard of Oz.
But when an unidentified body is found at Lighthouse Park, Sunshine waited to hear from Vincent whether it was a stranger or the missing actress playing Glinda the Good Witch, Celeste Downing. Unfortunately, it is Celeste who turns up dead. Sunshine is ready to investigate! With Ruby, Celeste’s understudy, acting strangely and avoiding questioning, it seems she could be the prime suspect and the most likely place to start the search for the murderer. Will Sunshine get the killer?
With great pacing and memorable characters, the story line pulls the reader in for an exciting adventure as Sunshine jumps into the thick of things. Grab your copy and enjoy her enthusiastic search for justice.
The Mayor asked Sunshine Baker, the town librarian and amateur detective, to give a speech at the ribbon-cutting for the re-envisioned performing arts venue, the Bryce Beach Playhouse. She announced that the Melody Street Players, a traveling theater troupe, will start the season with The Wizard of Oz.
But when an unidentified body is found at Lighthouse Park, Sunshine waited to hear from Vincent whether it was a stranger or the missing actress playing Glinda the Good Witch, Celeste Downing. Unfortunately, it is Celeste who turns up dead. Sunshine is ready to investigate! With Ruby, Celeste’s understudy, acting strangely and avoiding questioning, it seems she could be the prime suspect and the most likely place to start the search for the murderer. Will Sunshine get the killer?
With great pacing and memorable characters, the story line pulls the reader in for an exciting adventure as Sunshine jumps into the thick of things. Grab your copy and enjoy her enthusiastic search for justice.
February 28, 2022
a funny statuesque gal with red hair got to understudy Glinda the Good Witch in her first touring role at the new playhouse.
when murder comes to town, suspicions and aspersions fly
Can Sunny balance investigations with her mom role, her job and her beau? they might have known each other nearly a year, but have only been formally dating about three months. the l word has yet to surface
will Sunny find herself single again?
lethal sleuthing with sisterhood stuff, klutziness, cool kids and budding romance issues
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
when murder comes to town, suspicions and aspersions fly
Can Sunny balance investigations with her mom role, her job and her beau? they might have known each other nearly a year, but have only been formally dating about three months. the l word has yet to surface
will Sunny find herself single again?
lethal sleuthing with sisterhood stuff, klutziness, cool kids and budding romance issues
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2022
This is such a good, cute read. I have fallen down the rabbit hole with this series, despite being a huge fan of cozy mysteries in general. The whole difference with this series, is the character work - I adore Sunshine with her kooky name, clumsy nature and big heart, her gang of small town librarian friends, teen helpers and cute love interest. The stories always remain light hearted, and this one in particular hooked me with the travelling theatre troupe. Excellent time was had reading this one.
February 27, 2022
Sunshine the amateur sleuth is back and this time, there’s been a murder at the brand new playhouse. A traveling performer is dead and the suspect is a slippery actress - but is she the guilty one? I enjoyed this cozy mystery and have read several from this series. They are always a fun, easy read that provides a nice escape into mystery without being gory. Think of Sunshine as an adult version of Nancy Drew, complete with a cast of friends and family that alternately help and infuriate our heroine.
February 28, 2022
Theater can be murder in the small town of Bryce Beach!!!
Panic at the Playhouse is the eight book in the Dangerous Curves series.
This is a fun fast paced cozy mystery, well written, engaging with a delightful characters, a who-dunit read with the plot that is very original and unique, it's a page turning book full of mystery, action, and a lot of humor that keeps me entertained from the beginning to the end. I'm looking forward to read the next book by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Panic at the Playhouse is the eight book in the Dangerous Curves series.
This is a fun fast paced cozy mystery, well written, engaging with a delightful characters, a who-dunit read with the plot that is very original and unique, it's a page turning book full of mystery, action, and a lot of humor that keeps me entertained from the beginning to the end. I'm looking forward to read the next book by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2022
Sunshine Baker is the town’s mystery solver. This time there is a famous theatre group playing in town. But as always there is a mystery happening. Who has done it and why. It is neatly plotted and a warm group of friends is supporting each other.
Working as a librarian Sunshine meets a lot of people and hears a lot of information. Will she solve this mystery??? You will have to read it. Great story.
Working as a librarian Sunshine meets a lot of people and hears a lot of information. Will she solve this mystery??? You will have to read it. Great story.
February 24, 2022
As usual, Montgomery's stories never disappoint. I thoroughly enjoy the Dangerous Curves series because they short, fun-filled, cute stories with mystery and just a splash of romance thrown in. Her characters have continued to grow, and each new story is unique. These books are some of my favorite to grab as a quick read, especially between some of my more serious, darker choices. They just lighten the mood, make you smile, and give you a breath of fresh air. I absolutely love them.
February 26, 2022
Panic at the Playhouse: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K. L. Montgomery is the latest in Sunshine Baker’s story and it was absolutely delightful! I couldn’t put it down!
A musical troupe is at the newly renovated theater in town and Sunshine was invited you the Mayor to give a speech and meet the actors when they arrive. When one actress is found dead later Sunshine feels it’s her duty to help the police and her love interest the Chief to find out who done it!
A musical troupe is at the newly renovated theater in town and Sunshine was invited you the Mayor to give a speech and meet the actors when they arrive. When one actress is found dead later Sunshine feels it’s her duty to help the police and her love interest the Chief to find out who done it!
March 8, 2022
Oh, Sunshine, once again you did not disappoint! I’m so sad this series is ending because I thoroughly enjoyed all her investigations with her boyfriend, Vincent, and all her family and friends. In the end, he FINALLY said the words to her ❤️.
Looking forward to the next series with Ruby Ecco. Hopefully she will be just as lovable as Sunshine.
Thank you K.L. Montgomery for writing this series!!!
Looking forward to the next series with Ruby Ecco. Hopefully she will be just as lovable as Sunshine.
Thank you K.L. Montgomery for writing this series!!!
April 25, 2022
I really enjoy each visit to Bryce Beach with Sunshine and her friends. The characters are well written and the mystery had plenty of twists for this quick read. I received a complimentary copy from BookSprout and this is my honest opinion.
June 4, 2022
Fun, Mysterious and Clean!!
I love the Dangerous Curves series! They are full of surprises and fun and of course a dead body or two!!
I love the Dangerous Curves series! They are full of surprises and fun and of course a dead body or two!!
August 6, 2023
Panic at the Playhouse
Wow the stories just keep getting better! So unusual for the length of the series by the same writer! Barbara
Wow the stories just keep getting better! So unusual for the length of the series by the same writer! Barbara
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