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Locust Point Mystery #12
Cold Waters
A narrowly escaped tragedy has Suzette thinking about filling in the old pond at the rear of her property—or even selling off that section of land entirely. Kay’s friend and neighbor has tried to keep the remaining portion of the family farm as unchanged as possible, but pond restoration is an undertaking too expensive for her budget.
But not everyone in town approves. Before she can even file the paperwork, Suzette is besieged by land developers, archeologists, and the county Historical Commission, all pressuring her to make different decisions about the old watering hole.
Then a body is found tangled in the cattails and swamp milkweed. When it’s clear that the man’s death was no accident, Suzette turns to Kay for help.
Kay jumps boots-first into a mess of land deeds, easements, history, and greed to find the killer, all while trying to raise the money needed for Suzette to keep her land and restore the pond.
But not everyone in town approves. Before she can even file the paperwork, Suzette is besieged by land developers, archeologists, and the county Historical Commission, all pressuring her to make different decisions about the old watering hole.
Then a body is found tangled in the cattails and swamp milkweed. When it’s clear that the man’s death was no accident, Suzette turns to Kay for help.
Kay jumps boots-first into a mess of land deeds, easements, history, and greed to find the killer, all while trying to raise the money needed for Suzette to keep her land and restore the pond.
238 pages, Paperback
Published September 27, 2021
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September 21, 2022
I love this series. However, this was probably my least favorite edition to it so far. While I still love the characters and the story line, this one had quite a few editing issues and was a little dry for me. I still look forward to reading the 13th installment, though!
April 27, 2022
Cold Water (Locust Point Mystery Book 12)— Libby Howard (28 chapters) April 19-24, 2022
Kay rushes to Suzette’s cabin when Daisy calls and tells her something has happened. Once she gets there, Kay sees a ghost, but it is not a recent one. Perhaps there will be no recent ghosts in this story?
This story/plot did not resonate well with me. It felt like a weaker story then all the other ones I have read so far. I did not have the audiobook for this particular story, so that may have played a part in it, but the back story on Suzette’s farm and the characters surrounding the plot were interesting.
This is a good series for having all-audience romance scenes and for family-centered cozy fans.
Three stars.
Kay rushes to Suzette’s cabin when Daisy calls and tells her something has happened. Once she gets there, Kay sees a ghost, but it is not a recent one. Perhaps there will be no recent ghosts in this story?
This story/plot did not resonate well with me. It felt like a weaker story then all the other ones I have read so far. I did not have the audiobook for this particular story, so that may have played a part in it, but the back story on Suzette’s farm and the characters surrounding the plot were interesting.
This is a good series for having all-audience romance scenes and for family-centered cozy fans.
Three stars.
November 16, 2021
This is a really good series of cozy mysteries set in a small town, with main characters of a 60year old widow, Kay with a new PI licence; her friends and her housemates the Judge and his 2 children. She has just embarked on a new relationship with the Judge, much to the glee of his children!
This book centres on Suzette, a friend of Kay's and her old original house. When someone nearly drowns in the unkempt pond, there begins a story which goes back a long way.
These books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters.
I cant wait for the next book to be released now.
This book centres on Suzette, a friend of Kay's and her old original house. When someone nearly drowns in the unkempt pond, there begins a story which goes back a long way.
These books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters.
I cant wait for the next book to be released now.
January 17, 2022
Locust Point series #12
I've read all of the books in this series because I like the characters. But the writer needs a good proofreader and editor. This book was riddled with typos, grammar, and errors. For example, one paragraph the MC is answering her phone talking to Ann. The next paragraph, Ann is nodding to her in person. Plus one part of the story, I believe was irrelevant and not accurate. This is a work of fiction, but to be believed by the reader then things like property lines and ownership should be real.
I've read all of the books in this series because I like the characters. But the writer needs a good proofreader and editor. This book was riddled with typos, grammar, and errors. For example, one paragraph the MC is answering her phone talking to Ann. The next paragraph, Ann is nodding to her in person. Plus one part of the story, I believe was irrelevant and not accurate. This is a work of fiction, but to be believed by the reader then things like property lines and ownership should be real.
May 27, 2025
Cold Water
Locust Point Mystery #12
I had more issues getting into this one. I would be engaged, and then the storyline seemed to drift off track and wander about. It wasn't bad, just did not feel as right as the others I read in this series.
This is about a neighbor that Kay helps through a property issue... I thought it seemed to jump the gun on so many issues with regard to property and deeding as I understand it in Texas.. In Texas it is pretty straightforward and private.
3 stars
Happy Reading!
Locust Point Mystery #12
I had more issues getting into this one. I would be engaged, and then the storyline seemed to drift off track and wander about. It wasn't bad, just did not feel as right as the others I read in this series.
This is about a neighbor that Kay helps through a property issue... I thought it seemed to jump the gun on so many issues with regard to property and deeding as I understand it in Texas.. In Texas it is pretty straightforward and private.
3 stars
Happy Reading!
October 14, 2022
Good series
I am enjoying this light series. Judge is too good to be true, and 15 years younger? Kay sounds like Dorothy in Golden Girls; however, she has to look like Goldie Hawn!
I am enjoying this light series. Judge is too good to be true, and 15 years younger? Kay sounds like Dorothy in Golden Girls; however, she has to look like Goldie Hawn!
January 13, 2025
I love this author, and I love this series, but this book is another victim of horrible proofing prevalent lately, with incorrect word usage rampant. Just because it's a real word and is a homophone for the desired word doesn't mean that it should be used.
March 25, 2025
What fun!
Loved the premise, loved the characters, loved the friends coming together again. The plot moved at a good pace with just enough twists. There were a few editing goods, but nothing to pull me completely out of the story. This is a fun series!
Loved the premise, loved the characters, loved the friends coming together again. The plot moved at a good pace with just enough twists. There were a few editing goods, but nothing to pull me completely out of the story. This is a fun series!
September 30, 2021
Brilliant
Another engrossing mystery adventure for Kay and friends. I love this cozy series, with friends young and old, dogs, cat and ghosts.
Another engrossing mystery adventure for Kay and friends. I love this cozy series, with friends young and old, dogs, cat and ghosts.
December 4, 2021
A really good read enjoyed it very much
January 28, 2022
Fantastic Series
The characters are believable and feel more like friends. I can't wait until the next book is on my Kindle.
The characters are believable and feel more like friends. I can't wait until the next book is on my Kindle.
March 22, 2022
Great reading
Love this series, I like stories that follow the same characters and tell the story of their lives. Personally the murders are just an extra for me.
Love this series, I like stories that follow the same characters and tell the story of their lives. Personally the murders are just an extra for me.
July 1, 2022
great series, great book...
August 4, 2022
Great book
This is another great book in the Locust Point series by Libby Howard. I can't wait to read the next book.
This is another great book in the Locust Point series by Libby Howard. I can't wait to read the next book.
January 29, 2023
The storyline was so interesting and I loved all the detail into the back stories. This whole series is just awesome!!
February 19, 2024
Very enjoyable. Will continue to listen to the audiobooks in this series.
April 29, 2024
I deducted a star for the poor editing. I expect each book to be better than the one before. The editing is worse than before. I'm glad that it was a library book and didn't cost me money.
August 17, 2023
Audiobook. Very good cozy mystery. The pond out back was becoming dangerous. The paperboy fell in the freezing water
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