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Don't Mess with Me
Sheriff Houtman, who left Boston to have a more peaceful career, finds himself faced with two murders, and he is challenged by a band of amateur sleuths who doubt his competence. Will his conclusions hold, or will he have to admit defeat? Unfortunately, Sheriff Houtman is quite infatuated with Sadie, a refugee from Lebanon who escaped ISIS.
Robin George narrates the story. She is a widow with a young son who moves to the Berkshires after her beloved husband died. Her bookstore, Bookworms, and Sweet Indulgences, her best friend Sadie’s restaurant, become the hubs for Robin’s amateur detective group where they plan how to solve the local crimes and exonerate Billy, the Sheriff’s main suspect.
Will they prove the Sheriff wrong?
Robin George narrates the story. She is a widow with a young son who moves to the Berkshires after her beloved husband died. Her bookstore, Bookworms, and Sweet Indulgences, her best friend Sadie’s restaurant, become the hubs for Robin’s amateur detective group where they plan how to solve the local crimes and exonerate Billy, the Sheriff’s main suspect.
Will they prove the Sheriff wrong?
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2023
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May 23, 2024
Murder visits a small town
Robin, owner of the Bookworm Bookstore, doesn't have much confidence in the sheriff's ability to track down a murderer when a body is found in the alley downtown. Her friend, Sadie who owns Sweet Indulgences with her aunt, cuts the officer some slack, probably because she is sweet on him. When a teenager falls asleep in Robin's store more mysteries need to be solved. The duo teams up with three teenagers, including the sleeping boy, to conduct an investigation of their own. There is bevy of suspects to choose from--each one with a plausible reason to suspect them but the hapless sheriff is stuck on Billy, the sleeping teen. The author does an excellent job of presenting everyone's back story which will no doubt be helpful when reading more books in this series. The action includes possible terrorists, a kidnapping, a second murder, blackmail, and drugs. The author keeps you guessing throughout the story. A great start to the series of The Berkshire Mysteries.
Robin, owner of the Bookworm Bookstore, doesn't have much confidence in the sheriff's ability to track down a murderer when a body is found in the alley downtown. Her friend, Sadie who owns Sweet Indulgences with her aunt, cuts the officer some slack, probably because she is sweet on him. When a teenager falls asleep in Robin's store more mysteries need to be solved. The duo teams up with three teenagers, including the sleeping boy, to conduct an investigation of their own. There is bevy of suspects to choose from--each one with a plausible reason to suspect them but the hapless sheriff is stuck on Billy, the sleeping teen. The author does an excellent job of presenting everyone's back story which will no doubt be helpful when reading more books in this series. The action includes possible terrorists, a kidnapping, a second murder, blackmail, and drugs. The author keeps you guessing throughout the story. A great start to the series of The Berkshire Mysteries.
November 11, 2023
Mary Ann Jacobs has written an exciting debut cozy mystery that takes place in a small quiet town in the Berkshires rocked by two murders that shock the residents and put everyone on edge.
The story moved at a clipped pace with a cast of flawed, but believable characters readers were invested in and who drove the plot. The characters evoke strong emotions in readers right from page one.
Jacobs penned a well-written tale that deftly wove a taut murder plot driven by betrayal, love, loss, trust, and the inner strength one must summon to face adversity. In addition to a compelling plot with twists and turns to keep readers guessing, Don’t Mess with Me takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions fueled by small-town angst where everyone knows everyone’s business. Jacob’s attention to detail in the locale and ethnic food came through on every page and gave the story a ring of authenticity.
Don’t Mess with Me is an enjoyable read for any cozy mystery reader.
The story moved at a clipped pace with a cast of flawed, but believable characters readers were invested in and who drove the plot. The characters evoke strong emotions in readers right from page one.
Jacobs penned a well-written tale that deftly wove a taut murder plot driven by betrayal, love, loss, trust, and the inner strength one must summon to face adversity. In addition to a compelling plot with twists and turns to keep readers guessing, Don’t Mess with Me takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions fueled by small-town angst where everyone knows everyone’s business. Jacob’s attention to detail in the locale and ethnic food came through on every page and gave the story a ring of authenticity.
Don’t Mess with Me is an enjoyable read for any cozy mystery reader.
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