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Josie Pigeon #7
Death at a Premium
DEATH ASSURANCE
After signing a lucrative deal to remodel Bride’s Bed and Breakfast, island contractor Josie Pigeon thinks her summer is set. And with her upcoming nuptials to Sam Richardson, she’s definitely in the marriage mood–that is, until a series of unfortunate events befalls the construction site.
First, Josie’s wealthy employer hires his inexperienced, twenty-year-old grandson as architect of the project; soon after, the only male member on Josie’s crew is causing problems–romantic as well as professional; and then her insurance company is threatening to cancel coverage for her entire staff. To top it all off, there are rumors that the B&B is haunted, and mannequins are turning up behind the walls of the inn. They appear to be the exploits of a prankster–until a real corpse is found, revealing the sinister handiwork of a cold-blooded killer.
“Valerie Wolzien is a consummate crime writer. Her heroines sparkle as they sift through clues and stir up evidence in the darker, deadly side of suburbia.”
–Mary Daheim
From the Paperback edition.
After signing a lucrative deal to remodel Bride’s Bed and Breakfast, island contractor Josie Pigeon thinks her summer is set. And with her upcoming nuptials to Sam Richardson, she’s definitely in the marriage mood–that is, until a series of unfortunate events befalls the construction site.
First, Josie’s wealthy employer hires his inexperienced, twenty-year-old grandson as architect of the project; soon after, the only male member on Josie’s crew is causing problems–romantic as well as professional; and then her insurance company is threatening to cancel coverage for her entire staff. To top it all off, there are rumors that the B&B is haunted, and mannequins are turning up behind the walls of the inn. They appear to be the exploits of a prankster–until a real corpse is found, revealing the sinister handiwork of a cold-blooded killer.
“Valerie Wolzien is a consummate crime writer. Her heroines sparkle as they sift through clues and stir up evidence in the darker, deadly side of suburbia.”
–Mary Daheim
From the Paperback edition.
- GenresMysteryCozy MysteryCozy
264 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 27, 2005
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Valerie Wolzien
31 books68 followersValerie Wolzien is the author of the Susan Henshaw suburban mysteries and the Josie Pigeon seashore mysteries. Ms. Wolzien lives in an old house overlooking the Hudson River. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached online at valerie@wolzien.com.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 8, 2023
This was a good ending to the series. With good characters and an interesting case to solve.
March 11, 2023
The story was quite a bit different than the others in this series, the first being a man working with the crew, a crew that did not share the same bonding amongst them as the first books shared. All of them were friendly however and worked together well. Son's appearance in this one gave it a unique flavor. Some odd ball clues with the insurance, a new officer, and the eccentric owners finally tied together by the end. A few fun twists by the end. I have really enjoyed this series.
March 3, 2014
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
October 28, 2007
Like the other Wolzien book I read, I enjoyed this one. Josie Pigeon is a lively and well-developed character. In this one she's remodeling a house with her construction crew and finds a body. There are all kinds of red herrings, but overall it was a satisfying mystery.
October 19, 2010
When I'm in the mood for a light "summer read," I head for a mystery by Valerie Wolzien. This is a solid three-star read.
April 5, 2011
The characters in this series are likeable, and this mystery started out very intriguing. I unfortunately didn't like the resolution.
June 30, 2016
The story had a number of plot lines but they all ended suddenly and not in a believable fashion.
August 26, 2013
Last of the series---ties up several loose ends as well as presenting a good mystery to figure out.
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