Murder in White

Wintergreen Mysteries #3

by Patrick Kelly

A female hiker disappears in a snowstorm

As president of the Old Virginia Gun Club, Cassandra Key calls for a trustees’ meeting at the beautiful ski resort of Wintergreen, Virginia. Cassandra–a huge fan of outdoor sports–ignores a harsh weather forecast to undertake a solo hike across mountainous terrain. But then she disappears.

Wintergreen Fire & Rescue organizes a search mission, and many volunteers respond–including retired homicide detective Bill O’Shea. Despite herculean efforts, the search effort fails, and the next morning, a ski patroller finds Cassandra buried in snow. She is deceased–shot twice in the chest by a high-powered rifle.

The short-staffed Wintergreen Police Department asks Bill O’Shea to assist them with the investigation. After initial interviews, Bill has suspicions about several gun club trustees, including Cassandra’s ex-lover, the ex-lover’s fiancé, and an underling scheming for Cassandra’s job. But what Bill can’t sort out is how anyone shot Cassandra in the middle of a snowstorm from four hundred yards. Will Bill and his friends solve the mystery of a murder in white, or will a Wintergreen killer go free?

Genres: Mystery

274 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2022

About the author

Patrick Kelly has deep roots in Virginia. His mother grew up in Crozet, and he fondly remembers feeding chickens and picking peaches on his grandparents’ farm. Later, he graduated from the University of Virginia. His extended family has held reunions in Staunton, Hampton, Natural Bridge, Gordonsville, Afton, Smith Mountain Lake, and Wintergreen.

Patrick and his wife spend their summers in Wintergreen, hiking mountain trails, sampling local wines, and marveling at nature’s beauty. The Blue Ridge Mountains provide the perfect setting for retired detective Bill O'Shea to match wits with scheming murderers.

If you have a fondness in your heart for the natural places on earth, pull up a chair and enjoy a classic, traditional mystery set in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Patrick is winner of a Beverly Hills Book Award and a silver medalist for the Wishing Shelf Book Awards for adult fiction. He serves as president of the Heart of Texas Chapter of Sisters in Crime.

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Reviews

[PamG · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder in White by Patrick Kelly is the third book in the Wintergreen Mystery series and the third one that I have read by this author. The author brings humor, deaths, mysteries, and police investigations to a Wintergreen, Virginia, a four-season mountaintop resort community on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Nelson County.

Bill O’Shea is a retired police officer from Columbia, South Carolina. He purchased a condo and moved to Wintergreen six months ago. He’s looking forward to looking at the vistas, hiking, and learning about Virginia’s birds. However, he continues to get drawn into investigations by the short-staffed local police department.

Cassandra Key, president of the Old Virginia Gun Club, decides to hold a board meeting in town. Despite weather warnings, she decides to go for a hike and disappears during the storm. After she’s reported missing, a search mission is organized with many volunteers, including Bill. The search effort fails until the next morning when a ski patroller finds Cassandra buried in snow and shot twice. Once again, Bill is asked to help the local police department with their investigation.

Bill is someone a reader can root for and had depth. He is intelligent, friendly, slow to anger, and has a sense of humor. He’s good at getting people to relax and talk. Many characters in the community as well as visitors play a role in the investigation or interact with some of the top tier characters. It was great to see some familiar characters show up again.

The story is compulsively readable, with good characterization, a solid mystery, and descriptions of the winter scenes and conditions that make readers feel like they’re experiencing the environment with the characters without adversely affecting the pacing. There were plenty of suspects, but I did guess the ultimate culprit before the reveal.

Overall, this was an enjoyable and entertaining read. Themes include murder, relationships, secrets, romance, revenge, jealousy, and much more. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. If the above sounds like something you would enjoy, then I recommend that you check it out.

The author provided a complimentary digital copy of this novel via Bookfunnel. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date was November 5, 2022.
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My 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.

[Mallory · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is book three in the Wintergreen Mystery book series. It is the first I have read and as far as I can tell it isn’t necessary to read all of the books in order. Like most mystery series this police procedural contains one mystery that the characters solve and I thought their backstory was pretty well covered. I should say I don’t seek out clean books (free of graphic violence, sex, or strong language) and I honestly didn’t realize this was one until I started to read it. Some books being clean works for them and others, like this, for me it can take me out of the world the author has created. For instance I don’t find it particularly believable that a contract killer would realize he is trapped and surrounded and would think to himself “darn.” If clean books are your thing you will likely enjoy this one a little more than me. That being said I thought the characters could have been developed a little more. The chapters switch between characters, but their voices felt very similar to me which made it hard to be invested. Curly was by far the most engaging character for me. The mystery was pretty good with some believable twists and a decent resolution. The best part of the book for me was probably the setting. The small town of Wintergreen seemed rather lovely and a place I would not mind seeing. A perfect setting for a snowy murder.

[Ferne (Enthusiastic Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassandra Key is a retail gun sales entrepreneur with multiple locations and an outdoor sports enthusiast. As President of the Old Virginia Gun Club, Cassandra’s hosting a retreat for the trustees at the resort in Wintergreen, Virginia. A snowstorm forecast will not change her plans from enjoying a solitary hike.

Bill O’Shea has assisted the Wintergreen Police several times and is again called to help as Cassandra has been reported missing. The forecast has turned into reality, with conditions worsening by the hour. Cassandra’s independence and headstrong attitude may not be the key to survival this time.

Investigation twists, romantic sparks, law enforcement, emergency management cooperation, and drone technology blend into an intriguing winter mystery. I’ve loved this series from the start with this being my favorite.

Book 3 may be enjoyed as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading the series in order to enjoy character development and relationships as they evolve. One of the many highlights of the series has been the addition of wildlife sightings in Wintergreen. As familiar faces of Mr. Chips (groundhog) and Ms. Betsy (bear) are hibernating, it was a delight to meet Curly as Bill volunteered to dog-sit for a neighbor.

p.s. If you’re new to the series, I also suggest following the author’s social media to enjoy photographs of the scenic area of the novel's setting and wildlife.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder in White is the third book in the Wintergreen Mystery series by Patrick Kelly. The series follows retired homicide detective, Bill O'Shea, as he helps out the local police on Wintergreen, where he now resides. There has been another murder on the mountain, during the middle of a bad snow storm, and no one is quite sure how anyone would be able to commit the crime during that time.

I have read the first book, and now this one, in the series. I really like Wintergreen and the setting of these books (I'm also from Northern Virginia, and like seeing the references made). The characters are really enjoyable as well and make you want to continue to read the series.

I felt that the middle of the story was a bit slow, and I guessed pretty early on how the crime was committed (not necessarily who committed it). I also wish there was more storyline on the characters. A lot of it focused on the crime and the suspects (which of course is fine for a mystery book!), and then the last few chapters were all the main characters storylines. I feel like it would have been more enjoyable to hear about them throughout the book.

Otherwise, I like this series a lot, and will continue to read them!

[Christi Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third installment in the Wintergreen Mystery series, and it's just as enjoyable as the first two! The story features retired detective Bill O'Shea, who once again volunteers his expertise to help solve a murder in the lovely resort town of Wintergreen.
Bill is such a lovable protagonist; he's funny, level-headed, and very easy to relate to. He comes across as someone who could be your neighbor or friend. The rest of the recurring cast of characters is easy to keep up with and enjoyable. The suspect pool is large enough to keep things interesting, but not so big as to get confusing and be hard to remember who did what.
This story revolves around the murder of an outdoor enthusiast with several enemies. It occurs during a blizzard, and the snowy, cold conditions continue through the story, which makes for a cozy background. Bill soon finds himself drawn in to help with the investigation, assisting the small Wintergreen police force. The “whodunnit” part of the mystery was complex enough to keep me entertained, but not so twisty that I was confused at the end.
The book is described as a "clean" mystery, and it is. It's refreshing not to have the story overwhelmed with cursing or a lot of side stories about sex or violence. The story is well written and it's obvious that the author put a lot of attention to detail in this story, just like the other Wintergreen stories.
This has quickly become a series that I eagerly look forward to reading new installments of. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a clean mystery set in beautiful surroundings that features a cast of characters that could be your neighbors!

[Amanda Hash · Rating 4 out of 5]

With each book, I am enjoying the Wintergreen Mystery books more and more. They're almost more like cozy mysteries than your run-of-the-mill mystery novel (and cozy mysteries are my jam, so I know what I'm talking about). The characters are extremely likeable, even though you don't get to know them *quite* as well as you want to, it's a clean read so there's no sex or profanity or anything too startling at all (except, of course, the murdering), there are plenty of light-hearted moments, and our main man, Bill, always seems to find an animal companion somewhere. That being said, if you're looking for a gritty police procedural or an intense mystery novel, this series might not be for you, but I personally love the small-town charm and friendly faces interspersed throughout these pages.

This mystery was definitely a question of who more than how, and I didn't figure out the who until Bill himself did. Once I put it all together, I kicked myself for missing a vital clue (and I tried SO HARD this time!!) but found it very impressive that Patrick Kelly could sneak in clues without me being any the wiser, and make them flow seamlessly with the story.

I appreciate that Kelly tried to recap the personal lives of the characters at the end to give us some closure, but it actually felt more like an afterthought than anything else. I wish those moments had managed to make it within the main storyline, instead of being tacked on at the end, but that's a minor detail that didn't affect my enjoyment of the book. I look forward to the next in the series, and hope to see our characters continue to grow.

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder in White is the third book in the Wintergreen Mysteries series. This book is the first book I have read in the series. This can be a stand-alone read. There are references to the past that make me want to read the previous books.

This book starts with the murder of Cassandra Key. She is a retail gun sales owner with several locations. She is also the President of the Old Virginia Gun Club. Cassandra is hosting a retreat for the trustees at the resort in Wintergreen, Virginia. A snowstorm is forecasted but that will not keep her from the hike she planned. While hiking she hears a drone which annoys her and is then shot twice in rapid succession from a rifle.

Bill O’Shea has worked with the Wintergreen Police in the past and is asked to help as Cassandra has been reported missing. Bill will have his hands full while trying to solve the murder along when his ex-wife turns up for a visit.

There are many twists and turns in this investigation. A contract killer and drone technology make this a very entertaining story. I really enjoyed this book and am hoping there are more to follow.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.

[Rosemary K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bill O'Shea had moved to Wintergreen. He loved the mountains and enjoyed the people living there. Bill volunteered to help when a hiker went missing. When they find her, they see that she was murdered. How could Cassandra Key had been shot twice? Who could have shot her twice during a blinding snowstorm? Bill, a retired police detective, agreed to help the Wintergreen Police. The investigators find that the victim was very aggressive in her dealings with others. She had many enemies and quite a few were here in Wintergreen. As well as a Drone show. Cassandra hated these marvels. I was hooked. How could anyone have killed her under such adverse conditions? Did someone use a drone ? This is a well plotted mystery. It's filled with interesting characters and a compelling story. Bill's romantic interest and his dog sitting Curly added to this book. Patrick Kelly has written an intriguing story. Murder in White has so many intriguing plot twists. I couldn't put this book down.
I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. My comments are my honest opinion.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder in White is the next installment of the Wintergreen Mysteries and can be read as a complete stand alone mystery. I loved the characters, they are so well developed and the relationships are so true to life. All of the characters are people you could meet in the real world and not know they were fictional. The mystery was fasted paced and enjoyable. Enough clues were kept quiet until the end and keep you guessing. Very fun way to spend a few hours. And I loved the end where everything was wrapped up.

[Sharon Grow · Rating 3 out of 5]

What started as a missing hiker, becomes a murder investigation for former and retired homicide detective Bill O’Shea. A gun store owner and president of the Old Virginia Gun Club is shot to death while hiking in Wintergreen, Virginia. A new police chief has yet to be hired and Deputy Chief Emily Powell asks for Bill’s assistance. The woman who was killed was not well liked, but who would want to kill her? Was it the vice president of the club and her ex-lover, his current fiancée, her long-suffering assistant, the past president of the gun club, or a contract killer? She was shot from a distance, during a snow storm, with a high-powered rifle. Unfortunately, the suspects all have experience with weapons and possible motives to remove her as the president of the club. An enjoyable police procedural as Bill, along with law enforcement, search for the killer. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder in White: A Clean Traditional Mystery by Patrick Kelly is fast paced with unexpected twists, and clever red herrings. Retired homicide detective Bill O’Shea is once again called in to help in solving a mystery. Very good addition to the Wintergreen mystery series.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book

[Jeff Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well it had to happen. Winter has come to Wintergreen. A drone show has come to town and not everybody is happy about it. The head of the company is murdered and there are plenty of suspects, especially when it was decided that a drone might had been the weapon. Only a military drone could do the job. Naturally Bill O'Shea is asked to help. Lots of different things going on in this one!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder in White is book three in this series. Patrick Kelly has a descriptive and easy way of writing that the reader feels like they are a part of the book. While part of a series, Murder in White can be read before the other books. There is enough background given that one doesn't feel lost. Retired homicide detective, Bill O'Shea, has helped the understaffed Wintergreen police department solve several cases. He is once again called in on the case, Cassandra Key, an arrogant gun store CEO, ignores warnings that a bad snow storm is approaching and goes out of a long hike. When she fails to return, a manhunt ensues but comes up empty. Finding her body the next morning, it is determined that she died from two bullets in the chest from a high powered rifle. How could someone have shot her during the storm? Will the Wintergreen police be able to solve who did it before all the suspects leave? This series has been so fun and filled with the twists and turns that keep the reader turning pages. I look forward to another Bill O'Shea mystery.

[Philip Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder in White is the third crafty who-done-it in the Wintergreen Mystery Series. When a woman is shot and killed on a ski slope in the middle of a blizzard, the understaffed Wintergreen police department once again reaches out to retired savvy sleuth Bill O’Shea for assistance. The cast contains all of the main characters from the earlier books in the series, plus several interesting new ones. Bill and the other law enforcement officials must determine who wanted the woman dead, who killed her, and how she was killed. There are multiple suspects, each with their own distinct motives. The story is fast-paced and exciting as Bill and the team sort through the clues.
I’ve enjoyed all three of Patrick Kelly’s books in this series. I recommend reading all three of the books in order, but enough background material is provided so they can be read in any order or individually.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The rather unpleasant egocentric Ceo went missing in the mountains during a snowstorm. When the
Wintergreen Fire & Rescue team found her body, it was clear that she was shot twice in the chest by a high-powered rifle from a distance.
Bill is a retired homicide detective who has connections with the local law, he gets in on the due diligence as a consultant. They find an ever-widening pool of suspects, possible ties to a professional assassin, and a confusion of drones. The plot moves along at a relentless pace with engaging characters, beautiful imagery of places in the mountains, surprising twists, and ingenious red herrings. Smart policework wins again! Great read!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. Thank you!






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[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book of this series that I have read. Bill O’Shea is again called out of retirement to help solve a murder. This book keeps you on your toes. So many twists and turns. Very enjoyable read.

[Texas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Kelly writes interesting, intriguing and entertaining stories that are usually immersing. A good constant pace, interesting characters, good dialog, and more important, no silliness or hollywood-style idiotic drama. There is no rehashing of the previous books, thank you, Mr. Kelly. Source: The author, ARCs.

WINTERGREEN MYSTERIES:
MURDER IN WHITE, #3 - This is the best of the three books in this series. This is a top-tier mystery with good characters that can think and have intelligent conversations. I enjoyed the fact that there so many suspects, the victim was not a nice or likeable person. The murder weapon was easy to figure out but the killer took more figuring. 5*

THE CURSE OF CRABTREE FALLS, prequel - The author's comment at the end of story that this is a Cozy? While not in the league of The Sheila Stories and The Entrepreneurs Series, there was enough interest for me to finish this short read quickly. 3.5 *

MOUNTAIN VIEW MURDER, #1 - No flippantry or silly head thoughts but a clear, quiet cut and dry process to solving the mystery. The author does bring a higher level of investigation, but I am spoilt by his previous work. This well written story moves at a steady pace with interesting story lines. 5*

THE OVERLOOK MURDER, #2 - Well done! Interesting. Good characters. Good story lines. Well written and well thought out, this story is meaty and the reader works as hard as the retired police officer Bill. Dislike calling this a Cozy because this has more substance and real world investigations and proper procedures. 5*

MURDER AT DAWN, #4 - An interesting and intriguing story that kept me reading until the last word. Enjoyable and entertaining, and set at good pace, the pages flew quickly in this well written book with plenty of kinks in the investigation. 5*

THE ENTREPRENEURS SERIES:
THE ENTREPRENEURS, #1 – This is my first read by this author and I really enjoyed the book. The writing style is easy to read, along with his vivid descriptions, which makes it difficult to put the book down. The characters are mainly white collar, so there is a deeper level to them. The limited vulgar language and non-graphic sex scenes. Joe working with the police is believable and realistic. As the storylines unfold, there is enough intrigue to keep the reader immersed in the pages. I was steady working on who I thought the killer was and their motive. 5*

THE CARTEL BANKER, #2 (Hill Country Rage) - I enjoy reading anything by Patrick Kelly and this book was no exception. The new storylines blend well with the old making the foundations of the series stronger. There is plenty of intrigue and the suspense exists in good supply throughout the story. I love the fact this book is set in Austin and the surrounding area. The characters are well thought out and have realistic dialogues. None of them are perfect, especially Joe. The pace is fast and the action realistic. Joe is not a superhero and more than once he is an idiot. His action and stunts are realistic for a regular person, no hollywood-styling. He is a good guy doing what is right the best he can. Mr. Kelly is in the same league as Ludlum, Grisham, and Follette. Limited vulgar language. 5*

THE ISLAND THIEF, #4 – I disliked missing the third book but I was not disappointed with this story. There was not much depth about his job, which I would have liked more detailed. The storylines were interesting and all the characters came across as real people. There was good intrigue and had a good ending. There is a short story titled Fresh Faces and Crisp Uniforms included as a bonus. Set in 1939 Australia, it is a glimpse into the life of a woman when her man of two years drops a bombshell on her. 3* for the short, it was way too short but it is part of The Sheila Stories. The Island Thief rates 4*

THE GIRL IN THE TINY HOUSE, #5 - It is sad that the Joe Robbins Series ends with this book. This story is interesting and immersing. I finished it in one sitting since I found it hard to put down. There are twists, good characters, humor and a possible redo for Joe. If you are new to this series start with The Entrepreneurs and read all five novels. They are worth the investment. 5*

THE SHEILA STORIES - Wonderful. Heartwarming. Heartbreaking. This book tugs at my heartstrings. I enjoyed the storylines about everyone involved. The way two stories are told, the past and the present, is interesting and makes it difficult to put the book down. The characters are so intriguing, varied and Sheila is mesmerizing. The vivid descriptions place the reader in the midst of everything happening. This is one of the best stories about a person's life that I have read in years. 5*

CARTER'S LAST RACE - Mr. Kelly is proving himself quite a talented storyteller in several genres. Imagine having the chance of being a 19-year-old again while keeping your 63 years of life experiences. While this book is slow to start, this is an interesting story. The author weaves multiple story lines covering several decades while showing the depths and the thoughts of Carter and his effect on others. The writing style fits the reality of what the character is experiencing as an old man teenager. The energy spent on his detailed training for a marathon was not just about the race but his growth, too. 4*

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder in White, the third book in the Wintergreen series was awaited with much anticipation and it does not disappoint! Patrick Kelly has a writing style that immediately places the reader in the story – the main character, retired police detective Bill O’Shea becomes a friend you’ve known for a very long time, and you are so familiar with the resort town of Wintergreen that you feel you’ve visited many times. The author starts each book using the first few chapters to pull you into the story/life of a few of the main characters. Chapter one introduces you to Cassandra Key, the not-very-likeable president of the Old Virginia Gun Club, followed by Frank Richardi in chapter two, who you very quickly figure out is a hired killer. Chapter three finds Bill O’Shea sharing lunch with Cindy Quintrell, his very good friend/love interest, and the stage has been set.

A word of warning – make sure you have plenty of time to read once you open the book, because you will not put the book down until you have turned the last page! There are stories within stories in Murder in White, intertwining the lives of the characters and their stories with the main mystery. For example, Bill and Cindy’s relationship, police officer Mitch needing to make a decision about his future in Wintergreen, or the sparks that fly between communications officer Krista and FBI agent Skip. I think this is one of the reasons the books seem so real – the characters are trying to lead normal lives while solving yet another crime in the town of Wintergreen.

Another element of realism is the use of drones in the book and their importance to the story. The despising of drones by Cassandra, the drone show being held at the resort, the potential use of a drone in committing the murder and the many different ways that were mentioned drones were or could be used. This was a very unexpected, unique and creative addition to the book!

Murder in White, as the first two books in the series, keeps you guessing until the end – there are twists, turns and red herrings, multiple suspects all with valid reasons for wanting Cassandra out of the picture, the story is fast-paced and definitely very enjoyable.

This is just a great book all around – from the character development to the novel story line, to the well-described Wintergreen resort. There were a few anxious moments in the book, but everything was neatly resolved in the end leaving you wishing the next installment in the series was waiting in the wings.

I highly recommend Murder in White, as well as the others in the series, and will once again anxiously await the next installment!

[Kimberlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Murder in White" is the excellent third installment in the Wintergreen Mysteries series. It definitely lived up to the high expectations set by the first two books. Retired police detective Bill is a likeable and intelligent main character, and I enjoyed following his investigation into an unusual local murder. I appreciated the way local law enforcement asked him to help with the murder investigation, acknowledging his past experience and admitting they needed his help.

Due to Bill's past experience, he is able to conduct his investigation in a methodical, efficient manner. I liked following his process and gradually learning more about the victim, the murder, and the potential suspects and motives along with Bill. There was plenty for him to look into, and once everything was revealed in the end, it all made sense based on what we learned along the way. I found this book to be the perfect blend between a cozy mystery and a police procedural; while the crime is serious and the investigation fairly classic, there's no gore or other hard-core content.

This time around, we spend a bit of time with Bill's (previously off-screen) ex-wife, and got to enjoy Bill's adventures in pet-sitting. Other characters from the first book also make appearances, and I enjoyed the continuity this provided. Readers who are new to the series should be able to pick up everything they need to know fairly quickly, and should be able to follow the story without having read the first books.

As an added bonus, the book is set in the beautiful Wintergreen, Virginia area. Having lived in Virginia for most of my life, I can confirm that the author's descriptions are accurate and will truly allow the reader to envision the surroundings. Mentions of other local areas added even more to my enjoyment of the story.

As another added bonus, a drone convention is being held in Wintergreen. This provides the reader with some interesting information about drones, as well as a fascinating line of inquiry for Bill to purse as he investigates the murder. I liked this unique addition.

All in all, five out of five chunks of my favorite Provolone!

P.S. Might we suggest that a potential future character (hinted at in this book) be named Chewie? I'm sure chewing will be involved, and it's always nice to honor everyone's favorite literary mouse....

[Gayle Minor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second book by this author, and I loved it. I really enjoyed revisiting the characters and places that I read about in his previous novel. He threw a drone convention in this story so that added some new fun info to learn about.

I do not want to go on about the actual story because I like to be surprised when I read a mystery, so I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else. But if you want a mystery story where the characters seem real and the story is full of details but is also easy to read, then read this book. Better yet, read all three book that are in the Wintergreen series. I really hope he writes more.

[Kara Marks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book in this series; I’ve not read the previous books, but this one stands alone very well. I’m delighted to have discovered a new-to-me author I really like and I’m planning to read the first two books in this series, as well as look at the author’s other books. I really enjoy the main character in this book, a male retired police detective. The setting is fabulous and well-described. There are interesting secondary characters and the mystery itself is original and intriguing. It was a surprisingly quick read and very absorbing. I can enthusiastically recommend this book; I was provided a copy, but these opinions are my own.

[Heather Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good winter read. I didn't read the first two books in this series so a few ongoing story lines from prior books were a bit lost on me. I enjoyed the writing and the simplicity of the limited number of suspects. I think my favorite part was actually the opening and getting to see the victims thoughts and point of view as she died. I also liked getting to look into the life of the hitman who found true love.

[Rosemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, Interesting, and Quick Reads

I love this series. I like that it portrays seniors as healthy, active, and fit. Bill and his cohorts are great, well thought out characters. The murder is always a unique brain teaser. Give it a try, you will get hooked.

[Jeffery Rohrabaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. Waiting for four

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keep reading!!

I'm hooked. Finished book 3 now! Good writing and plot development. Interesting characters that I want to know more about. I'm in for book 4 next.