Mama Traps a Killer

Mama Detective #2

by Nora DeLoach

Murder comes home to roost, when Daddy becomes the prime suspect in the deaths of a teenage boy and a mysterious young woman. Simone and Mama are faced with a how far are they willing to go to save Daddy?

Paperback

First published June 1, 1995

About the author

Nora Deloach was a mystery writer. Spent much of her career as social worker; worked professionally in Hampton, SC; moved back to Orlando and then to Atlanta, GA; wrote first novel, Silas, 1991 (published 1993); wrote Mama Solves a Murder, first book in Mama series, 1994; four books in series published by Holloway House, 1994-97; signed to Bantam Books, 1997; first Bantam Mama mystery, Mama Stalks the Past, published 1998; four Mama books published by Bantam, 1998-2001.

Awards: Gold Pen Award nominee, Black Writers Alliance, 2001; twice nominated as Georgia Author of the Year.

Reviews

[Retired and Loving It! · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read all of Nora DeLoach’s books in the Mama series and loved them. Mama reminds me of my grandmother. Of course, to enjoy these books, you must enjoy cozy mysteries. Cozy mysteries are mild, and a little light-hearted. I was sad to hear of the passing of the author. 2001. May she rest in peace.

Nora DeLoach
MAMA DETECTIVE Series:

Main Characters: Grace Covington (Mama) & Daughter Simone, Paralegal

Mama Solves a Murder ’94
Mama Traps a Killer ’97
Mama Saves a Victim ’97
Mama Stands Accused ’97
Mama Stalks the Past ’97
Mama Rocks the Empty Cradle ’98
Mama Pursues Murderous Shadows ’00
Mama Cracks a Mask of Innocence ’01

[Sherri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Couldn't finish the 1st in the series, but made it through this one. It was ok, but something just doesn't sit well with me. I will try the third one, but that may be the last one for me.