Friday, October 12, 2018

Review: Designed for Haunting (Aurora Anderson Mystery) by Sybil Johnson (Blog Tour/Tour-Wide Giveaway)

Designed for Haunting (Aurora Anderson Mystery)
by Sybil Johnson


About the Book


Designed for Haunting (Aurora Anderson Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
Henery Press (October 9, 2018)
Hardcover: 276 pages
ISBN-10: 1635114055
ISBN-13: 978-1635114058
Paperback: 276 pages
ISBN-10: 1635114020
ISBN-13: 978-1635114027
Digital ASIN: B07FSYFM8Q


October brings a message from Beyond The Grave...
Halloween is fast approaching in the quiet Los Angeles County city of Vista Beach, home of computer programmer and tole-painting enthusiast Rory Anderson. While her painting chapter prepares to open its annual boutique house, Rory receives an unexpected email from Beyond The Grave, a company that automatically sends out messages when someone dies.
“I think I have a stalker,” the message reads. “If you’re reading this I’m either missing or dead. My life may depend on what you do. Please find out what happened to me.”
Haunted by her friend’s disappearance and possible death, Rory begins her search with the help of best friend and fellow painter, Liz Dexter. Can they discover who has designs on the missing woman and uncover the truth before one of them becomes the stalker’s next victim?
My Review

Vista Beach is getting ready to celebrate Halloween, but when Rory Anderson receives a mysterious email from a close friend, things take a nasty turn. Rory’s friend’s email lets her know she has a stalker and, if Rory is reading this email, then her friend is either dead or in terrible danger.

Rory and her best friend, Liz, decide to investigate. Although, Rory’s detective boyfriend tries to talk her out of it, Rory and Liz completely throw themselves into the investigation. They had no idea there would be so many suspects and just how dangerous this search could be.

This is the fourth book in the Aurora Anderson Mystery series. I haven’t read any of the other books in this series. I wasn’t sure if I was getting into these books too late, but it turns out I didn’t have to worry. I jumped right in and became acquainted with all the characters immediately.

It’s a fast-paced mystery with many puzzle pieces to put together. It took me until the end to realize what was going on. It certainly kept me guessing. I’ll be checking out the backlist in this series very soon.

There’s both mystery and romance packaged in one engrossing story. I’m ready for more.



For reading challenges:
Craving for Cozies Reading Challenge 2018

FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Edelweiss and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.


About the Author


Sybil Johnson’s love affair with reading began in kindergarten with “The Three Little Pigs.” Visits to the library introduced her to Encyclopedia Brown, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and a host of other characters. Fast forward to college where she continued reading while studying Computer Science. After a rewarding career in the computer industry, Sybil decided to try her hand at writing mysteries. Her short fiction has appeared in Mysterical-E and Spinetingler Magazine, among others. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in Southern California where she enjoys tole painting, studying ancient languages and spending time with friends and family.

Author Links

Websitewww.authorsybiljohnson.com
Facebook Author pagewww.facebook.com/sybiljohnsonauthor
Twitterwww.twitter.com/sybiljohnson19
GoodReadswww.goodreads.com/SybilJohnson
Publisher: http://henerypress.com/paint-the-town-dead/


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