Southern Sass and Killer Cravings
(Marygene Brown Mysteries)
by Kate Young
About the Book
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings (Marygene Brown Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Kensington (May 28, 2019)
Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
ISBN-10: 1496721454
ISBN-13: 978-1496721457
Digital ASIN: B07H1VWGBS
Life has always been sweet on Georgia’s Peach Cove Island, but a case of murder has Marygene Brown down in the pits . . .For generations, the women of the Brown family on Peach Cove Island have been known for their Southern sass and sweet homemade desserts at their beloved Peach Diner. Since their mother's passing two years ago, Marygene has been stuck in Atlanta while her sister Jena Lynn has been running the family business. Now Marygene has left her husband and returned to her hometown, where she can almost feel Mama's presence.But all is not peachy back home. Marygene has barely tied on an apron when a diner regular drops dead at the counter. When it turns out the old man's been poisoned, Jena Lynn is led away in handcuffs and the family eatery is closed. Now, to save her sister and the diner, Marygene must find the real killer. With some startling assistance from her Mama's spirit, Marygene will be serving up a special order of just desserts . . .Includes Seven Recipes from Marygene’s Kitchen!
My Review
Marygene Brown is recovering from an abusive relationship. What better place to do that than her hometown of Peach Cove in Georgia? Her mother recently passed away, leaving the family diner to Marygene and her sister Jenna Lynn. Jenna Lynn has been holding things together on her own but now it’s time for Marygene to lend a helping hand.
When one of the older diner patrons suddenly dies at the counter Marygene is the one closest to the body. Unfortunately, all eyes turn toward Jenna Lynn and the police arrest her for murder. It’s up to Marygene to prove her sister’s innocence. With a little help from her ghostly mother, a close friend, and an overzealous reporter, Marygene is hot on the trail of a killer.
I thought I had it all figured out but I was so far off the mark. It kept me thinking and on my toes. Things aren’t as they appear to be. This story keeps me guessing until the end.
There are some paranormal aspects with Marygene able to converse with her dead mother. There was also romance tossed into the mystery. It’s a nice combo and it all blended in well together. I found the plot to be intriguing. The characters are well-developed and likeable. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
For reading challenges:
Cruisin’ thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2019
Craving for Cozies Reading Challenge 2019
Cloak & Dagger Reading Challenge 2019
FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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About the Author
Kate Young writes humorous southern mystery novels. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Guppy Chapter. Kate lives in a small town in Georgia with her husband, three kids, and Shih Tzu. When she is not writing her own books, she's reading or cooking.
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I don't know why, but glimpsing the cover for this one had me thinking that it was a Halloween story. I mistook the peach teapot window art for a floating pumpkin!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds good. I like paranormal.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it could be a lot of fun. I like the diner element and the ghost is a bit interesting too.
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