Being a fan of "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu television, I found the use of a true crime podcast as part of the plot intriguing. That said, if Trevor continues with the podcast, he really, really needs to tone down both the name dropping and be smarter himself about the possible danger. Words matter. It probably goes without saying that the mystery storage trunks mentioned to Trevor after his initial podcast relating to the murder wind up with Daisy and friends.
The story centers around Daisy Swanson and podcast journalist Trevor Lundquist investigating not just a 20 year-old murder case but a modern one, too. Both become targets. Daisy should be focused on her upcoming wedding but can't seem to stop thinking of anything other than the investigation. She keeps asking questions, many pointed, and, well, this is a cozy mystery. You know she'll eventually face danger. In-between, there's a 100 year anniversary of the local covered bridge to celebrate, finding the perfect gown for her wedding, getting her daughter ready for her first year of college, trying to help her oldest daughter mend her worrisome marriage, and more.
I won't detail the plot further. The characters were largely likable and the setting sounds charming. I mean, carriage rides? Well, this does take place in Pennsylvania's Amish country. Daisy's soon-to-be husband, Jonas, is a former cop, now woodworker/furniture maker, and provides a solid foundation for Daisy's sometimes over zealousness. The wedding planning seems to be frequently interrupted for murder matters but I hope to hear more about that gazebo in future books. Thanks #NetGalley and #KensingtonBooks - #KensingtonCozies for inviting me to the wedding. I'm looking forward to Daisy's next adventure. This one was a fun read that kept me guessing until the very end.
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