Publication Nov. 21, 2024
Angela and David's relaxing, fun trip to the carnival proved to be neither. While in the haunted house, they encounter a very realistic body. Kyle was known for his talent at doing the statue routine, posing without making a move or visible breath, then jumping out at people, but there's no jumping out this time. Kyle is dead. Who killed Kyle?
Angela is on the case, even when all evidence points toward it being a suicide. Fortunately, David is around to help, not to mention he's moved onto the farm with her. Ah, love me some romance in my cozy mysteries. In any case, there are ample suspects, at least in Angela's mind. It takes the Chief awhile to come around but ultimately he does and Angela and Ruff are off on another case. I won't detail it all here but will say that I loved the somewhat spooky but fun atmosphere of the Hummings Hollow Carnival. You'll sense the smells (Ruff's favorite), sounds, colors, lights, and press of the crowd. Will you be brave enough to visit the fortune teller's booth? And, whoa, who let the animals out? And, who is hiding what secrets? Angela seems to be accompanied by David and Officer Kim at times, but Ruff is ever present. Well, when he isn't chasing that ferret, Celeste, while Angela is trying to sort out whether that's graffiti or some coded message. Angela's father even gets into the action briefly while visiting the fair with the family, including Angela's mother who has early onset Alzheimers.
Anglea and Dave are an adorable, very likable couple and, of course, Ruff, is part of the key to the solution. He did seem to be using some innate sense of "Ah, ha, that's it" for some of them, however, as he went straight to the clue. I do love his asides, unheard since he's not a talking dog, sharing his inner thought processes at times, too. I also have to give kudos to the cover creator(s). As always, cute critters and a sense of mischief and humor. Bottom line, enjoyed what is a relatively quick read. Thanks #BookSirens and author #MaxParrott for letting me pop in early to see what is going on in Angela and David's life. The carnival trips were fun...well, except for that one time. Grin.
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