Buried in a Good Book
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Average rating3.3
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Ratings4
Average rating3.3
"A mystery writer finds solace and murder in rural Oregon...Whimsy meets woodsy"— Kirkus Reviews Don't miss the first book in a brand-new gripping and hilarious bookish cozy mystery series by author Tamara Berry! Bestselling thriller writer Tess Harrow is almost at the end of her rope when she arrives with her teenage daughter at her grandfather's rustic cabin in the woods. She hopes this will be a time for them to heal and bond after Tess's recent divorce, but they've barely made it through the door when an explosion shakes the cabin. Suddenly it's raining fish guts and...is that a human arm? Tess was hardly convincing Gertie that a summer without Wi-Fi and running water would be an adventure. Now she's thrust into a murder investigation, neighbors are saying they've spotted Bigfoot in the woods near her cabin, and the local sheriff is the spitting image of her character Detective Gabriel Gonzales—something he's less than thrilled about. With so much more than her daughter's summer plans at stake, it's up to Tess to solve this case before anyone else gets hurt. Put your sleuthing hat on—Buried in a Good Book features: A thriller writer who knows way more than anyone should about death and dismemberment Her young daughter who's more intrigued by dead bodies than she probably should be An isolated cabin in the woods that's probably—definitely—hiding something The tiny mountain town that seems less than troubled by a sudden abundance of murders
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This is a wonderful balance between ridiculous and heart warming. I enjoyed this more than I expected and I am so glad the bad guy turned out to be that one.
The relationships!! By far, the highlight of this book, and an element of any story that I love. ;) The main character has a 14 year old daughter who is razor sharp, and their relationship rings very true. There's also a sizzling love interest with lots of great banter. And a lovely friendship that falls under question . . . But I won't say more.
The mystery is a little wacky but very satisfying. Overall the book is great fun; my one reservation is that it does get a bit gory for a cozy. The main character is a thriller writer with a mind like a steel trap, spouting off facts about putrefaction at the drop of a hat (research skills that make me, also an author, rather jealous!). But those moments are brief and overall, this book is full of classic capers and deep love for the Pacific Northwest.
