Laura_K

Wanna-be sleuths, Pie and Mash, are also a cute couple who are not fully in love with their respective careers. When they decide to take a course on becoming detectives, the fun ensues. The book started slow and it took a bit for this reader to become engaged with the quirky characters and the , at first, complicated plot. However, soon the plot began to come together and the characters became more developed and interesting. The plot was unique, with a dual time-line for added interest. I did not figure out this who-dun-it until the final reveal. This was a fun book for cozy mystery fans.

I loved the writing style of this novel, with it's short chapters and multiple timelines. The book starts with a situation that introduces us to Effie and also lets the reader know that there will be surprises and scares! As we delve into Effie's life, a child appears, in apparent distress. The book then continues to solve the mystery around this child. There are several plot twists that were completely a surprise to me. There were a couple that I started to figure out, but was never fully correct. There was one character that puzzled me throughout...what was her real role in the mystery? However, the author finally answered that question at the conclusion when this thrilling, scary and violent story came to an end. This was an enjoyable page turner!