Today I am reviewing “Peaches and Scream” book 8 in the ”Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery” series by Chelsea Thomas. I love spending time in Pine Grove, NY with Chelsea, Teeny and Miss May. I know I’m in for some humour mixed in with some murder.
Bite into a big, juicy murder.
This is the first year for peaches at the orchard and everyone's got that warm and fuzzy feeling. Miss May is even throws a "Peach Party" to celebrate.
The whole town turns up for the big bash. They get full on Peach pie, they get tipsy on Peach Sangria. Everything is, well, peachy. Until...
...a dead body turns up in the bakeshop.
The bake shop is locked from the inside. Every window is locked. There are no signs of a struggle. But it's clear to everyone that this was a murder.
One big problem...
...Chelsea and Miss May are the only people who have keys to the bake shop.
So they're suspects number one and two in this investigation. It's crazy. No matter how many murders our girls solve, they just can't earn the respect of Chief Flanagan and her crony cops.
This story has murder, intrigue, and police corruption that will make your head spin. Plus, it's got a happy dog, a cute little cat, and a tiny horse that will make your heart grow two sizes.
Will Chelsea end up in prison for a crime she didn't commit?
What would that mean for her love life?
Life's a peach. Murder is the pit.
This go around we have psychic who thinks everyone is out to kill her, and low and behold Chelsea finds her dead in the bake shop! I enjoyed this book even more than the previous ones, the characters are well-developed and we continue to learn a little bit more about each of them. My favourites are still Teeny (always evokes a giggle), auntie May and Chelsea. I like the addition of the happy dog and cute cat to the farm family.
The mystery has so many twists and red hearings that you are kept guessing until the very end. I continue to enjoy this cozy mystery series. I find them to be entertaining and the plot moves at a steady pace that keeps you engaged.
I highly recommend this book/series. It can easily stand alone but I recommend you read the series from the beginning.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I always love reading comments and getting to know my fellow cozy lovers.
Hugs,
No comments:
Post a Comment