A NOVEL DEATH written by Elizabeth Ashby and Ellie Ashe, is another book in the Danger Cove Mysteries that you will be sure to enjoy from the first chapter. Like most cozy mystery it has your humor, a touch of romance, and of course...the murder! This writing duo team added spunk to their main character that will have you liking her from the start. A NOVEL DEATH has many other interesting characters that have you wondering who done it. As most mysteries go you look at the least likely person to be it because there are always surprises. However, Ashby and Ashe did a great job at the end at totally throwing me off as to whom the murderer is.

Meri Sinclair has just moved back to Danger Cove because she inherited her grandma's bookshop, Dangerous Reads. After dealing with a nasty breakup with her boyfriend that went public it seemed like a low-key thing to do. Until their first author and old resident Cal Montague who she invited to do a reading from his autobiography was found murdered in the back alley of her shop. What secrets did he have to hide and who would want to kill him? Meri tries to get to the bottom of it as she feels the local police are trying to target her as the guilty party. With the help of the town's hot veterinarian they both get into a tough situation that could become deadly.

This mystery had me giggling at Meri's sense of humor, even when she is being serious. This is what I love about cozy mysteries. The idea of a mystery excites the reader but the characters make you fall in love with the story. I enjoyed reading A NOVEL DEATH written by Elizabeth Ashby and Ellie Ashe and hope to read more about the residents from Danger Cove.

Book Summary

When Meri Sinclair inherited Dangerous Reads, she didn’t just get a bookshop. She inherited a legacy. It’s Danger Cove’s only bookstore, and her grandmother had made sure that it's a warm and friendly places for readers of all ages.

Determined to get off on the right foot, Meri has organized a series of author readings, starting off with Cal Montague, a Danger Cove native who grew up to become a solid B-list actor, and his tell-all his memoirs, Tales I Shouldn’t Tell. Only the actor turns out to be a difficult diva, and before the inaugural event can even start, Meri finds the guest of honor in the alley—shot dead. Turns out someone else thought Cal shouldn't be telling tales, too.

With motive and opportunity, the police have Meri in their sights. To save her business and her own skin, Meri turns to her small staff of part-time employees for help. Along with some assistance from Danger Cove’s hot new veterinarian, Meri, sets out to help the Danger Cove police—whether they appreciate it or not—before the murderer returns for a sequel.

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