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cj_mo_2222's review
4.0
Angela Richman is a death investigator for the county medical examiner's office in an upscale suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. She is providing support to longtime friend Camilla Chaney during the funeral for Camilla's estranged husband. Everyone is shocked when Sterling Chaney walks into the church drunk and very much alive! Due to the publicity this receives, unsavory details about Sterling's "phone answering" business come to light and soon afterwards, Sterling is found dead---again. Angela uses her skills and her knowledge of the wealthy Chouteau Forest community to confirm this second victim is truly Sterling and if so, who murdered him.
Although this book is part of a series, it works well as a standalone. Angela is, in the words of the police officer she is dating, "fearless and loyal." She is good at her job and won't rest until finds out the truth. She is even more determined in this case because her friend Camilla is accused of murder. Angela's snarky sense of humor can sometimes make her seem immature, but it also makes the book entertaining. I enjoyed her investigation and the way everything turns out in the end. The book can't be considered a cozy, but I think fans of the author's more cozy mystery series will also enjoy this story.
I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Severn House. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
Although this book is part of a series, it works well as a standalone. Angela is, in the words of the police officer she is dating, "fearless and loyal." She is good at her job and won't rest until finds out the truth. She is even more determined in this case because her friend Camilla is accused of murder. Angela's snarky sense of humor can sometimes make her seem immature, but it also makes the book entertaining. I enjoyed her investigation and the way everything turns out in the end. The book can't be considered a cozy, but I think fans of the author's more cozy mystery series will also enjoy this story.
I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Severn House. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
annarella's review
5.0
I love Angela Richman mysteries and loved this one, an unusual and entertaining story.
The plot is well developed and solid, the mystery kept me guessing, and I was glad to catch up with the characters.
The setting is well described and it was interesting to read about the hypocrisy and prejudice of the place.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The plot is well developed and solid, the mystery kept me guessing, and I was glad to catch up with the characters.
The setting is well described and it was interesting to read about the hypocrisy and prejudice of the place.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
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