A review by melodicfate
Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany

3.0

I love hotels or inns in my cozy mysteries. I don't, however, generally read books set in the 1950s. Still, I took a chance on this one for the hotel setting, and I wasn't disappointed. The setting and time period were well-drawn, and I found all the staff interesting. Elizabeth, the main character, was a bit judgmental of others, but her past and friendliness were good qualities. She doesn't stand out to me more than some cozy mystery heroines, but I liked her overall. There was an awesome dog, and I think the beginnings of a love triangle, which is a bit annoying. I like both of the men, though. As for the murder, I didn't guess the villain. I despised the police chief, which means the author's writing was great on both of those fronts. The whole Communism thing really set the story in the time period, too. Overall, this was a very unique story, and I'm glad I read it.