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A review by git_r_read
Deadly Dram by Melinda Mullet
5.0
This is one of my favorite series. It's set in Scotland, the main character is photojournalist who is trying to settle down as the part-owner of a whiskey distillery she inherited from her uncle.
This is more amateur sleuth than cozy as it's a bit darker, but not overwhelmingly so. The setting is Scotland but the author doesn't overdo the accents for the characters like some writers aggravatingly do.
The mystery is excellently done and I like that Abi naturally becomes a part of the investigation due to her photojournalism background and relationship with the detective. He trusts her instincts.
Abi has a habit of having three descriptive words pop into her mind when she meets someone. I love this each time it pops up in the story. I always wonder what three words would pop up for me if we met. If she were real...but she feels real. Another aspect I love about the series.
I will be starting the next one, DIED IN THE WOOL, soon. It's already on my Nook.
I can absolutely recommend this book, series and author.
This is more amateur sleuth than cozy as it's a bit darker, but not overwhelmingly so. The setting is Scotland but the author doesn't overdo the accents for the characters like some writers aggravatingly do.
The mystery is excellently done and I like that Abi naturally becomes a part of the investigation due to her photojournalism background and relationship with the detective. He trusts her instincts.
Abi has a habit of having three descriptive words pop into her mind when she meets someone. I love this each time it pops up in the story. I always wonder what three words would pop up for me if we met. If she were real...but she feels real. Another aspect I love about the series.
I will be starting the next one, DIED IN THE WOOL, soon. It's already on my Nook.
I can absolutely recommend this book, series and author.