Take a photo of a barcode or cover
bookscoffeebrews 's review for:
Murder Runs in the Family
by Tamara Berry
Book Review: Murder Runs in the Family
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Tamara Berry. @tamaratamaralucy
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press @poisonedpenpress
Thank you @netgalley for my ARC.
Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry is a fun, eccentric cozy mystery that delivers laughs, chaos, and an unconventional murder investigation.
Amber Winslow, a former PI-in-training, flees her life and crashes at her estranged grandmother Jade’s upscale retirement home. But instead of a fresh start, she walks into a murder case—Jade is arrested for the death of fellow resident George “The Admiral” Vincent, whose $3 million heirloom ring is also missing. Determined to clear her grandmother’s name, Amber dives into a mystery full of nosy retirees, a missing tortoise, and a true crime podcast crew that’s a little too eager to investigate.
The retirement home setting was hilarious, packed with scheming seniors and unexpected twists. Jade’s true crime podcast crew stole the show, adding humor and chaos to every scene. The mystery started as a simple whodunit but evolved into a morally complex case, forcing Amber to rethink justice. And her personal growth was satisfying, as she finally stood up for herself and embraced her new life.
The slow start bogged down the first half, and Amber’s ex, Bones, was completely unnecessary—his presence only added frustration. The romance with Ethan lacked depth, making it hard to invest in. Lastly, the missing perspective of The Admiral made the twist feel a little morally ambiguous.
If you love quirky cozy mysteries with humor, found family, and true crime chaos, this book is a fun ride—despite a few missteps.
#CozyMystery #MurderRunsInTheFamily #TamaraBerry #TrueCrimePodcast #AmateurSleuth #MysteryBooks #FoundFamily #CrimeFiction #bookreviewer #BookLovers #BookNerds #Bibliophile #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #BookwormLife #ReadingCommunity #BookshelfGoals #BookAddict #LiteraryEscape
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Tamara Berry. @tamaratamaralucy
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press @poisonedpenpress
Thank you @netgalley for my ARC.
Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry is a fun, eccentric cozy mystery that delivers laughs, chaos, and an unconventional murder investigation.
Amber Winslow, a former PI-in-training, flees her life and crashes at her estranged grandmother Jade’s upscale retirement home. But instead of a fresh start, she walks into a murder case—Jade is arrested for the death of fellow resident George “The Admiral” Vincent, whose $3 million heirloom ring is also missing. Determined to clear her grandmother’s name, Amber dives into a mystery full of nosy retirees, a missing tortoise, and a true crime podcast crew that’s a little too eager to investigate.
The retirement home setting was hilarious, packed with scheming seniors and unexpected twists. Jade’s true crime podcast crew stole the show, adding humor and chaos to every scene. The mystery started as a simple whodunit but evolved into a morally complex case, forcing Amber to rethink justice. And her personal growth was satisfying, as she finally stood up for herself and embraced her new life.
The slow start bogged down the first half, and Amber’s ex, Bones, was completely unnecessary—his presence only added frustration. The romance with Ethan lacked depth, making it hard to invest in. Lastly, the missing perspective of The Admiral made the twist feel a little morally ambiguous.
If you love quirky cozy mysteries with humor, found family, and true crime chaos, this book is a fun ride—despite a few missteps.
#CozyMystery #MurderRunsInTheFamily #TamaraBerry #TrueCrimePodcast #AmateurSleuth #MysteryBooks #FoundFamily #CrimeFiction #bookreviewer #BookLovers #BookNerds #Bibliophile #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #BookwormLife #ReadingCommunity #BookshelfGoals #BookAddict #LiteraryEscape