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A review by peggyemi
Batter Off Dead by Maddie Day
4.0
Batter Off Dead is the tenth book in the Country Story Mystery series by author Maddie Day. This is a cozy mystery series that I very much enjoy so I look forward to each new book that is released. Robbie Jordan is a very likable protagonist and part of what continues to draw me to this series is the depth and maturity of the well-written characters. Robbie and Abe are settling into married life and attending a fireworks show in the park when one of the town's senior citizens is murdered. Before the murder, Robbie is introduced to the victim through Buck's father Grant. When the victim is discovered it raises many questions as the murder is eerily similar to the murder of Buck's mother, which was never solved. I love how Ms. Day allowed us to get to know Buck Bird in this book. We are able to learn more about his history and his character as the story unfolds.
As Robbie starts to ask questions, there are plenty of suspects to choose from, but Ms. Day does a good job of establishing plausible motives for the more prominent suspects. It's up to the reader to follow the clues to see if they can come to the right conclusion. As the mystery winds up and the story comes to a conclusion, Robbie once again finds herself in danger as the murderer tries to silence her. In the end, Robbie prevails and the murder of the senior citizen as well as the murder of Buck's mother are wrapped up nicely.
I enjoy this series and will continue to stop in at the Pans "N Pancakes to see what new mystery is in store for Robbie Jordan.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by the manner in which I received this book.
As Robbie starts to ask questions, there are plenty of suspects to choose from, but Ms. Day does a good job of establishing plausible motives for the more prominent suspects. It's up to the reader to follow the clues to see if they can come to the right conclusion. As the mystery winds up and the story comes to a conclusion, Robbie once again finds herself in danger as the murderer tries to silence her. In the end, Robbie prevails and the murder of the senior citizen as well as the murder of Buck's mother are wrapped up nicely.
I enjoy this series and will continue to stop in at the Pans "N Pancakes to see what new mystery is in store for Robbie Jordan.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by the manner in which I received this book.