Buried in a Good Book

The relationships!! By far, the highlight of this book, and an element of any story that I love. ;) The main character has a 14 year old daughter who is razor sharp, and their relationship rings very true. There's also a sizzling love interest with lots of great banter. And a lovely friendship that falls under question . . . But I won't say more.

The mystery is a little wacky but very satisfying. Overall the book is great fun; my one reservation is that it does get a bit gory for a cozy. The main character is a thriller writer with a mind like a steel trap, spouting off facts about putrefaction at the drop of a hat (research skills that make me, also an author, rather jealous!). But those moments are brief and overall, this book is full of classic capers and deep love for the Pacific Northwest.