Death by Intermission by Alexis Morgan
Series Name: Abby McCree #4
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: January 26, 2021
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Ushered once again onto another committee by the mayor of Snowberry Creek, Washington, Abby is tasked with keeping the box office receipts of the town’s Movies in the Park nights. Cut to the director’s chair from where she’s suddenly organizing the summer’s last feature. From the opening scene through the final credits, Abby feels she’s earned nominations for best volunteer, best movie date with her tenant Tripp Blackston–and best daughter for ignoring her mother Phoebe’s own movie date with Owen Quinn.
Unfortunately, Abby and the others are treated to a post-credits scene: the body of local insurance agent Mitchell Anders. This discovery is followed by a plot twist revealing that the murder weapon comes from Owen’s food truck. With her mother’s boyfriend suspected of murder, Abby starts her own investigation determined to shine a spotlight on the real killer. . .
Dru’s Musing:
Well-executed, fast-paced drama that immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming a page-turner. The mystery was exciting with all the elements that I like: a solid plot where a night at the movies lead to murder; suspects more apt to be involved; engaging and tantalizing dialogue; an eclectic cast of characters that included Phoebe, Abby’s mom, Owen, and of course Gage and Tripp; suspenseful nature filled with intrigue; and visually descriptive narrative. The mother-daughter tension played a good part in the telling of this tale, which put Tripp in the middle of their contentious relationship. The supporting cast helped move the story along, giving us bits and pieces that kept me in the game. Then there is Zeke, the mastiff mix, whose presence was necessary while Abby set about finding a murderer and their motive. I love books that pulls a person in, never thinking what they are reading, isn’t real. Overall, this was delightfully entertaining, and I can’t wait for the next book in this endearing series.
FTC Full Disclosure – I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) from the author.