Fly Me to the Tomb by Denise Swanson
Series Name: Devereaux’s Dime Store #7
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: April 2021
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When Aaron Burgess is found slumped over the steering wheel of his tractor and rushed to the Underwood Medical Clinic by his friend and business partner Quito Escobar, no one expected that the situation would turn into a homicide investigation. But when it does, newly licensed private investigator Devereaux Sinclair and her fiancé Jake Del Vecchio are hired to find the murderer. Was Aaron a random victim of some psycho killer or was his murder something much much more personal?
Love is in the air of Shadow Bend, Missouri. Dev and Jake are engaged and moving in together. Jake’s ex-wife is working for and dating Dev’s ex-boyfriend. And Jake’s Uncle Tony has been reunited with his first sweetheart, Birdie. It even looks as if Dev’s BFF, Boone St. Onge, has found his special someone.
But romance comes to a screeching halt when a mysterious murder takes place. This puzzle isn’t just whodunnit, but how and why.
With a short list of suspects, Dev and Jake are in a race to figure out the answers before someone else gets planted six feet under.
Dru’s Short Musing:
Oh, how I miss this series. This was a fast-paced, well-written whodunit with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along with what the author intended. The mystery was rock solid, and that author did a great job in setting this up with a small pool of suspects and clues that kept me grounded in the little details. It was fun watching all the pieces fall into play, especially with those having a pivotal role that aided in the apprehension of the person responsible. There were a few surprises that enhanced the telling of this tale. This was a very enjoyable drama with engaging dialogue and a wonderful cast of characters that included Dev, Boone, Poppy and of course Jake. Looking forward to what awaits them next.