Shrimply Dead by Maggie Toussaint
Series Name: A Seafood Caper #3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: April 12, 2021
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When veterinarian and amateur naturalist Jasmine Garr is shot in her yard, residents of Shell Island press caterer River Holloway into investigating the homicide. River dons her amateur sleuth cap and sets out to discover who killed her former catering customer.

Between Jasmine’s estranged cousin, a rival veterinarian, a wild animal trapper, the chicken lady, and a real estate broker, River has plenty of suspects to consider. As she peels back the layers of Jasmine’s life, dangerous secrets come to light.

Jasmine’s orphaned kitty, Iris, along with River’s cat Major, and her husband Pete help River sift through the evidence. At the same time, River recently expanded her catering business. She must service her regular catering clients, plus provide fresh baked goods for Pete’s ice cream shop.

The killer follows River’s every move relishing the thought of another victim. Time is running out. Will River solve the murder before she becomes a cold dish?

Dru’s Short Musing:
I enjoyed the latest adventure in this wickedly solid whodunit that had all the elements I love. A good storyline, a great cast of characters, engaging dialogue, and an atmosphere of camaraderie. River is looking for clues in the death of a local vet and as she delves into the case, there is resistance from the local sheriff and of course the murderer. It is the identity of the murderer and the motive that will set the tone of how well this story is being told, quickly becoming a page turner because I, too, wanted to know who was behind the misdeed. There were a few well-baked red herrings that enhanced my reading pleasure. All in all, this was the best book in this delightfully charming series. This is another entertaining read featuring River Holloway and her friends.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.