The Double Exposure Murder by Jeanne Quigley

Series Name: Robyn Cavanagh Mystery #1
Genre: Cozy
Release: May 17, 2022

Robyn Cavanagh enjoys a thriving second career as a portrait photographer in her beloved suburban hometown of Garland, New York. Having built a large portfolio of high school senior photos and family portraits, Robyn is thrilled when math teacher Brooke Gibson hires her to take photos of a different subject: 16 Clover Lane, the house Brooke has recently inherited from her late great-aunt. Brooke will soon put the home on the market and wants Robyn to take the photos for the real estate listing. Robyn thinks the cozy house will attract prospective buyers—until she finds bride-to-be Brooke’s battered body in the garden shed.

When Brooke’s mother asks her help in canceling the wedding plans, Robyn plays amateur sleuth and gathers clues while also collecting refunds from Brooke’s wedding vendors. With help from her friend Will Vonderlin, Robyn assembles evidence of a possible love triangle, financial indiscretions, and neighborhood feuds and builds a suspect list that includes Brooke’s fiancé, a jealous relative, a longtime rival, and a shady bartender. The clues lead Robyn to the killer and a spectacular July Fourth finale complete with a marching band and a parade of howling dogs.

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Dru’s Short Musing:
A bride-to-be’s murder darkens Robyn’s world when she discovers her body. Looking into the circumstances surrounding her death, Robyn uncovers some nefarious undertones with repercussions connected to her friend’s personal and professional life.

This book was laid out nicely with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along with what the author has intended. The author knows how to tell a story that immediately grabbed my attention keeping me immersed in all aspects as we met the various cast of characters who had pivotal roles in this whodunit. The mystery was staged with a bountiful of suspects with clues here and there as well as a few strategically placed red herrings. I liked the inclusion of various friends and family who were sidekicks that enabled Robyn to ferret out the person responsible. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and I can’t wait to see what adventures are in store for Robyn and her friends.

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