A Dash of Murder
Myrtle Clover Cozy Mysteries | Book 19
Feb 8, 2022
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with an unstoppable octogenarian protagonist who refuses to slow down — sharp, funny, and not about to let her police chief son tell her what to do. Light and funny even when there's murder involved.
Food for thought: seasoning with these berries results in a dash of murder.
It's been a quiet autumn so far in the small town of Bradley, North Carolina. Or, as Myrtle would put it, a boring one. The slow pace and lingering post-summer heat are making life in Bradley very slow-paced, indeed.
That all changes when a local resident is poisoned by what looks like a scrumptious pie. The victim is a boorish man who has plenty of enemies in Bradley. Despite this, suspicion falls heavily on Myrtle and Miles's friend—a botanist who grows the deadly nightshade the man was poisoned with.
Can Myrtle and Miles solve the case and help their friend before the killer strikes again?
Series: Myrtle Clover Mysteries, Book 19
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Setting: Bradley, North Carolina — small Southern town
Protagonist: Myrtle Clover, retired schoolteacher, 80s
Tone: Light, funny, feel-good
Recurring cast: Miles Bradford (sidekick) · Red Clover (son, police chief) · Puddin · Erma · Wanda · Lt. Perkins
Formats: Ebook · Paperback · Audiobook
Series: 30+ books — standalone or in order
ISBN: 978-1-955395-04-5 (print) · 978-1-955395-05-2 (ebook)
New to the series? Start with Pretty is as Pretty Dies (Book 1)
Praise
Publishers Weekly: “Myrtle's wacky personality is a delight.”
Mystery News: “Wonderful cozy mystery: solidly written, well-plotted and funny.”
ForeWord: “The treat here is Myrtle's eccentricity, brought to life with rich humor and executed …with breezy skill.”
“I hope I'm half as lively as she is when I reach my 80's..” Amazon Reviewer
“Sassy and funny as ever” Amazon Reviewer
“Myrtle is a feisty lady and I enjoy her wit and ability to figure out who done it.” Amazon Reviewer
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