Ghostly Paws Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series Book 1 edition by Leighann Dobbs Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
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*** USA Today Bestseller and First Place Winner Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Awards (Animal Mystery Category) ***
Middle age can be murder ...
At least that’s how it seems to former crime journalist, Wilhelmina Chance, whose near-fatal accident has given her a strange side effect ... she sees ghosts.
After a messy divorce sends her fleeing back to her hometown of Mystic Notch, nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Willa finds herself haunted by the tenacious ghost of the town librarian who insists Willa solve her murder.
Luckily, she has lots of help, including a quirky cast of small-town characters, the cat she’s inherited from her grandmother, and her best friend, Pepper, who claims her herbal teas can work magic.
But just when Willa thinks she’s discovered who the killer is, she finds out that things are not what they seem in Mystic Notch, and the case takes a strange turn that has Willa adding even some of her long-time friends to her suspect list.
Can Willa find the real killer in time to keep the magical balance in Mystic Notch on the side of good, or will evil prevail?
Ghostly Paws Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series Book 1 edition by Leighann Dobbs Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
I enjoy reading Leighann Dobbs' books, so when she started a new series, I was thrilled. I read a lot of cozy mysteries, and several things struck me about this one. Firstly, this book is engaging. The characters are introduced in a way that doesn't interfere with the plot but leaves you wanting to know just a little more. I love being drawn into a town and a family in this way. The characters are realistic, believable, and varied. The dialogue is smartly written and reveals more about the characters over time. There is a good mix of humor, information, and intrigue that comes through.Another thing I really enjoyed about this book is that I was positive I had figured out who the killer was, was certain the main character was chasing the wrong suspect, and was quite surprised at the twist at the end. In fact, there were a couple of twists at the end that I thoroughly enjoyed.
By the time I got to The End, I was cheering the author for a job well done and didn't want the story to be over yet. I can't wait for the next installment of Mystic Notch. I enjoyed the paranormal elements of this story and felt that they gave an aura of magic and mystery that will be slowly added to over time in the series. I especially loved the unusual "regulars" who visit the book store on occasion as well as the supremely intelligent cats who could almost steal the show.
I only wish that Ms. Dobbs could write as fast as I read.
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Ghostly Paws Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series Book 1 edition by Leighann Dobbs Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews
When murder comes to the sleepy hamlet of Mystic Notch, recently relocated crime journalist Wilhelmina Chance and her grandma’s crime-solving cat jump into the case with two feet and four paws.
Mainly, Willa wants to start over. After her car accident left her with a temperamental leg and a strange ability to see ghosts, she hopes taking over her grandmother’s bookstore in Mystic Notch will offer her needed peace. That is, until, with the help of her grandmother’s cat, Pandora, Willa discovers Lavinia Babbage’s body in the library basement.
When Lavinia’s ghost appears to her, Willa not only finds out that Lavinia’s death was no accident, but that someone in Mystic Notch is to blame. And Lavinia only leaves her with a few clues to determine who might have a motive to kill the local librarian.
What Willa doesn’t know is that her cat, Pandora, is part of an elite species sworn to help humans—and that Pandora is just as intent on finding Lavinia’s killer as she is. With Pandora’s help, Willa starts putting the pieces of the puzzle together. She just has to hope that her investigations don’t get in the way of those actually getting paid to solve the crime—namely, her sheriff sister, Augusta, and the handsome but slightly intimidating sheriff, Eddie Striker (and his steely gray glances).
This is the first in Leighann Dobbs’ "Mystic Notch series, and the atmosphere Dobbs creates is exquisitely cozy. While there are a few hiccups in this debut novel, they can be forgiven as the series promises to deliver more enjoyable and affably cozy hours of reading--especially with a few of Dobbs' few magical flourishes thrown in. Mystic Notch is a town that any cozy mystery fan can look forward to hanging out in. The story is enjoyable overall, especially in the last third. The reveals are delightfully unpredictable, and the ending offers a satisfying conclusion.
The role of the cats also adds an intriguing element to the overall story and reveals important parts of the mystery in a way that not only fits with the plot but provides some surprises along the way. The cats also offer a significant source of humor, which is a winning element throughout the story.
This debut novel of the Mystic Notch mystery series is perfect for cozy mystery lovers and looking for a humorous and feel-good escape.
I will say that I am a Leighann Dobbs fan. I love the Lexy Baker series as well as the Blackmoore Sisters. I thought that Hidden Agemda, the Kate Diamond adventure, was one of her best. But this one? I think it's the best of all of them. Small town folks, an awesome cat pointing in all kinds of directions, a best friend with magical teas...that frequently backfire...and a mystery that I didn't solve prior to the exciting ending all made for an exciting read.
I laughed, I teared up...and I'm not an easy mark for that. This novel was great, and I can't wait for the next one.
This was a book that just missed a four star or better review for the same reason as many other novels in this genre do. The main character stretches my suspension of disbelief until it breaks. It's not that she sees and speaks with ghosts. That's fine. But, despite knowing the supernatural is real, she refuses to accept the idea of witches also being real every time the subject is brought up. Likewise, at least five times that I can think of her cat or another of the numerous cats in this story lead her to clues or to safety yet her response consistently is, "It almost seemed like it (the cat) was trying to tell me something." Seriously? The first time this happens you probably ignore it. The second or third time you think it's curious. The third or fourth gets an, "I think she's trying to tell me something." The fourth or fifth should pretty much be a certain, "Oh, the cat wants me to go there? I guess I'm going there." Doing otherwise just makes the character seem not as bright as she and everyone else seems to think she is.
Along similar lines, the main character also seems to be lacking in maturity for someone her stated age. She seriously wants and tries to pin a murder on someone because she doesn't like them? Even after it's been proven that they couldn't be the murderer?
Those are my pet peeves. Otherwise this read as a good mystery. There were plenty of suspects who made reasonable potential killers with justifiable reasons for killing the victim. I don't recall any of them being red herrings though I do think that one clue to the killer's identity might not have been dropped until after the reveal.
This was a free book for me, an introduction to the characters and world. I did enjoy it despite the few problems I felt it had and I'll probably try at least one more in the series.
I enjoy reading Leighann Dobbs' books, so when she started a new series, I was thrilled. I read a lot of cozy mysteries, and several things struck me about this one. Firstly, this book is engaging. The characters are introduced in a way that doesn't interfere with the plot but leaves you wanting to know just a little more. I love being drawn into a town and a family in this way. The characters are realistic, believable, and varied. The dialogue is smartly written and reveals more about the characters over time. There is a good mix of humor, information, and intrigue that comes through.
Another thing I really enjoyed about this book is that I was positive I had figured out who the killer was, was certain the main character was chasing the wrong suspect, and was quite surprised at the twist at the end. In fact, there were a couple of twists at the end that I thoroughly enjoyed.
By the time I got to The End, I was cheering the author for a job well done and didn't want the story to be over yet. I can't wait for the next installment of Mystic Notch. I enjoyed the paranormal elements of this story and felt that they gave an aura of magic and mystery that will be slowly added to over time in the series. I especially loved the unusual "regulars" who visit the book store on occasion as well as the supremely intelligent cats who could almost steal the show.
I only wish that Ms. Dobbs could write as fast as I read.
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