up dead.
When a friend is murdered, Adina is drawn into the middle of the
police investigation. Tensions rise as the suspect list expands to
include Adina, her friends, and colleagues at the prestigious think
tank where she works. But every cloud has a silver lining. Between
the nice detective, the hot new volunteer at the dog rescue center,
and the newly available preppy ex-boyfriend, Adina’s dating dry
spell appears near its end. That is, if she doesn’t become the next victim.
interrupted by the scream of sirens and the arrival of Adina’s
favorite police detective.
enlists her assistance, and in the process exposes her to the seamier
side of illegal immigration and crime in the city. Hard as she tries
to limit her involvement, the more Adina learns, the more she needs
to know – until a case of mistaken identity lands her in hot water.
Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Adina’s not convinced any of the obvious suspects disliked him
enough to want him dead. Can the young research assistant, her quirky
neighbor, and a lovable rescue pup help the police put together the
pieces of the puzzle?
Sleuth Series by Cassidy Salem. The books are standalone reads and
can be read in any order.
My Review
A violent attack. The victim recovers only to be found strangled several days later. Adina can’t let it go. The safety of people she cares about hangs in the balance. The assailant struck so close to home.
This was a fun, quick read. Finished it in a couple hours. There’s a bit of a mystery in a mystery as the two attacks could be the same or two different assailants. I quickly grew to bond with several of the characters. Adina and her policeman boyfriend, Jonathan, were adorable. And retired policeman and neighbor Bart Crockett is someone I’d like to have living in my neighborhood. I spid a little romance brewing between Bart and Joan, owner of the Cutie Pie dog rescue center. His recent adoption of one of her puppies doesn’t appear to be the only reason she comes to visit.
While I haven’t read the previous books in the series. I had no trouble following along and enjoying the characters. And being a huge fan of cozies, I’m sure I’ll be going back to the beginning to see how the series began.
mysteries (both cozy and traditional) and police procedurals. Over
the years, her favorite mystery authors have included Agatha
Christie, Kathy Reichs, Mary Higgins Clark, and John Grisham. When
she’s not reading, she enjoys music and spending time with family and
friends, and travels with her husband and son whenever possible. Her
travels have taken her to destinations throughout the United States,
Europe, and Scandinavia.
Think Murder, Dying for Data, and Killer Reputation. Cassidy
co-authors, together with Christa Nardi, a YA mystery series, which
includes The Mysterious Package, Mrs. Tedesco’s Missing Cookbook, The
Misplaced Dog, and Malicious Mischief.
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I’m loving the dogs on the covers.
I love dogs. They seem to find their way into all of my writing.
Thank you, Laura, for featuring Adina on your blog today. I hope your readers enjoy her adventures!
It’s my pleasure to share and I hope your tour is a smashing success:)
Thanks for the great giveaway!
The book looks like an interesting read!
I need to go back and read the other books in the series. More fun!
Think Murder sounds the most intriguing to me because the plot sounds complex!
I want to read that one next!
I love, love, love the covers! I am most intrigued by Dying For Data
I love the covers too and plan to read the other books so I can get caught up:)
These books sound like fun, and I love the dogs on the covers😁
I love the doggies too!
Sounds like a good series.
I hope to go back and read the other books:)
These seems like easy and fun ones Laura!
Just the way I like them, Sophie:)
Think Murder has the best cover in the series.
It seems to be a favorite:)
Liking the critters.
sherry @ fundinmental
Good doggies:)
This sounds like a very interesting read. And I really like the Think Murder cover.
I’m hard pressed to choose a favorite cover. They all look wonderful to me:)
I need these…darn you 🙂
He He!
Awwww yes! This looks like a great series! Again more covers I can fall in love with 😍
I know. I love all of the covers!
looks like a great read
This is one of my favorite genres and I want to catch up on the series.
I encourage reading so having a family who loves to read I sure support.Thanks for sharing your terrific read with us.
I have several brothers and sisters and we all read. Some more than others.