I love the pun filled titles of this author’s work. A Fatal Groove is the second in the series, with the first having the title, Vinyl Resting Place. Readers can probably guess that these stories have to do with music and, indeed, the book’s protagonist has a record and drinks shop, cutely called Sip n Spin.
The story is set in Texas at bluebonnet season, a time that sounds lovely indeed. As readers from the first book may know, three sisters have opened a record shop. A joy in the story is watching their interactions.
Chaos breaks out when the town’s mayor is seemingly poisoned by a drink made in the sisters’ store. Of course, this means that it is essential to their business to find the culprit. Cozy/traditional mystery readers know that they will do just that. Enjoy this title as you watch the case unfold. It was a fun read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Paperbacks for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 25 July 2023
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