Helpful Score: 2
First Line: "Georgiana? Georgiana Neverall, is that you under there?"
Former computer security expert Georgiana Neverall is now a plumber's apprentice and is enjoying every minute of it until she finds Martha Tepper's favorite brooch clogging a drain in an old warehouse. No one else seems to think it's a big deal, so Georgiana decides to do a bit of sleuthing on her own. It's not long at all before she needs more than a bit of plumber's tape and a wrench to keep out of danger.
This is a light, fun mystery with plenty in it to bring me back for more. Georgiana isn't afraid of hard work and brings a welcome sense of humor to her new profession: "Plumbers, in my limited experience, spent an inordinate amount of time underneath sinks.... Lately, I identified everyone by their shoes." She's coming down from the high anxiety of her former business and learning to like the woman she's becoming. She's enjoying life being owned by her two Airedales, Daisy and Buddha, and after all those childhood summers camped out in the mystery section of the local library, Georgiana has learned to be observant and notice significant details.
The only two real drawbacks to me were Georgiana's nagging, fault finding mother, and the plain and simple fact that everyone else took so long to figure out that Martha Tepper hadn't retired to Arizona.
It's common for most cozy mysteries to have some sort of theme and recipes or helpful tips. To be honest, for the most part, I tend to skim over them all because they hold very little interest for me. I have to make an exception for Sink Trap. I found Evans' plumbing tips to be interesting and worthwhile.
A main character I'd like to invite over for coffee (and not to take a look at that dripping faucet), two great dogs, a fun cast of secondary characters, an interesting whodunit to solve and free plumbing tips? Where's the next book in this series?
Former computer security expert Georgiana Neverall is now a plumber's apprentice and is enjoying every minute of it until she finds Martha Tepper's favorite brooch clogging a drain in an old warehouse. No one else seems to think it's a big deal, so Georgiana decides to do a bit of sleuthing on her own. It's not long at all before she needs more than a bit of plumber's tape and a wrench to keep out of danger.
This is a light, fun mystery with plenty in it to bring me back for more. Georgiana isn't afraid of hard work and brings a welcome sense of humor to her new profession: "Plumbers, in my limited experience, spent an inordinate amount of time underneath sinks.... Lately, I identified everyone by their shoes." She's coming down from the high anxiety of her former business and learning to like the woman she's becoming. She's enjoying life being owned by her two Airedales, Daisy and Buddha, and after all those childhood summers camped out in the mystery section of the local library, Georgiana has learned to be observant and notice significant details.
The only two real drawbacks to me were Georgiana's nagging, fault finding mother, and the plain and simple fact that everyone else took so long to figure out that Martha Tepper hadn't retired to Arizona.
It's common for most cozy mysteries to have some sort of theme and recipes or helpful tips. To be honest, for the most part, I tend to skim over them all because they hold very little interest for me. I have to make an exception for Sink Trap. I found Evans' plumbing tips to be interesting and worthwhile.
A main character I'd like to invite over for coffee (and not to take a look at that dripping faucet), two great dogs, a fun cast of secondary characters, an interesting whodunit to solve and free plumbing tips? Where's the next book in this series?
Helpful Score: 2
Let me first say that this is a classic fit for the cozy genre. You have your small town girl, and a missing person. No guts or gore or major crime scene. Although the main character is not a suspect, she has suspisions of who might have anything to gain from the person gone missing. Its a very light hearted mysery that is perfect for anyone who appreciates a cozy mystery that does not have and sex, vilence or curse words in the book.
In a nutshell, I enjoyed this book to an extent. Georgiana seemed to be a real girl, with a real job, a nagging mother and a somewhat boyfriend. She spends her spare time looking for answers as to why the town libarian went missing after Georgie found the womans broach in the pipe of a sink. I wouldnt extactly call Georgiana a "sleuth" per-se because it is unclear if the librarian is dead or not. All we really know is that she is missing, and Georgiana has a heck of a time convincing others that something is just not right. Theres a small list of suspects involved, including the houskeeper, the lawyers, her accountant, and the real estate agents who are out to sell the womans house. I really enjoyed Georgies friend Sue as a character.
I will continue the series when Im in the mood for a light, quick read
In a nutshell, I enjoyed this book to an extent. Georgiana seemed to be a real girl, with a real job, a nagging mother and a somewhat boyfriend. She spends her spare time looking for answers as to why the town libarian went missing after Georgie found the womans broach in the pipe of a sink. I wouldnt extactly call Georgiana a "sleuth" per-se because it is unclear if the librarian is dead or not. All we really know is that she is missing, and Georgiana has a heck of a time convincing others that something is just not right. Theres a small list of suspects involved, including the houskeeper, the lawyers, her accountant, and the real estate agents who are out to sell the womans house. I really enjoyed Georgies friend Sue as a character.
I will continue the series when Im in the mood for a light, quick read
Helpful Score: 1
love this series. very easy to read and enjoy!!
Helpful Score: 1
Apparently I am in the minority because I did not love this book. It was decent and I did read through to the end, but I found it very repetitive: Martha would NEVER just leave like that....something MUST have happened to Martha....
Also, I pretty much pegged the guilty party right from the start so the end was no surprise. I may give the second title in this series a chance, we'll see.
Also, I pretty much pegged the guilty party right from the start so the end was no surprise. I may give the second title in this series a chance, we'll see.
Helpful Score: 1
Quick read which I thouroughly enjoyed. The relationship between Georgiana and her mother kept me laughing. I will probably get the second book.
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed this book. Georiana was an interesting character and most of the supporting characters were likable as well. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series. However, the fact that nobody would even listen to Georgiana's opinion on a suspect got a little annoying and seemed overdone. I also didn't like the boyfriend. He seemed controlling and dismissive of Georgiana. Hopefully he doesn't stick around!
Well written.Characters are real and interesting.
