A Murder of Magpies (aka Writer's Block) (Sam Clair, Bk 1)
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Samantha "Sam" Clair is a middle aged editor who specializes in women's fiction, except for 1 client who does exposes, Kit Lovell. Kit is also one of her good friends. When he submits his next manuscript, it is a whopper. It talks about murder and money laundering. When Kit disappears and Sam gets burgled, suddenly, Sam's life isn't so predictable anymore. With the help of Inspector Jake Field and her solicitor mother, Helena, Sam is determined to find her friend and get this book published.
I really enjoyed this book. It had me laughing so many times, that my family started to look at me strangely. Sam is a fantastic character. She is smart, sarcastic, down-to-earth, and very real. She isn't some TSTL type of heroine. In fact, she doesn't even really want to be a heroine. Sam's mother, Helena, was so funny. Sam is convinced she is a Martian, because she seems to be perfect and know everything. Their relationship is awkward but endearing. Jake, the Inspector, fell a little flat for me. He seemed a little one dimensional. I hope in the sequel he perks up some.
The mystery has multiple layers, and it is fun to watch them try to separate all of the crimes. I think it was very well written. There was a lot of financial gobbledygook in parts, that went over my head, but I caught on when they dumbed it down for Sam. Lol!
I recommend cozy readers and British mystery lovers to give this book a shot. I really enjoyed it a lot.
I really enjoyed this book. It had me laughing so many times, that my family started to look at me strangely. Sam is a fantastic character. She is smart, sarcastic, down-to-earth, and very real. She isn't some TSTL type of heroine. In fact, she doesn't even really want to be a heroine. Sam's mother, Helena, was so funny. Sam is convinced she is a Martian, because she seems to be perfect and know everything. Their relationship is awkward but endearing. Jake, the Inspector, fell a little flat for me. He seemed a little one dimensional. I hope in the sequel he perks up some.
The mystery has multiple layers, and it is fun to watch them try to separate all of the crimes. I think it was very well written. There was a lot of financial gobbledygook in parts, that went over my head, but I caught on when they dumbed it down for Sam. Lol!
I recommend cozy readers and British mystery lovers to give this book a shot. I really enjoyed it a lot.
