Welcome! Can you believe it is Wednesday? Cherry Cake and a Cadaver is the second book in A Lily Gayle Lambert Mystery series. The first book in the series is Death of a Wolfman. Cherry Cake and a Cadaver will be out on March 31 and is available for pre-order on Amazon (as well as iTunes and Barnes and Noble). You can follow Susan Boles on Amazon and Facebook.
Cherry Cake and a Cadaver by
Susan Boles is the second book in A Lily Gayle Lambert Mystery series. Lily Gayle Lambert lives in Mercy,
Mississippi. Recently some out of
towners purchased the old Mitchell Manor and are turning it into a bed and
breakfast. The house has undergone
massive renovations and is being renamed The Midnight Dragonfly. The gossip hotline is on fire as people
speculate on the new owners and what the inside will look like. The new proprietors will be holding a party
to unveil the house, but Lily Gayle does not wish to wait. She convinces her friend, Dixie Newsom to
sneak a peek in the windows. Because of
the blinds, Lily Gayle cannot see anything.
Dixie wishes to leave, but Lily Gayle moves around to the back of the house
where she discovers the back door is slightly open. Lily Gayle considers this an invitation to go
in and explore. In the kitchen, the pair
are in for shock when they find local baker, Luxen Natolovish dead on the
floor. Dixie calls Sheriff Ben Carter
while Lily Gayle checks out the scene of the crime (and maybe snaps a few pictures). Lily Gayle starts inquiring about Luxen’s
background. She wonders why someone
would wish to harm him. Then Bobby
Moore, local bad boy, approaches Lily Gayle about the disappearance of his
mother, Rikki. He is worried about her
and refuses to contact the sheriff. Bobby wants Lily Gayle to find her. Is Rikki’s disappearance related to Luxen’s
murder? How do the new owners of The
Midnight Dragonfly fit into this puzzle?
Can Lily Gayle untangle this mystery and find Rikki? Join Lily Gayle on
her latest investigation in Cherry Cake and a Cadaver!
Cherry Cake and a Cadaver is best
enjoyed after reading Death of a Wolfman.
Information from the first book is alluded to but not fully
explained. I wish the author had taken
the time to provide some background on Lily Gayle (like her occupation) for
readers who are new to the series and a reminder for others. Cherry Cake and a Cadaver is a light,
humorous novel. It has a good pace and
can easily be finished in a couple of hours (or less). I found this story to be more cozy than
mystery. Readers get to find out about
the various shops in town as well as the citizens. In addition, we find out why Harley Ann has
come to Mercy to live with her aunt, Miss Edna.
I was intrigued about the refugee camp mentioned in the book. I discovered that there are pictures
available online. I give Cherry Cake and a Cadaver 3 out of 5 stars. I do wish
that more time had been spent on the mystery and that it was more complex. Readers will be able to easily solve the
whodunit. I felt that the ending was a
little rushed. You could tell that the
author was trying to wrap up the story. There
are recipes included at the end of the book including the one for the cherry
cake mentioned in title. Cherry Cake and a Cadaver is a humorous, short story that is sure to liven up your afternoon. Cherry Cake and a Cadaver will be published on Friday, March 31!
Thank you for visiting and reading my latest book review. I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday. I will be back on Thursday to tell you about When Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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