Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse
A Marygene Brown Mystery
by Kate Young
About Southern Sass & A Crispy Corpse
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Publisher: Kensington (May 26, 2020)
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 1496721470
ISBN-13: 978-1496721471
Digital ASIN: B07W4MRDKR
On Georgia’s picturesque Peach Cove Island, a killer is serving up a two-for-one special . . .
After their mama's passing, Marygene Brown returned to Peach Cove Island to help her sister Jena Lynn run the family diner, renowned for its homemade peach desserts. But Mama is never too far away—her sassy spirit haunts the island, and more specifically Marygene. Lately Mama has been warning her that the dead will seek her out to solve their murders, an idea Marygene is far from peachy keen on.
But that prophecy appears to be coming true when she goes skinny-dipping off the island and swims right into a woman's charred corpse floating in the waves. And when Marygene and her brother Sam come upon a second burned body in a wine cellar at an event they're catering, it appears they have a double homicide on their hands. It soon turns out the victims have more in common than their charred remains, and Marygene will need to double down to find a killer who has no aversion to playing with fire. Good thing Mama has her back . . .
Includes Seven Recipes from Marygene’s Kitchen!
About Kate Young
Kate Young writes Southern mystery novels. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Guppy Chapter. Kate lives in a small town in Georgia with her husband, three kids, and Shih Tzu. When she is not writing her own books, she’s reading or cooking.
Author Links
Website – https://www.kateyoungbooks.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKateYoung/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/KAYoungBooks
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My Thoughts
Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young has Marygene Brown going for an early morning swim sans bathing
suit. Unfortunately, Marygene encounters
a corpse while frolicking in the ocean.
She quickly calls her father, Sheriff Eddie Carter who arrives with
Deputy Alex Myers, Marygene’s beau and the reason she was taking an early
morning swim. Eddie’s new hire, Deputy
Javier Reyes takes Marygene’s statement at the station which leaves a bitter
taste in her mouth after the encounter. The
Peach Diner, owner by Marygene and her sister, Jena Lynn, cater Yvonne Brooks open
house showcasing her renovations of Palmer house. Marygene and her brother, Sam take extra
champagne down to the cellar and find a charred corpse leaning against a
wall. Time to call Eddie again. The two bodies have Marygene perplexed and
she knows her mother has the information she needs. Pesky rules, though, prevent Clara from
giving that type of aid. Marygene and
Betsy begin asking questions and end up ruffling a few feathers. Marygene may find herself in limbo with her
mother if she is not careful.
Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young is the 2nd A Marygene Brown Mystery. It can be read as a standalone because the
needed background information is provided.
We return to Peach Cove Island, Georgia where deceased souls who have
been murdered are drawn to Marygene Brown.
Marygene gets a help with the cases from her mama, Clara who is in limbo
(she should have done more good deeds while alive). Marygene co-owns The Peach Diner with her
sister, Jena Lynn. Marygene is a
wonderful baker whose pastries are in demand by the island’s residents and
tourists. Marygene is having
relationship troubles with beau, Deputy Alex Myers. Alex was seen doing something that landed him
in hot water with Marygene. Alex wanted his
cake and to eat it too (if you get my drift). Deputy Javier Reyes is new to the force and
sparks fly between him and our protagonist.
It looks like Alex has competition.
I wish less time had been devoted to Marygene’s love life. It was a little much for me. Marygene
deserves a good guy who is understanding, kind, and loyal. There are a variety of colorful characters whose
antics had me laughing. Betsy, an employee
and friend, is a hoot. The food descriptions
will have your mouth watering.
Thankfully, there are recipes at the end of the book. I like the author’s conversational writing
style which made Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse was easy to read. The story moved along quickly. The mystery was an enjoyable one to
solve. It was complex (love that) with a
variety of clues, several suspects and misdirection. I had a good time assembling the clues and arriving
at a solution. There is a dramatic reveal
where I got to see if my deductions were correct. There was plenty of action in this story that
helped move this story along quickly toward the end. The paranormal element is fun and enhances the
series. Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse is a capricious cozy mystery with a disdainful deputy, unabashed bathing
beauty, a chill cellar, pretty pastries, a defensive dad, and crispy
corpses.
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Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse can be purchased from Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and IndieBound. The 1st A Marygene Brown Mystery is Southern Sass and Killer Cravings. Now for the giveaway! As part of the tour, the author is giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card! You can click here to enter or use the Rafflecopter form below. Leave a comment for an extra entry. Good Luck! Kate Young's next book is On Borrowed Crime which releases October 6. It is the debut of A Jane Doe Book Club Mystery series. Thank you so much for dropping by today. Tomorrow I am sharing my review of Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower. It is the 5th An Amish Candy Shop Mystery.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a fabulous book and one I would greatly enjoy having the opportunity to read. Definitely on my TBR list now. Love the cover and title too!
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Sounds like a book I would love to read. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteThis is a new author to me, it sounds like a fun series.
ReplyDeleteMystery is one of my favorite gemres :)
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