Murder at the Taffy Shop by Maddie Day

 Murder at the Taffy Shop

Book Summary

Murder at the Taffy Shop by Maddie Day has Mackenzie “Mac” Almeida stumbling upon her friend, Gin Malloy bending over the prone body of Beverly Ruchart.  One touch confirms that Beverly is dead.  Beverly was not a liked woman in Westham thanks to her constant stream of complaints and insults.  Gin quickly rises to the top of suspect list when it is learned that Beverly insulted her at a dinner party the previous night and Gin had brought a box of her chocolates to the poisoned victim.  Mac and the Cozy Capers work to prove Gin’s innocence and unwrap the killer.  

My Thoughts

Murder at the Taffy Shop by Maddie Day is the 2^nd book in A Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series.  The book can be a little confusing in the beginning, but everything a new reader needs to know is soon provided.  There is a group of friendly characters in this series.  I like the members of the book group as well as Mac’s family, especially her spunky grandmother.  Mac’s African Grey, Belle is a delight.  He has some great lines with my favorite being, “Cheese it, call the cops.”.  Westham, Massachusetts is a cozy town with some charming shops. I enjoyed the descriptions of this tourist town (I want to visit).  I did find the pacing to be on the slow side. The story needed more action.  There is also a repetition of information that is annoying.  In the first third of the book, it is mentioned a minimum of four times how Mac is not ready to marry and have children (I got it the first time).  Case details are repeated as well (how the body was found especially).  The whodunit had several suspects since Beverly rubbed most people the wrong way.  I found it particularly easy to solve this whodunit (my mother says it is because I read so many mysteries).  I have no doubt that most readers will solve this one long before the reveal.  I enjoyed the references to other cozy mysteries.  I would love a cozy mystery book group in my complex. Cozy mystery readers who like warm, relatable characters living in a cozy town where they can follow their day-to-day activities, will enjoy this book.  Murder at the Taffy Shop is a cute cozy mystery with a bothersome Beverly, a verbose Belle, a gregarious Gin, a cute Cokey, and a well-meaning Mac.  

Murder at the Taffy Shop can be obtained from Amazon*.  The first novel in A Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series is Murder on Cape Cod.  The third book in the series is Murder at the Lobstah Shack which publishes November 30.  You can find Maddie Day's other novels here and Edith Maxwell's here.   Thank you for stopping by today.  I will see you next time when I return with another book review.  I hope that you have a captivating day.  Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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