Book Review: It's a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod Murder

Reviewed By: Dawn Dowdle

It's a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod Murder     Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Rosemary Martin
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Historical
Series: Murder A-Go-Go # 1
Signet, Paperback, 4/05, 260 pages, $6.50

Bebe Bennett is secretary to Bradley Williams at Rip-City Records. He is also the love of her life, although he isn’t aware of it yet. She recently moved from Richmond, Virginia, to New York City and shares her first apartment with Darlene Roland. Darlene is a stewardess.

Darlene has a date with Philip, lead singer of Philip Royal and the Beefeaters, an act signed by Rip-City Records from England, who she just met on a flight from London. She has fixed Bebe up with Keith, the lead guitarist. When they arrive in the lobby of the Legends Hotel, the men don’t show up. Finally Darlene and Bebe go up to their room. Unfortunately, they find Philip electrocuted in the bathtub.

The police believe Darlene killed him and ground her from flying. Bebe and Darlene set out to clear her name and find the real killer. They end up putting themselves in danger more than once and are cautioned by Bradley, Detective Finelli, and Bebe’s dad to stop investigating before they find themselves killed as well. Darlene’s friend Stu often aids the girls.

They are able to obtain some information, but will it be enough? Can they clear Darlene’s name without either of them being harmed?

This is a fabulous book set back in the 60s. It is a fast read–I read it in just over a day. I felt like I was back in the 60s. It’s a great cozy mystery with wonderful characters. Bebe and Darlene are very likeable. Bebe is very naïve and that really adds to the book. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

New York is a great location for this book. It really lends itself to the story and adds so much ambiance. The sexual tension is well written. I highly recommend this book!

Dawn Dowdle

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