Book Review: Murder Unfolds

Reviewed By: Dawn Dowdle

Murder Unfolds     Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Sharon Short
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Woman Main Character   Amateur Sleuth   Cozy
Series: Stain-Busting Mystery Series # 5
Avon, Paperback, 3/07, 256 pages, $6.99

Josie Toadfern, local stain removal expert and laundromat owner, has been asked to give a speech honoring Mrs. Oglevee, her deceased junior high school teacher. When Mrs. Oglevee was alive, Josie was often in hot water with her. She has a lot of trouble finding much of interest to talk about.

When Mrs. Oglevee's long lost daughter gives Josie a note that Mrs. Oglevee was murdered, Josie beings to investigate further. She and her friends turn up some interesting and unknown facts about her. All Josie ever knew her as was a grumpy teacher. Seems there was more to her than that.

To complicate Josie's life further, she's turning 30 and has two men vying for her affections.

When Josie is attacked and one of Mrs. Oglevee's relatives killed, Josie knows she's getting close. Can she find the killer without anyone else being killed, especially her?

I really enjoy this series. Josie is such a fun person. I want to go hang out in her laundromat! I love her friends and the men in her life. They all work so well together. The author has created a great small town in Ohio for the setting. It's a place I'd love to visit.

This latest installment was very enjoyable and a quick read. I liked that it was set away from home. It changed the dynamics, but in a good way. I can't wait to read the next one! I highly recommend it and the whole series.

Dawn Dowdle

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