I am so delighted today to provide a review for you at my blog stop for Molded 4 Murder by J C Eaton on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour. I will be sharing the review with my associate, the CE. Scroll down to enter your chance to win the Giveaway!
Molded 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Kensington (August 27, 2019)
Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 1496719905
ISBN-13: 978-1496719904
Digital ASIN: B07L2FJ1PN
A view to a kiln …
Sophie “Phee” Kimball enjoys working as a bookkeeper for a private investigator. If only her mother Harriet could enjoy her retirement at Sun City West in Arizona—instead of constantly getting involved with retirees being prematurely put out to pasture. This time Quentin Dussler, a prominent member of the clay sculpting club, was found dead, clutching a piece of paper scrawled with Phee’s mother’s name.
Terrified she’s been targeted by assassins, Harriet begs Phee to investigate. What Phee uncovers is a complicated scheme that only the most diabolical of murderers would ever devise. And as she chisels away at confusing clues and potential suspects, Phee unearths something far more precious and valuable than she could imagine. Eager for answers, she takes a bold step—placing herself in the crosshairs of a stonefaced killer …
This is one of those sweet cozy mystery series that grow on you. The characters, the locale, and the well-plotted mystery.
Sophie “Phee” Kimball works as a bookkeeper for a private investigator who hires Marshall, the perfect co-investigator and romantic interest. Her mother Harriet is close by and fully involved in her life as is her aunt Ina. There is a marvelous group of support characters and in this series offering, the beautiful desert retirement community at Sun City West in Arizona. (I know that area–it’s beautiful and begs a whole nother lifestyle.) This entry to the series reads fine as a standalone, although reading from the beginning of the series always gives you a more fully developing protagonist witness to their growth.
It starts simply enough, with little things missing from the residents, and before you know it branches into a complex well-drawn plot beyond what you might have guessed for a cozy mystery. Phee works quietly and methodically, working with the residents of the complex confronting twists and red herrings meant to help the reader solve the who and why. It’s deliciously deceptive.
I was given this digital download by the publisher and NetGalley (and discovered the CE had jumped on it) and we greatly appreciated the opportunity to read and review. Recommended for mystery readers who enjoy a unique locale and engaging characters.
How could it happen in such a tranquil environment? The victim is found with a paper in his hand with two names! Mom and Auntie, how could that be? This well-plotted narrative leads you into the high desert of Southern Arizona north of Sun City West. The bookkeeper of a local investigation agency slips from gossip to intrigue and is a complicated plot that will lead you to a surprising finish. This page-turner left me guessing at every turn. I suspected some of the culprits at the end, but certainly was surprised how diabolical the ending was! A finely developed fun read. C E Williams
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Ann I. Goldfarb
New York native Ann I. Goldfarb spent most of her life in education, first as a classroom teacher and later as a middle school principal and professional staff developer. Writing as J. C. Eaton, along with her husband, James Clapp, she has authored the Sophie Kimball Mysteries (Kensington) was released in June 2017. In addition, Ann has nine published YA time travel mysteries under her own name. Visit the websites at www.jceatonauthor.com and www.timetravelmysteries.com
James E. Clapp
When James E. Clapp retired as the tasting room manager for a large upstate New York winery, he never imagined he’d be co-authoring cozy mysteries with his wife, Ann I. Goldfarb. His first novel, Booked 4 Murder (Kensington) was released in June 2017. Non-fiction in the form of informational brochures and workshop materials treating the winery industry were his forte along with an extensive background and experience in construction that started with his service in the U.S. Navy and included vocational school classroom teaching.
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Tour Participants:
October 15 – I Read What You Write – CHARACTER GUEST POST
October 15 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – SPOTLIGHT
October 16 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
October 16 – Reading Is My SuperPower – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
October 16 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
October 16 – Island Confidential – SPOTLIGHT
October 17 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW
October 17 – Books, Movies, Reviews. Oh my! – GUEST POST
October 18 – Rosepoint Publishing – REVIEW
October 18 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
October 18 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW, GUEST POST
October 19 – Diane Reviews Books – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW
October 19 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
October 19 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT
October 20 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
October 20 – Laura’s Interests – SPOTLIGHT
October 20 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
October 21 – Diary of a Book Fiend – REVIEW
October 21 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
October 22 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW
October 22 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST
October 22 – Mystery Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
Thanks to Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this cozy mystery!
©2019 V Williams 
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