Review: A suspenseful 1920s murder mystery that will get you hooked!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 17, 2012
In Galveston, Texas, lives a young reporter, Jasmine "Jazz" Cross. Jazz's life is caught between the underworld of Galveston and the socialites of the upper classes. Her worlds collide when she decides to investigate a murder--not only to help Sammy, her half brother, but to prove herself as a journalist.Flappers, Flasks and Foul Play reads just like a 1920s murder mystery with bar fights, gangsters and lots of mayhem and mystery. I'm fascinated by historical cozy mysteries, and I admit to having a particular fascination with the prohibition scene. There has been some great debuts on this subject this year (see A Lack of Temperance by Anna Loan-Wilsey) and Flappers, Flasks and Foul Play easily adds to that list of great debuts.From the first page I was wrapped up in the town of Galveston, Texas, where Jazz and her half-brother reside. It was a suspenseful ride as Jazz tries to track down the killer, before her half-brother ends up in jail or she herself becomes the next victim! I liked the mix of characters in Galveston, with some very seedy and interesting characters it was a fun read.There was no cliffhanger, but I was still left wanting more Jazz adventures, especially with the hint of romance that was in the air. I hope there will be many more murder and mayhem from the town of Galveston to come.