Review: Cozy chic-lit
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2012
If you've ever read The Spellman Files you know how zany things can get when a dysfunctional family intrudes in a murder investigation. Well, the Spellmans have nothing on Barbara Marr. She's a one-lady adventure (read: disaster waiting to happen) all by herself.In this third Barbara Marr book, Barb is out to save an old friend from the slammer. There's been a murder and Frankie, the ex-mafia man, is the assumed killer. This is a cozy read, with a full cast of endearing characters: Colt, Howard, the three girls, and Barbara's mom. Add in Howard's mom, a bird, a dog and enough criminal characters to provide mad confusion and your head will spin as you follow the improbable trail of clues to the end. The pacing is quick and as with the best cozies, it's a chance to spend time with characters you've been waiting to see again.I'm hoping in the next book that Barb and Howard finally get to work together to solve the next mystery.