Review: A Fantabulous Laugh-Out-Loud (LOL) Mystery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2012
This is the 3d in a series of the Barbara Marr Mysteries.  But it is the first of Karen's books that I've read (but it won't be the last!)  I needed a laugh.  I got more than a laugh.  I was laughing out loud as I read it ... even in the bagel shop where we frequent.  Main character Barbara is a wife, mother, and a noted film critic in Washington, DC.  Did I mention her husband is a FBI Agent? Barbara reminds me of the "Jane Doe" Hallmark series where Jane is a wife and mother but also, unknown to her husband, is a secret CSA agent.  In this story, Barbara is at a movie review screening where the film director falls over dead on top of her.  She is covered with .... well, it's hard to say ... vomit! Her friend Frankie, former mafia-turned-chef, is arrested for the murder.  Barbara knows he could not have done it.  Despite obstacles (cats, a canary, kid dilemmas, noisy dog, critical mother-in-law, and other unpredictable incidents) she is determined to solve the crime.  This is an awesome, funny, enjoyable story.  Don't miss out on the fun!