Review: I loved this gentle murder mystery...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2014
The author writes well with a clear, clean style and the characters are very interesting.  I really enjoyed the fact that the main character was retired, (teachers retire pretty young, *coff*) because it gave the book a fun, being-on-vacation feel.  I have read one other book by this author and will definitely search for more.  There was plenty of romantic intrigue as usual. I actually was happy to read a book without any rapes, serial killers or dismemberment for a change. Books, even romances seem to be getting a bit over-the-top with violence and tragedy lately and this didn't leave me depressed when I finished the book for a change.  I hope Mr. Stanley keeps writing as I am a big new fan. I think most authors write within the depth of their own socioeconomic experiences so you can't ask more than that.  This book gave an interesting view of what life in Montreal, Canada is like and gave a really interesting recipe for upside down coconut cake as well.  Gotta try that! ;)  The other book by this author I have read and liked so far was "All The Way Dead"All The Way Deadwhich involves an anthropologist who lives in West Hollywood, which was a fun mix.  Hollywood needs anthropoligists.  It was a brilliant concept.  I would like to buy this in paperback.