Blog Tour: COOKIN' UP MURDER by D.J. Adamson
TuesdayWelsh, a witty and tenacious private investigator whose life takes anunexpected turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of EricKenny, owner of Mr. Yummy's donut shop. Yet, upon going to the homeof Eric Kenny, she finds him standing in the doorway, ready to greether.
Cookin'Up Murder
Davidson& Welsh Investigations Book One
byD.J. Adamson
Genre:Cozy Mystery
"Cookin'Up Murder" is a lighthearted and captivating mystery set inAppleton, Oregon. The story revolves around Tuesday Welsh, awitty and a tenacious private investigator whose life takes anunexpected turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of EricKenny, owner of Mr. Yummy's donut shop.
Tuesdayis thrust into a web of secrets and danger that extends far beyondthe sugary confines of the donut shop. As she delves deeper into theinvestigation, determined to unearth the truth, she finds herselfentangled in a sinister plot that will shock her community. Andpossibly gain Davidson & Welsh a new client.
Filledwith a blend of humor and suspense, "Cookin' Up Murder" issure to captivate readers who enjoy mysteries. It offers anengaging puzzle that will keep readers guessing until the satisfyingreveal of the culprit.
“Before I leave, I want you to promise that you’ll open theoffice on time,” demanded Harley Davidson, my business partner, last Wednesdaynight.
“Why wouldn’t I?” I replied, pretending I didn’t alreadyknow the answer.
Harley stands at five-foot-ten, his green eyes framed bywell-groomed eyebrows. His eyes hold a mischievous glint as if he harborssomething known only to him. He might tower over me with his tousledreddish-brown hair, but he never truly poses a formidable threat. With me, hisbark is always worse than his bite.
“Beats me why you’re never on time,” he sniffed. “I bet ifyou were called to save someone from jumping off a building, you’d arrive afterthe coroner.”
“Why is it a man jumping and not a woman?” I quipped, myeyes shooting daggers at him.
He scowled, thinking I wasn’t taking his last-minute to-dolist seriously.
Harley Davidson and I have been business partners for threeyears at Davidson & WelshInvestigations. The decision to partner with him was an easy one. He possessedan unwavering sense of integrity, even when faced with tough choices. He isserious about business but has a quickwit that can help calm clients down.
But, I don’t like to-do lists.
So, I added, “And whywas I the one called?” I couldn’t helpbeing flippant because I wasn’t the one getting to go to Los Angeles.
“Ahhhhh,” he screamed, his hands gripping his hair like aman driven to madness.
I can cause that reaction sometimes.
“Okay, okay,” I quickly backed off and backed up, giving himsome space. He clearly wasn’t in a joking mood. So, raising my right hand, Isolemnly vowed, “I swear that the office will be unlocked, and the lightsturned on ten minutes early every day.” I crossed my heart, but without hopingto die. A girl can only go so far.
“Hands,” he demanded.
I extended both of my hands, all fingers uncrossed, as agesture of goodwill.
“Just be on time. That will be miracle enough,” he statedfirmly, staring at me. But there was an upward curve on his lips. “On time and no Amazon shopping during officehours. I should get back by Saturday night.”
“But…”
“Find new clients.”
“But…” I tried to protest again. No Amazon shopping?Christmas was on Monday!
Review: This all begins with finding thedead body of the donut shop owner. The pace started off slow with thereiteration of Tuesday’s account and the history of the town. I couldn’t reallysee why the town history had any relevance. Eventually, the characters starttalking about the dead and what he was all about (i.e. his children, hisgrandchildren, his plans for the holidays, etc.)
The narrative was quite trivial,although the prose did have that silly wit and relatable faux paus that gavethe characters some charm. There was an obvious attempt at humor, but there wasvery little progress toward solving the case.
The overall read about small-townliving was decent, but the mystery itself wasn’t too riveting.
A fairly nice read, but I expectedto be better.
Rating:3 stars
D.J. Adamson is an accomplished author known for her captivatingstorytelling and engaging characters. She has established herself asa prominent figure in the world of mystery and suspense fiction. Herwork draws inspiration from classic detective novels and contemporarythrillers. Adamson's literary journey began at a young age, and shecontinued the journey through her life, recently embarking on herwork with novels and her exceptional ability to create immersiveworlds and multifaceted characters. She developed her own uniquestyle that combines elements of suspense, intrigue and psychologicaldepth. Beyond her novels, Adamson has contributed to various literaryjournals and anthologies, sharing her insights and expertise withfellow writers and enthusiasts. Her work has gained a loyal followingand her novels praised for their intricate plotting and masterfulstorytelling. When not immersed in the world of writing, Adamsonenjoys the Central CA coast, traveling, and the outdoors. She alsoengages with her readers through various platforms, fostering astrong connection and appreciation for the support she receives fromher dedicated fan base. Readers can connect with her through herwebsite at www.djadamson.com.
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