Murder at Medicine Creek: A Tabitha Peterson Mystery

by Lucy Glass

Tabitha still hasn't worked out how she ended up teaching in the tiny town of Medicine Creek when everyone knew she was meant to be performing in London... Or how Vinnie the Rat wound up in the dryer... Or how Libby the librarian could pull off camouflage and lace—at seventy eight! But most importantly... how did she ever get involved in a murder investigation? Tabith Peterson is a lot of things... classical musician, private teacher, cherished daughter, devoted wife... but now she's freshly divorced and still reeling. The sleepy little town sounds perfect—until Tabitha discovers the teacher she replaced disappeared without a clue. And when a man turns up dead, can Tabitha be the only one composed enough to solve the murder—before she's next? If you like quirky small-town characters and fun, surprising plot twists, this book may just be your cup of tea! Get it now!

Genres: Mystery

277 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2023

Reviews

[Savannah Mincey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved meeting this author at a vendor event! She was kind and eager to talk about her books.

This read is a cozy, light hearted mystery with a tiny bit of romance. I’m a huge romance lover myself and would have loved to see that play more of a role, but that is more attributable to my personal preference. The writing is fun and easy to follow! The twists were intriguing and I can honestly say I’ll be reading the second book! Maybe there will be some romance development in those!

[J Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meet the writer at LA's Vegas reader nation. And bought this and the second book. I really enjoyed this book. If you want a a cozy mystery give this a try!

[Dawn Ireland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needs an editor

It’s sad when an author can’t keep track of things like lost and found gloves. There were way too many tea breaks. I don’t recall ever reading a story where making, brewing, serving or drinking tea was practically on every other page. Some things were never resolved. Character characteristics were not disclosed until the last quarter of the book. Hire an editor for the next book.

[Lex Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending to this book was incredibly satisfying, and that’s all the spoilers you’ll get out of me.

The characters are so relatable if you’ve ever lived in a small town. There are music puns galore and honestly it’s clever how music is used throughout the story especially in solving the mystery.

I’m excited to read the rest of the series. Also I’m #TeamNick Let’s see if I stay that way.

[Paulette Kilgore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous!

I liked how quickly I was brought into Tabitha's world.
I felt worry for the girls, and sad about Claire.
I wonder, for future books, if Tabitha and Nick will go anywhere.
All in all, I loved the book.

[Victoria Ho · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could not put this book down! I was immediately hooked and the author did an amazing job, bringing each character into the storyline and building their relationship. I cannot wait for the next book. A most definite recommend for a cozy mystery!

[Marcia Basher · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's an awesome read!

This book had me hooked right away. The characters were delightful, and I just loved the pace of this book. I couldn't put it down.

[Anna Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the humor in the book.

[Deanna Lupia Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great local read! I do hope Tabitha gets a car soon!!

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't remember the last time a book made me laugh out loud as much as this cozy mystery did. Tabitha and Libby's budding friendship was wonderfully crafted, and I couldn't help but wish I could join their misadventures and become one of their new besties. The writing style is engaging and effortless, making it easy to get lost in the story. I can't wait to read the author's next book so I can see where Tabitha and Libby's adventures take them next!

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first in the series. The main character is Tabitha. Tabitha has just divorced and has decided she needs to move away and start teaching music. She comes to Medicine Creek and almost right away she discovers a body in the dryer . Now she is trying to figure out who did what and why, so she can find a lost young girl. She has s lot of problems and begins to believe her ex. Can she figure this out before it's too late ?