Hibiscus Homicide

Maui Mayhem Cozy Mystery #4

by Aysia Amery

Kyle Wilder shoots his wife, Nani, then kills himself. Or did he? Something doesn’t sit well with Ginger about it.

Since the ghosts aren't spilling the azuki beans, this time with the help of her other quirky assistant Reese, Ginger hunts for the one item that could link to the murderer. Unfortunately, in the process, puts their lives in danger.

Can Pako set aside the dang malasadas to rescue them in time?

* Paranormal humorous cozy mystery *

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 23, 2017

About the author

Aysia Amery writes light cozy mysteries with a dash of humor. Need a stress-relieving read while trying to guess whodunit? Let Aysia's cozies take you on an entertaining vacation to the exotic islands of Hawai‘i where she was born and raised and still resides with her hubby.

Reviews

[DelAnne Frazee · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Twitter Link: Title: Hibiscus Homicide - Maui Mayhem Cozy Mystery Book 4
Author: Aysia Amery
Publishers: Aysia Amery
Published: 1-22-2017
Pages: 163
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Sub-Genre: Amateur Sleuth; Culinary; Ghosts
ISBN: 9781520443393
ASIN: B01N7V37OQ
Reviewed For NetGalley and the Author/Publisher
My Rating: 4.75 Stars

When everyone writes the deaths of Kyle and Nani Wilder off as a murder suicide, Ginger is sure they are wrong. Having to find answers on her own with only the help of Reese when all spirits are silent. Ginger searches for the truth be the killer sets their sight on them.

Fast moving with believable characters set in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands there is nothing not to love about this series. Hibiscus Homicide is a quick light read. suitable for all ages wit its clean dialogue. If you are looking for a mystery to enjoy on a lazy afternoon or while waiting to see the doctor, then check out Hibiscus Homicide. My rating is 4.75 out of 5 stars.

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[Jennifer Ritter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hibiscus Homicide is the fourth installment in Aysia Amery's Maui Mayhem Cozy Mysteries. Caterer and amateur sleuth Ginger Lee is contacted by one of her clients, Elisse Wilder, to arrange for catering of a funeral. It appears that her brother Kyle has murdered his second wife and then turned the gun on himself.
Ginger contacts her detective friend Pako Anzo to determine that he is indeed the investigating officer for this case. Pako is one of the few people who knows of Ginger's special abilities in communicating with the dead and reading past lives, and he is happy to use her talents to help solve the case. Ginger also enlists her staff members Reese and Jemma to help amass clues. The biggest clues, however, are the hibiscus charm found near the crime scene and the hibiscus found on Nani's urn.

While this book has interesting aspects, I found the writing a bit stilted and the ending a bit predictable. I was disappointed that a story set in Hawaii had so little scenic description. I believe that this author has very good ideas and can develop her style. I look forward to her growth.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

As the other two books I've read and reviewed in this series, I enjoyed Hibiscus Homicide despite the short comings of the novella length. We get a tiny bit of character development in each book, the settings and situations are all a bit different keeping them fresh enough.

The ghost aspect really needs to be goosed up, it doesn't add anything because the ghosts never seem to be able to help so why have them as an element?

I received my copy from netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

[Carol Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read

True friendships are gold and Ginger and Pako have that. Read in about an hour this light easy to read mystery was a joy.

[Rhyllis Bignell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tropical cosy

Love the setting, food, ghosts and sleuthing. Local colour, great coworkers and an understanding detective make this a great cosy series. Recipes please!