The Hawaiian Burger Murder

Burger Bar #0.5

by Rosie A. Point

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Cozy

47 pages, Kindle Edition

About the author

Rosie A. Point is a USA Today Bestselling cozy mystery author who loves writing about food, small towns, and cats. Her favorite books are ones you can snuggle up with under a cozy blanket on a winter's day. Born and raised in South Africa, her books are all set in small towns in the United States. She dreams of visiting the places she writes about in her books.

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Reviews

[Deb · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a quick book that takes place in Hawaii. It was okay. The characters were very dull and not engaging. The mystery part was okay but it sure didn't make me want to read more in this series.

[meli ୨ৎ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Got this book for free as im in the emailing list !! I think it was fun to read as it's super short and going straight to the point, but it was a bit hard to get into itt ;;; maybe too much details on stuff that doesn't need it?

[clau · Rating 2 out of 5]

……..Ok?

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe it's because I read this out of order, but the background story makes no sense unless you have read the other stories in the series.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

You had me at Hawai`i. A cozy based in Hawai`i? Yes, please. Fun little cozy novella to introduce me to Detective Chrissy and her friends on her birthday getaway to paradise. Unfortunately murder does not take a vacation even in paradise and her investigating radar immediately goes into effect trying to solve the case before leaving.

[Karen Siddall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christie Lilith Watson, a homicide detective on sabbatical from the Boston PD), is in Honolulu, Hawaii, enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime birthday trip courtesy of her friends Griselda, Missi, and Vee. While on a yacht tour of the water, the four friends witness a crazy argument over shrimp cocktail between two young men and when one ends up dead and washed up on the beach near their hotel, Christie can’t help but snoop when the local police don’t seem to give the murder much attention.

Nice little “behind-the-scenes” story related to the Burger Bar Mysteries featuring fun, snappy dialogue, and attitude with series regulars.

[Ainee Beland · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story was neatly wrapped...as Chris was regaling the tale of what had gone down to her three friends: Missi, Vee, and Grizzy at the hotel in the restaurant...her seizing hold of Delilah who was going to attack Maleko with a baseball bat...Chris was able to knock the baseball bat out of her hands and instruct Maleko to get rope so they could tie her up until the police showed. It is another case closed. And Chris could not wait to return to Sleepy Creek where there seems to be more murders than burgers at Griselda's Burger Bar.
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This story reads like an Agatha Christie short story of who did it and why.

[Deanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a so-so read. Very short story about 65 pages. I had read one of her other books (pizza parlor) and thought it was good, but this just did not hold my interest. I am not sure where this would have fit into the Burger Bar series, but it doesn't seem to be a lead into the series but somewhere in the midst of it. I admit I haven't read any of that series.

I did not find any of the characters particularly interesting. I felt that this was not so much a mystery but just a random murder, and the motive was pretty weak. But like I mentioned it was a short story, so there probably wasn't enough time to create much. Probably better for a YA than for me.

[Lily Carroll · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I received this book for free through Signing up to the authors newsletter.*
I enjoyed this short story. This book is only 9 chapters and throughout reading I was also trying to solve the mystery. However, from the beginning I had part of it solved.There wasn’t much of a description throughout the book of what the characters saw. However with being a short story everything wrapped up in the end. I do understand that this is a spinoff from her Series. I have never read this author before but I would like to read another book. I gave this book three stars on the fact that I did enjoy it but I solved the mystery pretty early.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and to the point.

There are no trigger warnings for this and it's a very clean Cozy mystery.

This is a short story of A Detective and her 3 elderly best friends. They go on vacation in Hawaii only for the FMC to get caught up in a dinner cruise murder mystery. I have to admit the ending was a little surprising.

This would be great to expand upon and maybe add in a little romance. However, it is a great palat cleansing book between full Novels. It has many sentences that need restructuring and maybe even expanded upon. The first 4 chapters use the word "Dude" 17 times. This is to emphasize the stereotypical muscle bound idiots.

In all it was okay pallet cleansing book.

[Shelly Neinast · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read, but boring

A fun quick read I between other longer reads. The storyline seemed to lack substance, and the characters were pretty boring. The book description was what pulled me in to want to read it, but as I delved further into the book, it became boring and lacked the mystery and suspense that I thought the book would have. I wanted to finish the book anyway to see if it became more interesting, but the book ended abruptly with quite a letdown. I am not sure I want to continue reading any more books by this author.

[Tari · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I saw this book on the Burger Bar series page, I knew I didn’t have it yet so the only way to get it was from the author’s newsletter. This is technically book #4.5 since it follows Christie’s birthday in The Breakfast Burger Murder, so I’ve actually read it in the correct order, lol. Just picturing Missi doing cannonballs in the hotel pool was hilarious! Chris managed to find another murder to solve especially when the detective didn’t even seem interested. After a tiring showdown, Christie could relax with her gal pals and enjoy the rest of the vacation.

[Clair Gardenwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first in a fun series of mysteries featuring one of my favorite things, Burgers! Plus, a spunky heroine that left me giggling in delight. I loved Christie and her humor, and her investigating sense of trying to solve the murder even on her vacation. The way the pieces turned around to pull out the killer's identity was something I didn't expect, and it was a very nice intro into the series, and I will definitely be reading more.

[Krystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book free for signing up for the authors newsletter. It was a very short read with only 9 chapters. If it wasn’t so short I probably would have stopped reading it. Other than eating there wasn’t much of a description of anything they were seeing, where they were going, or what they were doing on vacation. It lacked something to keep me interested for a longer period of time.

[Shabri · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was well written, no glaring errors. However, it was not remotely engaging. I didn't care for the characters or become intrigued by the storyline. Fortunately this was a free sample and I will not be purchasing anything by this author.

[SANDYE · Rating 5 out of 5]

The start of a great mystery series! Enjoyable characters, suspense, and a plot that keeps the pages turning! I've enjoyed other stories from this same series, and wanted to see how it all began! I'm very glad I did!

[Juanita E. Arp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read, it's a well written storyline and the characters are entertaining. I can't wait to read more from this author. I received this book as a Free copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.

[NubianJoí · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh this “Burger Bar” installment was hilarious 😂‼️Appreciate the familiar faves….the irony! Nevertheless, The Hawaiian Burger Murder A Burger Bar Mystery Book - an additional bonus ebook novella. Its’ ambience was 🌴hullalicious🤭🤷🏾‍♀️! However, the book was just mediocre, an intriguing reading adventure but okay 🤭🤨‼️

[Leslie Ferrari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Prequel to the series. For a prequel, I expected more background for the characters. This felt as though it was perhaps an "in between" story farther along in the series. But, an enjoyable read.

Update: I discovered this is a prequel for a spin off series. I have not read the original series.

[Michelle Kssili · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short story murder mystery. The characters are boring. I could not maintain focus. Some of the sentences made no sense to me - He totes ate the shrimp? Who names their children Virginia and Mississippi, and you live in Ohio. Hmmm!

[Lee Simpson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and fun mystery! I enjoyed the fun characters and the story.

[Martha · Rating 3 out of 5]

No surprises and a quick read

[Susan Featheringill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very quick read - I had a hard time with the start to know who was who but It was interesting twist.

[Holly Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a perfect YA book. Lots of action in a wonderful tropical destination. Love the food descriptions.

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a short book but the investigation is written well. There is enough detail to keep you reading.

[Cozy Reader Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Hawaiian Burger Murder" by Rose A. Point is a super quick cozy mystery. It was so quick I didn't have much time or clues to real pin down a suspect or motive. Still an enjoyable quick read.

[Karin Tillotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who killed Freddie and why??? Teddy was the one she wanted??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.

[Brian Wilde · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad short story. Characters have potential but need filling out. Perhaps this is accomplished in her other novels. One author I may revisit

[Vicky Coughlan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m sure glad this was a prequel and very short. Even so I was tempted to not finishing it. Really not interesting at all. Characters uninteresting… not reading any more books in this series.

[Kelsey Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, quick read! You will enjoy it if you’ve read the other Burger Bar books.