5 Stars for Palm Trees in the Pyrenees (Book 1)

[Margaret, Book Explosion Moderator]

A beautiful setting, a slew of despicable characters, a few lovable characters and murder – all of these things combined create a fun little mystery that was difficult to put down.

Danielle is a rookie cop and she’s desperate to feel noticed and appreciated by the town she serves, instead, she’s treated as if she’s nothing more than an annoyance, not only by her fellow townspeople, but also her superiors. However the mysterious death of a local Englishman (one of the previously mentioned despicable characters) leads her to a tangled web of suspicion, deceit, and of course, murder. Danielle takes the lead and investigates the death, not only solving the mystery surrounding it, but she makes several other discoveries as well, and in turn, she turns the town upside down and gains the well-deserved accolades she’s desired since her commission as an officer.

I have to say that my favorite part of the book was the setting, the author did a beautiful job describing the scenery and it honestly made me feel as if I was wondering the streets of this lovely small Pyrenean town. I also enjoyed the ending, which was quite a surprise.

Typically I receive books for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, however this is a verified purchase. To date, I’ve purchased all three books in the series and very much look forward to the next one (reviews for books one and two are posted separately).

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