This is the first book in a new cozy mystery series called Campus Sleuth Mysteries by Victoria Gilbert who cozy mystery fans know from her Blue Ridge Library mysteries. In fact, anyone who knows that series is gonna absolutely love this book. The nerd in me was having an awesome time reading this and coming across all the references to the other series! Which by the way still has a couple books to go yet, the next one book 9 Death and the Librarian comes out July 8 this year. This is a great way to tide readers over until the next Blue Ridge. I wonder if any of these new characters are gonna get mentioned or referred to in the July book? I can’t wait to find out!
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My Goodreads review:
Schooled in Murder by Victoria Gilbert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As a fan of the author’s other cozy series Blue Ridge Library mysteries which I believe has two more books coming, I was pretty excited to realize this was set at the same college where Richard Muir, Amy’s husband from that series was a dance instructor. And Jenn, the main character was living in Taylorsford. I loved all the name dropping and even the good sheriff Tucker got a mention. A character that was kinda minor and recurring ended up being a more featured character in this book as Jenn’s landlady. When she was talking to Jenn about an information source, I just had a feeling I knew who she meant and now I can’t wait to see if Jenn ever gets to meet the person.
This book drew me in from the first page and wouldn’t let go until the very last page. What an awesome book hangover too! The showdown was tense and exciting with Jenn definitely getting the upper hand. I absolutely can’t wait for the next book!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Crooked Lane via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.
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