The “Tea Shop Mystery” series by Laura Childs holds all I want and expect in a “cozy” mystery. The cast includes a strong, likable amateur sleuth, a couple of interesting sidekicks, and several quirky characters who may or may not get on your nerves. The location is wonderful (Charleston, SC) and Childs does a great job of making the region come alive. She always provides enough potential suspects to keep you guessing (or me, at least) until near the end. As a bonus, there are fun recipes and tea time tips at the back of each novel. In The Teaberry Strangler, the eleventh book in the series, Theodosia Browning steps into the alley behind the Indigo Tea Shop and witnesses the murder of a neighboring shop owner. Although it was at a distance and she couldn’t make out the killer, the local newspaper implies otherwise. This and the fact that Theodosia has quite a reputation for piecing together mysteries and solving crimes puts her and those around her at risk, including her lovable “dalbrador” (dog), Earl Grey!
I always enjoy these light, easy to read mysteries, and look forward to the paperback release of each to add to my collection. Thanks to Marion for starting me on them in the first place! This served as my fifth selection for the Cozy Mystery Challenge.
4 comments:
Is this the same Laura Childs that writes children's books?
Joey - I don't think so. This woman writes several mystery series (this is the only one of hers I read), but I don't believe she's done anything for children.
Another book for my TBR pile!! I didn't know she had a new one out. I'll have to look for it at the library. I love her little cozies. xoxo
oh I like both the look (a great cover, very cozy) and sound of this. Never having read a cozy mystery I think I may have to keep an eye open for this.
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