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Oct 13 min read

5+ stars for Murder With a Terrace View by Teresa Michael #mystery #cozymystery #mustread #bookreview



Title: Murder With a Terrace View

Author: Teresa Michael

Genre: Mystery, Cozy Mystery

 

Book Blurb:

 

In Murder with a Terrace View, Molly Harrington's peaceful life running a B&B is shattered when a local author is found dead. As she delves into the mystery, she uncovers a web of secrets tied to her family's past. With a spectral ally and a budding romance with the detective, Molly navigates a world of intrigue and danger. This gripping tale blends mystery, romance, and the paranormal, promising a cozy whodunit that keeps you guessing till the end.

 

My Review:

 

Innkeeper Molly is working hard to establish her historic B&B when a local author is murdered. With the help of her brother, chef friend, local police, and the resident ghost, Molly dives head-first into the investigation. Can she capture the murderer in time? Murder with a Terrace View is a mystery filled with history, romance, paranormal, all located in a small town. The characters are what make this cozy mystery so delightful to read. The setting and descriptive narration are immersive and pull you in. The mystery itself is complex with a fair share of suspects including a helpful ghost who is related to Molly. Murder with a Terrace View is a cozy mystery I read late into the night.

 

Let’s start with the characters. Molly is our amateur sleuth and owner of the family bed and breakfast establishment. She’s such a fun character and one which I connected with right away. She’s a realist and not one to believe in fanciful things like ghosts. She’s observant, too, which made reading from her POV entertaining.

 

Another of my favorite characters is Elnora, the resident ghost. She’s related to Molly and acts like a guardian to the home. Her viewpoint is delightful, especially when she overhears conversations and sees the paramedics in action. She’s well-written and stole every scene she was in. What I also enjoyed about Elnora’s POV is we get snippets of historical family history. It made the story so much better.

 

The mystery plot progression is perfectly paced and well executed. Teresa Michael is a prolific mystery author, and she knows how to write a mystery that is impossible to put down. She writes a detailed mystery with plenty of suspects and an investigation which is easy to follow. I had such fun trying to figure out who killed Aubrey.

 

Murder with a Terrace View is a fabulous start to the series, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. This cozy mystery is a book you won’t be able to put down.

 

My Rating: 5+ stars

 

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Author Biography:

 

Teresa Michael, an award-winning author, is renowned for her Mariposa Café Mystery Series, with Murder in Mariposa Beach earning the Firebird Book Award. A lover of reading, writing, and travel, Teresa has explored 49 states and managed the US Archery Team in two Olympic Games. She's a past president of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Sisters in Crime and a member of Mystery Writers of America. Teresa lives in Sarasota, FL, with her husband and cat. Someday, she’ll visit that 50th state. Connect with her on Facebook at Teresa Michael- Author or visit her website at https://teresamichaelwrites.pubsitepro.com.

 

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Reviewed by: Nancy

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