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Monday, April 9, 2018

FISHING FOR A MURDERER by Meredith Potts

Title: FISHING FOR A MURDERER

Series: Hope Hadley Cozy Mysteries #2

Author: Meredith Potts

Narrator: Rachel Carr

Length: 3 hours 16 mins

Publish Date: 03.08.117

Audible Release: 01.29.2018

Publisher: Meredith Potts

Category /Genre: Cozy Mysteries

Recommended for: 12+ due to content

Listenability: OK ~~or NSFW~~

Received from: Meredith Potts (via Audiobookworm as an Audible gifted copy)

Goodreads link: Fishing for a Murderer

Date completed: 04.03.2018

Description from the publisher:

After losing both her job and her boyfriend, actress Hope Hadley trades Hollywood, California, for her hometown of Hollywood, Florida. Before she has a chance to piece her life back together, her best friend's boyfriend is murdered. Even worse, the local police wrongfully suspect that her friend is the killer. Determined to clear her friend's name, Hope sets out to find the real killer herself.

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FISHING FOR A MURDERER is the second book in the Hope Hadley Cozy Mysteries. While each will probably stand on its own, it’s probably best to read each in the order of release.

I’ll admit it – I love puns. This story is full of puns, old jokes, and well-handled clichés. It had me smiling, giggling, and belly laughing. Don’t we all need more of that!? Many of them were fish related since the murder victim owned a bait and tackle store. My favorite, when questioning a suspect, was: ‘I had her hook and line. Now I just had to sink her.’

I did have to suspend my understanding of how policemen work and what they – or older brothers – will tolerate. That’s called literary license. Suspend it! Delight in the fun and the sass.

I enjoyed this book and I look forward to listening to more as they are released to audio.

Narration: In the first book, I complained that the narrator was speaking too fast. She has improved already. She is still speaking too fast at times, but overall it is better and I wasn’t driving nervously. Ms. Carr has a pleasant voice and I hope she continues working on her craft.

Note: while I was given this book as a gifted audiobook copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Hope Hadley Cozy Mysteries:

1. Fame is a Killer

2. Fishing for a Murderer

3. Murder of a Yoga Instructor

4. Drowning in Deceit

5. A Not So Merry Christmas Murder

6. Killer Injustice

7. Murder of a Restaurant Critic

8. Murder of a Movie Producer

9. Killer Holiday Office Party

10. Murder Hits Close to Home