Title: DEATH OF A DAPPER SNOWMAN
Series: Stormy Day Cozy Mystery #1
Author: Angela Pepper
Publisher: Angela Pepper
Publish Date: 12.06.2014
Category /Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended
for: 18+ due to sexual content
Received from: Angela Pepper (as a gifted copy)
Goodreads link: Death of a Dapper Snowman
Date completed: 07.30.2018
Description from the publisher:
After finding a corpse hidden in a
snowman, Stormy is determined to find the culprit — with the help of a
mischievous feline named Jeffrey. With
nonstop twists and turns, this clever tale is a must-read!
First in series!
When the daughter of a cop finds a body next door, she's the only one who can solve the strange mystery.
Stormy Day has moved back home, and it's not for the local coffee or nightlife, both of which are lacking in Misty Falls, Oregon. She's there to help her father finally retire from being a cop, and slow the heck down after his hip replacement. Plus she needs to give her brain a break from the high-stakes world of venture capital.
But when she makes a shocking discovery next door, Stormy's clever brain kicks into overdrive. This murder is too difficult for the local boys in blue to figure out. The new captain of the police department tells her to mind her own business, but he doesn't take his own advice. He's always breathing down her neck like a jealous ex-boyfriend (which he is).
What's there to be jealous of? Stormy's not even dating anyone. She's certainly not going to date the ruggedly handsome, bearded lawyer who's renting half her house. No way. Every time she sees Mr. Logan Sanderson, the town's newest resident, he's insulting her one way or another. The man should show his landlady a little more respect! He's the worst. Sort of. It would be easier to hate him if he weren't so cute underneath that bushy beard.
Now there's a murder to solve, and since the legendary Finnegan Day is recovering from surgery, it's up to his determined daughter Stormy to save the town from a twisted killer. If she fails to solve this puzzle in time, someone close to her will pay a terrible cost.
First in series!
When the daughter of a cop finds a body next door, she's the only one who can solve the strange mystery.
Stormy Day has moved back home, and it's not for the local coffee or nightlife, both of which are lacking in Misty Falls, Oregon. She's there to help her father finally retire from being a cop, and slow the heck down after his hip replacement. Plus she needs to give her brain a break from the high-stakes world of venture capital.
But when she makes a shocking discovery next door, Stormy's clever brain kicks into overdrive. This murder is too difficult for the local boys in blue to figure out. The new captain of the police department tells her to mind her own business, but he doesn't take his own advice. He's always breathing down her neck like a jealous ex-boyfriend (which he is).
What's there to be jealous of? Stormy's not even dating anyone. She's certainly not going to date the ruggedly handsome, bearded lawyer who's renting half her house. No way. Every time she sees Mr. Logan Sanderson, the town's newest resident, he's insulting her one way or another. The man should show his landlady a little more respect! He's the worst. Sort of. It would be easier to hate him if he weren't so cute underneath that bushy beard.
Now there's a murder to solve, and since the legendary Finnegan Day is recovering from surgery, it's up to his determined daughter Stormy to save the town from a twisted killer. If she fails to solve this puzzle in time, someone close to her will pay a terrible cost.
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DEATH OF A DAPPER SNOWMAN is the first
book in the Stormy Day Cozy Mysteries series. Though each will stand on their own, it’s
best to read them all and in the order of release.
On days when the office computer
system is down, I am grateful for my Kindle/tablet. Today, I read this book while I couldn’t do
any work at work! I was still doing my
job, because I was here to answer questions and answer the phone. Sometimes, life is good!
I knew I had another Angela Pepper
book or two, so I went hunting. I
actually have three. This is the first
one I chose to pull up to relax today.
It did its job. This was a story
to read and just enjoy. It is what a
cozy mystery is supposed to be – light, easy, and breezy, with a little bit of humor,
a little spark of romance, heart, family, friends, and a touch of mystery.
I will say that in Chapter 21 there
were references to Stormy’s dad being a suspect “again.” Since this is the first book in the series, I
don’t know when this was supposed to have happened. Were these characters in another series and
now in their own? It doesn’t take
anything from this story, but it does give a mild mind cramp of confusion.
This week I was expecting to be hard. Instead, because the computer systems were
down and I was able to read about the Day family and the town of Misty
Falls. It is starting well. I am in a great mood and I can only hope it
continues to be a great week.
Next up will be DEATH OF A CRAFTY
KNITTER!
Note: While I received this book as a gifted copy,
my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Stormy Day Mysteries:
1.
Death of a Dapper Snowman
2.
Death of a Crafty Knitter
3.
Death of a Batty Genius
4.
Death of a Modern King
5.
Death of a Double Dipper
Also from Angela Pepper:
·
Funny Ladies
·
The Mystery of Broken Shell Island
& Other Fantasy Tales
Diamond Files Mysteries:
1.
Girl in the Shadows
Eli Carter and the Ghost Hackers
series:
1.
The Cat Who Went Bump in the Night
2.
The Ghost Who Wasn’t There
3.
The Dog Who Barked Fire
Restless Spirits series:
Wisteria Witches series:
1.
Wisteria Witches
2.
Wicked Wisteria
3.
Wisteria Wonders
4.
Watchful Wisteria
5.
Wisteria Wyverns
Wisteria Witches – City Hall series:
1.
Wolves of Wisteria
2.
Wisteria Wrinkle
AUDIBLE (7hours, 26 minutes)
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