Murder in Her Stocking (A Granny Reid Mystery)
by G. A. McKevett
About the Book
Murder in Her Stocking (A Granny Reid Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Kensington (October 30, 2018)
Hardcover: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 1496716264
ISBN-13: 978-1496716262
Digital ASIN: B079KTKPH2
As the Moonlight Magnolia Agency revisits old memories on Christmas Eve, Granny Reid takes the reins back thirty years to the 1980s—back when she went by Stella, everyone’s hair was bigger, and sweaters were colorful disasters. But murder never went out of style . . .
Christmas has arrived in sleepy McGill, Georgia, but holiday cheer can’t keep temperamental Stella Reid from swinging a rolling pin at anyone who crosses her bad side—and this season, there are plenty. First an anonymous grinch vandalizes a celebrated nativity display. Far worse, the scandalous Prissy Carr is found dead in an alley behind a tavern. With police puzzled over the murder, Stella decides to stir the local gossip pot for clues on the culprit’s identity . . .
Turns out Prissy held a prominent spot on the naughty list, and suspects pile up like presents on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, the more progress Stella makes, the more fears she must confront. With a neighbor in peril and the futures of her beloved grandchildren at risk, Stella must somehow set everything straight and bring a cunning criminal to justice before December 25th . . .
Murder in Her Stocking by G.A. McKevett
My rating: 5 of 5 starsI was sent a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
I absolutely adore cozy mysteries and Christmas, and this book combines my two loves in a very special way. The writing was exquisite, the characters were believable, and the mystery was difficult to figure out. This is easily one of the most delightful mystery books I have read in ages.
What sets this book apart from the run-of-the-mill cozy mystery is that it has more of a story than just the murder mystery. Stella is one of the most endearing sleuths I’ve read in a while, and the tales of her family and life and some of the most entertaining and heartwarming I’ve read. I found that this mystery encompassed the entire gamut of human emotion, and I hope this is just the first of many of these Granny Reid mysteries.
If you are concerned about the content, there is nothing inappropriate in this book. In fact, Christian principles are emphasized time and again. Even though not everyone in the book is upright, it is refreshing to see so many people have a conscience and try to do the right thing…eventually. Hallmark fans would love this mystery as would classic mystery fans!
About the Author
G.A. McKevett is the author of the acclaimed Savannah Reid mystery series. Also writing under the name Sonja Massie, she has authored over 60 books ranging from cozy mysteries to historical romances, to nonfiction works on the history of Ireland. Her earthy humor and fast-paced plots delight her fans, while critics applaud her offbeat characterizations and incisive observations on human nature. Irish by ancestry, she has lived in Toronto, Ireland, and Los Angeles, but now resides in New York.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/GAMcKevett
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwendolynnarden.mckevett
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xQwQKz
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2 Comments
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Thank you, Ruth, for those kind words and for featuring MURDER IN HER STOCKING. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book and took the time to tell your readers so!
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Thank you, Ruth, for this kind review and for featuring MURDER IN HER STOCKING here on your website. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book! – Sonja Massie (G.A. McKevett)
