The Body in the Attic
by Judi Lynn

About the Book

The Body in the Attic
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Lyrical Underground (November 27, 2018)
Paperback: 218 pages
ISBN-10: 1516108396
ISBN-13: 978-1516108398
Digital Print Length: 280 pages
ASIN: B07B741L6N

Welcome to River Bluffs, Indiana, a cozy small town populated with charming homes, close-knit families, and the occasional deadly secret . . .

House-flipper Jazzi Zanders and her cousin Jerod have found their latest project. The property, formerly owned by the late Cal Juniper, is filled with debris that must be cleared before the real renovation begins. But a trip to the attic reveals something more disturbing than forgotten garbage—a skeleton wearing a locket and rings that Jazzi recognizes . . .

Tests confirm that the bones belong to Jazzi’s aunt Lynda, who everyone assumed moved to New York years ago after breaking up with Cal. Soon enough, the whole family is involved, sifting through memories and rumors as they try to piece together what really happened to Lynda—and the baby she gave up for adoption. In between investigating and remodeling, Jazzi is falling for the old house’s charms—and for her gorgeous contractor, Ansel. But with surprises lurking in every nook and cranny, a killer might be waiting to demolish her dreams for good . . .

The Body in the Attic by Judi Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

First of all, this is a cozy mystery. There are a few minor words that might offend some, and there is some implied sex. However, as far as I’m concerned, this is a book that should not bother any of my readers in content.

To be honest, this reminded me so much of an Agatha Christie mystery that I found it thoroughly charming. I loved the idea of a very old mystery being tied to a recent murder, and the opening chapter definitely sets the stage. I found myself sympathizing with our amateur sleuth, and I tend to think that the author has found some wonderful characters that readers will want to connect with again and again. Rarely do I find myself reviewing the first in a series of books, but it was nice to have the opportunity.

What did I think about the whodunit part of the book? Well, let’s just say that I found myself continuing to get it wrong which means the author spun an intricate mystery that will definitely keep the readers guessing. This would be the perfect series to find its way to the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries network, and I look forward to many more in this delightful series!

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About the Author

Judi Lynn received a Master’s Degree from Indiana University as an elementary school teacher after attending the IPFW campus. She taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades for six years before having her two daughters.  She loves gardening, cooking and trying new recipes.

Readers can visit her website at www.judithpostswritingmusings.com and her blog writingmusings.com.

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