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bookwoman1967's review against another edition
4.0
Good solid entry. This series is growing on me with each read. Highly looking forward to the next one.
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Digital audio read by Marguerite Gavin
Book two in the Second Chance Cat Mystery series, featuring Sarah Grayson, proprietor of Second Chance, a consignment shop in North Harbor, Maine, and her rescue cat, Elvis. Sarah gets involved in a controversy over developing the waterfront. Sarah, along with most of the residents, are in favor, but one notable holdout is baker Lily Carter. So, when Lily is found murders in her bakery, fingers are pointed as those who were in favor of the development.
Once again Sarah is helped in her sleuthing for her band of friends who’ve dubbed themselves “Charlie’s Angels.” This colorful crew of senior sleuths are tenacious and inventive. And, though I’m not a cat person, I love Elvis and his ability to recognize a lie.
It’s a pretty typical cozy mystery. There are enough suspects and red herrings to keep the reader engaged and guessing, and an interesting regular cast of colorful, quirky characters.
Marguerite Gavin does a fine job of reading the audio version. She sets a good pace and has clear diction.
Book two in the Second Chance Cat Mystery series, featuring Sarah Grayson, proprietor of Second Chance, a consignment shop in North Harbor, Maine, and her rescue cat, Elvis. Sarah gets involved in a controversy over developing the waterfront. Sarah, along with most of the residents, are in favor, but one notable holdout is baker Lily Carter. So, when Lily is found murders in her bakery, fingers are pointed as those who were in favor of the development.
Once again Sarah is helped in her sleuthing for her band of friends who’ve dubbed themselves “Charlie’s Angels.” This colorful crew of senior sleuths are tenacious and inventive. And, though I’m not a cat person, I love Elvis and his ability to recognize a lie.
It’s a pretty typical cozy mystery. There are enough suspects and red herrings to keep the reader engaged and guessing, and an interesting regular cast of colorful, quirky characters.
Marguerite Gavin does a fine job of reading the audio version. She sets a good pace and has clear diction.
readinglover22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rants_n_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gennnaab's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
cfulton20's review against another edition
4.0
Marguerite Gavin (Narrator)
Referred to KISS as a "70's hair band" WHAT???
cure story and enjoyed the narrator
Referred to KISS as a "70's hair band" WHAT???
cure story and enjoyed the narrator
tfarfan's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
susanatherly's review against another edition
4.0
Another lovely cozy mystery from the same Second Chance Cat Mysteries, bringing back the elderly sleuths, et al. I enjoyed it.
feralcarol's review against another edition
Earlier books in this series definitely have more scenes of violence towards the main characters, which I'm not interested in. This one has both Sarah and Elvis (!) being held hostage and threatened with physical violence. Also tw for mentiona of domestic violence. Read the later books for more coziness and fewer reminders of the real world.