Hi! This is Rachel Malay, director at the Port Library in Beloit. Of course, my readers know the library has over 25,000 books to choose from, but why not try a cozy type read to fit in with the cozier fall weather? For the next three weeks I’ll be reviewing books considered to be cozy mysteries – mysteries that have an element of domesticity and a focus on the relationships formed within the book instead of just grisly murder.
In her debut book, Plum Deadly, new author Ellie Grant weaves elements of a murder mystery, romance, and family drama into one story. Successful businesswoman Maggie Grady is forced from her banking job when she is accused of cooking the books. Maggie retreats to her Aunt Clara’s in the South and cooking of a different kind – pie making. Aunt Clara sees this as an opportunity to lure Maggie to the family business, while Maggie herself is trying her best to return to the financial world. It seems Maggie is saved when her old boss Lou calls to say he’s found the real crook. The only problem is, before Lou can exonerate Maggie he’s found dead behind Aunt Clara’s pie shop. Now Maggie is in the spotlight again, as are Aunt Clara’s pies! Add into the mix a local reporter who may have more than just a journalistic interest in Maggie and this story just about has it all! An epilogue at the end of the book lures readers neatly into the next story in the series, which hasn’t been published yet. In the meantime, readers can try the piecrust, lemon meringue, cherry, and coconut custard pie recipes.
You can get the book reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit, on the North Campus. This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”
Plum Deadly by Ellie Grant
ISBN: 9781451689556, 296 pages.
Adult Mystery
In her debut book, Plum Deadly, new author Ellie Grant weaves elements of a murder mystery, romance, and family drama into one story. Successful businesswoman Maggie Grady is forced from her banking job when she is accused of cooking the books. Maggie retreats to her Aunt Clara’s in the South and cooking of a different kind – pie making. Aunt Clara sees this as an opportunity to lure Maggie to the family business, while Maggie herself is trying her best to return to the financial world. It seems Maggie is saved when her old boss Lou calls to say he’s found the real crook. The only problem is, before Lou can exonerate Maggie he’s found dead behind Aunt Clara’s pie shop. Now Maggie is in the spotlight again, as are Aunt Clara’s pies! Add into the mix a local reporter who may have more than just a journalistic interest in Maggie and this story just about has it all! An epilogue at the end of the book lures readers neatly into the next story in the series, which hasn’t been published yet. In the meantime, readers can try the piecrust, lemon meringue, cherry, and coconut custard pie recipes.
You can get the book reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit, on the North Campus. This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”
Plum Deadly by Ellie Grant
ISBN: 9781451689556, 296 pages.
Adult Mystery
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