Dead And Gondola by Ann Claire (2022)
I don't know how any cozy aficionado could resist all the elements in play here.
First off, an absolute to-die-for bookstore situated on a ski resort nestled on a Colorado mountaintop......and thrillingly accessed by gondolas. The bookstore itself? Literally a chalet stocked with floor to ceiling bookshelves. It's run by sisters Ellie and Meg Christie, mystery lovers but with no relation we know of to you-know who. But there is in fact a famous, beloved Agatha at the store - the sisters' Siamese cat and a full time social media celebrity sensation.
Naturally you'll find 'The Book Chalet' in a scenic little town populated with with quirky residents, some ornery, some funny, some adorable, some a mixture of all those qualities at once. And yes, maybe more than a few of them possess motives for murdering that mysterious guy found dead on a gondola......right after he visited the bookstore.. What more could you want if you're looking to cozy up with a cozy on a chilly, crisp night?
As Ellie and Meg launch their inevitable amateur investigation, clues, suspects and twists abound, along with that essential necessity we crave in a such a book, fresh baked desserts. All the cozy components appear, which author Ann Claire handles with just the right amounts of mystery and wit. (One of the things I most appreciated here - the book not going overboard with any labored, strained attempts at comedy.)
A town full of book lovers, a richly stocked bookstore to feed their needs, and a murder and disappearance to fuel their suspicions and sleuthings....what a perfect recipe.. . I wanted to throw on my heaviest winter jacket fly out there and see if the Christies needed any more help at the store. So I guess that's what you'd call a 4 star cozy****). Most definitely looking forward to future installments.
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