Clouds In My Coffee
by Julie Mulhern
Clouds In My Coffee (The Country Club Murders)
3rd in Series
Setting – Missouri
Henery Press (May 10, 2016)
Paperback: 256 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1635110210
E-Book ASIN: B01BLO5NIC
Synopsis
When Ellison Russell is nearly killed at a benefactors’ party, she brushes the incident aside as an unhappy accident. But when her house is fire-bombed, she’s shot at, and the person sitting next to her at a gala is poisoned, she must face facts. Someone wants her dead. But why? And can Ellison find the killer before he strikes again?
Add in an estranged sister, a visiting aunt with a shocking secret, and a handsome detective staying in her guesthouse, and Ellison might need more than cream in her coffee…
Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), amateur sleuth books, book club recommendations, humorous murder mysteries, historical mysteries.
Books in the Country Club Murders Humorous Mystery Series:
THE DEEP END(#1)
GUARANTEED TO BLEED(#2)
CLOUDS IN MY COFFEE(#3)
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book!
Ellison Russell’s mother is planning a huge gala but when unexpected family, her daughter, Marjorie, and her sister, Sis, show up she is anything but pleased. She sends them to Ellison’s. They haven’t been home in years, why now? Nothing is going to ruin her event. What would people think?
At a pre-gala party Ellison is almost killed by a falling sculpture, then someone throws a Molotov cocktail at her house and bullets are flying. Then at the gala dinner she is almost poisoned. Why would someone want Ellison dead? Until the culprit is caught another guest moves in with Ellison, hunky detective Anarchy Jones. This leaves prospective husband, at least in her mother’s eyes, Hunter Tafft a little upset. Marjorie has Ellison simmering because she may be married but that doesn’t stop her from flirting with every man in sight and maybe a little more with one or two. Ellison hasn’t got time to be worrying about her sister’s antics. She has to catch a killer before he succeeds in killing her.
Julie Mulherm has written another outstanding story.
These characters are so much fun. Frances Russell, Ellison’s mom, is the epitome of the country club wife. She has her committees and does lunch and does everything the “right” way, her way. Her daughters seem to always be letting her down and even when there are far away from trouble, which I know, isn’t often, they still get the blame. Especially Ellison. Ellison has grown since the series started. She knows how to handle her mother, or get her father to handle her mother. Marjorie is at a crossroads, “things always looks greener” situation. Ellison tries her best to get her back on track. Aunt Sis, is a free spirit and a huge thorn in Frances’ side. She has a secret and that is why she has returned to Kansas City. Ellison just needs to run interference between all over them and hopes that before any permanent damage is done, they all go back where they came from.
There is non-stop action from the start to the finish. The killer seems to be pretty incompetent, so many tries to murder Ellison, and thankfully they haven’t succeeded. I really enjoyed that no one knew the motivation behind the attempts. Not even Detective Jones. It’s hard to catch a suspect when the victim really has no enemies or at least no one that would want her dead.
The story like the first two installments is set in the early 70’s. I love the references to the early television shows and police investigations without all the technology we have today.
I need to mention that along with all the drama there is a fair amount of humor. The way this family interacts both in stressful and not so stressful moments may have you giggling and even laughing out loud.
This story checks all my boxes for a perfect escape. Awesome plot, terrific characters and set in a wonderful time. This truly is one of my favorite series!
About The Author –
Mulhern is the USA Today bestselling author of The Country Club Murders.
She is a Kansas City native who grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie. She spends her spare time whipping up gourmet meals for her family, working out at the gym and finding new ways to keep her house spotlessly clean–and she’s got an active imagination. Truth is–she’s an expert at calling for take-out, she grumbles about walking the dog and the dust bunnies under the bed have grown into dust lions.
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Great!
Thanks, Lexie!!!!
This story line has me hooked. I want to read more!
I hope you’ll read more soon!!!
Really liked this book and the interplay of characters a lot!
I am soon glad you enjoyed Clouds!!!
looking forward to reading this. thanks for the opportunity.
Thanks for taking time to comment. Good luck with the contest!
This sounds like a fun series.
D.M. – it IS a fun series (if I do say so myself). Thanks for taking time to comment!
Sounds like a good series.
Thanks, Kim!!!
Congrats on the new release! It sounds like a great story for summer reading.
Light, breezy and perfect for summer. I hope you’ll give Clouds a try!
This is on my Summer reading list!!!!
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Thanks, Sandy – hope you get to read Clouds next to a pool or beach with a cool beverage close at hand!
Congrats on the new release! I have it on my list to get as would love to read and review
Thanks so much, Peggy! Hope you get a chance to read Clouds soon!
Thanks for the review of Julie’s book. I’m looking forward to reading this!
Thanks so much, Kathleen! Hope you love Clouds!!!
Julie Mulhern’s previous books were really well written so I am sure this book will carry on. Thanks for including it on your blog and offering a chance to win a copy. robeader53@yahoo.com
Thank you!!! Good luck with the contest!
Looks like a great series.. Thanks for the chance to win.. salvatoresmom71@yahoo.com
Thanks for taking time to comment, Amy!
Love the gala event at a country club as a storyline. Would enjoy reading.
The gala goes terribly wrong – of course. Thanks for stopping by!
Like the title of the book.
The storyline sounds interesting. I’d love to read it.
Sounds like a good book.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOK AND THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY!