On Flashback Fridays I will share with you the books I missed when they were first
released that have been screaming at me from my To-Be-Read bookshelf.
Murder at Redwood Cove
(A Kelly Jackson Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – California
Lyrical Press (October 13, 2015)
Paperback: 198 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1616509309
E-Book Print Length: 200 pages
ASIN: B00TNBLYD4
Bed, breakfast…and a body!
If it weren’t for the fact that she’s replacing a dead man, Kelly Jackson would love her new job managing the Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast on the coast of Northern California. But Bob Phillips did plunge off the cliff to his death…and Kelly’s starting to think it may not have been an accident. Bob’s retired friends—The “Silver Sentinels”—are also on the case, especially when Kelly is attacked…and another body turns up. Kelly has her hands full with overseeing the B&B’s annual Taste of Chocolate and Wine Festival, but she’s also closing in on the killer…who’s ready to send Kelly on her own permanent vacation…
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Kelly Jackson is an executive administrator of Resorts International. That means when needed she travels to a resort property to troubleshoot the problem and fill in where necessary. She is sent to the Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast in Northern California when the manager is found dead at the bottom of a cliff. The police have determined that it was an accident but The “Silver Sentinels” do not agree. This group of senior citizens think their friend Bob was murdered. They draw Kelly into their confidence and she wonders if they are right. When she is attacked, she knows that wasn’t an accident, so maybe Bob’s fall wasn’t either. So in addition to stepping into Bob’s shoes at the B&B she finds herself nosing around to find his killer.
Kelly Jackson is a very engaging character. Her boss believes all the employees at all their resorts are family. That is just how Kelly treats everyone she meets at Redwood Cove B&B. From Helen, the cook, and her son Tommy, that leave in a small guest house on the property, to Daniel, the handyman along with his daughter Allie, and all the wonderful “Silver Sentinels”, she treats them all as genuine friends. I liked them all too!
I loved Fred, Tommy’s adorable basset hound. There is a heartwarming back story on how they came together.
The setting is absolutely gorgeous and Kelly has a wonderful view from her room. Even the morning fog sounds absolutely delightful.
It seems that Bob Phillips was an extraordinary man with a big heart. He was very eco-conscious and believed in protecting all parts of the environment. Could this have gotten him killed? The story takes several twists as Kelly tries to eliminate suspects. This twists were very well written. The ending was full of suspense and a complete surprise.
The characters are what really stand out to me in this story. From youngsters to oldsters they are an amazing group. I want to pack my bags and head for the Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast and meet up with them today. There should be any more trouble there right?? Well, I will be starting the next book in the series right away. I will keep you posted!
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I love this series. It has been a great read for me.
I’m SO glad to hear you enjoy the series. Thanks!
I liked the first book and am looking forward to the next.
It’s nice to hear you liked the first book. Thanks for sharing! The second one, Murder at the Mansion, released last week.
What a great cover and looking forward to the story between it. Thank you for including on your blog. Definitely checking it out. robeader53@yahoo.com
I love the cover my publisher, Kensington, created for the book! I’m glad you like it, too.
Thanks for your review and opportunity to win. I hadn’t known about this series.. salvatoresmom71@yahoo.com
Sounds like a really fun read.
Thank you so much for sharing with your readers about my books and your wonderful review of Murder at Redwood Cove. I really appreciate it! Janet
I tweeted the post and pinterest too, but I don’t know how to get the links on them.
I love the sound of this book – can’t believe I missed it when it first came out! Thanks for sharing the review and for the giveaway!
Sounds like a fun read! I am looking forward to reading it.