Dying for Data (Adina Donati, Accidental Sleuth)
Cozy Mystery
Release Date – August 21, 2016
2nd in Series
Setting – Washington D.C.
Paperback: 176 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1533676399
E-Book ASIN: B01JGHOQFW
Synopsis
Bad karma, a rival suitor, and a deadly attack are enough to put a damper on any date.
Just when Adina’s social life is looking up, her night out is interrupted by the scream of police sirens. Afraid her bartender boyfriend might be accused of murder, Adina’s neighbor enlists her assistance, and in the process exposes her to the seamier side of illegal immigration and crime in the city. Hard as she tries to limit her involvement, the more Adina learns, the more she needs to know – until a case of mistaken identity lands her in hot water. Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Cassidy Salem packs a punch into these 175 pages and once you start you won’t be able to stop reading.
This story could gone entirely in a different direction and into the thriller genre as the author takes on some current hot topics, but she stayed well within the cozy realm. I was very impressed at the way she did that.
This was my first experience meeting Adina Donati, I missed out of the first book of this series, Think Murder
The plot was intense with several twists, and when clues and answers started to fall into place everything was wrapped up quickly. Almost a little to quickly for me. I wanted more so I am very anxious for Book #3. In the meantime I have added Think Murder to my To-Be-Read stack so I can find out how Adina’s story started.
If you are looking for a quick entertaining read, I recommend you try Dying For Data
About the Author
Cassidy Salem has always been an avid reader. She is especially fond of mysteries (both cozy and traditional) and police procedurals. Cassidy also enjoys reading historical fiction focused on American and world history, as well as the classics. When she’s not reading, she enjoys music and spending time with family and friends, and travels with her husband and son whenever possible. Her travels have taken her to destinations throughout the United States, Europe, and Scandinavia.
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Both books sound like really good reads. I’ll definitely have to check them out. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!
I hope you like them – I enjoy writing them.
Thank you, Lori, for spotlighting my book on your blog. I am so glad you enjoyed the book. Your review just made my day:)
New series for me! I like the sound of it.
This sounds like a good read.
Why only 175 pages?
Good question, Elizabeth. I didn’t plan for it to come out that short but when I had finished the story and went through and edited, 175 pp was the result. I could have gone through and found ways to pad it, but I know as a reader that sometimes it is annoying when a story has “stuff” stuck in that has little if any relevance… To me and my Beta readers, it felt complete. I hope you’ll give it a try and let me know what you think.
Nice review.
So much for computers making life easier, eh? *lol* If Lori likes it, it’s going on my TBR. :O)
LOL. Great. Glad to hear it. (I knew there was a reasons I was so glad to see Lori had signed up to review it as part of this blog tour.) Hope you enjoy it.
Great review, this book sounds like a great read. Interesting storyline, looking forward to reading.
I hope you enjoy it.
This sounds really interesting.
Really sounds like an interesting cozy. Thanks for this opportunity.
I think the book sounds so good it is too bad that the rafflecoptor wasn’t highlighted go to’s so that you just click on the link and it takes you there.