Broadcast 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball Mystery)
by J.C. Eaton
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About Broadcast 4 Murder
Broadcast 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
7th in Series
Publisher: Kensington (October 27, 2020)
Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
ISBN-10: 1496724569
ISBN-13: 978-1496724564
Digital ASIN: B085LTC8Y2
All of Arizona’s Sun City West heard Sophie “Phee” Kimball’s mom scream bloody murder, but it’s up to the reluctant sleuth to find the killer . . .
Phee’s mother Harriet is going to be a star! At least, that’s how the Sun City West retiree describes her chance to host a live radio program of her book club’s Booked 4 Murder Mystery Hour on Arizona’s KSCW. But instead of chatting about charming cozies, Harriet ends up screaming bloody murder over the airwaves after discovering the body of Howard Buell, the station’s programming director, in a closet—with a pair of sewing shears shoved into his chest.
The number one suspect is Howard’s ex-girlfriend Sylvia Strattlemeyer who believed she was going to host a sewing talk show before Harriet was offered the spot. But not only do the fingerprints found on the scissors not match Sylvia’s, they belong to a woman who passed away twenty years ago at the age of ninety-seven. Now, with the whole town on pins and needles, it’s up to Phee to stitch together enough clues from the past to uncover the identity of a killer in the present . . .
Dollycas’s Thoughts
There is never a dull moment in Sun City West.
Phee’s mom Harriet landed herself a job at the local radio station. She and her friend, Myrna are going to host the Booked 4 Murder Mystery Hour. The other members of their book club will drop by as guests. Harriet and Myrna are so excited to talk about their favorite cozy mysteries on their first show. But just a Harriett is set to get started Myrna discovers a station’s programming director dead with a pair of Gingher sewing sheers stabbed deep in his chest. All the listeners hear is a bunch of screams. Phee takes off out of her office and rushes to the station afraid that her mother is injured or worse.
Seems the deceased Howard Buell has quite a few people that wanted him dead, including an ex-girlfriend, but it’s not her fingerprints on the murder weapon. Then Harriet finds another body. The police even start looking at her as a suspect, but they don’t have a good track record when it comes to catching killers without a little help. Again Wiliams Investigations is asked to assist with the case and that means Phee has permission to dig into the case and she may even get up close and personal with the killer.
This is the 7th book in this series and each book seems to top the last.
Sophie “Phee” Kimball is such a wonderful character. She is smart, savvy, patient, with common sense, and an intense curiosity to get to the right answer whether it means via her computer or doing the legwork necessary. Her relationship with Marshall is heartwarming. He supports her in every way including when she does a little sleuthing on her own. I love it when they work together too. Her boss Nate is impressed with her work and how she has grown into being much more than a bookkeeper. Then you have Harriet and her Booked 4 Murder Book Club. Those ladies are a hoot and a half. And of course, there is a chiweenie-chihuahua-dachshund named Streetman that can steal the whole show. These authors have created such terrific characters with depth. Lovable even when you are shaking your head at their antics and laughing out loud.
Readers are treated to not just one but two mysteries and all their entanglements. Well-plotted and well-written with so many twists and turns. It was such a pleasure to read and tag along with all these characters trying to solve the mystery before they did. I failed, but the ending was absolutely perfect.
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About J.C. Eaton
J.C. Eaton is the wife and husband team of Ann I. Goldfarb and James E. Clapp, authors of the Sophie Kimball Mystery Series and the Wine Trail Mysteries. A New York native and former middle school principal, Ann has published eight award-winning and highly acclaimed YA time travel mysteries. James is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired tasting room manager for a large upscale New York winery. Visit their Website at JCEatonMysteries.com. –This text refers to the mass_market edition.
Author Links – Website – Blog – Time Travel Mysteries – Facebook –
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Great Escape Praise for Broadcast 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball Mystery)
by J.C. Eaton
There were two very well written mysteries in this book. A few twists and red herrings that were perfectly paced and plotted.
~Miss W Book Reviews
I love this series. Phee and Harriet are so wonderfully thought out with these funny quirks . . . I highly recommend this book for all cozy mystery fans out there.
~Baroness’ Book Trove
Full of quirky characters that provide all sorts of entertainment that makes for a pleasurable read as the clues play out. The quirky dog is just the cherry on top of the cake. A great read for cozy fans with a surprise at the very end.
~Books a Plenty Book Reviews
There’s plenty of chuckles and mystery too that will keep you turning the pages.
~My Reading Journeys
This was such a fun mystery and Phee was absolutely delightful. The mystery was well-written and I had no idea who the killer was until the end.
~Moonlight Rendezvous
I love love love this series . . . This book needs to be “broadcasted” about from the rooftops! Fabulous Read!!
~The Beachbum Bookworm
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
October 27 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
October 27 – Miss W Book Reviews – REVIEW
October 27 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW
October 28 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT
October 28 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW
October 28 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
October 29 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
October 29 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW
October 29 – Readeropolis – SPOTLIGHT
October 30 – Jane Reads – GUEST POST
October 30 – Moonlight Rendezvous – REVIEW
October 31 – I Read What You Write – GUEST POST
October 31 – Literary Gold – CHARACTER GUEST POST
October 31 – Sylv – SPOTLIGHT
November 1 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT
November 1 – My Journey Back – CHARACTER GUEST POST
November 1 – Christa Reads and Writes – SPOTLIGHT
November 2 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
November 2 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
November 2 – The beachbum bookworm REVIEW
November 3 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – SPOTLIGHT
November 3 – Gimme The Scoop Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
November 4 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
November 4 – Lisa Ks Book Reviews – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
November 5 – Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
November 5 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
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What a fun premise!
Thank you for your review on “Broadcast 4 Murder” by J.C. Eaton.
Absolutely adorable cover on a book I can’t wait for the opportunity to read.
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