Murder in the Genes: A Peggy Rector Mystery
by J.M. Roberts
It is my pleasure to welcome J.M. Roberts
to Escape With Dollycas today!
Why Murder? Why Cozy? And When is a Murder Cozy?
by J.M. Roberts
I shared with a friend recently that I was writing a ‘cozy murder mystery’ and she laughed at me before giving me a serious eye-roll. What is cozy about murder? Sounds like a misnomer? Aren’t you writing about the violent death of a fellow human being? Well, when you put it that way, it seems rather odd, but let me explain…
I like, no I love, my murder stories, always have, except for true crimes which give me nightmares. I read police procedurals, suspense/psychological dramas with murders, and I especially love British murder mysteries and don’t get me started on TV shows.
Each sub-genre has its specific tropes/ required elements that make them what they are and so does the good old cozy, but what makes the cozy different? In my opinion, the key difference is that the story is not so much about the murder, it’s about the amateur detective that solves it. It’s about place, time and the relationships that surround the curious sleuth who solves the case. The murder itself is secondary to the solution.
In the Peggy Rector Mystery Series
Friends are important to the sleuth who often enlists them in their investigations. Peggy has a circle of friends, including her neighbor and best friend, Wanda. The pair trust each other and will go out on a limb to help, even when they think what they’re doing is crazy! Peggy and Wanda have some great adventures throughout the series and I think everyone should have a BFF that they can count on through thick and thin.
What makes Peggy uniquely qualified to be a detective? First, she had a career in emergency room nursing, so she’s seen a lot of bad stuff. She’s also a writer with a creative imagination. She can think ‘outside the box.’ Peggy is emotionally intelligent; she can pick up on clues even when the suspect is aware they are giving off signals. She has an innate understanding of the human heart, what it wants, and what makes it tick. The thing I love about Peggy is that while she firmly believes that the killer deserves punishment, she can still connect with their humanity.
I hope that when readers read the Peggy Rector Mystery Series
Thank you Jeanie for visiting today!
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About Murder in the Genes
Murder in the Genes: A Peggy Rector Mystery
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Setting – Stinky Springs, Texas (imaginary town)
Daylily Press (August 1, 2023)
Print length : 283 pages
Digital ASIN : B0C5TY5LKV
Writer and amateur sleuth Peggy Rector returns home to a full plate following a star-studded vacation in the English countryside. She needs to finish her latest book and plan her wedding to the hunky Jess Carson, all while her children plot to convert her rambling Victorian house into a B&B.
When Velma Whittaker, a local genealogist, dies under mysterious circumstances, Peggy must puzzle out who wanted Velma dead and why? Was it her multi-million-dollar lottery win or something more? A search for Velma’s will turns up a cryptic clue left for her heirs, but are they up to the challenge?
Peggy and her gang, members of the Stinky Springs Ladies Social Club, are on the trail. They must outfox a crafty killer while dodging Velma’s hapless relatives, who are determined to get their hands on her money.
About J.M. Roberts
J. M. Roberts is a nurse turned writer, much like her main character in the Peggy Rector Mystery series. She lives in an over-55 development outside of Houston, Texas that provides endless ideas for her murder mysteries. When not taking notes on her friends and neighbors, she can be found in her garden, cooking, or reading.
Author Links
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Purchase Link – Amazon
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What an intriguing book! Great post. Thanks for sharing.