A Killer Plot

Books by the Bay Mystery Series #1

By: Ellery Adams

Narrated by: Karen White

Olivia Limoges is the subject of constant gossip. Ever since her mysterious return to the small coastal town of Oyster Bay, North Carolina, Olivia has kept to herself, her dog, and her unfinished novel. With a little cajoling from charming writer Camden Ford, she agrees to join the Bayside Book Writers to break her writer's block and even make a few friends. But when townspeople start turning up dead with haiku poems left by the bodies, anyone with a flair for language is suddenly suspect. And it's up to Olivia to catch the killer before she meets her own surprise ending.

©2010 Ellery Adams (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The seaside setting is fun, and the interactions between the year-round locals and the summer residents are insightful." ( RT Book Reviews)

Great characters.

I’m hooked! I can’t wait to read all of this series and follow these characters development.

Unsatisfactory

Main character is remote and unsympathetic: completely unengageing and aloof. Story line had little, if no, feeling of believability. Don't bother with this one.

Cozy

I am enjoying this series. The characters are great and the story is uncomplicated pleasure.

Poodle Had Potential

While I loved Olivia's devotion to her poodle Havilland, I didn't connect with the main character. The author showed talent and humor, so I would try another book by Ellery Adams.

Lots of twists and turns!

Very good suspense. Great characters. Hint of romance. It's hard to guess anyone's ages, especially the main characters because of the narrator's voice. Unfortunately, she sounds pretty old (and I'm about the age she sounds so it's not a generational thing.)! This took away from the performance for me. But it's slight enough, I'm going on with the next in the series.