Halloween Party Murder

Juniper Holiday Cozy Mystery, Book 1

By: Leighann Dobbs

Narrated by: Kasey Logan

Everyone knows a Juniper Holiday Halloween party is to die for.

To get an invite is the most talked about topic in Crescent Cove. To experience the Holiday mansion in all its (supposedly) haunted glory is the stuff of legend. Of course, no one has actually seen a ghost in residence—but how could they when they’re having the time of their life?

As an eccentric with too much money and time on her hands, Juniper Holiday loves any excuse to throw a party, and with Halloween just around the corner, she’s in go mode. Everything is going splendidly—until her fake corpse prop ends up being a real body.

With her reputation hanging in the balance, can Juniper unmask the murderer before stuffy Detective Desmond Mallard cuffs the wrong perp, or will her next block party be in a prison block?

©2022 Leigahnn Dobbs Publishing (P)2022 Leigahnn Dobbs Publishing

Halloween Party Murder

Cute, quick read for Halloween. I bought the audiobook for easy listening while working out. Casey Logan did a great job!

hate the narrator

I hate the narrators voice, but the story was decent. I’m sorry I wasted a credit on this though.

It was an okay book

A little shallow and the narrator is a little annoying with the tone of her voice.

Dude, what a killer book!

But seriously this was a fun and kinda silly little book. I must admit though I would have loved a prequel book to meet more of the characters and understand the town. Not a huge fan of the narrator. Her voice got a little grating. one major issue for me was trying to figure out the age of the main character. Late thirties, forties? Some hints would have been nice. Otherwise a nice short read.

A Light Listen with a Classroom Feel

*Halloween Party Murder* feels like it was written for a younger audience, with a straightforward plot and simple storytelling. The audiobook version is even more abridged, reinforcing that elementary-school vibe.

The narration is clear and easy to follow, but it lacks dramatic flair. Instead, it feels like a classroom read-aloud, which might bring nostalgia for some but feel too simplistic for others.

Overall, it’s an easy listen, but not a gripping mystery. If you’re looking for something light and uncomplicated, it might work—just don’t expect much depth or suspense.