Mint Juleps, Mayhem, and Murder

Ellie Avery Mystery Series, Book 5

By: Sara Rosett

Narrated by: Gail Shalan

"[A] fast-paced novel full of suspense" featuring the ultra-organized military wife and sleuth from the USA Today best-selling author (Fresh Fiction).

For Ellie Avery, "a smart crime solver who successfully navigates the challenges of military life", the hardest thing about hosting a reunion of her husband Mitch's extended Southern family is remembering everyone's name (Publishers Weekly). But this summer, the festivities are cut short by news that Mitch's air force squadron commander has been strangled. Then Mitch's look-alike cousin narrowly misses being shot during his daily workout, and Ellie realizes that someone wants to ground Mitch - permanently. Between her kids and her organizing business, she must unravel a perplexing mystery - or Mitch's afternoon jog may be a run for his life....

©2010 Sara Rosett (P)2021 Tantor

5 stars

This is another entertaining addition to a highly entertaining cozy mystery series. I look forward to the next book.

Unremarkable

Generally bland and slow starting. No truly memorable characters or settings. Even the murder motive was tepid. Narrator was pleasing but didn’t have much to work with.