Painting the Lake

A Murder on the North Shore

By: Jody Wenner

Narrated by: Cindy Piller

Winter in Minnesota can be deadly. George has always plunged into the season with a sense of contentment, but as the snow begins to fly, he hits a patch of icy luck.

Newly retired, he heads up north to escape his troubles and do some painting. There, he meets a young woman who begins pursuing him for more than his art. When she takes him on a wild ride, George isn't surprised to find Detective Nancy Simmons at his cabin door.

For Nancy, winter comes with a much-harsher reality. She feels the bite as she investigates who dumped a young woman's body in Lake Superior's frigid waters. Maybe, George isn't as innocent as he seems....

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Good procedural...

Pretty good book that could have used a better narrator. I’m not saying she was bad, I just don’t think she fit the book.
This is a story of George Altman, a 65 year old retired gentleman. Recently widowed and naive to life on his own. In a new city and meeting new people he can’t tell the difference between those who are honest and those who would take advantage of him. When a helpful woman ends up murdered and he was the last one seen with her, George is the prime suspect.
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Female detective, good story

I always love a female detective. The story is good and the writing is solid. Narration is fine.

Good story

Painting the Lake has some interesting twists and turns. I enjoyed the story, and would read another by this author. I always like a good MN mystery. The narrator is not a favorite but I can put my finger on why I thought she was as good as I would have liked.

I accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

More of a "cozy mystery" than police procedural

I received a copy of the Audible version of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is more of a "cozy mystery" novel than I personally prefer. Nice storyline, although it got too preachy for me. The narrator's tone and style are well suited for this book.

If you enjoy a lighter type of mystery (yes, I know it's a murder mystery), you will enjoy the audible version of Painting the Lake as it keeps you engaged and has a few unexpected turns.

Great book

I enjoyed listening to this book. I found myself wanting to listen to more and trying to find time so I could always a good sign. Jody Wenner is a new author to me but I like her style very much. This is a clean well written mystery. The narrator is Cindy Piller and she was wonderful. Cindy has a voice that you can listen to for hours. I was gifted this audiobook with the understanding that I would leave an honest review.