Posies and Poison

Sweetfern Harbor Mystery, Book 1

By: Wendy Meadows

Narrated by: Kasey Logan

Brenda Sheffield can’t believe her luck when she finds out that the family business, The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast, has been handed down to her upon the death of a relative. For too long, she’s been idle as an assistant to a PI - a new challenge is precisely what she needs.

Uprooting to the idyllic village of Sweetfern Harbor was tough, but it doesn’t take long for Brenda to fall for the brightly painted shopfronts and the friendly residents. However, there’s always one who spoils the bouquet. Lady Pendleton owns half of the buildings in Sweetfern Harbor, and she rules with a green-fingered fist. With a personal vendetta against everyone, she ruthlessly raises rent and rates resulting in turning many people out of house, home, and business.

One day, her flashy car pulls up outside The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast, but Brenda is shocked to find her slumped over the wheel and failing to respond. The coroner pronounces her dead at the scene, ruling it as a homicide.

With the entire town a suspect, Brenda isn’t sure whom to turn to since crime isn’t usually a factor in this New England town. Enter the handsome detective Mac Rivers, who must unravel the twists and turns of this murder. But, can an outsider’s sleuthing experience help bring the perpetrator to justice? Or will they slip out of sight unnoticed? Or strike down another victim?

This cozy mystery is a clean listen: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be listened to in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick listen.

©2019 Wendy Meadows (P)2019 Wendy Meadows

Posies and Poison

I think I am just used to longer books so this book seemed a little rushed, but it is only 3 hours long. Hopefully this book does some of the situational set up so the subsequent books don't need to repeat the "how we got here" stuff. That being said, it is nice cozy mystery that does not take a great deal of focus to follow.

I found the cadence of the narration a little distracting, but that may be personal preference. I did get use to it!

Good cozy mystery.

This was a short easy listen. A lot of characters introduced in that time and I wish it had been a longer story. That said, the mystery keeps you guessing and you want to get the next book to see what happens to the characters. I was given a free copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Just okay

This wasn’t a bad book, but it is not one I would go back and read again. The writing was less than stellar, the narrator less than I would have expected and the story did not really catch my interest.

I requested this audiobook from Audiobooks Unleashed and have voluntarily left this review.

Posies and Poison

Wendy Meadows is a new to me author. I really enjoyed listening to her story. I liked all of the characters, there are so many possibilities for future books in this series. I look forward to other books, in this series or new series, by this author.
Kasey Logan did a great job narrating the book.

Fun Cozy Mystery Series

A well narrated beginning to a cute, cozy, seaside town...with a poisoning murder and many suspects.