Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Prose and Cons : a Magical Bookstore Mystery

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FLOWER, AMANDA
PROSE AND CONS : A MAGICAL BOOKSTORE MYSTERY

In Cascade Springs, New York, Violet Waverly and her Grandma Daisy are the proprietors of Charming Books, where the power of the written word is positively enchanting...

October in Cascade Springs means tourists are pouring in for the annual Food and Wine Festival, Daisy hopes to draw those crowds to the store. She asks Violet and the local writing group, the Red Inkers, to give a reading of the works of Edgar Allan Poe in the shop's back garden to entertain the revelers. Everyone eagerly agrees.

Yet their enthusiasm is soon extinguished when Violet discovers one of the writers dead during the event. After the shop magically tells Violet she'll need to rely on Poe's works to solve the murder, she enlists the help of her trusty tuxedo cat, Emerson, and the shop's crow, Faulkner. But they must act fast before someone else's heart beats nevermore...

My Review:

I can't tell you how ridiculously giddy I am over this series. I mean, how can anyone resist a magical bookstore? Where the books choose the right readers and leave cryptic clues lying around to help Violet with her crime solving. The same bookstore that has a majestic birch tree smack in the middle of it that requires nourishing from the town's special spring water. Where a talking crow roosts in it's branches. And a  tuxedo cat has his own unique way of communicating. Sheer bibliophile bliss.

The mystery is clever and so well laid out with a selection of interesting suspects and Violet unable to resist sticking her oar in despite the police chief's (and hopefully future love interest) disapproval. Her sleuthing skills fall into the act-first-think-later category which leads to some delightful madcap humour. Fast-paced and snappy and totally addictive.

Please note: This book is not in the Christian Fiction genre but it is a clean read.

Giveaway Opportunity:

 If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Prose and Cons : a Magical Bookstore Mystery please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you post a comment and add your email address please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday March 5 2017.  Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

31 comments:

  1. Looks like a good Cozy. Thanks for sharing and I love the name. iamabho (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. She always has clever titles. They match the books perfectly. Good luck, Linda.

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  2. Sounds like a POEtic cozy series...LOL!! My husband would also enjoy this type of series since this is his favorite kind of mysteries.
    You got my bibliophile radar up as well, Kav! Can't resist a cozy book with a cat ;-)

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. And Emerson is such a CAT. And don't forget the crow. LOL Good luck, Trixi.

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  3. I love cozy mysteries, sounds great; thanks for the chance to win
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

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    1. It's awesome. Love her cozy mysteries. Good luck, Lisa.

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  4. Love her books. cheetahthecat1986(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I love the idea of a magical bookstore!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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    1. It's the best idea ever! Seriously fun. Good luck, Britney.

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  6. I love mysteries so much I'm a member of the Cozy Mystery Review Crew on Facebook where we read and review books for mystery authors. I especially enjoy the Cozy Mystery genre and Amanda's books are always fun. Thanks, Kav!

    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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    1. Oh, that sounds like a fun group. So many great cozies out there. This is definitely one of them. Good luck, Diane.

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  7. This sounds like such a fun read and I do love a good cozy mystery. Thanks for the review.
    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com.

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    1. It's so quirky. I love it. Good luck, Pam.

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  8. What a great book! I want to visit the bookstore! Thank you for a great review, Kav!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Oh, wouldn't it be awesome to have that bookstore around the corner from your house? I want to work there! Good luck, Melanie.

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  9. What a whimsical cover. Invites you inside. TY
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. It's great, isn't it? Very appealing. Good luck, Lucy.

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  10. I love these cozy mysteries and a magical bookstore sounds fun!!!

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    1. Sometimes only a cozy mystery will do. Good luck, rubynreba.

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  11. This sounds like a fun read. I have read several cozy series involving magic and I loved them all! I am sure I will love this one too!
    eeyore722 at gmail dot com

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    1. I'm sure you will too. Good luck, Cindy.

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  12. You had me at cat! Love books with cats in them (still a die hard fan of The Cat Who...books)! adult4beckyATaolDOTcom

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    1. Ohhh...haven't heard of The Cat Who series. I'm going to check that out. You'll love Emerson...he's a cat with 'tude. Good luck!

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  13. Now this is one book I'd LOVE to read! What a clever premise! I've only read one of Amanda Flower's books but I really enjoyed that one. Hope to read this one!

    Blessings!
    Jasmine
    montanamade(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. It's so clever and so much fun. Good luck, Jasmine.

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  14. Magical bookshop? I need to hear no more.

    Count me in, please.

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Soooooo much fun. I want to work there! Good luck, Janka.

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  15. Sounds great. I would love a chance to win! paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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