TO WRITE A WRONG
Miss Daphne Beekman is a mystery writer by day, inquiry agent by night. Known for her ability to puzzle out plots, she happily works behind the scenes for the Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency, staying well away from danger. However, when Mr. Herman Henderson arrives on the doorstep of the agency, desperate for someone to investigate numerous attempts on his life, Daphne soon finds herself in the thick of a case she's determined to solve.
Mr. Herman Henderson is also a mystery writer, but unlike the dashing heroes he pens, he prefers living a quiet life, determined to avoid the fate of his adventurous parents, who perished while searching for the Lost City of Gold.
As the list of suspects grows and sinister plots are directed at Daphne, the situation quickly deteriorates, and a revealed secret jeopardizes their newfound affection. Only time will tell if Daphne will be able to regain Herman's trust and save both their lives.
My Review:
These authors! Just when you think they can't get any more brilliant they publish another book that defies description and you're left scrambling for words to fill a review. Let's call me gobsmacked and call it quits. :-)
I laughed so hard I'm checking sit-ups off my exercise routine 'cause my belly got that much of a workout being pummeled inside out from hearty guffaws. Zany. Outrageous. Witty. Glib. I can't wipe the silly grin off my face. This book is destined to lift your spirits and lighten your load.
I can honestly say I never imagined myself swooning over a Herman but swoon I did. :-) He's a man who doesn't think of himself as hero material which makes him all the more alluring. And he's a writer! And avid reader!! And he's forward thinking enough to be willing to hire a women's investigation agency!
Speaking of which...that meet-cute is hysterical! The way Turano writes the dizzying twists and turns that make up conversations involving Daphne is priceless! I'm kind of worried that I was beginning to follow her rabbit trails of thought bursts by the end. She often leaves everyone around her muddled until she concludes with a brilliant solution that suddenly makes sense out of everything she said previously. So much fun to read!
As is always the case with a Turano novel there is a huge cast of quirky secondary characters who bring even more chaos and mayhem to the mix! And there's a house party full of them in this novel. Which means the whodunit possibilities are endless. The suspense thread is just as light-hearted and amusing as the rest of the story, for all that someone is trying to kill Herman! It's a clever plot with multiple surprises.
I listened to the audible edition of To Write a Wrong and enjoyed Andrea Emmes interpretation of Jen Turano's characters. She captured them all to sweet perfection.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of To Write a Wrong, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 7 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
Yes, please!!!
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Bwahahaha, right? We should have a book Olympics. Good luck, Patty!
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You'll definitely want to keep up with all the antics of the Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency! Good luck, Lori!
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DeleteSO MUCH catching up to do!! I'm seriously lagging behind when it comes to Jen's books.
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Well, that just means you can laugh yourself silly while catching up. :-) Good luck, Trixi!
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You're welcome, LSA! Good luck!
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She's in a league of her own when it comes to zany humour. Good luck, Nora!
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DeleteLove Jen Turano's books and can't wait for the opportunity to read "TO WRITE A WRONG". This mischievous cover alone would have me wanting to read the book. Right now I could us a good book that would put a smile on my face. With more medical tests I definitely need not only reading material but uplifting reading material to take my mind off "issues".
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Ohhhh, praying over your "issues", Kay. Jen Turano is definitely the author to distract you most thoroughly. Good luck!
DeleteI love Jen Turano's books. At the conclusion of the first book in this series, I could hardly wait for Daphne's story since she is such a fun character. I certainly wasn't disappointed. Now I can hardly wait to find out more about the mysterious Eunice in the final book.
ReplyDeleteEunice!!! Yes...what is her story???!!!!
DeleteGreat review. I love the cover this sounds so good I love Jen's books I would love to have this one thanks for the chance.
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Thanks, Tighefan. Good luck!
DeleteI cant't forget to put in for Jen Turano's latest. Although, I still haven't read the first book. I always get behind in this prolific author's books.
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It's hard to keep up with all the stellar books coming out but is sure is fun trying. Good luck, Terrill!
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