Tag: Green Oaks Bookbinding Cozy Mystery

Title: Murder in the Cul-de-sac
Author: Penny Brooke
Series: Green Oaks Bookbinding Cozy Mystery #4
Location: Green Oaks
Main Character: Charlotte Young
Other Characters: Isla, Brandon, Bruce, Greta, Max, Gillian, Zara, Elise, Nat
Pets: Charlotte’s cats Archimedes and Roma; Elise’s dog Rocky
Rating: 5

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read with an interesting plot that will keep the reader guessing until the very end. 

In this episode of the Green Oaks Bookbinding series, Charlotte once again finds herself entangled in a murder investigation. When a local resident, who is disliked by many, is murdered, it sets off a chain of events that keeps both Charlotte and the reader on their toes.

The quest to uncover the truth is captivating, filled with enough red herrings and surprises to make it an enjoyable read, and a enough suspects to keep readers guessing. One of the book’s strengths lies in its character development and enough twists to keep the story interesting. Each resident of the cul-de-sac harbors their own secrets and motives, adding significant depth to the story. But who could have disliked the victim so much to commit murder? 

Overall, “Murder in the Cul-de-sac” is a delightful addition to the cozy mystery genre. The author has crafted a story that is both entertaining and heartwarming, making it a perfect read for a cozy afternoon.

Happy Reading!

• Title: Murder in the Bloodline
• Author: Penny Brooke
• Series: A Green Oaks Bookbinding Cozy Mystery #2
• Genre: Cozy Mystery
• Takes Place: Green Oaks, Massachusettes
• Main Character: Charlotte
• Other Characters: Isla, Lauren, Faye, Phillip, Edie, Brandon, Amy Felicity, Jeff, Beau, Nat, Levi, Becky
• Pets: Charlotte’s 2 cats Roma & Archimedes
• Stars: 5

Once again an outstanding book by Penny Brooke. After moving to Green Oaks, Massachusetts, Charlotte started restoring the home she inherited from her grandmother. When we last saw Charlotte, she had cracked a 1920s murder case. Her wish is to put murder mysteries behind her. Or at least that is what she thought.

Charlotte is going through boxes of her grandmother’s old books to determine which ones would be good candidates for her favorite pastime of bookbinding. One of the books has an envelope sticking out of it, which she notices. Inside the envelope she discovers a note written to a young woman, Lauren, who killed herself around a year ago. Since the cops are not interested in opening this cold case, Charlotte is sure that something else is going on and decides to investigate it herself. Through her investigation she discovers a mystery about a missing woman, her sister’s apparent suicide, and long-kept family secrets.

Another thriller in the Green Oaks Bookbinding series that will keep you guessing throughout the entire book. I read it in one sitting since I couldn’t put it down. This novel explores a family with many secrets by taking the reader through a number of events to an ending you won’t see coming. Will Charlotte be able to pull together the evidence to crack another unsolved mystery?

Happy Reading!