Ghostly Southern Mysteries, Book 4
Synopsis: Emma Lee Raines knows there’s only one cure for a bad case of murder!
I told you I was sick, reads the heastone abouve Mamie Sue Preston’s grave. She was the richest woman in Sleepy Hollow, Kentucky, and also the biggest hypochondriac. Ironic, considering someone killed her-proprietor of the Eternal Slumber Funeral HOme, know all this? Because Mamie Sue’s ghost told her, that’s how! And she’s offering big bucks to find the perp.
The catch is, Mamie Sue was buried by the Raines family’s archrival, Burns Funeral Home. Would the Burneses stoop to framing Emma Lee’s granny? With an enterprising maid, a penny-pinching pastor, and a slimy Lexington lawyer all making a killing off Mamie Sue’s estate, Emma Lee needs a teammate-like her dreamboat boyfriend, Sheriff Jack Henry Ross. Because ith millions at stake, snooping around is definitely bad for Emma Lee’s health.
Review: I had a great time with the first three volumes of the series. Indeed, I must say that each novels is full of lightness, humor and of course a great mystery. It is with pleasure that we find again Emma Lee here for a new investigation.
As I said a new case was set in motion in this story and it is the turn to Sue and Junior to go to ask our heroine for help. Each is determined to push Emma Lee to understand what has happened to them. Are the murders connected? Is there a serial killer in town? I admit that I was very quickly swept away by this investigation and I was very curious to understand the purpose and the truth behind the murders. One thing is for sure, I did not expect at all such a revelation at the end of the novel. There are a lot of tracks that we follow with curiosity and even if we agree fast enough with Emma Lee, we doubt that everything will be much more complicated than that. I must say that Mamie Sue was a very special character and she is hiding many secrets. But being very rich, this investigation will attract many dangers, much more than expected.
But even if there were only that but our heroine must also manage a large number of problems, including the fact that her sister Charlotte has decided to leave the family business or even to learn that Jack Henry has possibly found a job far from their city. It was touching to see the more sensitive side of our heroine, this is a touching side to observe as she does not necessarily reveals it often.
Something else ? It seems that someone is trying to plot against the Emma Lee’s grandmother, placing in her home some pretty different things stolen. But what may be the cause?
In all cases you understand that I had a good time with this story. It is as always a good read and it’s always interesting to see our heroine evolve with her gift and realize that she needs others though sometimes they are not always there for her. A new good novel.
Sounds like good fun and quite entertaining 🙂 I’ve had this on my list, I think I would enjoy myself with it too. Great review!
yes it’s a fun and light series
These always look like such fun reads 😀
they are!
Really liking the sound of this. It sounds like a fun read and just as importantly not too scary, ideal given that Halloween is just around the corner
lol no, not scary at all
I finally tried the first book in this series because of all your reviews and I did like it! Glad this was a good one as well. 😉
I’m glad you had a good time with book 1
I love when I find a series that I can count on to entertain me every single time, and it sounds like this is that kind of series for you Melliane! I need more books in my life that are just pure fun:)
yes it’s always fun to have a series like that from time to time
I do wonder how it will turn out
This series always has me intrigued!
So glad you had so much fun with this book!♡ I love the sound off all this mystery. But I’m not a huge fan of the cover? I’m that one girl that passes up a book of thr cover isn’t appealing. I know. That’s wrong but….gah.
lol
I’ve been in the mood for a light and funny fantasy. I’ll have to add these to my list. A good mystery too? Sign me up.
yes, many nice things there!
I can’t belive this is already on book four. I read the first last spring and liked it!
it’s because it was a second edition for the first ones
This does sound entertaining. I love it when you can count on that in the series. I need more books that are satisfying like that. 🙂
yes!
I’m glad the series is keeping you entertained and hooked!
I am glad you found there light and fun, I always love humor in books like these. Honestly I didn’t know how to feel about this due to its covers, but now I will have to look the first book up.
I hope you’ll have a good time if you try it
I think it’s kind of interesting how all of the covers to this series feature a grave stone. I don’t love them, but at least they’re instantly recognizable and I knew I have seen you review these books before and that you enjoy them! Glad you’re still having fun 🙂
yes that’s true. they don’t really bother me I confess
Started reading this two weeks ago but I wasn’t in the mood for a cozy though so it’s on hold for now
I hope it will get better for you
I love seeing a vulnerable side of our fav characters.
so true!
You always have such fun reading this series. I really need to try one!
I remember other reviews you wrote about this series and it seems to be a good one for you to read. They do look like they are fun to read. I am glad you are still enjoying them!
These novels look so good and fun to read. Glad you enjoyed this one. 🙂