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Title: Little Shop of Homicide
Subtitle: A Devereauxs Dime Store Mystery, Book 1
Author: Denise Swanson
Narrator: Maia Guest
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-06-12
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 451 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Dev Sinclair is the happy new owner of the old-fashioned shop in her small Missouri town. But if she doesn't focus on finding the killer of her ex's fiance, this five-and-dime owner may find herself serving 25 to life.
Members Reviews:
If you like mystery you Must read this one
I have not read a book this good in a while. Devereaux Sinclair has moved back to the small town she grew up in to help her grandmother who is sick. She gets pulled into a murder investigation when a gift basket she created is found at the murder scene. The story is realistic and fun. The characters are enjoyable. The dialogue is fun and witty. The mystery was solved at the end of the book by the author and not me. If I could give it 10 stars I would. The only thing I do not like is that I have to wait while for the next book in the series.
Definitely not what I expect from Denise Swanson!
This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
I don't know. I have been listening to the Scrumble River series and thought I might also enjoy this. I enjoy mysteries, but this had a lot of throbbing body parts, touches that sent shivers down someone's back, and other things that you don't usually find in a good mystery. Another reviewer was correct when she said it was 1/3 mystery and 2/3 sappy. I think Ms. Swanson may have been trying to make it sexy, but failed miserably.
Has Little Shop of Homicide turned you off from other books in this genre?
Not the cozy mystery genre, but I'm not really sure what genre this belongs to. I definitely will not check to see if there is another book in this series.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment! I enjoyed the Scrumble River series from Denise Swanson and hoped this would be as good. It seems that Denise Swanson is trying to go in a steamier direction.
Overall enjoyable
What's not to love about a murder mystery, perfect yet imperfect main character and her potential hot new love. Looking forward to the next book.
Cute easy read
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Cute, easy read. Nice little detective story. I always enjoy these and would recommend.
What a disappointment!
This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
I'm not really sure who would like this book. It was about 1/3 mystery and 2/3 sappy, cliched, silly romance. It would be an insult to fans of romances to suggest they would like it.
Has Little Shop of Homicide turned you off from other books in this genre?
No, I'm a long-time mystery fan, and it would take more than one book to turn me off to the genre. However, I won't read any more books in this series.
What aspect of Maia Guests performance would you have changed?
There was something funny about the way Jake was voiced -- what I suppose was intended to be kind of a sexy whisper.
What character would you cut from Little Shop of Homicide?
Jake (though Devereaux would have had to have some other way of getting access to information about the police investigation).
Any additional comments?
I have enjoyed Swanson's Scrumble River series from the beginning and was looking forward to this one. It's particularly disappointing that this book isn't better because there were some good elements.