I also really want Key Lime Pie!
My “in a nutshell” summary…
Florida…sun…sand…and…murder…actually more than one murder.
My thoughts after reading this book…
Hmmm…there are tons of interesting characters in this book…and I suspected each and everyone of them while I was reading. And can I just say that every once in a while I love books with lots of really short chapters? Yum! This book had the best short chapters ever…each one made me suspect someone new. I truly did not suspect the real murderer until the very end…and just so you know…it was the very last person I would ever suspect!
Let me briefly tell you what happened. This is what I would call a light hearted mystery so I will not be revealing anything major…it would spoil the fun of this delightful book! Piper…the Nancy Drew character in this book…is in Sarasota for her cousin Kathy’s wedding. A friend of Kathy’s disappears and this starts a progression of horrible events. Murders…mayhem…alligators…and…Puffer Fish! It is just fun and entertaining and well written.
What I loved about this book…
In a word? Everything! There are tantalizing food descriptions and beaches and wild life and quirky characters and mysterious characters and again…I suspected everyone. I loved it! I love the kind of cozy mystery where a supporting character makes a really bad choice and you know ultimately…it’s curtains for them! Great fun!
What I did not love…
There is a recipe for Aunt Nora’s Siesta Key Lime Pie in the back of the book…easy, no baking, and now I am forced to make it. Fictional Aunt Nora says it’s the best.
Final thoughts…
What a delightful fun book this was. I have not read a Mary Jane Clark book in ages…she has written tons…but I loved Piper. I need to check out more of these books. If you love a relaxing cozy suspenseful mystery…this is an amazing one to choose.
On to my next schedule book…whew!
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Can I go to Sarasota with you? It's been cold and dreary here. The sun is out today for the first time in a while. Footprints in the Sand sounds really good!
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Oooooo in Key West they sell these chocolate covered key lime pie slices on a stick. It's DIVINE.
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Yum! I can't wait to make the pe plus I want to wear red flip flops!
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Let's go…I am looking at VRBO in Sarasota and there are great little cottages! Meet you there!
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Key Lime pie is yummy.
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Nice review…I like Mary Jane Clark. The recipes and Key Lime Pie sound very good. 🙂
Elizabeth
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Thank you!
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I really want some!
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Sounds like a nice read for right now, when I wish I was at the beach and not surrounded by snow.
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Yes! Yes! To both! I went to Sarasota this summer and LOVED it! I went to Key West and had the key lime pie–with chocolate–on a stick! Again. Yes! 😀
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Oh, I think short chapters can really increase the suspense in a story. And I like anything by Mary Jane Clark. Key Lime pie? One of my favorites!
I've also had my eye on The One I Left Behind. Enjoy!
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I love your enthusiasm!
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Mmmm… Key Lime pie sounds positively delightful!!
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