Review
BOUND FOR MURDER by Victoria Gilbert
The Fourth Blue Ridge Library Mystery
Sunny's grandparents are always mellow and full of light and love, after
all, they ran a commune on what's now their now organic farm in the
1960s. But the county dredging up the creekbed adjoining their farm has
them getting upset. The noise and possible destruction of trees is
nothing compared to what the workers discover- a human skeleton.
Everyone is quick to blame the grands, especially when the remains turn
out to be those of a former commune member. Librarian Amy Webber agrees
to give former commune members a heads up that a visit from law
enforcement officials could be imminent while also assisting the Sheriff
with some research. However, when a former commune member is shot and
Amy is warned to stay away from the investigation, she decides to simply
be more discrete. Will her research uncover the truth before she's put
out of circulation?
I truly enjoy a novel where an old crime is the heart of the mystery. I appreciate when most of the suspects are of a certain age. Old timers can be just as dangerous as the youth, and Kurt is a prime example of that.
Relationships continue to play a major role here. Amy and Richard hit their stride while planning a wedding with"help" from almost everyone-from strangers to family. How they deal with Richard's mother and two mischievous scene stealers is stellar! Then there are the relationships between friends, couples, and family, all providing even more meat to the story.
An intricately plotted mystery with lots of red herrings and subtle clues, BOUND FOR MURDER shows that past decisions can not only impact you, but those around you. Who knew research could get you into so much trouble?
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The danger of old secrets coming to light is the crux of this fourth Blue Ridge Library Mystery.
Blame, regret, and shame can fester. Things thought left far behind can
reappear and wreak havoc on the life you've made, opening up old wounds
and causing new hurts.
Relationships continue to play a major role here. Amy and Richard hit their stride while planning a wedding with"help" from almost everyone-from strangers to family. How they deal with Richard's mother and two mischievous scene stealers is stellar! Then there are the relationships between friends, couples, and family, all providing even more meat to the story.
An intricately plotted mystery with lots of red herrings and subtle clues, BOUND FOR MURDER shows that past decisions can not only impact you, but those around you. Who knew research could get you into so much trouble?
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Bound for Murder: A Blue Ridge Library Mystery by Victoria Gilbert
About Bound for Murder
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books (January 7, 2020)
Hardcover: 304 pages
Blue Ridge library director Amy Webber learns it wasn't all peace and love among the "flower children" when a corpse is unearthed on the grounds of a 1960s commune.
Taylorsford Public Library director Amy Webber's friend "Sunny" Fields is running for mayor. But nothing puts a damper on a campaign like an actual skeleton in a candidate's closet. Sunny's grandparents ran a commune back in the 1960s on their organic farm. But these former hippies face criminal charges when human remains are found in their fields--and a forensic examination reveals that the death was neither natural nor accidental.
With Sunny's mayoral hopes fading, Amy sets her wedding plans aside, says "not yet" to the dress, and uses her research skills to clear her best friend's family. Any of the now-elderly commune members could have been the culprit. As former hippies perish one by one, Amy and her friends Richard, Aunt Lydia, and Hugh Chen pursue every lead. But if Amy can't find whoever killed these "flower children," someone may soon be placing flowers on her grave.
About Virginia Gilbert
Victoria Gilbert, raised in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, turned her early obsession with reading into a dual career as an author and librarian. Victoria has worked as a reference librarian, research librarian, and library director. When not writing or reading, she likes to spend her time watching films, gardening, or traveling. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers and lives in North Carolina. This is her fourth Blue Ridge Library mystery.
Author Links:
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BOOKED FOR DEATH (preorder): https://www.amazon.com/Booked-Death-Book-Lovers-Mystery/dp/1643853074/
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ReplyDeleteI love the series.. I read it from the library when they have it but would always prefer to own my own copy for my personal library.. My kids prefer my books to the library's.
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I am a fan of Victoria Gilbert's books and I enjoy getting an early start on the insight into a book. My fingers are crossed. robeader53(at)yahoo(dot)com
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This looks like a good cozy mystery!
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