Review
The Seventh Salem B&B Mystery
Having made millions selling flavored salts, Darren is following his dream by opening a classic cinema in Salem. Showing his favorite classic horror shows he's turned the old building into a showpiece serving popcorn with his gourmet flavored salts and his sister-in-law's homemade soft pretzels. Charlene forged a connection with Darren and his wife, Elise, and is excited to join in the soft opening. The film has barely begun when Elise appears to choke on her popcorn. Before the night is over Elise is dead, Darren is distraught, and a murderer may be on the loose.
The Wolf Man is more than just a classic horror film, it's much deeper with many layers. The same can be said for MRS. MORRIS AND THE WOLFMAN; it's not just a cozy mystery, it too is much deeper with many layers. In addition to the mystery, and just as important, is the relationship between characters and their growth. I love how Charlene has created a family with friends, guests, and a very special ghost. From dark despair at losing her husband she's created a wonderful new life.
The mystery was so clever, I was never sure who to trust. Lots of red herrings interspersed with Charlene trying to simply run her B&B. Of course, Charlene inserts manages to insert herself in the investigation as well. I absolutely loved the parallels drawn between this book and the classic film.
MRS. MORRIS AND THE WOLFMAN takes a classic horror movie and melds it with the American Dream gone awry in a delightfully chilling cozy mystery.
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