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September 2015, Createspace, 245 pages, Ebook, Review copy from NetGalley
Content: murder, some violence, some paranormal elements, lots of humour
Summary from Carol's website
FINNIGAN JONES HAS A PASSION FOR COOKING AND A PENCHANT FOR TROUBLE
Dead bodies aren’t on Finn’s New Orleans walking tour of cemeteries and
haunted houses. Ditto disappearing bodies. Now she has to explain to
Detective Jack Boyle how her missing corpse has turned up in the
Mississippi putting her smack-dab in the middle of a murder
investigation.
Unfortunately, another of Finn’s odd jobs is taking questionable
photos for Jack’s PI brother, Tommy. After she snaps shots of a dubious
pair of lovebirds, they stalk her, then kidnap her. Now Finn’s dealing
with two lunatics intent on killing her. Or driving her crazy. She’s not
sure which.
Because lunatics and smokin-hot brothers aren’t enough trouble, she’s
gossiping, yes gossiping, with a chef ghost at culinary school,
cat-sitting her aunt’s six felines and attempting to corral her wayward
teenage sister.
All Finn wants is to survive school and become the best chef in the world.
FINN’S LIFE IS ABOUT TO GET EVEN MORE COMPLICATED.
Nayu's thoughts
I'm relieved
the voodoo element was something I could cope with as its a fun read
with laughs and thrills galore. It was never so bad that I considered
stopping reading, mostly due to Finn's personality. Her way of
thinking had me smiling and giggling away to myself. I love the
friendly ghost she meets, who gives some great tips, although Finn is
frequently frustrated by him disappearing right when she needs
something answered.
Having cat-sat myself, I was amused by that side
of Finn's responsibilities, as of that of taking care of her little
sister who needed a break from home. The two struggle a bit initially
to bond and get into a routine involving discipline. This isn't
always their fault, as trouble follows Finn around everywhere. There
are moments when I 'yay-ed' at Debbie's behaviour, she does save Finn
and I dread to think what will happen if she decides to follow in her
older sister's career choice.
Finn isn't one for hanging around for
back up. If she thinks something needs doing, she dashes off to do
it, rather than wait for help which could save her life. However,
it's her quick thinking which helps her solve the case too. I'm so
glad this is the first book in the series, as it means I'm with her
from the beginning rather than diving into the middle of a series.
Roll on book 2!
Find out more on Carol's website.
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