January 2016, Midnight In, 312 pages, Ebook, Review copy
Content: some major peril
Summary from Midnight Ink
It's Oktoberfest and the globetrotting Iowa seniors are sharing their
Sounds of Music adventure with several oompah bands whose dream of
performing in a famous German beer hall is about to be realized. But
when a deadly relic from wartime Munich rains disaster on the group,
their dreams are shattered—until an unlikely guest offers them new hope.
The tour hits a sour note when tragedy strikes a guest who knew the
musicians' most guarded secrets. Was the death an unfortunate accident
or something more sinister? As the group travels from the beer tents of
Munich to the fairytale castle of Mad King Ludwig, Emily strives to
restore harmony. But with the situation escalating out of control, could
the gang be looking at a terrible end to their German interlude?
Nayu's thoughts
I'm eager to read the previous 9
stories in this hilarious travel holiday mystery! I can't
stress how funny it is with such diverse characters. The way Emily
reacts to her mother and grandmother was a constant source of my
giggling. They are quite the trio, especially when amnesia comes into
play! Emily's husband was sweetly overprotective, the doctor they
kept encountering as a result of their mishaps was very patient with
his fussing. Emily's mother's attitude on how to keep an eye on her
grandmother, who was capable of looking after herself was inventive
and laughter inducing. I adore when families play a key role in a
story, especially if there are issues between them.
Obviously the murder
part of the story wasn't funny, and I got goosebumps in several
places when I thought somethig bad could happen to Emily, but overall
it was a fun reqd with so many laughs. It was fun to experience
Germany from my sofa, and watch the numerous dramas unfold. The
killer's identity was a complete surprise, as was a fact about
dormant explosives, which according to Google is still true. Emily is a tour guide I'm eager to go to other
destinations with her, especially if her family go with her. It's a
series you can't afford to leave off your shelf!
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