#Review ~ Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay @JennMcKinlay ~ Library Lover's Mystery, Book #2

Book Details:

Mass Market Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780425246689
ISBN-13 : 978-0425246689
Publisher : Berkley; 1st Edition (March 6, 2012)
Purchase Link: Amazon

About the Book:

Carrie Rushton, the president of the Friends of the Library, has been accused of murdering her husband. The evidence is stacking up against Carrie, but neither Lindsey nor the Briar Creek crafternoon club is buying it.

When a nor'easter buries the small coastal town, the police are too busy digging out the locals to investigate the murder. With the help of her crafternoon friends and an abandoned puppy they name Heathcliff, Lindsey has to solve the question of who murdered Mr. Rushton before the killer closes the book on Carrie...

My Review:

When Carrie is elected the new president of the Friends of the Library, and Lindsey is present during the vote, the incumbent, turns Lindsey into enemy number one. He accuses her influencing the vote and is just generally unpleasant to her. Lindsey, however, is relieved to have someone new leading the group, bringing a breath of fresh air to same-ole-same ole. After Carrie's first meeting as president, she returns home, escorted by Lindsay and Sully, to find her husband dead.

Knowing she didn't commit the crime, Lindsey pokes around trying to gather intel about those who had a beef with Carrie's husband. When a storm dumps a ton of snow on the town, Lindsey ramps things up. Evidence keeps piling up a high as the snow, the police have shifted gears to taking care of the town, and someone is out to bury more than just Carrie's husband.

I enjoyed Due to Die and read it in just one day. The characters are kind and lovable, except Ms. Cole but she's a character in her own right. I found myself able to connect with Lindsey and Beth, not because they are similar to me or we've been down the same roads, but because they are fun, interesting, and nice. I love the author's writing style, the pacing was good, and the story compelling. The character development allowed for me to get to know Lindsey, Beth, Sully, and everyone else. The author created a wonderful town, with wonderful characters, and I was able to visualize the entire story.

I love the romantic elements, flirting, and subtlety the author softly wove throughout the book. The author did a great job writing this book realistically. I can see a small town suspending criminal investigations to make sure their town who just suffered through a winter event, is unburied, power is restored, and all citizens are accounted for and safe. I'm invested in these characters and can't wait to tackle book 3.

My review copy is courtesy of my local library.