#CozyMystery #Review ~ Book, Line and Sinker (Library Lover's Mystery, Book 3) by Jenn McKinlay ~ @BerkleyMystery

 

“Avast” in pirate speak means what?*

Answering tricky reference questions like this one provides plenty of excitement for library director Lindsey Norris. But when a shocking murder is committed in her cozy coastal town of Briar Creek, Connecticut, the question of who did it must be answered before an innocent man gets the book thrown at him...

Lindsey is enjoying her second year in Briar Creek as the library director, meeting with the crafternoon club, and happily dating tour boat captain Mike Sullivan. But when a salvage company arrives in town to dig up treasure buried on Pirate Island over three hundred years ago, the locals are torn between protecting the island and welcoming the publicity.

In spite of the squabbling, Charlie Peyton, Lindsey’s downstairs neighbor, takes a job with the salvage company. But when Trudi Hargrave, the local tourism director who hired the company, is found murdered at the excavation site, Charlie becomes the chief suspect. To help him, Lindsey must do some digging of her own before the real killer buries the truth for good…

Publisher: Berkley; 1st edition 

Publish Date: December 4, 2012 

Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 0425251764
ISBN-13: 978-0425251768
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My Review:

Riordin Salvage is coming to Briar Creek with a treasure map by Captain Kidd. The treasure map is supposedly for Pirate Island - fitting don't you think?! Many residents of Briar Creek and the surrounding islands have a hard time deciding between the protection of one of the islands and the amount of publicity and tourism something like this will bring to the local businesses. When the person who invited the salvage company to the area is found slain in the excavation site, someone near and dear to both Lindsey and Sully is suspected. Lindsey knows she has to get involved to clear Charlie's name.

I enjoyed Book, Line and Sinker and devoured it as fast I could without compromising my ability to absorb and retain the story. 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 continued inclusion of romantic elements, flirting, and subtlety the author softly wove throughout the book. The author did a great job writing this book realistically. I'm invested in these characters and can't wait to dive into book 4.

My review copy is courtesy of my local library.