Melody for Murder: A Bertie Bigelow Mystery (The Bertie Bigelow Mysteries Book 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (771 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B011OXSMRY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Great Modern Mystery! Exobia A modern whodunit featuring a music professor as an amateur sleuth. Music and mystery go hand in hand as Bertie Bigelow search her Chicago neighborhood's cast of characters for her student's killer. Not a cozy mystery but not a gory, hard-boiled crime novel either makes this steady-paced story an enjoyable read. I loved every page!. "Tightly written and well done!" according to suziqn6. This book was well written with a good plot, strong characters, good interweaving of background when needed, a dose of unusual romance, and humor for spice. Reading time was perfect for a cozy mystery and did not contain superfluous gore, swearing or sexuality. That suits me just fine as it allows my own imagination to fill in what is not written. This was a good starter for the series planned and I hope to r. Amazon Customer said Typical Chicago attitudes. I selected this book from a group of novels offered by indie authors to promote their writing. I had never read anything by Miz Wilkins and probably won't in the future. The mystery wasn't hard to figure out but was interesting to see how it was solved. What was irritating is the leap to take offense and see prejudice at even the slightest word. That seems to be the prevailing attitude in Chicago and taints e
D. In a genre replete with formula approaches and one-dimensional figures, Melody for Murder successfully stands out with its winding developments, vividly realistic moments, and the talents of a college professor turned sleuth who finds her good intentions repeatedly land her in the path of danger. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review . It's highly recommended for any genre fan who wants fresh, lively writing and a protagonist who is neither beautiful nor a sleuthing genius — just
On the South Side of Chicago, one SOUR note can lead to MURDER.When recently-widowed college choir director Bertie Bigelow reluctantly accepts a New Year’s date with Judge Theophilous Green, she never imagines the esteemed civil rights pioneer and inveterate snob will be found shot to death the next morning. Momolu Taylor? Newly arrived from Africa, he's invented a hot new sex drug that’s got some powerful politicians feeling frisky. She’s even more surprised when her talented but troubled student LaShawn Thomas is arrested for the crime. Is it hot-tempered Patrice Soule, the voluptuous diva and recent winner of the Illinois Idol contest? Is it Charley Howard, the BBQ Hot Sauce King, a self-made millionaire with Mafia connections? Is it the mysterious Dr. Or could it be Alderman “Steady Freddy” Clark, corrupt South Side ward boss and would-be patron of the arts? One thing is certain: Bertie Bigelow will need to keep her wits about her to avoid becoming the killer’s next victim.. But Bertie suspects that someone in her tight-knit social circle is really the killer