As for Murder is a Family Business, it's a cozy, sure. However, it's funny. It's endearing. It also keeps you guessing (though I did figure out WhoDidIt pretty early on, I was surprised at some twists and turns in getting to the end of the book).
It's well written. Never did I have the urge to skip ahead as I read this book. And that doesn't happen to me very often. Sign of a good writer.
One thing I really enjoyed here was the lack of snarkiness. The family members here care for each other, and shockarino, they respect each other too. They treat each other with kindness and consideration and I didn't realize how little I'm seeing that these days until I read the first book in this series.
I highly recommend Heather Haven's Murder is a Family Business. Even if you have to pay a bit for the book now.
I highly recommend downloading freebies from Amazon to your Kindle, too. Sure, some of them are bad; some need editing; some are so-so. And some are very, very good. Like this one. (Haven's no novice, by the way. Check out her bio here.)
4 comments:
OMG! Rebecca, thank you so very much for your kind and generous words. I'm so glad you like my little family!! The 3rd book of the series, Death runs in the Family, is out June 1. I am so excited. Once again, thank you for your generosity of spirit.
Hi Heather,
Well, I'm thrilled that you took the time to comment here! Yes, I loved your book and I look forward to Death Runs in the Family. Love the series, love the Alvarez family.
Thanks,
Reba
Heather was so thrilled, she shared your link with a few of her friends. I wanted to congratulate you on your taste in authors. Heather is one of my favorites, and I loved the Alvarez' clan for the very same reasons your mention. The writing is fun, crisp and entertaining, and there's more to come. I can't think of a more deserving author than Heather. I love the positive way you present what you like. It's becoming such a rare talent these days.
Hi Ginger,
Well, how cool is this - sharing my review with pals? I'm honored.
Thanks for writing - and thanks for the compliments, too.
What a great day you two have made this!
Thx again,
Reba
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