Lucy is a human lie-detector. Her rescue dog Paco is a ghost whisperer. Together, they solve crime in this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery series!When world-famous, highly reclusive author J.W. Quicksilver chooses a local book club for his first public appearance, the residents of Whispering Bay have trouble containing their excitement. That is until he’s found murdered. But things are not always … he’s found murdered. But things are not always what they seem. It turns out that the dead man wasn’t J.W. Quicksilver after all, but a shifty conman who’d been running a publishing scam leaving a mile-long trail of victims.
When the real J.W. Quicksilver becomes the prime suspect in the murder, he turns to Lucy for help. And then the FBI gets involved, causing the local cops to issue an ultimatum. Now, Lucy and her little rescue dog Paco have less than twenty-four hours to find the real killer before a big secret turns all their lives upside down.
Can Lucy find the killer, protect the real J.W. Quicksilver’s identity, and finally chose between the two men in her life? Who knew book clubs could be so dangerous?
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Welcome back to Whispering Bay where Lucy the human die detector and her faithful, I find dead people, dog Paco are up to no good. It seems that Lucy’s spidey sense are on alert. Everyone seems to be lying to her. Of course Paco finds the elusive JW Quicksilver, dead. Only he is not the real writer. The hunt is on. The local police and the FBI are on the case. In the meantime, Betty Jean’s home is a crime scene. Lucy graciously offers her the spare room at her place. Betty Jean, you either love her or not, she is a character. Lucy is zeroing in on the killer. Betty Jean gets in the way. So it is Travis to the rescue. During the course of the book, Lucy figures out who to date between Will, who she has loved all her life and Travis, the new cop in town who doesn’t believe she is a human lie detector.
This is the best yet in the series. I am happy that Lucy makes a personal decision in this book. I am happy with who she chooses too. Pace is again an awesome dog in this book. Lucy finds another killer but like all her mysteries it takes some work to figure out who it is. Makes sense once you know why the person did it. This was another fun book to read. I can’t wait for the next one.
*I received a free copy of this book via author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
Another hilarious murder mystery from the pen(?), computer(?), imagination of Maria Geraci. What was once known as the safest town in America, has experienced a spat of murderers, all solved by human lie detector, Lucy McGuffin, the muffin baker and her little dog, Paco. Lucy has been picking up the vibe, that the people closest to her are lying to her, people who have never lied to her before and know that she can tell when they do. When a con artist comes to town, claiming to be mysterious author, J. W. Quicksilver, Lucy doesn’t need her powers to know that he is a con artist, since she knows who J. W Quicksilver’s real identity is: Will Cunningham, her best friend, who she has been in love with since she was 7. She tells her other love interest, policeman Travis Fontaine about her suspicions, but he doesn’t believe in her abilities, or Paco’s. However, he cares enough about Lucy to check out the suspect. After several residents have been conned out of their money, the con artist is found dead- waiting at Betty Jean’s house for Book Club. Now Lucy not only has to find the real killer, before Will’s identity is revealed, but she also has to make a decision about her true feelings about Will and Travis. Who will she pick?
There’s always a twist. Intrigue takes a humorous turn in a sweetheart of a town. Geraci stirs up trouble with her own brand of over the top suspense. Stranger Danger will have your emotions all over the place. Lucy and Paco are different kind of investigative duo. They don’t go looking for the trouble that never ceases to find them. With murder on the menu and danger on the horizon, life is forever interesting in Whispering Bay.
Enjoyed reading this addition to the Lucy & Paco adventurous mysteries in Whispering Bay. I am glad that romantically a decision was made, I’ve been riding the fence about it, lol. I went back and forth about that mystery but the author does a smooth job of making it the sensible choice and I can’t wait to see where that goes. The identity of & the mystery surrounding the infamous J.W. Quicksilver really stirs up things. I think Lucy needs a vacation after the many twist her sleuthing has to muddle through. Never a dull moment, very entertaining and cozy. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author.
This series of cozy mysteries is so hilarious, I laughed out loud! Stranger Danger is full of snappy dialog, quirky characters, madcap situations and a murder mystery to boot. Lucy bakes muffins for her Bistro but she ends up deep in intrigue and murder in each book. This time, reclusive author J.W. Quicksilver is due to make his first public appearance in little old Whispering Bay, Florida. The head of the book club is beside herself, but Lucy smells a rat. And with her special talent as a “human lie detector”, she along with her clever dog Paco who finds dead bodies, are the perfect team to solve the mystery. This time she has special incentive since her best friend might be charged with the murder! The plot is so full of fun and adventure, you will not want to put the book down until you finish it. Trust me. And the great characters of the beach town all return. I loved it.
I couldn’t wait to read this one and see where the story headed. I was not disappointed. Enjoyed this one immensely!
Absolutely fantastic! Another great mystery in Whispering Bay! New readers will fall in love with Lucy, Paco, Will, Travis, and ALL of Whispering Bay! Returning readers, like me, will enjoy new twists at the beachside café, with Lucy and her friends, and certainly at Betty Jean’s book club. Betty Jean has invited the famous author J.W. Quicksilver to town and everyone goes crazy to host this reclusive author. The man turns out to be an imposter and then Lucy and Paco use their skills and find him murdered. The twists keep coming while the police department tries to decide who should go to jail and whether they can figure out who the real J.W. Quicksilver is. This is a page turner! It’s so much fun to read these stories, I can’t wait until the next one comes out!
I really like Lucy. She’s trying to run a muffin cafe, while at the same time, she’s solving murder mysteries in her small town. Her best friend Will has a secret to keep and they are both coming to terms with a new relationship. She’s also attracted to Travis, who is with the local police department. The great mysterious author JW Quicksilver is coming to town. Lucy detects that there is something shady going on. She knows this man is an impostor and when he turns up dead, she gets involved in finding the killer while protecting the identity of the real author. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.
I am not ashamed to admit it, I have loved every story that has taken place in Whispering Bay. No matter rather it was romance or cozy mystery, I have loved them all including the latest by Maria Geraci, Stranger Danger, Whispering Bay Mystery #4. I love Lucy, wishing I could stop in her bakery for muffins and I simply adore Paco.
Of course, there is a murder again in this small town but for me that wasn’t the biggest suspense. That is solved by the end with Lucy and Paco’s help. The biggest mystery for me is does Lucy chose Will or Travis. At the end of each book I think I know but then it changes again. Also the author gives the reader inside information on who J. W. Quicksilver is but does the town find out, is also a keep reading suspense for me..
Fans of cozy mysteries will love Lucy, family, friends and quirky town residents if they haven’t already discovered this series. As for me, I’ll read anything Marci Geraci writes. Don’t know this author personally, never met her but I am so glad that I discovered her books. Always a smile on my face when I finish one of her books.
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Maria Geraci did it again with another fun book in her Whispering Bay Mystery series that has such interesting characters too. This book was full of romance, intrigue, suspense, and of course a murder. Best of all because of all of the twists and turns I did not have a clue who the murderer was until the end. I enjoyed that this one focused on a con scheme in Whispering Bay, Florida. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
Oh boy, do I love the Maria Geraci books about Whispering Bay. There are several but they certainly can be read as standalones. If you have read any of the previous murder books, it is fun to continue to read about this little town in Florida. Lucy owns a bakery specializing 8n muffins. Her dog is a cadaver finder and in each book, he finds the body. These are fun mysteries and i love figuring out “who dun it” in these books. They are very light reading and most of the time can be read in one sitting. Love all the continuing characters, and must say i am glad that Lucy has chosen between her two male friends! Can’t wait for the next story about the fun group of people and their charming little town!
Maria Geraci does it again with a cozy mystery set in Whispering Bay, Florida with Lucy, the human lie detector and her dog, Paco, who is a ghost whisperer. Throw in the local law enforcement, including one who is a love interest for Lucy, some FBI, a reclusive author, a book club, her best friend Will, who is another love interest, her brother who is a priest and many others and we get a rich cast of characters.
Lucy’s cafe, The Bistro by the Beach, which she co-owns with her friend Sarah, tempts us once again with her divine muffins even if her rival’s bakery tries to pull out all the stops and give her a run for her money, or not! It was nice to return to the small town and I liked how previous stories in the series, all involving murder of course, were brought up, mentioned in passing or reminisced about. It really tied the books together since this is the fourth book and definitely not the last book in the series.
There were twists and turns to the story as I tried to figure out whodunit. Lucy and Paco were once again front and center throughout a body was found, clues were gathered and suspects were interviewed even if not by the police or FBI. There was some playfulness and sometimes the book was more serious, but I definitely kept turning the pages to see what would happen next. There was nice closure with Lucy’s love interest chosen and some hints of what is to come in the next book in the series, Two Seances and a Funeral. I can’t wait to read it.
Ms. Geraci is an author whose books I enjoy reading whether in the romance or mystery genre. Give her books a try if you haven’t already.