Brand New 1950s Cozy Mystery series by USA TODAY bestselling author Lee Strauss!
Murder’s such a shock!
When Rosa Reed, aka CPW Reed of the Metropolitan Police, and her cousin Gloria decide to spend a carefree and fun-filled afternoon in 1956 at the fair on the boardwalk in Santa Bonita, California, they’re in for a shocking surprise. After a ride assistant’s death by electrocution is … After a ride assistant’s death by electrocution is determined to be murder, Rosa finds herself entangled once again with her high school sweetheart, Detective Miguel Belmonte. Should she catch the next flight to London before she becomes the next victim?
If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you’re going to love this new series!
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Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIES
Murder at High Tide
Murder on the Boardwalk
Murder at the Bomb Shelter
Murder on Location
THE GINGER GOLD MYSTERY SERIES
Murder on the SS Rosa (Book 1)
Murder at Hartigan House (Book 2)
Murder at Bray Manor (Book 3)
Murder at Feathers & Flair (Book 4)
Murder at the Mortuary (Book 5)
Murder at Kensington Gardens (Book 6)
Murder at st. George’s Church (Book 7)
The Wedding of Ginger & Basil (Book 7.5)
Murder Aboard the Flying Scotsman (Book 8)
Murder at the Boat Club (Book 9)
Murder on Eaton Square (Book 10)
Murder by Plum Pudding (Book 11)
Murder on Fleet Street (Book 12)
~more on the way!
Don’t miss LADY GOLD INVESTIGATES, the short story companion series!
Genre: cat cozy mystery series / historical mystery / women amateur sleuths / female detectives
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Rosa Reed gets involved in another murder and once again is working with former flame detective Belmonte. Am having difficulty liking most of the characters, her aunt Louisa, cousin Gloria, cousin Clarence seem just a little off. I was given a free ARC by the author. My review is freely and honestly given
A Whirl of Fun at the Fair!
When Rosa visits the boardwalk carnival and reunites with old acquaintances it’s set to be an entertaining excursion…until the sudden death of the rollercoaster operator turns fun into fear. In this, the second book of the Rosa Reed Cosy Mystery series, Rosa is once again, inadvertently, in the right place at the right time (or vice versa if you have things to hide)!! Suspicion casts a dark shadow over many of those in Rosa’s company that day…and even falls close to home.
A great blend of mystery and romance set in the ’50s, this book will appeal to a wide range of readers, including catlovers, thanks to the entertaining antics of ‘Deputy’ Diego the crime fighting kitten.
Read as a free ARC but this review is voluntary and my own opinion.
I love a good cozy mystery and this one is very good. It is a well written series. It features a British cop named Rosa who goes to a fair in the US and runs into Miquel a cop who was her love interest then she stumbles upon a murder victim and the mystery begins. It is a roller coaster of a ride that you will be sorry to miss. Can’t wait for the next book.
Another great read from author Lee Strauss. It’s the 1950’s in sunny California and Rosa Reed is once again drawn into a police investigation. The story is expertly woven making it impossible to figure out the bad guy.
I enjoyed this new mystery with Rosa and her cat Diego. 50’s songs and clothes make it a nostalgic story but with a murder mystery. There are red herrings and lots of suspects and the book keeps you turning the page till the end. Rosa is definitely her mother’s daughter, she won’t let go till she has her murderer.
Another fun entertaining mystery from Lee Strauss. The second installment of the Rosa Reed series transports us to the California boardwalk of the 1950’s.The operator of the roller coaster, Victor who happens to be an old classmate of Rosa and her friends is electrocuted. After the adorable cat Diego finds a clue, it appears to be more than an accident. Since Victor was the high school bully there were plenty of people who had a motive. Rosa works alongside Detective Miguel Belmonte to solve the murder-could it be one of her own friends? With amazing attention to detail from the clothes, the food, the music, the magic of the boardwalk this whodunit is a thrilling ride.
Rosa is in the United States with her cousin Gloria. They go to the fair on the boardwalk for some fun and sun. She learns that what looked like an accident was actually murder to one of the ride assistants. She now must decide to stay or fly back to London. After all her high school sweetheart is the investigator of this case. If you like the 1950’s music and fashion, this book brings it all to you with a dash of murder. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Murder on the Boardwalk is a light read, a fun mystery starring a London policewoman and Deputy Diego, her kitten that likes to get involved. Rosa is visiting her relatives in Santa Bonita California when her cousin, Gloria, invites her to a carnival on the Boardwalk. It’s an interesting story set in the 1950s, reminding us of different times.
I found the story to be easy to read and enjoyable. Reading a light-hearted mystery is a good way to escape and journey back to a time when life seemed a little simpler. I certainly look forward to reading more adventures featuring Rosa and her cute kitten.
This cozy mystery was great. I really enjoyed Rosa’s story and am looking forward to reading the first book in the series and any more that Ms Strauss may write about Rosa and her adventures. Having read most of Strauss’ Ginger Gold series, it was fun to read about Ginger’s daughter in a setting of 30 years later, the 1950s. I grew up in the 50s and the author was spot on with the setting. I loved being reminded of the dress, the lingo, and haircuts! And of course there is romance…Rosa finds herself entangled with a former boyfriend as he is involved in the investigation of a murder. This was a delightful story and as noted, I can’t wait to read more in the series. I read a complimentary copy of the book and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.
Carnival Carnage
Rosa Reed and her cat Diego stumble onto another murder investigation. The victim happens to be a former classmates and the suspects are her friends she was with at the carnival.
This mystery is humorous and colorful, bringing back memories of Duck beak haircuts, bouffant hairstyles bright colored pedal pushers, and skirts with tons of puffy petticoats. She once again works with the good looking policeman Miguel who was once her high school boyfriend and now has a movie star girlfriend. Diego the cat is just too adorable.
I love this series, bringing back songs, clothing, hairstyles and the whole mood of the 1950’s. What a fun colorful time that was. A delightful story, and a surprise at the ending that you don’t see coming. Entertaining read for a quiet afternoon, recliner, cup of tea and a cat on your lap.
I highly recommend you read it, I am sure you will like it as much as I did.
Thanks to Lee Strauss for allowing me to read an advance copy for an honest review.
Murder on the Boardwalk by Lee Strauss was a engaging second book in the Rosa Reed cozy mystery series,
Rosa is definitely the daughter of Ginger and Basil Reed being a smart, independent woman with a nose for crime. Ms. Strauss’ descriptive writing made me feel as if I was in the 1950s with saddle shoes and poodle skirts. Rosa finds the victim’s body at the fair but she resolves to not get involved this time. However, when suspects turn out to be women who she knew in high school as well as her cousin, Gloria, she’s going to get answers. A swiftly paced plot, plenty of suspects and red herrings that completely misled me until the reveal.
The author provided me with a copy of this book to review. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.