How do you solve a problem like Marianna? This year’s Advent retreat has been booked for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Hermione of Ephesus at the pastoral Briar Coast Cabin Resorts in New York. But when the combative Sister Marianna practically loses her religion arguing over minor details with resort co-owner Autumn Tassler, Sister Louise “Lou” LaSalle blessedly steps in as … blessedly steps in as peacemaker.
Only days later, Autumn is found strangled in her office, and hot-headed Sister Marianna becomes the sheriff’s deputies’ prime suspect. They believe her missing scarf may be the murder weapon, but Sister Lou believes Sister Marianna’s being framed. If she has a prayer of keeping Sister Marianna out of prison, she’ll need to once again put her faith in her nephew Chris LaSalle and reporter Shari Henson to help her solve the case. As the trio tries to cross suspects off the list, Sister Lou has no choice but to stick her neck out—if she’s going to unveil who was desperate enough to resort to murder . . .
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Mystery and Christian fiction fans alike can’t go wrong with the Sister Lou Mysteries. Perfect for readers of all ages, this is a series for the whole family.
The first book in this delightful series, MAYHEM & MASS, was so entertaining that there was no way I was going to miss out on PERIL & PRAYER. Oh, my goodness. I’m so glad I didn’t! Spending time with Sister Lou was just as fun as I remembered! I was totally engrossed in this wonderful whodunit. The world around me dissolved away as I joined the unlikely, but perfectly suited to the task, amateur sleuth, in her latest adventure. This second installment in the Sister Lou Mystery series was cover-to-cover, filled to bursting with mystery, intrigue, fun, and surprises.
Author Olivia Matthews pens an old-fashioned mystery with a fresh modern flare. She has an eye for detail, and a gift for storytelling that all shine through in this must-read cozy.
Fans of the first book will be thrilled with PERILS & PRAYERS. New to Sister Lou? What are you waiting for?! This series is one of my must haves, and I think it will be for you too.
This series began with a fantastic mystery called, “Mayhem & Mass.” For those who missed out on meeting the Sisters of St. Hermione of Ephesus the first time around, make sure you pick up this, book two, because these Sister Lou Mysteries are already proving to be page turners.
Readers are back with that fireball of a sleuth, Sister Lou, who has most definitely received a gift from the “Higher-Up” when it comes to solving crimes. This time around, the entire Congregation of Sisters are headed for their annual Advent retreat which will be held at the Briar Coast Cabin Resorts in New York State. Everyone is excited about this and looking forward to going. One however, is a true test for the others when it comes to putting up with her angry ways. Sister Marianna likes to debate. In fact, she does so quite recklessly, especially when it comes to the retreat and what she believes the resort’s co-owner, Autumn Tassler, is not doing correctly. Thankfully for everyone Lou is there to calm things down.
Unfortunately, it was the calm before the storm. Lou and others are shocked when Autumn is found dead in her office, strangled by an unknown perpetrator. But because of Sister Marianna’s complaints, and the fact that her scarf may be the murder weapon, the law believes that this is a nun who most definitely went the way of the devil. Sister Lou’s gut feeling, however, causes her to believe that a frame-up is happening, and she decides to go back to the ones she believes in (AKA: her nephew, as well as a female reporter named Shari) to help her uncover the truth and save a fellow Sister from a life behind bars.
A great follow-up to a memorable debut, this is one convent that would be a whole lot of fun to join!
This was a very good mystery. Three murders within 8 years. 2 murders within 3 months in which the congregation is connected to both. Sister Lou does some investigating because Sister Marianna is accused of murder. A surprise ending to keep you wanting to read.