Something deadly is bursting in air . . .
An explosion rattles Serena Lavinia from her morning ice cream route. When she catches a friend abruptly leaving Lantern Beach, her suspicions rise. Could there be any connection between his departure and the pipe bomb?
As Serena races to find answers, she’s caught in a quandary far bigger than chocolate or vanilla. She must decide which is more … than chocolate or vanilla. She must decide which is more important—exposing the truth or maintaining her loyalty.
With the island’s Fourth of July celebration looming, Serena and her trusty dog Scoops must find answers before more danger lights up the night.
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I had a beta copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Another great book in this series by Christy Barritt. I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters are interesting and the plot held my attention. Christy always does a great job writing.
Serena only has one day to solve the case or this Bomb Pop Threat will go kaboom and a friend will go to jail for a crime they didn’t commit. But who-done-it? I think this was the one that kept me guessing the most and and that my guesses were the the farthest off. Sure, I considered the person for about 5 seconds but let the author skillfully sidetrack me…
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
I love everything written by Christy Barrett. She’s my favorite fun author.
Short funny afternoon read. Always a good mystery and characters you can relate to. Clean. Thoughtful relationships.
Another fun story with the crazy, free-spirited, ice cream lady, Serena! This time Serena is just trying to find out who’s been leaving bombs around town before she becomes the next victim.
She’s also trying to help her new friend and cohort Webster. Can she and Scoops help before it’s too late?
Whenever I read a Christy Barritt book I know I will be in for a fun, suspenseful ride. This book fits that to a tee! It is packed with suspense, action, humor, and cute doggie moments.
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, Christy Barritt is an amazing author because she brings to life characters in such a way it’s as if I know them personally. She uses vivid word pictures and descriptions to tell this story. The way she writes is so genuine and refreshing. I love this new storyline and can’t wait to read more adventures with Serena and Scoops.
If you LOVE mystery, suspense, action, and some fun quirky parts too, you will love this book!
I was given this book by the author which did not influence my review in any way, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I’m loving this series. Bomb Pop Threat, the third installment in the Crime a la Mode series, is my favorite one yet. The stakes felt higher and the suspense more fast paced. I couldn’t read it quickly enough.
Serena finds herself in the middle of another mystery when, this time around, she tries to figure out who’s setting off bombs around the island while, also, trying frantically to prove her friend’s innocence.
I never want this series to end. Serena and Scoops are so much fun to read about. I can’t wait to visit them again in book four.
The fictional town of Lantern Beach is a great place to visit, live and vacation, except for a string of recent crime. Serena Lavinia, the resident chameleon ice cream truck driver and newspaper reporter definitely keeps the mood of the island ever-changing and upbeat. If she could only avoid finding bodies and the tangle of clues and killers, her summer would be perfect. We can’t always get what we want, so she deals with danger and deceit in the name of justice.
Join the laughs, investigation and the chase in this latest episode featuring Serena’s dog, Scoops and favorite citizens of Lantern Beach. This would make a great beach or relaxing weekend read.
I received a complimentary copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion.
Serena Lavinia serves up some more adventure in this exciting installment of her summer adventures on Lantern Beach. But selling frozen treats isn’t enough to keep her busy. In fact, real bombs are popping as July 4th approaches. Danger looms and she can’t help but get personally involved. She wonders about Webster’s connection to the pipe bombs and what he’s been hiding. Will he continue as the editor of the island’s newspaper? Good thing her pup, Scoops, is always ready to help her out. A great vacation or beach read—just in time for Independence Day. I received a copy from the author. All opinions are my own.
Serena is caught up in another mystery – and this time it is personal! A pipe bomb goes off along her ice cream route and then suspicion falls on Webster, who is becoming very important to her. Is Webster really a bomber? Or is someone else trying to frame Webster? Will she find out before someone gets hurt? Enjoyed seeing how Serena and Webster are becoming more open with each other. Of course, Scoops is again the hero of the day!!! If you would like a nice and quick mystery read for the beach (or anytime), this is a great choice. I did receive an advance copy from the author but all opinions are my own.
Bomb Pop Threat is the next installment in the Crime a la mode mysteries series by Christy Barritt. This series stars Serena, the quirky ice cream truck driver in Lantern Beach, and her canine sidekick, Scoops. Much to police chief Cassidy’s dismay, Serena keeps finding herself mixed up in some pretty sticky situations. Someone is setting off bombs in Lantern Beach and Serena is determined to figure out who is responsible because this time it is Webster who seems to be the prime suspect. However, the person behind the bombs seems pretty determined to not let Serena figure it out.
As readers have come to expect, this is a fun mystery full of quirky characters that will keep you guessing. Although it can be read as a standalone, I would recommend starting from the beginning. I am definitely looking forward to the rest in the series.
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I love the beginning of Bomb Pop Threat. It starts with a beautiful description of how the day is. The writing allowed me to envision the picture- perfect day. The peaceful calm does not last but a fleeting moment and the speed picks up immediately in the story and does not slow down till the end of the book. I enjoy the way Christy Barritt gives the story a couple of suspects and does not hint on the actual suspect. The endings are always a surprise and this book is true to Christy Barritt’s writings. This is a fun, fast pace, enjoyable story!