Lowcountry PI Liz Talbot returns to the streets of Charleston in the seventh installment of Susan M. Boyer’s USA TODAY bestselling mystery series.Between an epic downpour and a King Tide, those historic streets are flooded – and dangerous. A late night tragic accident along the Lower Battery leads Liz Talbot straight to her next case.Who’s the client? Well, now, therein lies the first puzzle. … first puzzle. When the police arrive at the scene of the accident, Poppy Oliver claims she’s only trying to help.
But the dent on the front of her Subaru and the victim’s injuries provoke a certain Charleston police detective’s suspicious nature. A wealthy, anonymous benefactor hires Liz and her partner Nate Andrews to prove Poppy Oliver’s innocence.
What exactly was Poppy Oliver up to? Is she a random good Samaritan who happens upon the accident scene? Or perhaps this tragedy wasn’t an accident. She just might be his abused wife’s accomplice.
Why does everyone involved in this case have a sudden burning urge for reading material, leading them to the same charming bookshop along the waterfront?
From a risqué, exclusive club in an old plantation to an upscale resale shop in the historic King Street shopping district to a downtown graveyard crawling with ghosts, Liz tracks a group of women who band together to help victims of domestic violence.
In her most challenging case yet, Liz fears she may find a killer, but justice may prove elusive.
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This book kept me interested from the beginning to the end. There were twists and turns with strong female characters set in a beautiful, historic city.
I loved this book as much as all the other Low country books by Susan. I feel like I’m right there with them watching goats and their shanigans as well as coming up list and motives for suspects. every time I read one of these books I want to go to Charleston and visit the places they talk about and especially eat in all wonderful places she described the amazing food and makes belly growl and grumble thru the whole book. I never want the book to the end. I hate seeing that last page knowing I’m gonna have wait for, what seems like forever for the next Low country book to come out. But all the more excited when it does….There are some series of books that after so many books, you kinda think, ok it’s time to it………but not series. I’ll read as many of them as she writes. I hope this series never ends.
I was so happy to see Liz and Nate return. As always, Susan M. Boyer’s books are infused with local culture and food! I am not sure what I love the most about her books. Is it the mystery, the historical setting, or the dining?
She does it again with Lowcountry Bookshop. This book addresses a topic that is all too common in our society and it hit close to home. I loved her spin on it. I won’t go any further because I don’t want to give anything specific away.
I’ve learned to pace myself, otherwise I would finish these books in one setting. Giving myself a “Liz break” every hour or two helped get me work done and spread the book out over a couple of days.
I am looking forward to more Liz and Nate adventures!
I loved this book! I’ve been a fan of Susan’s since her first book in this series. The book has lots of twists and turns that if this book were a dance, it would definitely be The Shag on the beach! It just leaves you wanting more. Absolutely worth the first read and the second!
Susan Boyer has done it again with a great new Liz Talbot mystery. If you love quirky southern families and beautiful settings along with a great mystery plot, this series is for you! Susan makes you love her characters – they’re easy to get to know and love and hard to let go when the book ends. I enjoy this series so much and this latest installment is just as wonderful as the other books in the series. Liz Talbot is a smart woman and approaches her cases with thorough examination. Her partner, Nate, is wonderful as well. While I love Liz and Nate, her family and her ghostly advisor add great flavor and it all comes together to provide a great read! I look forward to more books in this series. As soon as finish one, I’m anxious for the next. I highly recommend Susan and Liz to you!
Susan Boyer’s are entering. I enjoy her family characters. If you like animals, you will enjoy their antics in Lowcountry Bookshop.
CQ
I received a ARC of this book from NetGalley
I have read all the books in this series and this one #7 did not disappoint! Liz and Nate are hired to look into the hit and run death of a wealthy local man. Their main focus is to prove the innocence of Poppy, she is the number one suspect in the eyes of Sonny with the local police department. They discover a group of women that seem to be secretly running a shelter for abused women. The abused women make the arrangements to leave their abusers through secret code in the bookshop. Liz and Nate need to figure out the connections and solve the mystery before Sonny arrests the wrong person. There are of course some funny moments with Liz’s parents and siblings, also Colleen pops in and out to advise and support. Another great book by Susan M. Boyer, I hope she continues this series, I love the characters.
Lowcountry Bookshop is the seventh book in the delightful Liz Talbot Mystery Series. In this book the author Susan Boyer takes you on a mystery filled ride through beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Peppered throughout the book, you will find delicious restaurants, beautiful homes, a mysterious bookshop, and a book full of fun and heartwarming characters!
Prominent Charleston resident, Phillip Drayton is found dead in the street on a stormy evening. His mail person Poppy is found at the scene with a suspicious dent in her car. Private investigators Liz and Nate take on the task of unraveling the mystery in an attempt to keep sweet Poppy out of jail by proving her innocence. What does a local bookstore have to do with it all? Read the book and you will find out!
Like the other books in the series, there are a lot of twists and turns along the way. This book is a quick read and sure to delight the author’s fans. The book serves up a great story, and the little side stories with Liz’s family will keep you laughing! Another great book for Susan Boyer!
Excellent addition to the series
Love this series. Had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Susan M. Boyer. She was as entertaining as her books. I love murder mysteries with humor and a friendly spirit. If you do, also, this is the book for you.
What does a Charleston book store, a shelter for battered women, a postal worker, pigmy goats, and a hit and run victim have in common? Liz Talbot of course!
I enjoy the challenge these who-dun-its present, I’m rarely able to guess the perpetrator, motive, etc. But this one REALLY had me stumped. I had many different guesses, but none even close to correct.
This one ended with the reveal, but little to no follow up. I’m wondering if we’ll hear more about this in coming volumes? Can’t really be more specific without spoilers, but eager to know what charges were pressed, sentencing, and if someone is needed to take care of remaining family?
Absolutely love this series!! All of the Low Country books, and this is #7, are great “who done its” that will keep you guessing, while Susan’s description of places and food are so good you will feel like you are there!! Or wish you were there!!