A broken tree branch.A dead body.An ambitious personal assistant.An unfaithful husband.Was it murder or simply an unfortunate accident?A lot of people resented Amelia Prescott, the grande dame of marketing agencies, because of her success. But did someone resent her enough to murder her? That becomes the job of Sheriff Davis and Brigid – to find out if Amelia’s death was an accident or a … Amelia’s death was an accident or a carefully thought out murder.
Confrontations can get dicey. Good thing Brigid has a 125-pound Newfoundland to help her.
This is the sixth book in the popular Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.
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Murder On The Mountain
Cottonwood Springs, Book #6
Dianne Harman
5 Stars
Synopsis:
A broken tree branch.
A dead body.
An ambitious personal assistant.
An unfaithful husband.
Was it murder or simply an unfortunate accident?
A lot of people resented Amelia Prescott, the grande dame of marketing agencies, because of her success. But did someone resent her enough to murder her?
That becomes the job of Sheriff Davis and Brigid – to find out if Amelia’s death was an accident or a carefully thought out murder.
Confrontations can get dicey. Good thing Brigid has a 125-pound Newfoundland to help her.
This is the sixth book in the popular Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author. (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well developed and well rounded. Brigid is a smart hardworking woman. She has passed the tests needed for her to work at the sheriff’s department and right away her assistance is needed. I really enjoyed getting to know her and her husband, Linc, and their other family and friends. They all seem to care about each other and are willing to do whatever is needed to help each other.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. I really liked that the murder took place in the prologue and then the suspects were presented in the subsequent chapters. That allowed the reader to learn more about the suspects and their motives. The mystery was well plotted and carried on well throughout the entire book. I was not sure who the culprit was until the reveal.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy. Pick up a copy and enjoy.
Dianne Harman’s newest release, Murder on the Mountain: Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 6, exploded on page one and kept me reading until the end. It’s not often a book holds my attention enough to read it in one setting, but Murder on the Mountain did just that.
Beginning on page one, Harman sets the stage for the murder of Amelia Prescott, owner of a wildly successful marketing firm. But success often comes with enemies. So when Amelia takes her employees to a beautiful mountain lodge for some much needed R&R, the snowy slopes provide a perfect spot for vengeance.
Harman provides several suspects. Was the killer her unfaithful husband, her personal assistant, an aspiring intern, or simply jealous competitor? When the case falls into Brigid’s lap––a newbie in the sharif’s department––she follows the leads, while keeping the reader guessing until close to the end.
No spoilers here––the book is too fun and an eazy read.
This is a delightful tale with great characters, a twisting plot, and a smooth style. I highly recommend this book––or any of Dianne Harman’s cozy mysteries. You won’t be disappointed. Whether you’re sunning on the beach or warming your toes by a flickering fire, be sure to have a Dianne Harman cozy in your lap.
Brigid passed the courses needed to allow her to work in the Sheriffs Dept-and not a moment too soon! Fiona, Brigit’s sister has her baby and everyone is thrilled. Her husband was called by his Mom–his help was disparately needed-so off he went–leaving Brigit and Holly.
Just as they were relaxing for a girl’s night in Brigit received a phone call from the Sheriff. He needed her help. Seems a woman was found on the ski slope-and she was dead–was it an accident or was it murder.
There were quite a few suspects–IF IT WAS MURDER. People were not exactly forth coming and it took a while to ferret out the truth.
Meanwhile Brigit and her husband had a big surprise in store for Holly! Not even going to give you a clue–just know that it will make you feel all fuzzy and warm inside!