Reunions Can Be Murder
The town of Pelican Cove is abuzz with gossip. The infamous class of 1988 is back home for their 30th reunion. It’s a time to indulge in nostalgia and take a trip down memory lane.
Everyone is eagerly awaiting the big event, the grand unveiling of the time capsule. But the gala dinner takes a morbid turn when a man is shot dead.
Petitioned by the grieving widow, local cafe … dead.
Petitioned by the grieving widow, local cafe owner Jenny King takes on the belligerent reunion delegates. As long buried secrets begin to surface, Jenny’s sleuthing abilities will be tested.
Meanwhile, the town folk are busy raising funds to help a terminally ill child.
Can Jenny battle a personal crisis, help a devastated mother and navigate petty high school rivalries while she hunts for the true killer?
If you like cozy mysteries with strong heroines, unexpected twists, yummy food and friendships that last a lifetime, you will love Pancakes and Parrots.
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When a man is killed at a class reunion there are suspects galore. Great writing, a wonderfully twisty plot and entertaining characters make this a fun read. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to future installments. I received this book free and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.
Once again a cozy read worth missing a few winks of sleep over.
Who would think that a 30 year high school reunion would turn into a murder mystery involving Jason, and by default Jenny.
I really love this family and enjoy those moments that are so relatable between mothers and daughters. And the food! Oh my word. Those descriptions have my tummy grumbling.
Well done Ms Clover. Another entertaining read which leaves me anticipating the next.
A class reunion, murder and Jenny King to the rescue makes this book not only a page turner but the best book of the Pelican Cove series.
Since the victim is a friend of Jason’s, (Jenny’s husband), he encourages her to find out who the killer is. Her restaurant is the perfect place for her to question the many suspects.
Just when you think you know who the killer is, the book adds a twist. And of course, the book has the Magnolia girls busier than ever in their own good deed.
Leena Clover’s books continue to engage the reader. Her detailed writing makes it seem like you are actually in the book sitting next to the characters.
Pancakes and Parrots is a must read!
Best of series!
A thirty-year high school reunion is the setting for murder in this intriguing whodunit. These former classmates have so many secrets that could be motive for murder that it is a wonder the murderer is ever revealed.
In my opinion, this book is the best story of the ‘Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series’. I love how Jenny and Jason are secure and happy in their marriage. The honor and respect they show to each other in the many areas of their lives is inspiring. The
Police Department allowing Jenny’s input on the case is a refreshing twist and will hopefully be a blueprint for the future. The caring nature of the Pelican Cove residents is wonderful. The friendship of the Magnolia women is what most friends desire for their own. The dishes that Jenny creates sound delicious! I only wish recipes would be added to the books.
This is a well-written, entertaining, and clean story that can be read in one evening.
I received an advance reader copy of this book from the author. This gift did not affect my review of the book. This review is my voluntary and honest opinion.
Jenny King, owner of the Boardwalk Cafe is overwhelmed by the class of 1988’s reunion in Pelican Cove. When the class valedictorian is shot and killed everyone wants to go home. It soon becomes clear that someone wants to find the time capsule that was placed in Mr. Jones stuffed blue parrot. The secrets in the capsule are important to some. I cannot wait for the next book.
This is a well written story. The characters are well developed.
Jenny King’s husband Jason is having their class reunion at Pelican Cove. The class of 1988. David cotton is there though according to his wife, Grace, David is only there out of duty. He was always picked on in school, the nerd, but Jason was his only real friend. David was also chosen to be in charge of the time capsule the class did. He left to go get it and was found dead in the parking lot. Why would anyone want to kill him? Where is the time capsule he was getting? Does one have something to do with the other? A great story with some surprises along the way. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
The High School graduating class of 1988 has returned to Pelican Cove for their 30th reunion. Jenny’s husband, Jason, introduces her to another member of the graduating class, David Cotton. David was pretty much a loner in school and Jason was just about his only friend. After high school, David had launched a very successful business.
One of the activities of the reunion was opening a time capsule the class had created years earlier. After getting something to eat with Jason and Jenny, David heads out to retrieve the time capsule. Jenny was outside getting some fresh air, when she heard a loud noise. Looking a little closer, Jenny realized that somebody had shot David Cotton.
Who killed David Cotton? Why was he killed? Where is the time capsule? Is David’s death related to the contents of the time capsule? If so, how? Can Jenny solve the mysteries of David’s death and the time capsule?
Leena Clover has managed to combine multiple mystery themes into a single well-written book. The rivalries and characteristics found in this story are very reminiscent of people I have met throughout my life. I especially like how Jenny manages to keep each person’s attitudes from affecting her search for the truth. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing clear to the end.