Fall gives way to winter in the Colorado mountains, ushering in snow, pumpkin spice, the bugling of elk, and murder… break-in at the charming bookshop leaves Fred and Watson shaken, especially with its connection to a recent poaching incident in the national park. By daybreak, on a cool morning walk through town, Fred discovers the body of one of the poachers…
When Fred’s close friend, park ranger Leo Lopez, asks for her help in proving the innocence of a fellow ranger, Fred and Watson join the investigation. But with every uncovered clue hinting the police have the right person, Fred must uncover a mystery whose webs reach into the past and her experiences over the past year.
Even amid the beauty of the snow covering the mountains and the twinkling lights of the beginning holiday season, Fred and Watson won’t make it to Thanksgiving without facing dangers and revelations that will change their lives.
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It is amazing how Fred always ends up solving her mystery but others as well.
I don’t know what to say because I don’t want to give the story away but Wow! Just Wow! What a good story!!
Wicked Wildlife by Mildred Abbott is an intriguing tale of how Fred finds out more than she was bargaining for.
Can Fred figure out if one of the park rangers is the killer?
Winifred “Fred” Page
Fred Page is our sleuth, main character, and owner of Cozy Corgi bookshop and bakery. She is a fantastic person who is trying hard to make a living in Estes Park. Granted, it has been a year since she moved to the town, but Fred is still working. Fred is great at getting people to talk to her and figuring out things that only a kid of a police detective would know. I like a lot of things about Fred. The first one being that her bookstore is incredible and that I would love to work there. I love that she talks to Watson and some inanimate things. It’s just apart of her working through what’s on her mind. Fred and I would have been friends if she was real. Well, except for being one to find bodies a lot.
Watson is also adorable. I love his attitude sometimes. His love for baked goods is incredible to think about for such a small creature.
The Mystery
First things first, there is gunfire the night before Halloween, but they found the body of a sheep. The night of Halloween, Fred and Watson hear two guys in the shop trying to find some weed products there, but instead, they rob her. November first they find the body of the robber Fred saw in the shop. Now she has to figure out if one of the park rangers is the murderer.
It is proving to be a hard task for Winifred to figure out. I had a time figuring it out, and I didn’t get it until the evidence was there to prove that the person I thought did it was wrong then it was making sense to me. This one was hard.
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to this beautiful book. It had me guessing what was going to happen next throughout the entire thing. I just was shocked about a lot of stuff that was happening. For the mystery is trying a bit, I am giving this book five stars and recommending it to any cozy mystery reader out there.
Don’t forget to take a look at the recipe in the back. Katie’s Garlic Infused Artisan Bread sounds so good.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Wicked Wildlife by Mildred Abbott.
Anyways, until next time,
Karen the Baroness
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I’ve read all of the previous books in this series and couldn’t wait to dive back in. I was curious to see what kind of mayhem Fred and Watson would step in. It didn’t take long for Fred to land in the middle of another murder investigation. She can’t refuse when her best friend, Park Ranger Leo Lopez, asks for her help in proving a fellow ranger’s innocence. She’s not prepared for what she learns. Who could be?
Mildred always manages to paint a pretty picture when describing Estes Park. I can see how beautiful it looks in the fall. And her characters are real to life and resemble people you may know. In Wicked Wildlife she also drops some bombs. The story takes a darker turn the further into the investigation Fred gets. As the suspect list grew smaller, I began to fear I knew who the killer was. I was hoping I was wrong.
This is another winner in the series. I was charmed by the town and characters and wrapped up in the plot from the very beginning. If this series were a television show, I’d binge watch it over and over!
It’s the one year anniversary of Fred and Watson moving to Estes Park and to celebrate someone breaks into the Cozy Corgi. Fred isn’t hurt and goes home hoping to put it behind her. The next morning a dead body is found and Fred identifies him as one of the burglars. Having no interest in investing Fred goes on with her life until Leo’s co-worker is arrested. Looking into this case reveals shocking secrets that left me Gobsmacked . Not sure how the rest of the series can top it but I’m going to read on and find out.
Love this wonderful cozy mystery series! Great introduction and interactions between characters. Beautiful descriptions of scenery and characters. I definitely will read all of Mildred Abbott’s other books. Fabulous writer; don’t miss any of these books!
OMG…my favorite Cozy Corgi mystery yet! There were so many twists and shocking revelations that I wasn’t quite sure what to think but I loved every single page. Fred and Watson have been the best detective duo but there are some secrets revealed that cause even Fred to question her skills. It’s definitely been an eventful year for Fred since she moved to Estes Park and found her haven with her wonderful family and friends. The entire series is a delight to read and I know I won’t be stopping with this one. I need to know what happens next after Fred’s world has been rocked!