A Deadly Discovery

by J C Kenney

• ISBN13: 9781950461905
• Publish Date: 2021 (first published 5 January 2021)
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Format: eBook
• Pages: 218
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

A Deadly Discovery is the fourth Allie Cobb mystery by J.C. Kenney. Released 19th Jan 2021, it's 218 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats.

Although it's the fourth book in the series, this small-town cozy works perfectly well as a standalone. The author is adept at providing necessary backstory without spoon feeding or info dumping all over readers. The characterizations in general are three dimensional and believable with a protagonist who's a literary agent and a delight. The action moves along at a fast pace and never drags or meanders (a definite danger with cozies). There are some slightly rough spots with the dialogue in a couple of places, but it never detracted or yanked me out of the story. I liked the information the author provided about the publishing industry and marketing; I found it interesting.

The plot resolution was a little more linear than I'm used to, but all in all the denouement was satisfying and well written. The language is squeaky clean and there's no on-page blood or gore. I recommend it to fans of small-town cozies with amateur sleuths (plus cat). It's a quick and satisfying read. I enjoyed it enough that I intend to go find the previous books in the series.

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

[Molly J(Cover To Cover Cafe)]

I love a good cozy mystery especially ones by an author that is new to me. Something about the way they just pull you in from the start and you get to put your sluething skills to work instantly! So, I can tell you I was excited to dive into this one. And, what a ride it was!

I loved getting to help Allie Cobb work on solving an unsolved murder case. I loved the twists and turns, and all the characters that I met along the way! There were ups and downs following Allie throughout the story, and I enjoyed every page turn. By the time I reached the end....I felt like I was an actual part of piecing the clues together to solve the 20 year old mystery and feeling the emotions  that Allie felt. 

Kenney is a talented author. His writing style is superb and he creates a story that will leave you wanting more. The characters are chiseled wonderfully and the plot line is unforgettable, with an ending that will leave your jaw dropped. I am excited to go back and read the other Allie Cobb books! 

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Author/Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*