Memories and Murder (Tourist Trap Mystery, #10)

by Lynn Cahoon

It’s October in South Cove, California, and the locals in the quaint resort seem to be happily pairing off in the lull before the holidays. Everyone, that is, except for Jill Gardner’s elderly aunt, who just dumped her besotted fiancé—and she won’t say why.

When Jill hosts a talk at Coffee, Books, and More on the topic of elder abuse, all that’s really on her mind is lunch. But the topic hits close to home when she discovers Aunt Jackie has been getting mysterious calls. Jill’s certain the caller is a con artist, of course, but her feisty aunt claims to understand this, though she’s still shaken—and Harrold’s still heartbroken. Who’s behind the scam and why was her aunt targeted? When a volunteer from the Senior Project is found murdered, Jill’s detective boyfriend is on the case—and it soon becomes clear no one is safe when a caller from beyond becomes a killer in their midst.

Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries

“I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.”—Dru’s Book Musings

“Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.”—The Young Folks

• ISBN10: 1516103076
• ISBN13: 9781516103072
• Publish Date: 12 November 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing
• Imprint: Lyrical Underground
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 181
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9781516103072

Reviews

[Baroness Book Trove]

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.Memories and Murder by Lynn Cahoon is a wonderful mystery with a touch of real life.

Murder and scamming older people, what is happening in this town?

Jill Gardner

Jill is our sleuth. She is a bit distracted from finding the killer in this one as someone is messing with her Aunt Jackie. However, Jill can't seem to leave a good puzzle alone. So, Jill sets out to find out who and how her Aunt was scammed. It doesn't seem to matter how much her boyfriend, Greg, the police chief, tries to leave out she finds ways to investigate with him.  

I like that Jill is protective of her Aunt, but that she also respects her Aunt's wishes. She has the perfect job, owning the local coffee and book store. I also like that Jill nourishes her relationships with honesty. Well, except for Amy's table pieces. She may never get those done.

Mystery

The mystery was good. I liked the way that Ms. Cahoon works real-life events into the fabric of the crime. The murder of someone that no one really knows and then the scamming of the elderly all play their parts to the end result. So, I  figured it out a few pages before Jill but never thought that person would do what happened. 

Five Stars

I enjoyed the story and was thoroughly entertained. The mystery is superb, the characters are well developed and realistic, and I love the setting. Therefore, I am giving Memories and Murder by Lynn Cahoon five stars and highly recommending this book and series to all of you who read cozy mysteries. 

Other Books in the Series

Then there is Murder in Waiting (A Tourist Trap Mystery Book 11) coming in June of 2020.

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