The Death of Amelia Marsh (Sally Nimitz Mystery, #1)

by Maryjo Dawson

[Mystereity Reviews]

Enjoyable read, I loved the style and the story. I really liked that it was more in the style of a British cozy than an American one. Rather than relying on the usual shoot 'em up action to resolve the plot, actual detecting rules the story.

The characters were easy to relate to, although I confess that I didn't feel much of a personal connection to Amelia (the victim) other than through the main character's prior experiences. Had there been more of Amelia before she was killed, the story would've been more poignant. I don't feel it detracted from the story, though. The only real criticism I have is that the setting of the book isn't portrayed very well. I think I was half way through the book before I realized Sally lived somewhere in Indiana. Again, it was a missed opportunity to garner more of a connection to the book.

Overall, I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next books in the series.