Ghosts of Painting Past (Aurora Anderson Mystery, #5)

by Sybil Johnson

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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.Ghosts of Painting Past by Sybil Johnson is a marvelous mystery wrapped around a recently found skeleton and a recent murder in the beach resort town of Vista Beach. 

Will Rory find out who is framing her father before it's too late?

Rory Anderson

Rory is our sleuth, point of view character, computer programmer, and she is dating a local detective for the police force. Rory has helped the authorities in the past, but this time, her dad is the main suspect. So, she has to find out who is trying to cover up the 40+-year-old murder before her boyfriend arrests her dad. Rory investigates with the help of her best friend Liz and two of her elderly neighbors. Things keep her busy throughout the book, but with a little luck, the killer is dropped in her lap. 

I liked Rory's personality and how she handles certain situations during the story. Also, her friendship with Liz is nice. They really have each other's back. I didn't find much that I don't like about Rory. I loved all of the characters. 

Mystery and Story

The mystery is well put together. The clues were laid out perfectly with a few red herrings. I enjoyed the old case parts as well as the more recent additions. 

I think my favorite part of the book is where Rory, Liz, and Rory's parents are part of the town's celebrations. They make time to help others, even while they are looking for clues. 

Five Stars

I enjoyed the entire story from the mystery to the characters, the setting, and the history of the town. Ms. Johnson does a marvelous job of combining the past and the present. So, I am giving Ghosts of Painting Past by Sybil Johnson five stars. I highly recommend this book as it is brilliant. 

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