50% Off Murder by Josie Belle

50% Off Murder (Good Buy Girls, #1)

by Josie Belle

By Jenn McKinlay, author of the Library Lover's mysteries and the Cupcake Bakery mysteries, writing as Josie Belle

Maggie Gerber-one of the founding members of the Good Buy Birls- loves her quiet life in St. Stanley, Virginia. But all that changes when Sam Collins, her old flame, moves back to town as the new sheriff. On top of that, Claire Freemont, a librarian and the newest member of the Good Buy Girls, starts acting utterly strange.

When Maggie goes to visit her the next day at the library, she finds the body of a very dead man. Turns out the man is someone from Claire's past. As the handsome new sheriff zeroes in on Claire, it's up to Maggie and the rest of the Good Buy Girls to use their bargain-hunting skills to hunt a killer-while making sure they don't pay too much in the process...

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3 of 5 stars

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Not a bad first start to a cozy series. I guessed the end but still enjoyed the process. The main character, Maggie, is likeable, and I'm looking forward to further development for not only herself, but her friends. I think the premise of the series - thrifty shoppers - will be well served by Maggie owning a second hand shop.

I found this to be a very quick, light, read that was enjoyable enough that I'll look for the second book.

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