Can Shell McMillan start a new quiet life in Fox Hollow, Connecticut?
Shell McMillan
Shell McMillan is an actress that retired to go live in her aunt's hometown and run the pet shop she inherited. I have to say that I love small towns and I wouldn't mind living in this one. Well, except for the fact that there was a murder that took place there. Shell is, of course, our main heroine who wants to start a new life and keep her aunt's legacy alive. She gets noticed around town but not as bad as when she lived in Hollywood. The residents in Fox Hollow understand that she wants to start a new life, especially since she has big shoes to fill. Her aunt's pet shop is quite the place that gets many people to buy stuff for their furry companions and, well, their not-so furry ones.
There is a lot to like about Shell and some things to not like about her. One thing to like about Shell is that once she gets her mind made up about something, there is no way of turning it around unless you find evidence to support why she shouldn't be doing it. But, on the other hand, one of the things to dislike about her is that she is stubborn to a tee and won't stop at anything until she gets what she wants, in this case, for her aunt's Cary Grant movie memorabilia to be at the museum. Well, that is until Amelia Witherspoon turned up dead, leaving Shell as the prime suspect.
The Mystery
Shell McMillan finds Amelia Witherspoon's dead body in the museum's library and the police, of course, have to think of her as a suspect. To prove herself innocent in the eyes of the townsfolk, and of course, a charming looking detective, what harm can be done to look at the case. Shell thinking that set things rolling not only the killer but a certain friend of hers. Everything happens for a reason, and I think that what happens in this book is funny in a way. I figured out who killed Amelia but not the motive.
Four Stars
The Time for Murder is Meow by TC LoTempio is a perfect way to reboot this series. I loved the whole thing, even though I did figure out who did it but not with why. That motive and how the killer had the means and opportunity eluded me until it came out. Ms. LoTempio has done an excellent job on this book. The cats Purrday and Kahula are fantastic, along with Shell's friends from Hollywood. I am giving The Time for Murder is Meow by TC LoTempio four stars and recommend it to anyone that loves cozy mysteries, especially ones that feature cats!
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Victim/Toe Tag #1: Amelia Witherspoon (A)
Beachcomber Weapons: Dagger
Beachcomber Crime Scene: Library
Detectives: Shell McMillan (M)
Victim/Toe Tag #2: Londra Lewis (L)
Beachcomber Weapons: Asphyxiation
Beachcomber Crime Scene: Home
Detectives: Shell McMillan (M)
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove