Reviewed by annieb123 on
A Whisker In The Dark is the second book in a new cozy mystery series by Leighann Dobbs. Released 31st July 2019 by Bookouture, it's 233 pages and available in paperback, ebook, and audio formats.
This is a fun series, the coziest of cozies, with a guesthouse setting, a frazzled owner trying to keep it all afloat, and a crew of anthropomorphic cats who secretly think they're in charge. As with many series in the genre, the language is clean, the murder is off-scene and the slow-developing romantic interest is chaste. There are even some bonus family recipes at the end of the book.
The author is adept with characterizations and dialogue. It's a fast and easy read and will appeal to fans of the genre. It would make a good book club selection or summer read. I didn't try any of the recipes in the back of the book, but the author says in the afterword that they're from her family cookbook.
For Kindle Unlimited subscribers; this title, as well as the much of the author's oeuvre is available in the KU subscription to borrow and download for free.
The denouement isn't a shocker, but it's a fun ride for all that.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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- 10 August, 2019: Reviewed