Book Review: Death Overdue: A Haunted Library Mystery

Death Overdue by Allison Brook
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book Details
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, 327 pages
Publish Date: October 10, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Cozy Mystery
Source: Cozy Mystery Review Crew


My Review

Death Overdue: A Haunted Library Mystery is a great cozy mystery by author Allison Brook. This is the first book in a new series. The story is told in first-person point of view by Carrie Singleton. Carrie starts out working as a temporary assistant librarian. She is offered the job of head of programs and events which she reluctantly takes. Carrie had returned to the town of Clover Ridge to live with her aunt and uncle after some rough times in her life. She had all intention of leaving Clover Ridge once she got back on her feet but things start to come together and she ends up staying.

I love the setting for this one. Clover Ridge is a nice little town in Connecticut. The story mainly revolves around The Clover Ridge Library. The library happens to have a ghost than only a few people can detect and Carrie happens to be one of them. Throughout the story Carries is trying to solve two murders, one recent and one from the past. If you are worried about the paranormal aspect being too over-the-top, it is not in this book.

My favorite characters were Carrie and the ghost. I also loved Carrie’s Uncle Bosco and Aunt Harriet, a kind and caring couple that makes me want to have them in my family. Throughout the story, Carrie has a thorn in her side by the name of Dorothy Hawkins. Dorothy is upset that Carrie got the job of head of events and programs instead of her.

The author did a wonderful job holding my interest throughout the book. The story had me guessing clear to the end. The dust jacket cover on this book is amazing. I cannot wait to read the next from this author. Just an overall excellent cozy mystery.

Thank you Allison Brook, Crooked Lane Books, and Cozy Mystery Review Crew for providing me with a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

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