Lauren Carr

Ohh, this was a fun mystery. It was unique and complex without being overwhelming.
Nikki was a fun character. She was so confident in herself and that’s not always found in mysteries. She stayed true to herself throughout the whole story.
ELMO! I couldn't help but love this smart dog who made me laugh every time he appeared on the page. *picks up phone* “Hello, I’d like to request a visit from Elmo.”
One other thing I really liked about this story was the humor. It was present but not too much. It had me snickering quite a few times.
While this book certainly held my attention, there were a few minor drawbacks. There was a bit of an info-dump at the beginning and I gave up trying to keep the characters straight.
If you like mysteries with a side of quirky and lovable characters, try picking up Killer Deadline.
I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more books by Lauren Carr.
Rating: 4/5
Crude Language: one use of d*** and one use of b****
Romance: some crushing and a kiss
Spiritual: N/A
Violence: there was a death but not detailed
*I received a copy of this book for purposes of this tour. A positive review was not required and all thoughts are my own.

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Initial thoughts:
engaging story
info dump at beginning
liked the dog… (mere)

We are presented to primary victims of murder in the prologue, but we do not know their reason as to why they were killed. Then we are introduced to two police officers, and they seem to be focused on one person, and her name is Bryce Greyson.

Why does everyone think she killed not only her husband but also a roommate? People seem to be telling lies or making things to protect themselves. We are also introduced to Sam MacKade and his team.

Bryce wants to clear her name. So she finds out that a young man is with his daughter for soccer tryouts and seems to ask him if he is willing to help her clear her name. There are more secrets than there are clues. Will this PI be able to find the killers and solve the mystery of the murders?

As it seems that Sam is trying to help Bryce with clearing her name, Things seem to get more messy as they continue to investigate her husband's murder. The law enforcement two, in particular, seem to keep thinking that their prime suspect is the one behind all the murders. They seem convinced that Bryce is one and are still trying to fame her and catch her in the act.

Sam and Bryce try to find clues and investigate other witnesses to not only her husband's murder but also Cat's murder. They seem to be hitting close to home as they pick up pieces and find more murders. They find out what happened to Cat when she went missing and murdered.

They seem to have found a new crime going on or connected to the Dermot murder when he was gunned down. Who is the killer, and who wants Bryce killed? Could all the murders be combined into each other, or is there more to it?

Suppose you are a murder mystery fan looking for a good one to bite into. Lauren Carr's books will make you want more once you get reading. This book is no different. Though this one is one exciting book, and I am hooked already. This book is worth picking up and reading to find out who the killer or murderer could be. The plot is thick and has you guessing and wanting to solve the cold case or the murders that went cold.… (mere)