Downward
Facing Death is one of those charming British “cozy” murder mysteries that takes
place in a small town and involves eccentric characters that seem familiar and
comfortable.
Keeley
Carpenter returns to her hometown of Belfrey after traveling the world with the
intention of opening a vegetarian Yoga Café and teaching yoga classes to the
local folks. Instead of a hearty welcome from old friends she not only finds
that her father’s old butcher shop that she plans to convert into her new café and
studio has been burned by an arsonist but the dead body of a local ne’er do
well is found in the in the ruins.
The
story is nicely paced and includes a bit of romance, old grudges, curmudgeonly
elders, an endearing pooch, leftover insecurities of youth, misunderstandings and
plenty of tea brewing.
This
is one of those feel good mysteries that go well with an afternoon in front of
the fire in an oversized chair and a nice cup of herbal tea.
This book will be published January 19, 2016 by St. Martin's Press.
I had the good fortune to be given the opportunity to read the galley before publication through NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
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