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Review of Shrimply Dead by Maggie Toussaint

April 22, 2021 By Terry

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Shrimply Dead by Maggie Toussaint

From the publisher of Shrimply Dead

When veterinarian and amateur naturalist Jasmine Garr is shot in her yard, residents of Shell Island press caterer River Holloway into investigating the homicide. River dons her amateur sleuth cap and sets out to discover who killed her former catering customer. Between Jasmine’s estranged cousin, a rival veterinarian, a wild animal trapper, the chicken lady, and a real estate broker, River has plenty of suspects to consider. As she peels back the layers of Jasmine’s life, dangerous secrets come to light.

Jasmine’s orphaned kitty, Iris, along with River’s cat Major, and her husband Pete help River sift through the evidence. At the same time, River recently expanded her catering business. She must service her regular catering clients, plus provide fresh baked goods for Pete’s ice cream shop.

The killer follows River’s every move relishing the thought of another victim. Time is running out. Will River solve the murder before she becomes a cold dish?

My review

I had a wonderful time reading Shrimply Dead and following amateur sleuth River Holloway on her rounds. It’s hard to imagine anybody with that much energy! Between baking, catering, and sleuthing, it’s a wonder River had time to get herself into the trouble she did! And let me tell you, this one’s a bit of a nail-biter at the end.

With twists and turns and quirky characters, Maggie Toussaint has cooked up a cozy with culinary class. Don’t miss out as River tackles her latest case with her usual flair and friendliness.

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Learn more about Maggie Toussaint at maggietoussaint.com.

FTC Full Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided by its publisher.

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About Terry

I started out as a skip tracer. Just in case you don’t know, that’s the guy who finds the people who don’t want to be found. It was the little things—getting paid to lie—that made skip tracing the fun part of the job.

Those years of chasing deadbeats taught me many valuable life lessons, such as liars come from all walks of life, and always keep your car in the garage.

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  1. Maggie Toussaint says

    April 22, 2021 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting Shrimply Dead here on its Great Escapes Virtual Tour, Terry. It is a pleasure to be here. I am honored by your kind words about the story, and it was one of the most fun stories I’ve ever written, if anyone can consider a murder mystery fun. Thanks again!

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