A Fatal Groove

Stacy E, Reviewer

Vinyl records, coffee, family, love triangle, and murder. What's not to love about this series - The Record Shop Mysteries. This can be read as a standalone, but trust me you'll want to read them all. Juni, with her sisters - Tansey and Maggie - own Sip n Spin a coffee and record shop (that in my opinion should be an actual place not fictional). Anyway, the shop is doing pretty well until Juni finds Mayor Bob dead in his office, murdered, and it looks like it was by the coffee that he got from Sip n Spin that Tansey made. As in small towns, word travels fast and the people start avoiding the shop. With Tansey being accused of the murder, the sisters start their own investigation to find the real murderer and save their shop. So, put on a record, grab some coffee, and read A Fatal Groove. You won't be disappointed. #NetGalley #StMartinsPress #AFatalGroove

Laura H, Reviewer

There was a lot to like about this book, from the relationship between Juni and her sisters to the music-themed drinks of the day. The main mystery was interesting, with plenty of twists and a...mostly satisfying ending. I had trouble buying the logistics of how the murder was carried out. Without spoilers--it seems like the victim should have been able to avoid his death if he'd been paying any attention. The secondary mystery was great! I really liked hearing all about the bank robbery and the town's history. But then the resolution bummed me out, too. It's good. It actually makes sense--I just wanted better for Juni. I'm not feeling the love triangle. I wish Juni would pick someone. I don't even particularly care who, which might be part of the problem. They're both great. Either would be a good love interest alone, but I don't need both of them.

Sandy G, Reviewer

When the mayor of Cedar River, Texas turns up dead holding a cup of coffee from their record shop, Juni and her sisters need to investigate. To complicate matters, the town is holding its annual Bluebonnet festival and, there’s a treasure hunt on for the missing money from a 50 year old bank robbery. The characters are well written and just a bit quirky. I enjoyed the music references, and the combination of both a current murder and a cold case mystery.

Jaime S, Librarian

Juni Jessup and her sisters are back to their sleuthing ways when the mayor is found dead in his office during the annual bluebonnet festival. Is the murder related to a decades old story about hidden treasure or something more personal? Can't wait for the next installment!

Leslie M, Reviewer

This fun cozy mystery is second in the series, but it could be read as a standalone novel. The characters are enjoyable and realistic. Buttercup, a cow, was a cute addition! There's a love triangle, but, thankfully, it's not an overpowering element to the story. There are enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and sleuthing along.

"Blacke keeps everything spinning as nimbly as a D.J." –The New York Times

“Blacke is known for her charming and lighthearted tales.” –Woman's World

“Full of twists and turns, this was a delightful caper.” –First for Women