Death at a Drop-In

A Myrtle Clover Mystery, Book 5

By: Elizabeth Spann Craig

Narrated by: Lia Frederick

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Cosette Whitlow is a society matron if tiny Bradley, North Carolina, has one. She kindly volunteers for all the town's charities, but isn't nearly as kind to her own family, neighbors, and friends. In fact, Cosette is emphatically disliked by much of the town - including octogenarian Myrtle Clover. And Myrtle knows that dislike in Bradley can quickly turn deadly.

No one seems surprised when Cosette's body is discovered during a party she's hosting - she was struck on the head with a croquet mallet. Wanting to restore order to the small town, Myrtle resolves to track down the killer - before the killer strikes again.

©2013 Elizabeth Spann Craig (P)2013 Elizabeth Spann Craig

Classic-style cozy

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Myrtle Clover excels in solving crime in classic cozy fashion. Although she no longer drives, she gets all around tiny Bradley, North Carolina, either by walking or by convincing friends to give her a lift to where the action and the clues are. Likewise, Myrtle overcomes limitations that others, especially her son Red, want to place upon her due to her advanced age. Myrtle does not give up until justice is served.

My thanks to the author for the complimentary download of this audiobook – it was fun to listen to the well-constructed story and I will be checking out other books in the series. I recommend this title to fans of classic cozies.

Dropping Dead at a Drop-In

Myrtle Clover is back, and this time she’s investigating the murder of one of the social matrons of Bradley. In this lovely addition to the Myrtle Clover cozy mystery series, there are more suspects and more secrets to uncover in this small southern town. And this time she has to dig up the secrets of Cosette Whitlow, who wasn’t the most popular person in town.

Myrtle has limited time to find out who murdered Cosette. And with Miles at her side, she begins to unearth secrets. There are suspects galore, from a soft spoken husband who might have been pushed too far by her sharp tongue. Then there’s Joan, the daughter that was never good enough for Cosette. There’s Tobin, a neighbor with complaints about his neighbor’s inconsiderate nature. But that’s not all. Cosette really wasn’t popular, with her hands in every activity possible. Can Myrtle discover the killer before more bodies pile up? Or will she be the next one dropping dead.

This story is a good addition to the series, even though it isn’t my favorite. The story was solid and the characters, as always, are entertaining and diverse. I love Craig’s world of Bradley, North Carolina. It’s so interesting, and there are so many secrets buried in the small town, and I look forward to hearing more about it in the rest of the series.

If you enjoy Myrtle’s adventures, then dive on in to Bradley once again. There’s more murder and mayhem to be had with Myrtle, who won’t be so easy to take down. Give the octogenarian some props and follow along as she figures out the mystery.

Funny

Another funny book in a series that just keeps getting better. Hilarity ensues as our elderly protagonist sleuths her way to the truth. Not even her police officer son can stand in her way of finding out who is at fault.

Myrtle strikes again

I love Myrtle and her many antics. She is a fun character. Every time I finish a book I kick myself for not starting this series sooner. look forward to the next book.

Keeps you on the edge!

As usual ,Elizabeth Span Craig, Was able to write in a way that kept you on the end of your seat.
The narration was extremely well done, and enjoyable!

A Sleuth, A Soothsayer, and a Solved Murder

Once again, Miss Myrtle, who is pushing 90 manages to solve, not one, but TWO murders . . . and keep me entertained all along the way . . . with garden gnomes, her sidekick, Miles, her sleep-deprived next door neighbor, and her terrible cooking skills . . . which she more than makes up with her sleuthing talent . . . this time, Miles drags Myrtle along to a drop-in get together at Cosette's house . . . a neighbor that none of them like, but tolerate . . . don't we ALL know folks like that??? And lo and behold . . . what happens? Someone whacks Cosette in the head with a croquet mallet in the back yard whilst the party is going on inside . . . and who, but Miss Myrtle finds her . . . and so the hunt is on for the killer . . . this installment, Book 5, is just as good as the rest . . . these have become my "go to" listens for the diversions I need from heavy books which sometimes leave me a little too contemplative and sad . . . Miss Myrtle will ALWAYS make you smile . . .

The narrator makes or breaks the story!

I love this narrator! She’s perfect. She sounds like what I imagine Myrtle to sound like. Done have been too young or too soft spoken. This lady gets it and has the perfect accent for North Carolina!

Narrator

I so enjoy this narrator and am glad they brought her back for this book. I hope Audible will record the first book in the series titled: Pretty is as Pretty Dies.

Great fun!

Love the characters and the humor. Kept me guessing til the end. The narrator did a fab job with the different voices.

WHAT A GREAT STORY

MY NEW MISS MARPLE, REALLY TICKLES ME. SHE IS VERY SHARP AND HER SIDEKICK IS WELL MATCHED FOR HER. THE SON, LEAVES US A LOT OF ROOM TO LAUGH DURING THE MYSTERY, MOM OUT-THINKS HIM EVERY TIME. A VERY ENJOYABLE READ, TRY IT, I PROMISE IT IS WORTH THE CREDIT. GOOD JOB ELIZABETH!!