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The Avid Reader
, September 03, 2021
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Murder, She Edited by Kaitlyn Dunnett is the 4th A Deadly Edits Mystery. I like that Mikki Lincoln is a mature protagonist. She is a retired schoolteacher who now does freelance editing. Mikki is a friendly, relatable character. She is smart, meticulous, and cautious. Mikki pays close attention to details and does her research (well, her friend Darlene does the heavy lifting in that area). She is not afraid to ask for help when she needs it plus Mikki does not put herself into dangerous situation without taking precautions. I like how she talks to her cat, Calpurnia. There are some great, developed characters in the series that includes Mikki’s best friend, Darlene. I enjoy the humor sprinkled throughout the story. Mikki’s anecdotes about grammar missteps had me chuckling. The mystery was interesting and well-plotted. I like that it was a cold case. In addition to the 1950s murder, Mikki wonders who made some recent modifications to the barn. I like how everything tied together with a complete resolution. There was action toward the end that spiced things up. This is not an action-packed cozy series. The ending left me smiling. If you like Jessica Fletcher cozy mysteries, then check out Murder, She Edited. Murder, She Edited is a charm filled cozy mystery with grammar gaffes, a faithful feline, hidden diaries, a fanatical fan, and a bizarre bequest.
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