A quick read with an excellent balance between cozy and pulse-quickening action.
Janis’s latest mystery is a captivating blend of rich history, unexpected turns, and a cast of eccentric characters. Emma Streyt despises her own ennui. But when her retired brother delivers a shipment of family keepsakes to her doorstep, she’s suddenly consumed by curiosity. As she delves into the antiques, she uncovers diary entries that hint at century-old jewel heists and even darker secrets. But her pursuit of truth turns deadly when a colleague is murdered and she becomes the killer’s target. The friends Emma makes at the archive, Joe, Sally, and Millicent investigating the theft, and the feisty Della with her sass and smarts all combine to create a cozy story. Janis masterfully weaves together Emma’s personal life and her intricate investigation. Her deliberate pacing keeps readers on their toes, eagerly anticipating each new clue. And when the truth is finally revealed, it is both surprising and satisfying. With clever misdirections and hidden agendas, this cozy mystery is sure to delight fans of the genre.
Research Can Be Murder
Caryl Janis
Wild Rose Press
Pub date April 22, 2024
ISBN 9781509254477
Price $18.99 (USD) Paperback, $4.99 Kindle edition