Six years ago, Mariah Blackthorne was found lying on the floor of her home, unconscious, holding the murder weapon that had killed her husband. Swearing she had no memory of the tragic event but insisting she was innocent, she nonetheless agreed to a plea deal and went to prison for the crime. Now, out on parole and desperate to know the truth, she enlists the help of local sleuth Nora Charles to find out what really happened that day—even if it means discovering she was the guilty party after all.
Intrigued by the case and convinced of the woman’s innocence, Nora agrees to investigate. With her trusty sidekick warning her that they were headed for trouble, she unearths no shortage of suspects from the dead man’s past. But as she follows every incriminating clue linking the victim to his fellow doctors and even a long string of mistresses, vicious threats begin piling up telling Nora to back off. Facing down a killer who will kill again to conceal their guilt, she and Nick may end up solving a case they won’t live to remember.
When Sleuthing Spells Trouble by T.C. LoTempio is a charming cozy mystery that will delight fans of lighthearted whodunits and small-town crime fiction. This engaging installment in the Nick and Nora series delivers a well-paced, tightly plotted mystery filled with clever clues, red herrings, escalating danger, and an eerie parallel crime that raises the stakes. LoTempio skillfully balances humor and suspense, making the story entertaining, accessible, and hard to put down. The amateur sleuth is relatable and sharp, driving the investigation forward with wit and determination, while the quirky, evolving cast adds warmth and depth. As the puzzle unfolds, readers are kept guessing without the story becoming overly dark or complex. Perfect for fans of cozy mystery novels and classic sleuthing with a modern twist, this novel is a fun, satisfying, and rewarding addition to any cozy mystery reading list.
Overall, I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars.
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