A Pain in the Tuchis by Mark Reutlinger (Mrs. Kaplan’s Mysteries) | $15 Giveaway, Excerpt, & Review | Cozy Mystery
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Book Details
A Pain in the Tuchis by Mark Reutlinger
Series: A Mrs. Kaplan Mystery #2
Published by Wild Rose Press on 01/12/2022
Genres: Amateur Sleuth, Fiction, Cozy Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 242
Combining the classic charms of Agatha Christie with the delightful humor of M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin novels, Mark Reutlinger's Mrs. Kaplan mystery series returns as a notorious crank meets an untimely fate.
Yom Kippur is a day of reflection and soul searching. But at the Julius and Rebecca Cohen Home for Jewish Seniors, Vera Gold misses this opportunity to atone for her many sins when she up and dies.
Indeed, Vera was such a pain in the tuchis to all those around her that when her sister claims Vera was deliberately poisoned, the tough question isn't who would want to kill her--but who wouldn't?
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.
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Excerpt from A Pain in the Tuchis
“It’s true your sister could be…as you say, difficult,” Mrs. K said, being diplomatic, “but we all have our own mishegoss, our own bit of craziness, and it’s best not to judge others too harshly, especially when they’re dealing with serious health issues as Vera was.” She didn’t mention, of course, that Vera had been a pain in the tuchis from the time she arrived.
“Yes, Rose, and it’s those health issues I want to talk to you about.”
Mrs. K looked quite surprised, as was I, and said, “Her health issues? Isn’t it Dr. Menschyk with whom you should be talking about them? All I know is a person gets a sickness, and sometimes the sickness leads to their passing. Beyond that, it’s all a mystery to me.”
“That’s just it,” Fannie said. “I don’t believe Vera’s illness, as serious as it was, led to her passing, as you put it.”
Again Mrs. K and I were surprised.
“Pardon me,” Mrs. K said, “but are you saying your sister died of what they would call ‘natural causes’ despite her illness? Not that it matters at this point, I suppose…”
“No, no, that’s not what I mean,” Fannie said. She lowered her voice and leaned closer to us. “Maybe I should just come right out with it. I think it’s possible Vera did not die of natural causes at all, or of any disease.
“I think someone killed her.”
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My thoughts on A Pain in the Tuchis
A Pain in the Tuchis by Mark Keutlinger takes place in a retirement home for predominantly Jewish people. This cozy mystery tells the tale of the murder of Vera Gold. Now, not many people were friends with Vera and several might wish to do her harm. But, would any actually resort to murder?
Mrs. Rose Kaplan and her best friend Ida set out to meddle in police business offer their assistance in gathering clues and tracking down the guilty party.
Along the way, we learn a few Jewish customs, words, and philosophies. There is also an abundance of wit, snappy banter, and forgetfulness. I guess that’s to be expected with a geriatric investigative crew.
This quick mystery offers a few hours of relaxing reading and a low-key mystery. The pace is a little slow, which fits the tone of the book. The author offers up several interesting anecdotes to keep the story light and entertaining.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Mark Reutlinger
Mark Reutlinger, Professor of Law Emeritus at Seattle University, is the author of the “Mrs. Kaplan” cozy mystery series (which includes, in addition to A Pain in the Tuchis, Mrs. Kaplan and the Matzoh Ball of Death and Oy Vey, Maria!) and the caper mystery Murder with Strings Attached, as well as the political thrillers Made in China and (under the pseudonym M. R. Morgan) Sister-in-Law: Violation, Seduction, and the President of the United States.
Mark and his wife, Analee, live in University Place, Washington.
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February 1: Fabulous and Brunette
February 8: Andi’s Book Reviews
February 8: The Faerie Review
February 15: Our Town Book Reviews
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This sounds like a great book!
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Thanks for hosting my book, and for the nice review. As you point out, the story is somewhat low key, which I hope offers a little break from the stress and pace of life today.
Thanks for sharing the book, Mark. We all need a break from the stress of living these days. A Pain in the Tuchis brings some levity and escape to the day.
Thanks for hosting!
I love my KU too
Cute title. I too have a pain in that area 😂😂 that’s too much information. Fun post
Thanks, and I hope yours is resolved more easily than the one in my story!