Item: Gingerbread Dead
Rating: 4
Author: Gina

Review: Gingerbread Dead by Lori L. Robinett | Excerpt ~ Author Bio ~ $25 Gift Card

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Book Details

Review: Gingerbread Dead by Lori L. Robinett | Excerpt ~ Author Bio ~ $25 Gift Card

Gingerbread Dead by Lori L. Robinett
Series: One of the Christmas Cookies
Published by The Wild Rose Press on 11/22/2022
Genres: Fiction, Cozy Mystery
Format: eBook
Pages: 92

This fun cozy mystery features a “colorful display of Christmas suspense and intrigue” perfect for lovers of true crime and mysteries.

Jessica Barker blogs about true crime for an online magazine. But blogging for others is far from her dream job.

Then, Jess witnesses what appears to be her next-door neighbor in distress and Jess is the only one who seems to care. When the cops dismiss her as a bothersome true crime reporter with an overactive imagination, Jess must delve into the life of her mysterious neighbors, Rory and John Regan – with hints at embezzlement and gambling – before Rory ends up dead.

Lori L. Robinett introduces a new series about the adventures of an aspiring podcaster that will appeal to fans of true crime and cozy mysteries.

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Excerpt from Gingerbread Dead

The wife was still there, sitting at one end, so she appeared in profile. Jess frowned and leaned forward. The man still walked around the table. He moved slowly, as if out for a Sunday stroll, but there was something ominous about the motion. The woman sat upright in a chair, her arms dangling at her sides. Her head tipped forward, her chin nearly touching her chest, face hidden by a curtain of golden brown hair. The man loomed over her, his face flushed red, his mouth moving. The brunette raised her head and it bobbled as her mouth worked.

If only Jess could hear her. Frustration made Jess grip the edge of the table, her knuckles turning white.

The woman sank slowly, slipping from her chair like the sun into the horizon, disappearing inch by inch. Her husband stood watching, as if completely unconcerned. He made no move to help his wife, but calmly sipped his red wine, then turned back to the stove as if nothing had happened. He stirred something in the pot, then lifted the spoon to his lips and tasted the concoction, nodding as if satisfied.

Jess stretched up, trying to glimpse the wife, but she must be on the floor. The husband turned from the stove and carried a pot to the kitchen sink. His face was completely calm and unaffected.

A click sounded behind Jess and the living room floor lamp snapped on. Light flooded the room. She jumped and spun around. The automatic timer. Damn! She turned back to the window and stared across the yard.

The Regan house was dark.

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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My thoughts on Gingerbread Dead

Gingerbread Dead is an entertaining, quick story to read.

I like the concept of preventing a murder instead of solving one, as is usual in a cozy mystery.

The story is well-written with no grammatical errors to be found. The plot is very timely as true crime and podcasting are trending lately.

Jess Barker is a true crime writer and podcaster. When she witnesses suspicious behavior from her new neighbors, she is convinced a crime is happening. The police question whether she is so immersed in her work, she is falling victim to an over-active imagination.

Being familiar with all the ways abusive relationships can unfold, she feels compelled to save her young neighbor from an unhinged husband. Getting involved may put her in danger, but, she’s a caring person who wants to help…or perhaps, she’s just too nosy for her own good.

Either way, there are mysteries to solve and cookies to eat.

I love a good 2-hour mystery. This one kept me enthralled from start to finish. My only complaint is that several threads of the story were left unresolved. Perhaps, this is by design since I feel a sequel coming on.

I recommend Gingerbread Dead by Lori Robinett to anyone looking to escape for a couple of hours to an idyllic town full of fascinating characters.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Lori L. Robinett

Lori L. Robinett is a paralegal by day, writer by night. She’s the author of several books, including mysteries, thrillers, and contemporary western romance.

She also offers online writing courses through WriteScouts (her signature course is Blank to 50K).

Lori and her husband of 25+ years live on a hobby farm in central Missouri maintained for the comfort and enjoyment of their Beagle and Snorkie and two rescue calico cats.

When not writing (or reading), you can find Lori crafting or indulging in her TV addiction. Her favorite authors are Stephen King, Tierney James, Carolyn Paul Branch, Micki Browning (and soooo many others!).

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