It’s Murder, My Son (Mac Faraday, Book 1) by Lauren Carr | Giveaway, Review, Part of the Shadow of Murder Mega Tour
Watch for my review of book 2 on April 29th and my review of the latest in the series on June 22nd. (Links to follow soon)
A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.
Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour. 
Book Details
It's Murder, My Son by Lauren Carr
Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery #1
Published by Acorn Book Services on 05/03/2021
Genres: Fiction, Cozy Mystery, Crime, Detective/Sleuth, Police Procedural
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Pages: 360
"Lauren Carr's books are never boring, that's for sure. They entertain, give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren Carr's series are addictive, so be ready to read more than just one book!" - Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads
"She is an amazing author that draws you into the story, makes you fall in love with the characters (they feel like family!) and keeps you guessing right to the very end." - The Working Mommy Journal
"Lauren Carr does a good job of moving the quirky storyline along nicely with an abundance of witty dialogue. And you have no idea who the good guys are and who the bad guys are until the end." - Every Free Chance Book Reviews
The worst day of Mac Faraday's life would become a new beginning.
After a messy divorce hearing, the last person that Mac wanted to see was another lawyer. Yet, this one wore the expression of a child bursting to the secret: Mac Faraday was the heir to undreamed of fortunes, which were about to lead him to the birthplace of America's Queen of Mystery and a case that will unfold like one of her famous whodunit.
Soon after she moves to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, Katrina Singleton learns that life in an exclusive lakeside resort is not all good. For some unknown reason, a strange man calling himself "Pay Back" begins stalking her. When Katrina is found strangled all evidence points to her terrorist, who is nowhere to be found.
Three months later, the file on her murder is still open when Mac Faraday, sole heir to his unknown birth mother's home and fortune, moves into the estate next door. Little does he know as he drives up to Spencer Manor that he is driving into a closed gate community that is hiding more suspicious deaths than his DC workload as a homicide detective.
With the help of his late mother's journal, this retired detective turns private investigator to pick up where the local police have left off to follow the clues to Katrina's killer.
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My thoughts on It’s Murder My Son
Wow, I just finished my first Lauren Carr mystery, It’s Murder, My Son. This story captivated me to where I just kept sneaking in a few more pages. I can’t wait to read the next in the Mac Faraday series.
The storyline of Mac inheriting a fortune as he was filing for bankruptcy after his ex-wife took everything from him, added a unique twist to the retired detective solving a mystery theme. Mac’s sudden wealth and subsequent forays into high society lends itself well to many humorous situations.
While this book is every bit of a mystery story, it’s also filled with spots of humor, a look at the philosophical aspects of wealth and ego. I love a great dog character in a book. Gnarly, dishonorably discharged from the service, is a genius German Shepard that steals every scene he’s in.
The pace of It’s Murder My Son is intense and fast. You need to be on your toes to avoid all the red herrings the author throws at you. She even includes a cast of characters before you begin the book. After just a few pages, I was so caught up in the story I forgot all about referring to the list. Each character is well-developed, making them easy to keep track of.
The murders, yes plural, pile up quickly and each throws suspicion on another character. It’s Murder My Son entertains the reader as a mystery, police procedural, and good old-fashioned whodunnit.
You’ll also find a thread of clean romance woven throughout the story. I believe this aspect adds another layer to an already delightful tale.
I highly recommend It’s Murder My Son to all lovers of mystery, intrigue, and fabulous storytelling.
I would love to chat about this tale with you after you’ve read it. But for now, I’m off to read the next Mac Faraday mystery, Old Loves Die Hard!
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Lauren Carr
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—over twenty-five titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!
Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor.
The owner of Acorn Book Services, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.
Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions.
She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
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Giveaway!
Prizes: $50 PayPal Gift Card courtesy of Lauren Carr, author of SHADOW OF MURDER
(ends July 1)
SHADOW OF MURDER (Mac Faraday Mysteries) Tour Giveaway
Please visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!
This tour is massive. You can find the schedule on the official tour page.
Here are my stops!
April 15 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of IT’S MURDER, MY SON/giveaway
April 29 – Gina Rae Mitchell – audiobook review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD/giveaway
June 22 – Gina Rae Mitchell – audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER/guest post/giveaway
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Sounds like something I’d love to read!
Thank you for stopping in! You should check our Mac Faraday. You won’t be sorry. Good luck in the giveaway!
thank you so very much, Gina Rae! for this fabulous review of IT’S MURDER, MY SON! I am so glad that you enjoyed this first Mac Faraday Mystery! Here’s wishing each of your followers luck in the giveaway!
Looks fabulous!