Gina Rae Mitchell

Lethal Legacies by Colleen J. Shogan ( A Washington Whodunit) | Book Review, Excerpt, $75 Giveaway | #CozyMystery 

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Book Details

Lethal Legacies by Colleen J. Shogan
Series: A Washington Whodunit
Published by Camel Press on August 9, 2022
Genres: Fiction, Cozy Mystery, Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 255

It's springtime in Washington, D.C. and congressional staffer Kit Marshall has more on her plate than she can handle. With her boss campaigning for an open U.S. Senate seat, Kit is left to run the office in her absence and manage a new week-long American history extravaganza filled with high-profile events, lectures, and receptions.

When the Director of the Capitol Visitor's Center ends up dead, Kit springs into action to clear a longtime friend, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder. With her best pal Meg pressuring her to solve the mystery quickly, Kit must figure out how to navigate her closest relationships while keeping an eye out for the diabolical killer.

The investigation takes Kit across the city to famous locations, including Georgetown University, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the White House. When the killer strikes a second time, the pressure to solve the crimes intensifies.

Has our favorite Capitol Hill sleuth finally met her match? In the end, Kit learns the hard way that history tends to repeat itself, often with deadly consequences.

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

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Excerpt from Lethal Legacies

We walked down the aisle of the tent and arrived at the viewing area of the catafalque. There was a ten-foot perimeter around the display, marked by brass stanchions and red velvet rope. Even without stepping over the barrier, it was apparent that something was underneath the black funeral cloth covering the catafalque.

Meg spoke in a shaky voice. “What’s lying on the catafalque?”

I bit the inside of my lip. “I don’t know. Should I get the police officer?”

We looked back toward the entrance of the tent. If he was still there, it wasn’t obvious.

“Someone could be playing a cruel hoax,” said Meg.

Relief instantly washed over me. “You’re right. It might be a clever trick.”

“Are you going to . . .” Meg pointed at the catafalque. “Check it out?” Guests would be arriving soon for the display. We needed to remove whatever was underneath the cloth so it would be ready for visitors by nine o’clock.

“This is ridiculous,” I said, with more confidence than I felt. “I don’t have time for practical jokes.”

I unhooked the red velvet rope from the stanchion and walked up to the catafalque. After taking a deep breath, I pulled back the black broadcloth. All I needed to see was the brown cascading hair before pulling my hand back. This was no hoax. There was a dead body resting on the Lincoln funeral stand.

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

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My thoughts on Lethal Legacies

I have read several of the DC mysteries by Colleen Shogan. They are suspenseful, entertaining, and feature a bit of clean romance.

Lethal Legacies is the latest in the series. I feel like each can be read independently, but I think reading them in order enhances the experience.

This time, congressional staffer Kit Marshall is on her own coordinating an American History event. Naturally, a dead body shows up, causing chaos and shattered nerves.

Kit’s investigation takes us on an in-depth tour of important places in Washington, DC.

The characters are fully developed, and the plot lines build tension. The settings are richly described making feel you are right there with the characters.

This is a great addition to the series and a quick reading book.

I don’t think you will be disappointed if you are a fan of cozy mystery whodunit!

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

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Full Tour Schedule:

September 8: The Avid Reader
September 8: Kit ‘N Kabookle
September 15: Gina Rae Mitchell
September 15: Our Town Book Reviews
September 22: Lisa’s Reading
September 22: Fabulous and Brunette
September 29: Iron Canuck Reviews & More
September 29: Gimme The Scoop Reviews

 

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