Whiskey on the Rocks A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery Whiskey Mattimoe Mysteries
Still reeling from her husband’s death, thirty-three-year-old realtor Whiskey Mattimoe is adjusting to a new life, which includes the embarrassing purse-snatching antics of her mischievious Afghan hound. That’s bad for business, but not as bad as having clients die on the premises. When one of her properties turns into a murder scene, Whiskey becomes hopelessly tangled in a devious scheme involving identity fraud and priceless art.
Dodging a house fire, break-ins, and attempts on her life, Whiskey manages to keep her sense of humor throughout the chaos with help from a part-time police force, her eight-year-old neighbor, and other eccentric characters in the Lake Michigan resort town of Magnet Springs.
This fast-paced, darkly comic tale is the first in a series of mysteries featuring the amateur sleuthing of Whiskey Mattimoe.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Amusing female sleuth series….
I love the author’s style of writing. It’s easy to read and she can make you smile a lot. I got off to a rocky start though because everyone seemed to have a nickname and I thought I was reading about men (because all the characters seemed to have men’s names). When I figured out they were all women, I started book again and I’m so glad I did, because it was great. Some parts make you laugh out loud…like everyone thinks the purse snatching Abra is a goat and describe her as “that goat that looks like Sarah Jessica Parker.” The mystery was a little confusing so you have to keep up with the clues. And I think the reference of the one character that slept with dogs was in poor taste and disturbing for us dog lovers. But all in all, you will like all the main characters and you will smile your way through this fast paced mystery. I couldn’t put it down and sit up all night reading it. I’m so glad I went ahead and ordered the next three in the series so I can start on another one tonight!
1 Star Am I the only one bothered by the bad guy having sex with a dog?
I bought this book because of all the positive reviews. I have been running our local mystery book club for over three years and there is no way I would recommend this book. There are cute and amusing parts to it, but then she adds in a character that abuses dogs by having sex with them and it taints the whole story. The author thinks that a complex plot means throwing all kinds of characters in at the end that all of a sudden relate to each other. The premise to the story is weak at best and she tries to dress it up with descent character development but it just isn’t enough for me. It is too bad; I really wanted to like this book. There were some parts that were fun - but not enough - I ended up throwing this in the trash - which I have never done before but I couldn’t in good conscience give the book away.
4 Stars Unbelievable Characters - but great fun.
This was my first contact with Whiskey and her Afghan. Mysteries galore keep you guessing throughout. The story moves at a fast pace, with a light and humurous touch. I was left wanting more and will certainly be reading other books in the series.
5 Stars Great New Series!!
I checked out this book at the library and LOVED it!! I’m so happy to find another new GREAT mystery writer. I plan on buying the rest in the series. I donate all my books to the library so eventually they will have her whole series for someone else to enjoy!!
4 Stars Funny
This is a great book. While I love Whiskey and the situations she encounter, I love Abra, the dog, even more. She really keeps Whiskey on her toes. A very enjoyable read, especially if you like “cozy” mysteries.
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