Murder by Page One - Audio Book Review

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Murder by Page One

A Peach Coast Library Mystery from Hallmark Publishing
(Peach Coast Library Mysteries Book 1)

Written by Olivia Matthews | Narrated by Janina Edwards


"Do you have a library card?" opens most of Marvey Harris' conversations with the people she meets.  Marvey, a librarian, and her cat, Phoenix, have recently moved from Brooklyn, NY to the small town of Peach Coast, Georgia.

Ms. Olivia Matthews brings forward a refreshing take on the cozy genre.  She combines all the good parts of a cozy; mystery, amateur sleuth, friends, a cat, and a budding romance all the while wrapping this small town of Peach Coast around me like a blanket.  Her characters are brought to life through well-developed characters who are smart, sassy, cerebral, and realistic.  

Janina Edwards' (narrator) did a fantastic job bringing voices to each character through her narrating.  I enjoyed her Southern accent and treatment of colloquialisms.  Each character had their unique qualities that didn't leave any doubt who was talking.  Ms. Edwards beautifully brought the words of Ms. Matthews writing 3-dimensional in audio format.  It reminded me of the radio shows years ago.

Some of my best times have been spent at the library.  Through books, I have been able to; travel anywhere - even across time, solve mysteries, and expand my mind through learning.  All that, while in the library!  It's hard to top a day or evening spent with a good book in hand or listening to an audiobook with my kitties. 

I will definitely read more by this author and look forward to catching up with Marvey and her friends as this series progresses.

Please let me know what you thought of this book in the comments section below.

Cheers!
Marie

P.S., I received a free copy of Murder by Page One at my request in exchange for an honest review.

  • E.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2021]

    Trade Ed. • Dreamscape • 2021

    MP3-CD ISBN 9781662071324 $24.99 • One MP3-CDs

    DD ISBN 9781662070648 $24.49

    Library Ed. • Dreamscape • 2021
    by  | Read by Janina Edwards

    Mystery & Suspense • 8.75 hrs. • Unabridged • © 2021





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