Review by Sarah Erwin
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The Case of the Beguiling Brooch by Terry Ambrose is the second book in the Beachtown Detective Agency mystery series, and fans of puzzles should scoop up this thrilling mystery right away.Private Eye Jade Cavendish owns and operates her family detective agency, Beachtown Detective Agency. Although her dad is retired, he still acts as a (most of the time) welcome resource for Jade.
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As Jade begins to decipher the cryptogram and hunt for the brooch, she is pulled into a journey full of suspenseful clues. And she’s pretty sure Benji’s death was no accident.
Wow! The plot summary for this mystery states that Jade is pulled into a “labyrinth of secrets” and that is the perfect description. Jade’s hunt for the brooch and for the truth pull her into an international art theft ring, with secrets and clues spilling off each page. I was quickly turning the pages as I attempted to put it all together. I did not guess the big reveal at the end, and it was an excellent one.
What I especially enjoyed about this book are the bits of well placed humor throughout. They were most welcome and added a lot of fun to a mystery full of twists. Even right after the big reveal, I had a big smile on my face when I saw which character showed up to help Jade.
I love reading a story featuring a strong female lead, and Jade was just that. She was determined to right wrongs and seek truth, all with a great sense of humor. I also enjoyed her close relationship with her family, especially with her dad, who really is a great “dad character.”
Jade is surrounded by an eclectic cast of side characters, and because she kept uncovering clues, I found myself side-eying the characters, hoping I knew which ones Jade could trust!
The detailed descriptions of the settings around town (I especially loved one character’s office with a built-in coffee bar!) and the information about art theft brought the story to life.
Fans of fast paced mysteries full of murder, cryptic clues and drama should love this latest from Terry.
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Disclosure: This post contains links to an affiliate program, for which we receive a few cents if you make purchases. KRL also receives free copies of most of the books that it reviews, that are provided in exchange for an honest review of the book.Sarah Erwin started her career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now she’s a stay at home mom. While her career might have changed, her love of reading has been a constant since 4th grade and she reads over 200 books a year. Read along with her on her blog Sarah Can’t Stop Reading or on Instagram. Sarah lives in St. Louis, MO with her two kids, her husband and a family dog and cat.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the wonderful review!
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