Friendship can be a minefield. ~ The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum
The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum by Kirsten Weiss
Midnight Ink, 2016
Crime Fiction (Cozy); 290 pgs
Source: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
Having returned to her hometown in California's wine country, Maddie Koloski spends her days looking for work and avoiding her mother. She reluctantly agrees to manage the paranormal museum in town, a local tourist attraction, when one of her best friends asks for her help. Finding a body on the museum's floor didn't make a great first impression, but it did raise a lot of questions. Especially with her best friend being the number one suspect. Not one to believe in the paranormal, but with an interest in history, Maddie finds herself warming to the museum as each day passes. Soon she find herself not only in the middle of a present day murder investigation, but one from the past as well.
The Perfectly Paranormal Museum was such a delight to read. Maddie is a character after my own heart, and she seems to have a good head on her shoulders. The novel is packed with eccentric characters, including ghost hunters, a taxidermist, a detective with a chip on her shoulder (thank goodness her partner has some sense!), a cat who sees ghosts, and a sexy neighbor. I thought the pacing was perfect, Maddie's skepticism realistic, and the story-telling superb. I thoroughly enjoyed The Perfectly Paranormal Museum and am anxious to read more by Kirsten Weiss.
To learn more about Kirsten Weiss and her work, please visit the author's website. You can also find her on Twitter.
Midnight Ink, 2016
Crime Fiction (Cozy); 290 pgs
Source: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
Having returned to her hometown in California's wine country, Maddie Koloski spends her days looking for work and avoiding her mother. She reluctantly agrees to manage the paranormal museum in town, a local tourist attraction, when one of her best friends asks for her help. Finding a body on the museum's floor didn't make a great first impression, but it did raise a lot of questions. Especially with her best friend being the number one suspect. Not one to believe in the paranormal, but with an interest in history, Maddie finds herself warming to the museum as each day passes. Soon she find herself not only in the middle of a present day murder investigation, but one from the past as well.
The Perfectly Paranormal Museum was such a delight to read. Maddie is a character after my own heart, and she seems to have a good head on her shoulders. The novel is packed with eccentric characters, including ghost hunters, a taxidermist, a detective with a chip on her shoulder (thank goodness her partner has some sense!), a cat who sees ghosts, and a sexy neighbor. I thought the pacing was perfect, Maddie's skepticism realistic, and the story-telling superb. I thoroughly enjoyed The Perfectly Paranormal Museum and am anxious to read more by Kirsten Weiss.
To learn more about Kirsten Weiss and her work, please visit the author's website. You can also find her on Twitter.
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Sounds good! I like the CA setting and the paranormal museum aspect.
ReplyDeleteChristy - I liked that too. It was very Napa-esque. :-) I can definitely see the draw of the paranormal museum!
DeleteSounds like fun! I think the cat who sees ghosts is the biggest draw!
ReplyDeleteJenclair - I knew I would like this one from the get go, but it was even better than I expected.
DeleteYour review makes me want to pick up a cozy. This one sounds terrific!
ReplyDeleteKathy - This is a good one to try!
DeleteThis does sound like a fun read! :)
ReplyDeleteLark - It was!
DeleteI read this one earlier this year and enjoyed it as well. The characters were great and I loved the whole paranormal museum. I am glad you enjoyed this one!
ReplyDeleteCarole - Me too! This one would be good for those wanting a slow introduction into the paranormal cozies, I think. I am glad you liked this one too.
DeleteThis sounds like a fun cozy!
ReplyDeleteIliana - It is!
DeleteThis sounds like a fun cozy read and I love that title, too!
ReplyDeleteMelody - I hope you will read it!
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