I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the 3rd book in the Cozy Corgi Mysteries. I have not read the previous two books in this series and found that I had no problem following along. However, numerous references are made to events which had occurred in the previous two novels. While you don’t have to read the prior books before reading this one to enjoy it, it is clear that a lot of character development occurred in the prior two novels – for instance, the main character Fred (a woman) had been married, got divorced, and started dating during the course of the other books. That notwithstanding, I still enjoyed this book.
Here, Fred has just opened a business with her partner Katie — a bookstore with a bakery. At the opening, they meet Mildred, the head of the Feathered Friends Brigade – a bird aficionado club. Through the course of Fred’s and Katie’s dealings with Feathered Friends, one of the members is murdered. While Fred is initially a bit reluctant to become involved in the investigation, it does not take much encouragement for her to begin her own investigation.
I really enjoyed the descriptive imagery of the park and the relationships between the characters plus there is a possible love triangle brewing. Mostly, I liked Fred’s interactions with her Corgi Watson and Watson’s involvement in the case. Overall, the book was a fun way to spend an afternoon. All of this has certainly piqued my interest to read the first two books and continue with this series.
The narrator, Angie Hickman, does a great job and made listening to this book an entertaining experience.