Angie Hickman, the narrator of this audio is good at bringing this series to life. I would definitely listen to her again.
The story is really good too. Since Winifred (Fred) Page moved to her small town, murders have been on the rise. It’s a slightly unbelievable notion that happens in cozy mysteries. Of course, you have to suspend disbelief and just enjoy the books for what they are.
The most recent death is a member of the ornithology club. And for once the suspects are not friends or family of Fred. She takes a moment to decide not to get involved before a warning from the detective backfires and her own curiosity gets the best of her. Whether it is because her father was a police officer, or because Fred just loves mysteries, she really can’t let things go and let the police department solve it on their own. Also like in a lot of mysteries, the police often overlook things or follow the easiest leads instead of really digging. Thank goodness for Fred Page and her corgi, Watson. Often I am able to guess who the guilty party is, but I was definitely surprised in this book.
I feel like in this book about bird lovers and birds, Watson got a little lost. He still helped a little; his sense of smell saved the day, but he felt less present. Fred’s world is expanding, though, so it makes sense that there will be more characters getting attention. Besides her mother, stepfather, uncles, and her best friend Katie, she is juggling two men who could both become someone she cares about. Of course, I have a favorite of the two, but I have a feeling she will make her own decision that could be different from mine. And that’s okay. The romance or possible romance is definitely in the background. The mysteries are what’s important.
This is the only cozy mystery series that I read though I have read my share of LGBT mysteries. I am definitely enjoying the little community that the author created and look forward to reading or listening to more in this series.