Book Review/Giveaway: Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran

From the publisher: Happy to help her fellow bibliophiles, Sassy visits the local library with book donations for their annual fundraising sale. Unfortunately, the welcoming readers’ haven is in turmoil as an argument erupts between an ornery patron and new staff member, Tanya Lipscombe—also known as “Tanya Trouble.” She may lack people skills, but everyone is shocked when she’s later found murdered in her own hot tub.

The man last seen arguing with Tanya is soon arrested. But Alan Mersky, a veteran with PTSD, happens to be the brother of Sassy’s former boss—and he’s no murderer. Now it’s up to Sassy and Bridgy to clear Alan’s name and make sure the real killer gets booked.

The first book in Terrie Farley Moran's Read Em and Eat mystery series was one of my favorite debuts of 2014, and this second book in the series is an even bigger page-turner, if possible!

Featuring Sassy Cabot and Bridgy Mayfield, who bring Fort Myers Beach, Florida, residents plenty of sinful treats and killer reads at their bookstore café, Read ’Em and Eat. the book begins with Sassy making a donation to the library fund-raising book sale. At the library she witnesses a scene between a volunteer, "Tanya Trouble", and a man who bears a striking resemblance to Sassy's former boss George. A quick phone call to George reveals that the man is his brother Alan, who is suffering from PTSD following three tours in Iraq. Before long Tanya is found dead in her hot tub - her skull smashed in by a tree branch just like the ones Alan carries in his car to build huts in the woods. Sassy makes arrangements for George, his shy sister Regina, and his flamboyant wife O'Mally to come to town to clear their loved one's name.

A secondary story involves a green anaconda loose in the bay, putting the lives of resident pets in danger. While chef Miguel wants the snake killed in order to protect his beloved kitty Bow, others in town want the intruder relocated. This sets up some humorous scenes involving Bridgy's aunt Ophelia.

I've never been tempted to visit Florida...it's climate is just not for me...but I enjoy spending a little time in Fort Myers Beach through the pages of this series!

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About the author: Short-listed twice for The Best American Mystery Stories, Terrie Farley Moran is delighted to introduce mystery fans to the Read ’Em and Eat café and bookstore, which debuted with Well Read, Then Dead. The only thing Terrie enjoys more than wrangling mystery plots into submission is playing games and reading stories with any or all of her grandchildren.

Author Links:
Webpage: http://terriefarleymoran.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrie.moran.9
Blog: www.womenofmystery.net
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/23186092-terrie-moran

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