Bride and Doom

I have several of the books in this series. This was another good one.

I love the way Deborah Donnelly really gives you a sense of place with her Seattle settings, and this time we get a wilderness hike as well. The writing, plot and characterizations are all well done. However, I did guess "whodunit" this time, and I haven't before.

I really liked this one even though I had it figured out midway through. I loved the backdrop of baseball and Boris being front and center. I enjoyed the progression of Aaron and Carnegie's relationship and I found the ending extremely satisfying. A fun read!

This installment was better than the last few -- however, as with the last one, I was disappointed in the ending. The suspense was good for a cozy, and as a baseball fan, I thought the whole backstory was a lot of fun. And the supporting cast, as always, was terrific, with the exception of Aaron, who drives me up the wall. Looking foward to the next installment of the series.

I've loved all the entries in the Carnegie Kincaid series, but this one may be my favorite. All of Donnelly's most charming and eccentric characters are gathered together for a party even a Red Sox fan would enjoy! There's something for everyone in this mystery--wonderful wedding details, an insider look at professional baseball, and even a glimpse of the Goth music scene. Carnegie's strong points are her curiosity and her connections with her friends--both draw her into unraveling the death of a nasty sportswriter in BRIDE AND DOOM. And best of all, the reader has the satisfaction of watching Carnegie struggle with her own wedding plans. Cozy mystery reading at its finest!