The Wedding Caper: A Cozy Mystery

Janice A. Thompson has written a cozy mystery, The Wedding Caper, that presents readers with a slightly off-kilter ameuter sleuth. Annie Peterson has stumbled onto clues that point to her husband as the thief in a recent robbery of the Clark County Savings and Loan. Her clues? Warren has motive and opportunity - their twin daughters are both getting married soon, and Warren and Annie need money, thus the motive, and Warren works at the bank, thus the opportunity. Could the Christian man Annie has been married to for the past twenty-seven years be guilty of such a felony? Annie sets about trying to stack up the clues so they point to someone, anyone else. The facts seem to be destined to stack up their own way and point directly to her husband. But then the case becomes even more clouded. Other suspects find their way to Annie's list. Janice places us in the mind of Annie when she writes the story in first person. We hurt for Annie as she tries desperately to rule out her husband. We laugh at Annie when she tries to hone her sleuthing skills over the Internet. We root for Annie to win the day and solve the crime in such a way that she will prove, without a doubt, that her husband is innocent of the crime. If you like a light mystery versus heavy, dark ones, you'll enjoy The Wedding Caper by Janice Thompson.

Janice Thompson has brought an appealing new character to the cozy mystery scene. Annie Peterson is Everywoman (at one time or another) and following Annie and her friends through the intricacies of a robbery (her husband is a suspect), two weddings (both daughters marrying within months of each other), and Annie's determination to get through a 'how-to' detective course provide continual occasions for laughter and enjoyment, while Annie's honest faith walk touches all of us where we live. Kudos to Thompson! She had me totally confused as to "whodunit" and provided a satisfying ending. I'll look forward to book 2 in the series.

Annie Peterson discovered she had a propensity for super-sleuthing when she became suspicious of her very own husband. The crime? Bank robbery. What other explanation was there for the $25,000 cash he plopped in her hands one day, to pay for the dream weddings of their twin daughters? Besides, he had joked about having to rob a bank to pay for the weddings right before an actual bank robbery occurred at the bank where he conveniently worked! Follow Annie through the story as she learns how to solve this bank robbery mystery. As the investigation continues, she learns a lot more about her loved ones, and herself in the process. The Wedding Caper is a light-spirited cozy mystery, heavy on the light. This is the perfect read when you want a break from the meaty novels that require more brain cells. This story combines humor, insight, mystery, and a peek into Annie's spiritual journey as well.

Life for Annie Peterson went sour the day Warren, her husband, robbed the Clark County Savings and Loan. Of course he didn't come right out and tell her he'd stolen the money, but he might as well have. Their twin daughters, Brandi and Candy, were getting married and Warren had kidded about having to rob a bank to pay the bill. Then someone did rob the savings and loan of $25,000, matching to the penny the check Warren handed Annie. She put two and two together and came up with...He robbed the bank!!! Annie knew she had to learn the truth, so she signed up for an online course in investigation, even though she couldn't afford the $150.00 fee. The Wedding Caper is a light-hearted cozy, with a heroine determined to solve this burglary no matter what it costs.

Janice Thompson created a wealth of unusual and lovable characters in her newest novel, The Wedding Caper. When her husband seems to be the prime suspect in the disappearance of $25,000 from the Clark County Savings and Loan, Annie Peterson becomes an amateur sleuth to uncover the real culprit. With twin daughters, Brandi and Candy, both planning weddings, Warren's gift of the same amount as the heist triggers Annie's imagination and she begins her quest to find the truth. Her list of suspects ranges from a somber faced bank loan officer to new security guard with a shady past. Annie chases down clues in finding who did steal the money by means of an on-line course in private investigating. Join the ride for fun along with Annie's best friend, Sheila, and Annie's faithful pooch, Sasha as they help Annie solve the mystery in an unusual, but most satisfying journey.