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Book Review: ‘The Case of the Missing Witness’ (Cozy Murder Mystery), Mike Nevin

A cozy murder mystery led by our delightful dancing star, Hilda herself with an accompaniment by our other charming lady, Pearl. With layers of intrigue, a carousel of suspicious characters, and enough vivacity and wit (sprinkled with cutting feminist asides), this one’s a page turner. I finished this novella in just a few sittings and was left hooked and puzzled until Hilda’s final dramatic reveal of the culprit. Pick this one up for a cozy evening read with a hot cup of tea. Hilda and Pearl will dance across your heart, leaving you with smiles and knowing winks as they skate off to their next adventure. Scotland Yard is in dire need of their services, after all. Just be careful not to drink your tea while reading one of Hilda’s humorous asides–the tea just might go everywhere.

As Hilda says in ‘The Case of the Missing Witness’: “I know a lot about the law. I’m always getting in trouble with the law.”

Pick up your copy on Amazon today and check out the author’s webpage here to follow for more updates. Happy reading!

The Christmas Murder (Hilda Mystery Series) by Mike Nevin. Book cover with Father Christmas (aka Santa Claus) on cover of book, winking mysteriously at reader.
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Book Review: Christmas Murder: Book 7 (Hilda Mystery Series) (Free on Kindle Unlimited)

Please see my review for Mr. Nevin’s (HowCaring.com) next installment in his wonderful series, starring none other than Hilda. I’ve come to love Hilda and her best friend Pearl, who often accompanies Hilda (mostly unwillingly) in cleverly solving bizarre mysteries alongside hilarious adventures. They’ve become dear friends of mine and I’m sure you’d enjoy getting to know them too. Enjoy.
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My review: 5/5 stars
Amazon Link: Purchase a copy here (also free on Kindle Unlimited)

Thoroughly enjoyed this next installment in the Hilda Murder Mysteries by Mike Nevin. As an American reader, it was fun to go back in time to post-WWII England and get to walk the foggy alleyway of the crime and see what Hilda, Pearl and Arthur were up to all those years ago. Found myself smiling at the cleverly arranged, subtle humor that’s sprinkled throughout the story, feminism smiling knowingly from behind the narrative while poking fun at some of the bumbling characters, and of course Hilda’s wonderful dancing. After all, what’s a murder mystery without some dancing to clear one’s mind to think? Get yourself a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up. Cheers.

P.S.– And don’t worry–the real Father Christmas isn’t the one murdered in this book, as Hilda reassuringly reminds us throughout the story. The real Santa Claus is alive and well up at the North Pole.

The Christmas Murder (Hilda Mystery Series) by Mike Nevin. Book cover with Father Christmas (aka Santa Claus) on cover of book, winking mysteriously at reader.