Mardi Gras Madness

MARDI GRAS MADNESS

Series: A Roxy Reinhardt Cosy Mystery

Date Published: 2019

Book Length: 242

Format: E book supplied to me by the author in return for an honest opinion

Star Rating: 4**** I liked it a lot and recommend

About Book: A timid traveller. A New Orleans adventure. A Mardi Gras murder...

Roxy believed that life never gives you more than you can handle. But when she's fired from her wage-slave job, bullied by her co-workers, and her boyfriend abandons her, she decides she’s handled quite enough. Eager for a change of scene, Roxy with her white Persian cat Nefertiti head off to New Orleans.

The exotic sights, smells, and food of Mardi Gras coax the shy young woman out of her shell. Booking a room at a rundown guesthouse, Roxy is surrounded by a colourful cast of local characters. From tattooed servers to mystical tarot card readers, she quickly makes new friends and leaves her old life behind.

But she soon discovers that the Big Easy isn’t all beignets and jambalaya. A wealthy developer is eager to buy the guesthouse where Roxy lives and tear it down… until he turns up dead as a doornail! Before she can say ‘Mon Dieu!’ Roxy is caught up in a diabolical murder mystery… and her new friends are the prime suspects!

Roxy is determined to protect her friends and save her new home. But is this anxious adventurer up to the challenge of solving a murder? Or will she become the killer’s next victim…

My Thoughts: Entering Alison Golden's literary realm through "Mardi Gras Madness," "Death at the Cafe," and "The Case of the Screaming Beauty" was like stepping into a cozy haven for mystery lovers. All books are part of a series but can be read alone. You are enveloped in her narrative embrace, I devoured all three in rapid succession, each page offering a delightful escape into a world where suspense and comfort perform a delightful dance.

Golden's prose is a comforting melody, smoothly flowing through the pages like a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly evening. Her characters, crafted with endearing charm, feel like old friends, and the quirky storylines add a touch of whimsy to the mystery genre. It's as if each book is a puzzle, and Golden masterfully weaves clues into the fabric of her tales, inviting readers to join in the delightful unravelling.

Alison Golden's signature style creates an atmosphere that's not just engaging but warmly inviting. It's the kind of writing that makes you want to curl up in your favourite reading nook, sipping your favourite warming drink, and losing yourself in the unfolding mysteries. If you're a fan of cosy mysteries, Golden's books are a must-read. A delightful blend of charm, suspense, and warmth, her stories will leave you eagerly anticipating the next inviting adventure.