It’s always fun to return to the cozy mystery world of Geneva Bay and see what is going on with the Delilah and Son gang. The found family that Quigley built in the first two books is still going strong, demonstrated by their complete confidence in one another as well as their willingness to immediately jump into the fray to defend each other despite not knowing whether there is any actual danger. We also get more of the tension between Delilah and Capone that continues to tease the shippers—talk about slow burn!
With her signature style, Quigley keeps the reader guessing until the very end, dropping all kinds of hints along the way that seem unrelated but are very obvious once the killer is revealed and all comes together at the end. Despite literally being trapped with a murderer, the story very much feels cozy and low stakes (though there is a surprise moment where I was worried for a member of our found family!) and my anxiety-inclined heart was very grateful to be able to joined in on a murder investigation without all the stress.
PUBLIC ANCHOVY #1 by Mindy Quigley is the third book in the Deep Dish Mysteries series and is available now. Pick up a copy for yourself here and swing by and grab the first two books in the series, SIX FEET DEEP DISH and ASHES TO ASHES, CRUST TO CRUST, while you’re at it! Each can be read as a standalone, but I’ll always encourage people to read a series in order!
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