Review: Double Shot

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Diane Mott Davidson
Class/Genre: Mystery Cozy Woman Main Character Culinary
Series: Goldy Bear # 12
William Morrow, Hardback, 11/04, 310 pages, $24.95

Goldy’s ex-husband, Dr. John Richard Korman or the Jerk as she and Marla, his other ex-wife, refer to him, has just had his sentence commuted by the governor.

Goldy is attacked and The Roundhouse sabotaged. She wonders if this could be the work of the Jerk. She doesn’t let it stop her. With the help of Marla, Goldy’s son Arch, Julian and Liz, the lunch following the funeral of Dr. Albert Kerr goes off without a hitch. Well, unless you call the confrontation she has with the Jerk outside after the lunch a hitch. He wants Arch at his place at 4 for their golf tee time. Goldy scrambles and arrives at the Jerk’s place with Arch on time. But there’s no Jerk. There is a guy asking Goldy for his money. She begins to wonder what the Jerk has gotten himself into this time. Goldy and Arch bang on the door to find the Jerk. He still hasn’t come to the door, even after the man asking for money left. So Goldy goes around to his garage. Unfortunately inside she finds the Jerk shot to death.

There are many reasons Goldy is a major suspect. Arch blames her for his death. What more could go wrong.

Goldy, with Marla’s help, begins to look into who could have wanted the Jerk dead. Unfortunately he was not a well-liked man. Tom, Goldy’s husband, helps her as well as tries to keep her safe throughout the process.

Can Goldy figure out why the Jerk was killed and by whom without causing her son any more grief? Plus can she stay safe and keep Arch safe?

This was a very good book. I always like reading books in this series. The food descriptions really add to the wonderful mystery and investigation in each of her books. This was no exception.

There are some wonderful sounding recipes in the back, as well. Someday I hope to try making one.

Goldy and Marla have a way of getting into trouble, but they always make me laugh. They are great characters and so well developed. The additional characters in this book are just as rich. The Colorado setting adds to the story as well.

Reprinted with permission. Do Not repost without permission from the author, Dawn Dowdle

Book Review: Double Shot