A Fatal Fiction
Forgotten on the outskirts of quaint Lenape Hollow, Feldman’s Catskill Resort Hotel has outlasted its heyday as a popular tourist destination and now awaits demolition. But once Mikki is hired to edit a revealing memoir by Sunny Feldman, the last living relative of its original owners, the doomed resort quickly ends up back in the spotlight.
Unfortunately, everyone’s attention shifts to Mikki when a body is discovered at the demolition site. Seen arguing with deceptive entrepreneur Greg Onslow right before his shocking death, the editor has no choice but to spell out exactly why she isn’t guilty of murdering him.
Mikki’s dash for answers brings Greg’s shady dealings into focus, along with an unsettling list of potential culprits. As false leads and dead ends force her to revise theories on who did it, can Mikki separate fact from fiction before the investigation reaches a terrifying conclusion?
Series: Deadly Edits – Book #3
Author: Kaitlyn Dunnett
Genre: Cozy Mystery/Editor
Publisher: Kensington Books
Page Count: 288
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Out now from Kensington Books is the third installment in the “Deadly Edits” literary centered series, by Kaitlyn Dunnett, A Fatal Fiction.
Mikki is at it again. She can’t seem to stay out of a murder investigation. This time she is the prime suspect due to losing her temper with the victim. He is a complete con man. There is nothing good to say about him. This literary centered series is perfect for those of advanced age, especially if they are tired of people treating them as if they are out of their minds and belong in a nursing home, or need to be watched at all times if they express their opinion or lose their temper. Mikki’s nephew, Nick, is worried about her safety, but his condescending attitude, assuming she is losing her marbles, puts Mikki and readers on edge who have kids or relatives who think they know what’s best for them because their over fifty.
Other characters are enjoyable and have quarks or secrets that make them great suspects. Mikki’s best friend and her arch-nemesis make another appearance in book three but do not play as significant a role as most fans would like. Mikki doesn’t get as much editing done as she would like, and her literary client is hiding things from her. The killer can be a challenge to figure out with all the twists and turns, but if readers follow the evidence, it should become apparent quickly.
I have a fondness for this series but advise readers who are just starting with this series to go back and start at the beginning. The previous books, although not necessary, explain a great deal about who Mikki and friends are as well as their motivations. It would go a long way in helping new readers understand the part and personality of each of the reoccurring characters. For those who love books, editing, writing, and have a general literary bent; this is a wonderful series to sink your teeth into. A Fatal Fiction is an enjoyable, quick read with colorful characters and an easy to understand plot. I am happy to recommend this book and the entire series to readers of all ages.
Other literary cozy series readers may enjoy include, Lynn Cahoon’s B&B centric “A Cat Latimer Mystery” or J.C. Kenney’s wonderful “An Allie Cobb Mystery“.
About the Author:
Kaitlyn Dunnett is the author of the Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries, a cozy series set in Moosetookalook, Maine, and the “Deadly Edits” series set in rural NY. As Kathy Lynn Emerson.
She is the author of over fifty traditionally published books under her name (Kathy Lynn Emerson) and the pseudonyms Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Emerson, and Kaitlyn Gorton. She lives in Maine with her husband and assorted cats Kaitlyn grew up in Liberty, New York, went to Maine to attend college, and has lived there ever since. She and her husband live on a Christmas tree farm in the western mountains with assorted cats.
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