All Signs Point to Murder

Astrological signs are gathering over Geneva Leary’s wedding day, and Julia Bonatti is worried. Her job was to be a bridesmaid, not the bearer of bad news. When catastrophe strikes in the form of a missing sister, the sudden unconscious wedding planner, and the murder, everyone is surprised, except for Julia.

Grief and accusations threaten to tear her friend and family apart permanently. Julia doesn’t want to get involved, but it looks like she doesn’t have a choice. She owes it to Geneva to solve the murder before the wrong person goes to prison for the crime.

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Series: A Zodiac Mystery – Book #2
Author: Connie di Marco
Genre: Paranormal Cozy
Publisher: Midnight Ink

Rating:

This is the second book in The Zodiac Mystery Series, Ms. di Marco has crafted an entertaining and highly imaginative story with plenty of twists and turns. The main character, Julia, is smart, funny, and intelligent. She knows what she is good at and what she isn’t. She wants to help ease the grief of her friend and everyone else but knows one of them may well be a killer. She isn’t always tactful but tries not to be too insensitive; however, she isn’t always successful and at times blurts out the first thought that comes into her head. This can lead to awkward situations and hurt feelings. Julia is a typical woman with a talent for astrology. She lacks self-confidence at times, and this can cause her trouble. Having lost her fiancé several years earlier, she knows that astrology works but may not always help.

The story is well written and flows nicely. The plot thickens as the reader turns the page but never gets bogged down in too much detail. The characters are rich and well-rounded with just enough flaws to make them relatable. The scene where Julia becomes locked in a restaurant storeroom and worries that she will be found and not found at the same time which gives her a feeling of frailty and determination at the same time.

The ending of the book resolves all of the questions in the story but leaves room for interpretation. A character who is thrown in at the last minute, however, is unnecessary and does not enhance the story but doesn’t detract from the overall plot.

This book, as well as the series, is recommended to anyone who has an interest in astrology and enjoys books with twists and turns that aren’t always red herrings. All Signs Point to Murder is fast-paced and a delightful read.