Coached to Death
Cat Cooper never imagined selling off her in-demand marketing firm would mean going from the pinnacle of success to a walking hot mess. Gouged from an unexpected divorce, Cat suddenly finds herself struggling through a new career as a business-savvy life coach for the hopelessly adrift in East Hampton and contending with Heather Holland, a spiteful neighbor who will do anything to bully her out of town. But her second act may very well continue behind bars when Heather’s dead body turns up next to a shattered punchbowl, and Cat’s pinned as the murderer.
But given Heather’s mean girl reputation, any one of the guests at her invite-only luncheon could have committed the crime before planting Cat’s punchbowl next to the body. Determined not to trade designer duds for an unflattering prison jumpsuit, Cat sides with her best friend Gilley to scour chic boutiques and oceanfront mansions in search of the criminal who framed her. With a stoic detective looking to get her in cuffs, it’s up to Cat to catch the real killer and land on her feet once again
Series: Cat Cooper Mysteries – Book #1
Author: Victoria Laurie
Genre: Cozy Mystery/ Amateur Sleuth /Career
Publisher: Kensington Books
Page Count – 352
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A new series from Kensington Books comes Victoria Laurie’s first book in the “Cat Cooper Mysteries” cozy series, Coached to Death.
Cat is starting all over in her life, divorced, a new business, a new home, and new enemies. She has everything the main character in a cozy series needs to make things interesting. The problem is, she isn’t at first very likable. As the story progresses, she becomes a far more believable character with human flaws, fears, and a personality that will have readers smiling and frowning at the same time. Cat takes some getting used too, but by the end of the book, she is almost lovable.
The setting of the Hampton’s is a great location for a cozy series, and it reminds readers that there are places in this world where money is the only way of life, and if you haven’t got it, you won’t enjoy your time visiting, even with plenty of it you still might not have fun. The wealthy residents of the town look down their noses at anyone who can’t or won’t play their games and kowtow to those who think they are superior. Cat is wealthy, but she makes an enemy almost from the moment she steps into the picture. Unfortunately, that enemy ends up dead, and Cat is the #1 suspect.
The situations that Cat, and her best friend, Gilley, find themselves involved in can be humorous and intense. The police investigation and the lead detective add spice to an already volatile situation. Other characters such as Erma are delightful; I hope they continue to play a big part in this series, which is also what has readers turning the page and wanting to read the next addition. This is a cozy series set to become a favorite. The writing is flawless, and the author experienced in how to make a series successful. I am happy to recommend Coached to Death.
Other series readers may enjoy include Dianna Wilkes’ cozy series “Providence Island” or perhaps Agatha Frost’s popular series “A Peridale Cafe Mystery”.
About the Author:
Victoria was born in 1966, in Michigan, United States, Victoria Laurie grew up traveling in different states with her father, who was in an international auto sales. She attended college in the early ’80s in Michigan and started working in the real world afterward.
She is a real‑life psychic and a New York Times bestselling author. She lives in suburban Michigan with her husband and is currently working on her next book.
Contact Victoria: Victoria@victorialaurie.com
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