Murder Out of Character

by Olivia Matthews

Overview

"...an intrepid heroine who rushes headlong into danger to keep her friends safe, and a happily-ever-after ending make this the prose equivalent of a Hallmark family movie. Lovers of small-town cozies can while away a pleasant afternoon with this one." -Publishers Weekly

Marvey, a small-town librarian,
finds a mysterious list of names...
and what happens next can’t be a coincidence!
If you love Hallmark mystery movies,
you’ll love this cozy mystery
with humor, intrigue, and a hint of romance.

Marvey, still adjusting to life in Peach Coast, Georgia, is at a library fundraising event when she comes across a list of four names. One is the name of someone who recently died—and who may have been murdered. Another is Spencer Holt, the handsome newspaper owner who’s become one of Marvey’s best friends.

The four people appear to have nothing in common other than living in Peach Coast. Spencer dismisses the list at first, but before long, he has to admit he may be in danger. As Marvey prepares for a visit from her parents, can she, Spencer, and their intrepid librarian friends stop a killer bent on long overdue revenge?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781952210563
Publisher:	Hallmark Publishing
Publication date:	09/13/2022
Series:	Peach Coast Library Mysteries
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	97,465
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Patricia Sargeant is a national best-selling, award-winning author. She writes romance as Patricia Sargeant and mysteries as Olivia Matthews. Her work has been featured in national publications such as Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Kirkus Reviews, Suspense Magazine, Mystery Scene Magazine, Library Journal and RT Book Reviews.

Patricia was drawn to write romance because she believes in the Power of Love as the greatest motivation. Her mysteries put ordinary people in extraordinary situations to have them find the Hero Inside.

For more information about Patricia and her work, visit PatriciaSargeant.com.

Editorial Reviews

07/25/2022

After a successful fundraiser for the Peach Coast, Ga., library in Matthews’s sugary sequel to 2021’s Murder by Page One, Marvey Harris, the library’s director of community engagement, comes across a list with four names on it. One person on the list has recently died. One is found dead shortly after the party. Has Marvey found a hit list? Marvey takes it to the police, who dismiss her concerns. But Marvey’s friend and secret crush, newspaper publisher and scion of the richest family in town, Spence Holt, is on the list, and Marvey won’t rest until the killer is caught and she knows he’s safe. Never mind the underdeveloped characters and the saccharine sentiments. A de rigueur budding romance, an intrepid heroine who rushes headlong into danger to keep her friends safe, and a happily-ever-after ending make this the prose equivalent of a Hallmark family movie. Lovers of small-town cozies can while away a pleasant afternoon with this one. Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

"...flawlessly combines the best elements of cozy mystery into a truly enjoyable read."

Vicki Delany

...a cozy mystery with plenty of southern charm and pecan pralines.”

V. M. Burns

An interesting array of characters expertly voiced by Janina Edwards and a mysterious list of murder victims combine for a cozy adventure in the second installment of the Peach Coast Library mysteries. Marvella, who works for the local library, involves other library staff in the murder investigations, along with her friend, Spence. They all seek to find a connection among the victims. This sweetness of this story is evident in its touch of romance and the family dynamic between Marvella and her parents, who seem a bit over-involved in their daughter’s life. Edwards moves seamlessly between voices, creating a diverse cast of characters in this entertaining mystery. C.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

SEPTEMBER 2022 - AudioFile