Last Pen Standing
Paperback, 288 pages
Published September 24th 2019 by Poisoned Pen Press
Goodreads synopsis:
Will this paper trail run cold?
As the new co-owner of Tundish Montana's stationery shop WANTED, Delta Douglas knows how to organize a killer crafting event. Creativity and cardstock are all she needs to move one step closer to her ultimate dream: developing her own line of crafting products. But on the night of the workshop, at the swanky hotel venue, glitter isn't the only thing found sprawled on the floor. A hotel guest is discovered dead in the bar, and amid the confusion, Delta's best friend is suspected of the crime.
Enlisting the help of her Paper Posse and Spud, her canine sidekick, Delta dives into the investigation. But with many high-powered suspects on the line, Delta soon realizes her sleuthing may come with deadly consequences.
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4.5 Stars
This is the first book in the Stationery Shop Mystery series by Vivian Conroy.
I was excited to find yet another series I want to follow. This story was just fun. I loved the outlaw take on the town’s image and how the stationery shop was called WANTED. I feel like I need Clue-like pack of cards with their photos in order to keep track of the Paper Posse and all their nicknames verses their real names, where they work, what their gossip expertise is, etc. There was a terrific grapevine in this town which seemed to be the leading help when trying to uncover a murderer.
The author fooled me while introducing Ray Taylor at the very beginning. I thought for sure he was the male lead. Then later discovered that role went to Jonas Nord, wildlife photographer and former police officer. I wonder where the romantic interests will lead in future books since I wasn’t quite convinced of anyone’s true romantic intensions by the end.
My favorite part had to be the paper posse and how they joined together to help Delta solve the crime. I wonder if the author plans to have featured paper crafting exercises or tips in future books. It might be cool to have a craft-along.
When Delta’s best friend, Hazel and her brother both get fingered for the crime, we know that this will spur our spunky crafting maven into action to discover the truth and bring her friends back home safe and sound. Lots of interesting characters in this and I look forward to reading more books in this series! Such a fun ride! Cozy mystery fans better saddle up and check this one out!
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
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