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Asbury’s fearless foursome is back! Is their favorite hangout to blame for recent food poisonings? Or is there something more sinister at work?
Asbury High and the Parcels of Poison: Asbury High YA Cozy Mystery
by Kelly Brady Channick
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Asbury High and the Parcels of Poison: Asbury High YA Cozy Mystery
Young Adult Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Publisher: Purple Milk Publishing (May 24, 2020)
After an unprecedented first year of high school, the gang is ready for a relaxing summer vacation, although in Asbury, that may be easier said than done. This summer, the Food Network is running a summer special highlighting local hot spots, Carly, Maddie, Pilot and Cornelious are psyched to have the world’s best restaurant featured—their very own Brady’s! In fact, Maddie can almost forget that her arch-nemesis, Alexis Johnson, will also be on TV for winning the logo design for Caulfield’s Candies… almost.
However, after patrons start falling ill, shoobies and locals alike point the finger at Brady’s and rumors of food poisoning. When Brady’s threatens to close its doors, Pilot realizes his mother’s job is in jeopardy, as well as his future in Asbury. With the aid of Cornelious’ wealthy cousin Dane, who spends every summer with the quartet, the gang is once again thrust into an investigation. Unfortunately, they find themselves thwarted by both the local police (who believe their recent success was due to luck, rather than skill), and Cornelious’ father, who has decided to run for Mayor of Asbury and cautions his son on the need to maintain a spotless public image.
With a new pancake house on the boardwalk, Mainlanders invading their beaches, and the Pitbulls sneaking around and terrorizing shoobies (as usual), there’s no shortage of suspects. But can they solve the case before the summer, and Brady’s, are finished?
Guest post
Thanks, Kelly, for sharing this with us! I would love to visit! I think I’m meant to be a beach dweller.
What is the best and worst part of living by the beach?
I have been extremely fortunate to have grown up by the beach. In fact, after living in Philly during college and a few years following graduation, I am extremely happy to have settled down with my ever-growing family back here (South Jersey).
I honestly feel like we have the best of both worlds, where we live. Not only are we close enough (about an hour) from Philadelphia to cheer on our favorite teams or to hit up the museums and restaurants, but we also can head to the boardwalk and beach—within ten minutes—whenever we feel like it.
Although I definitely wouldn’t change where I live for the world, there are some disadvantages. Believe it or not, the worst part of living by the beach are the dog days of summer, when all the shoobies (tourists) take up all of the parking and drive like mad. However, I truly do appreciate them coming and boosting our economy as I have multiple friends who own businesses (although I wish locals got free parking—that would sweeten the deal!).
The best part of living by the beach, is just the ability to see the ocean at any part of the year—especially the fall/winter. Until you have witnessed the powerful beauty of the waves in a seasonal storm, it’s difficult to imagine the awesome appeal. Watching the waves crash against the shore, when no one is around in an essential ‘ghost town’ is pure magnificence beyond belief. I invite anyone to come to the beach from October to March and just sit back, relax, and take in the amazing sights.
About Kelly Brady Channick
For as long as she could remember, Kelly Brady Channick loved making up stories, and leaving her listeners/readers on the edge of their seats.
Perhaps that’s why she always managed to talk herself out of trouble…
After graduating from NJ’s own Ocean City High School, Kelly accepted a basketball scholarship to Holy Family University, in Philadelphia. As a lifelong athlete, Kelly understands the importance of teamwork and overcoming adversity, something she hopes translates into her books.
Before writing page-turners, she taught first, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade — like a dessert menu, she simply had to test them all out. But her favorite job is the one she’s now doing full time: writing. Kelly loves to craft whodunit mysteries, leading readers through various twists and turns filled with red-herrings, hidden clues, and more peculiar characters than a reality show.
Kelly lives in South Jersey with her handsome husband, energetic baby boy, two cookie-stealing dogs, and an awfully smart cat.
Author Links
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50930319
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kellybradychannick
WEBSITE: https://www.kbchannick.com
INSTAGRAM: @KellyBradyChannick
Purchase Link – Amazon
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This sounds like a sweet, fun summer read.
Excellent title and the cover looks amazing.
Would love this for my Class book shelf..
I enjoyed learning about the book.
This sounds like a fun read and one that will keep me interested.
I like the title. This sounds like a great mystery!
Sounds great I really like the cover.
It sounds like a great read.
It sound very interesting I love to read
I really enjoyed reading about the author.