15 Minutes of Flame (Nantucket Candle Maker Mystery) by Christin Brecher Book Review

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As Stella Wright’s Nantucket candle store thrives, her knack for solving mysteries burns equally bright—especially when a Halloween haunted house uncovers evidence of a centuries-old murder . . .

15 Minutes of Flame (Nantucket Candle Maker Mystery)

by Christin Brecher

I received this book free to review; however, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive compensation at no cost to you.

15 Minutes of Flame (Nantucket Candle Maker Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Publisher: Kensington (August 25, 2020)
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages

When Stella’s friend inherits a creaky, abandoned home in Nantucket, she knows it’s the perfect setting for the town’s annual Halloween fundraiser. A deserted, boarded-up building on the property—once used as a candle-making shop—adds to the creepy ambiance. But as Stella explores the shack’s dilapidated walls, she discovers a terrible secret: the skeleton of a Quaker woman, wrapped in blood-soaked clothing and hidden deep within a stone hearth . . .

While police investigate, Stella wastes no time asking for help from friends with long ties to Nantucket’s intricate history. The key to the murder may lie within a scorching 18th century love triangle that pit two best friends against one another over a dubious man. But before the case is solved, another life will be claimed—leaving Stella to wonder who in Nantucket is friend, and who is foe . . .

My review of 15 Minutes of Flame

You know, they say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, look at this cover! Of course it’s going to be an awesome book! It’s Halloween decor, candles, a cat, pumpkins, a cozy street light: what more do you need? This is the first book I’ve read by Christin Brecher, but it happens to be the third in the Nantucket Candle Maker Mystery series. It’s also the first series she’s written. You wouldn’t know it by this book!

Since the characters were all new to me, I was unsure about Stella at first. I like to find something in common with the main character, so I can relate to her (or him). Stella’s a candle maker, and I don’t have one crafty bone in my body. However, once I got into the flow of the story, I found that I was relating to her a lot. I’m not exactly sure why either! She’s young and energetic, and I’m old (okay, don’t be offended people older than I am! I just feel old lol.) and not energetic at all! But, we both love cats, love a good mystery, love finding clues, love the beach, and I felt we’d totally be friends.

I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating; quirky and sometimes crotchety characters are my favorites. Old Holly was unquestionably one of my favorites in 15 Minutes of Flame. I’d be comfortable sitting around watching baseball and eating snacks with him. Really, all of the characters are well-developed with unique personalities. Needless to say, Christin Brecher is great at creating diverse and colorful characters.

This is a fast paced mystery with lots of creepiness and multiple suspects. I think you’ll love it as much as I did!

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