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On Georgia’s picturesque Peach Cove Island, a killer is serving up a two-for-one special . . .
Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse (A Marygene Brown Mystery)
by Kate Young
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.
Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse (A Marygene Brown Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Publisher: Kensington (May 26, 2020)
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
After their mama’s passing, Marygene Brown returned to Peach Cove Island to help her sister Jena Lynn run the family diner, renowned for its homemade peach desserts. But Mama is never too far away—her sassy spirit haunts the island, and more specifically Marygene. Lately Mama has been warning her that the dead will seek her out to solve their murders, an idea Marygene is far from peachy keen on.
But that prophecy appears to be coming true when she goes skinny-dipping off the island and swims right into a woman’s charred corpse floating in the waves. And when Marygene and her brother Sam come upon a second burned body in a wine cellar at an event they’re catering, it appears they have a double homicide on their hands. It soon turns out the victims have more in common than their charred remains, and Marygene will need to double down to find a killer who has no aversion to playing with fire. Good thing Mama has her back . . .
Includes Seven Recipes from Marygene’s Kitchen!
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My review of Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse
I absolutely love Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse! It took me a few chapters to get how the characters were related, but once I did, I adored them all! Poor Marygene. She came back to the island after her mama died only to be haunted by her mama, and have the dead seek her out. That can’t be enjoyable, right? Right! Marygene can’t stand it, but she doesn’t have much choice. The dead want her help. The only dead that she can talk to though is Mama, and Mama’s not allowed to tell her whodunit even if she knows. So, it’s up to Marygene to get justice for them.
In Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse, Marygene just happens to be out swimming (skinny-dipping, gasp!) very early one morning when the first crispy corpse finds her. Of course, she’s in shock and mortified, but she gathers her wits about her and gets to work solving this very old mystery.
The setting in this series is another one that makes me jealous! As in the Seaside Cafe Mystery series, this series is set in a town by the ocean! Why oh why was I born in the mid-west? I love the diner, and you will too. You’ll be drooling as you read about all of the delicious food they serve there. Thankfully, you can find the recipes in the book. I’d rather have them cook for me though!
Like I said earlier, I adore the all of the characters…even the rotten ones because they are extremely well-written. I might not adore their actions, but I love how they jump off of the page at you.
Of all the side characters, Aunt Vi is my favorite with her quirkiness. She doesn’t care what anyone thinks! Oh, to be Aunt Vi! My second favorite is Betsy who has no filter. She’ll crack you up.
What really surprised me was that I was actually crying during two particular scenes. I don’t think I’ve EVER cried while reading a cozy mystery book, but a scene with Marygene and Eddie (her biological dad with whom she’s got a complicated relationship) had me bawling!
I love that things aren’t easily solved in Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse. And I’m not just talking about the mystery. Relationships are hard, and past traumas are hard. Life can be hard, and Kate Young doesn’t shy away from that fact. It makes the book more real when the characters’ lives aren’t all sunshine and roses.
I highly recommend Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse! Though I didn’t read the first, I’m sure I’d recommend that one too (and I’m gonna go read it!). Be prepared for all the feels!
About Kate Young
Kate Young writes Southern mystery novels. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Guppy Chapter. Kate lives in a small town in Georgia with her husband, three kids, and Shih Tzu. When she is not writing her own books, she’s reading or cooking.
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Looks like an fun book.
Thanks for the contest.
Swimming in the nude with a corpse..sounds fun!! I love cozy mysteries, and this sounds awesome!
It is! Enjoy!
This sounds awesome! Peach Cove sounds cozy. I plan on reading this!
Sounds like an entertaining mystery. Thanks for putting on this giveaway.
cant wait!!!
I enjoy reading mysteries. This looks like one I’d enjoy.
I love mysteries of all kinds! Thanks for the giveaway!
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