Murder in the South of France

There’s so much to love about this book and it’s protagonist, Maggie. But I just don’t know if I’m going to be able to finish it because the more I read the more irritating Maggie becomes. I’m not sure if this intentional or not. Maggie’s ignorance and naivety started out as endearing but is now quite grating. For example, her apparent non-comprehension about why the police wouldn’t keep someone in their custody even when there is no evidence tying that person to a crime. Or her pestering of the police and seemingly genuine confusion about why they aren’t giving her specific details regarding a homicide that is an active investigation. All this from a woman in her 30’s. Regardless of what country you hail from, or what your profession is, there are some things that an adult should be aware of. Unfortunately the more I read, the more Maggie seems to behave like a petulant, entitled teenager. I’m so disappointed because I really wanted to like this series but it’s just not believable at this point that Maggie could tie her own shoelaces let alone solve a mystery.

The story is OKay, the writing is simple with a lot of repetition, and very poor editing. You won't believe how stupid this girl is, or how gullible, or deceitful to her parents when she is supposed to be assisting in solving a murder. She delivers 30 thousand euros to someone and on another page it's 300 thousand. The old boyfriend calls her in France to ask about the new boyfriend, new boyfriend ? He's some guy she slept with, the first time she met him,, she doesn't know anything about him, nor has she asked. She believes everything anyone tells her, jumps to conclusions, doesn't ask the right questions and just goes round and round in circles. I read another one of these first not realizing that there were more, the first one is no better, don't waste your time if you're looking for a good murder mystery.