The Corpse in the Cabana
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3.9 • 102 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Successful author Viola Roberts is headed to a writers' conference at an exotic Florida resort complete with white sand beaches and swaying palm trees. She plans to lounge in the shade drinking frosty beverages with little umbrellas while catching up on her never ending to-be-read pile. And, of course, no sojourn to tropical climes would be complete without her boozy, wise-cracking best friend and fellow author, Cheryl.
When Viola discovers the diva of the author world dead (as a doornail) of unnatural causes, the police immediately consider her their prime suspect. But when the head detective turns a gimlet eye on Viola's best friend, the author has had enough! Along with help from hunky fellow writer, Lucas Salvatore, Viola is determined to ascertain who killed the corpse in the cabana before she, or Cheryl, wind up in jail. Or worse.
The Corpse in the Cabana is the first in the bookish cozy mystery series, Viola Roberts Cozy Mysteries set (mostly) in the quaint seaside town of Astoria, Oregon.
"Fun and fresh, with a twisty, clever plot that will have you turning pages right to the end." -Cheryl Bradshaw, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sloane Monroe mysteries.
Customer Reviews
Corpses. Beaches, and Good Friends
Viola finds a body. A writers conference in Florida. Sun, fun, and friends help her through this twisted tale. Plagiarism and boy toys lead Viola and crew to the answers.
Childish
Not well written.
Enjoyable read
Was looking for a new book mystery series to get into by a female writer with female lead. I have read and loved the books by Gail Bowen, Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich. Discovered the Viola Roberts mysteries by Shea and got hooked. They were free as well which was a bonus, great read if you like a good mystery novel!