by Lauren Carr
Series: A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1.5
Genres: Mystery
Source: Purchase
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In today’s hectic world, many whodunit fans don’t have time to get their mystery fix diving into a whole novel. Lauren Carr’s SPRING THAW AND OTHER MYSTERY SHORT STORIES is for these fans—but that doesn’t mean whodunit fans who do have time can’t dive in as well.
A novella, Spring Thaw features retired federal agent Chris Matheson from Lauren Carr’s newest bestselling cold case series. When his late father’s former friend is indicted for the seven-year-old murder of a church bishop, Chris renews old broken friendships to thaw out the cold case.
Spring Thaw is part of an anthology of short whodunits by Lauren Carr, but for this post I am only reviewing the Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Spring Thaw. A clever whodunit regarding the death of a clergy.
I really enjoyed Ice the first book in the series and added more of the series to my list. I ended up grabbing the novella for Spring Thaw, not even realizing it was part of an anthology. A friend of his father’s is about to be arraigned for the seven-year-old murder of a Bishop.
This was an interesting case, and I enjoyed watching Chris piece things together. His Mom, friends, and local law enforcement aided in solving the case. Sterling, his retired police K-9 was hilarious. The clever dog assisted, as did a Cat with the funniest name. It was a fun edition and well done, albeit short.
Carr spins an entertaining, small-town mystery with memorable, fun, quirky characters. She mixes suspense and humor into each tale. I personally love the animals she introduces.
The collection offers shorts from quite a few of Carr’s series. As I have not read them; I held off. Each of the short stories offers a mystery with a resolution. This title is also available in audio format.
I am looking forward to continuing the Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries and exploring more of Carr’s series.
Spring Thaw by Lauren Carr offered a small-town murder mystery that offered suspense, humor and quirky characters. #Mystery Share on X
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Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
I love novellas it makes me feel like I have read a book without it being intimidating with to many pages or hours to read it. I will have to give this one a try sounds good.
Mary
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
I think a mystery can do very well as a novella and this sounds like so much fun! Really just the mention of a cold case has me interested and it sounds like this one doesn’t disappoint!
Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
I’ve enjoyed listening to Lauren Carr mysteries in the past although I haven’t tried any of her short stories before. I’m glad the animal characters were fun 🙂
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
Spring Thaw sounds like a fun and humorous small town murder mystery novella. I love that the author included animals in the story that had their own unique and fun personalities! Lovely Review Kim!
Sophia Rose
I put this series on my wish list after reading your first review. Glad it stays strong with this novella-length one.
Melliane
wow book 15 and good? that’s great!
Kimberly
LOL, no 1.5 (one point five)
Tyler H. Jolley
This title is so ironic for me today. Huge blizzard on the way! Nice review, I find myself digging novellas lately. I’ve been so busy, so it really breaks it up having a shorter book.
Debbie S Haupt
Wow she’s such a renowned author and I never heard of her. Thanks Kim for putting this series and her on my radar
Cynthia
This is one of my all time faves! I love the “book club” ! Great review!
Ailyn Koay
funny title for a cold case, I guess soon it will be a summer heat?