Shadow of Murder By Lauren Carr, Book Tour, Review of It’s Murder, My Son, + Giveaway! {Ends 7/1/22}

Review By LAWonder10:

Years ago, when I first discovered Lauren Carr, I read ‘It’s Murder My Son’ and I was hooked!
In this first book of the Mac Faraday Series, it introduces the first key character, some later becoming “spin-off” series.
Mac Faraday was adopted by wonderful parents. His birth mother was unable to keep him with her lifestyle and unmarried. His parents had died and he was a “big city” detective – That is until he discovered his birth mother was a famous author and had dies leaving him her fortune in a small town. He couldn’t believe his good fortune! He had to get used to having unlimited “cash flow” and living in a mansion with a beautiful view.
The famous mystery novelist jad a devoted young assistant named, Archie. Archie was to have the guest house that was on the property, not far from the main house, as long as she wanted it. She was willing to assist Mac in getting his home equipped with groceries and assist in finding a cook and housekeeper.. She also showed him around town and helped him become
acquainted with a few individuals, including the key staff of his newly acquired 5-Star hotel and dining facility.
Mac’s father was the former Chief of Police who had married and had a son who had “followed in his father’s shoes” until he went into Army Special Forces. He was now released and back home serving as a detective under the authority of a man who detested him. The feeling was mutual. Shortly after arriving at his new home, his half-brother, David, whom he never knew existed before this period of time, arrived on his front step and introduced himself. This was te beginning of a new comradery.
This book also introduces the unforgettable, Gnarly. the canine who was trained by the military and given a Dishonorable discharge. The reader will find this character hilarious!
Mac discovered that there had been two murders committed in his neighborhood. – one just recently. At David’s nudging, Mac and Archie could not resist getting involved.
​This is the beginning of the suspenseful, hilarious, fast=moving, and slightly romantic beginning to the Mac Faraday mystery series.
I read it originally, but this time I listened to the talented, Mike Alger, narrate this outstanding mystery novel. He was very consistent and his voice dis a fair job in creating the various feminine sounds as well as the various male sounds. He added all the right emphasis and was very consistent. I offer a Five Stars rating for this book and a Four Stars rating for the narrator.
This audiobook was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.

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