The Wrong Side of Murder – Killer Deadline – Book Tour, Audio-book Review & Giveaway! {Ends 9/2/22}

Aug 4, 2022 | 7 comments

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I love this cozy mystery! It is full of suspense, action packed, fast pace with that small town feeling. I love the characters, I have to admit, I fell in love with Elmo on the spot! I loved Nikki’s spunk and determination. She keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire book! I highly recommend this book to those who loves a good cozy mystery!! – 5-Star Review at Splashes of Joy

Book Details:

Killer Deadline (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 232 pages
Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: April 23, 2020
Format available: ebook (MOBI for Kindle, EPUB,), audible download
Tour dates: Aug 1 to Aug 26, 2022
Content Rating: This cozy mystery is rated G for Everyone!

Book Description:

Folks in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, claim that where Nikki Bryant goes, trouble is not far behind. Her refusal to back down from a challenge has made Nikki Bryant a top investigative journalist.

When an online friend nudges her to join him in a pact to reconnect with their first loves, Nikki and her boxer dog Elmo leave the bright lights of Las Vegas for the charming town of Pine Grove. There, she must face the biggest challenges in her career and life—the first love she had left behind and her father’s unsolved murder.

But before she has time to unpack her car, Nikki stumbles upon the dead body of local news anchor, Ashleigh Addison, her childhood rival. Could Ashleigh’s death be connected to an explosive news story that she had teased about airing live? Did that explosive story have anything to do with the murder of Nikki’s father?

With the clues in her father’s cold case hot again, Nikki intends to chase down the story of her life until she catches his killer—no matter what it takes.

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Review By LAWonder10:

Just like the cover indicates, ‘Killer Deadline’ is a fun new series by the outstanding author, Lauren Carr. This is even a lighter mystery series than her previous series. They are all truly entertaining.

A new cast of interesting characters are introduced, then several more characters evolve throughout the story. In this series, it begins in the teenage years of Nikki Bryant. When her father is killed, Nikki is actively engaged in trying to solve his murder and is infuriated when the authorities gives up and even her mother “moves on”. What’s worse, the boy she has always had a crush on is a part of this whole scenario!

Nikki was a journalist in high school and as soon as she graduates, she leaves home and gradually becomes a journalist in Las Vegas. She acquires a dog with unique skills and soon they become famous. While in Las Vegas, she becomes friends with a man online. They make a pact to reconnect with past loves.

She returns home when her mother decides to retire from the radio station which has always been family run. She is welcomed by an Anchor’s death. Determined to solve this case, she is more determined to solver her father’s cold case. This is only the beginning. More devastation and surprises await while on her quest!

In the midst of all the action, she needs the assistance of her former “crush” so how is she suppose to let him know her feelings.

Once again, Lauren Carr combines just the right amount of mystery, romance, humor, intrigue , action, and suspense.

Narrator, Anita Alger, did a good job in narration. In the beginning I was unsure if I could listen to her the whole narration. She was slightly clumsy in defining the male characters. However, as the story moved forward she became more comfortable and improved on the “voices”.

I offer a Five Stars rating on the book and a Three and a Half Stars rating on the Narration.

I was gifted this audio-book with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my Honest review.

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Meet the Author:

Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!

Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor.

The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.

Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions.

She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Author’s Links: website ~ blog ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter ~ pinterest