Death Bee Comes Her

Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy Coco is the debut of An Oregon Honeycomb Mystery series. I enjoyed this delightful new cozy from beginning to end. Wren Johnson has a unique honey boutique called Let It Bee in Oceanview, Oregon. There is an actual beehive in her store behind glass. Wren has a variety of products in her shop from candy to lip balm to lotions. I loved the description of her shop and could envision it in my mind. I like Wren who owns (well, as much as you can “own” a cat) Everett, a Havana Brown cat. She walks him about town on a leash and harness. Wren talks to Everett and he seems to understand what Wren is saying with appropriate responses (a clever kitty). It is adorable. Oceanview has a weeklong festival called Halloweentown. It is an extravaganza with everyone dressing up and handing out candy to the kids. I enjoyed Wren’s clever costumes. I happen to be a fan of the Halloweentown movies. The author took the time to set the stage for this book and the series with her descriptions of the town and its residents. The mystery was interesting, and I liked following Wren as she combed for clues. There is plenty of action and good clues. I like how the mystery was laid out. While I was able to identify the evil doer easily, it did not take away from my enjoyment of this honey of a whodunit. There is an excerpt for Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas from Nancy Coco’s A Candy Coated Mystery series. Death Bee Comes Her is a charming cozy mystery with a chatty cat, healthy honey, a pestilent poison, scrumptious candy, and creative crafts.

cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth, cats, pet, Oregon coast, law-enforcement, family-dynamics, friendship, small-business, small-town**** This author is new to me and this is the first in a new series. It's a heck of a thing when you find your aunt's nemesis dead on the beach and wind up being the prime suspect! Bee product shop owners do not poison anyone with one of their own products (especially when there is no motive). As if! The characters are engaging, the sleuthing is twisty, the herrings are red and plentiful, and there is quite a bit of bee information. Great read! I requested and received a free ebook copy from Kensingtospn Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

Loved it. It's an easy read and very relaxing. The main character is a bit strange but I enjoyed the helpful honey tidbits.