Murder from A to Z has an intriguing plot. Can amateur detective Samantha solve a murder before it happens? The short answer is no.
Unfortunately, Alva, an elderly woman who accuses her relatives of trying to kill her, kicks the bucket in the first couple of chapters. Was she murdered? Was it her greedy nephew? His rather slow wife? Or someone else completely? Sam and her grandmother’s savvy, if elderly, friends investigate. There are also a perplexing bequest and other family secrets to uncover in this entertaining cozy mystery.
What makes Murder from A to Z unique is that Sam is a published author who includes a bonus British historical mystery within the book’s pages. Set in 1939, it involves Churchill and the hunt for spies within his government. While I usually enjoy the mystery within the mystery in this series’ books, this one never captured my interest. I felt it was an annoying interruption rather than a nice break from the main story.
Overall, it is always fun to hang out with Sam and her friends and family. 4 stars!
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for providing me with an advanced review copy.