Besides the fun play on words, From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris feels like an ode to Hemingway. Harris captures the charm of the Panhandle of FL in a glimpse of what FL is like before all the crazy high rise development. There are areas in the Panhandle that have restricted building heights and developments in an effort to keep from overrunning with tourism. This book was especially fun for me to read as we have family that live in Ft. Walton Beach so we spend lots of time in the area. The points of interest and descriptions resonated well with me.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the character of Chloe Jackson and her interactions with Vivi. The locals that she meets and comes in contact with are real feeling and the caution with which they treat her as an outsider feel authentic. The mystery is well written and the motives plausible. There are some side distractions that also fit well with the main plot line. I look forward to reading more about Chloe and the Sea Glass Saloon. I also enjoy Sherry Harris' other series about Sara Winston and garage sale business, although the setting of FL is much more enticing than Mass. when we are dealing with winter weather.
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great start to the series. I found this book extra enjoyable because I am familiar with the area where it is set. Harris captures the culture and attitude of the Panhandle quite accurately. The characters are so easy to relate to and it is absolutely conceivable that Vivi would treat Chloe just as she does. There is a cautiousness and distance to the relationship that feels authentic to the situation. The actual solving of the murder is well constructed and the guilty party was a bit of a surprise but made perfect sense. I look forward to reading more about Chloe and her adventures in the Panhandle.
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