I really am enjoying the Ozark Lakes series it is such a unique approach to the cozy genre. There's a male author for one but Marc Jedel writes from a dual narrator approach. This means there is a female and a male sleuth who are newlyweds. I appreciate that the MC doesn't have a divided love interest or unrequited attention. The setting on a farm makes for some interesting scenes and locales. I truly hope the author continues with the series and I am definitely inclined to try his Silicon Valley series as well. If Swimming with the Fishes is any indication they will be well-written mysteries with great inter dynamics between characters.
Swimming with the Fishes by Marc Jedel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
fun cozy with a male detective
This series has a different take on narration than most cozies. It alternates between Jonas and Elizabeth. This book had a great development of more characters in the town as Elizabeth is reconnecting with HS friends at her 10 year reunion. I like the format of the book but I found I don’t care for some of Elizabeth’s traits in this book. She seemed a bit immature and whiny in this book. I hope it’s just a temporary thing as I don’t remember her being like this in the first book. The mystery is well constructed and the guilty party is quite well concealed until the reveal
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