A review by nonna7
Deader Homes and Gardens by Joan Hess

3.0

Claire Malloy is one of my favorite cozy characters. Joan Hess is really great at making murder a laugh out loud event! In this edition, Claire has married Peter, member of the local police department, who also works with the FBI, son of a wealthy New England family. The two of them plus her teenage daughter, Caron, are all crammed into a 2 bedroom apartment above Claire's bookstore. Claire starts looking at houses with an agent. However nothing suits until the agent, Angela, tells her about an unlisted house that may be perfect. It is located in an area surrounded by family members of the late owner. Of course it's perfect. It even got ME excited! Before you know it, the late partner of the owner, who has inherited the house has been murdered. Claire is intent on solving the murder and getting her hands on the house. this is one of those books that just a lot of fun. Joan Hess writes well - something that seems to be lacking in more and more of the cozies. Enjoy!