Juno Browne is involved in another case where she just finds a body without intending to! This time in the boot of a car she bought on her partner Daniel's behalf. Twists and turns involving a local dysfunctional family eventually lead to resolution. Love this series...always a good read.
*****

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of Stephanie Austin's latest novel 'How to Get Murdered in Devon'.

I have so many good things to say about this book and the series in general. Once I finished this novel I went searching for the rest of the series and bought the first four books from Kobo.

If you are looking for a cozy murder mystery series with a compelling heroine and a well-rounded and engaging ensemble of supporting characters set in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK look no further. Juno Browne is plucky and endearing and has a horrific track record of finding dead bodies. Seriously, the body count in these books puts some Midsomer Murders episodes to shame.

Some readers will understand when I say I get a cozy, comforting feelings each time I start reading a book in the Devon Mystery series. It's like watching your comfort show on repeat because you enjoy the company of the characters and you want to know what is going on in their lives.

I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and I hope other readers will take a chance on this series.

Another short and sweet addition to the series. It took some time for the plot to move forward. Some parts could be guessed. The concluding chapter was nice.

Juno Browne has promised not to get involved in any more mysteries, but when a dead body turns up in the boot of her boyfriend's new car, you can't really expect her to stay out of it! Great fun!

Buying a car can be expensive but it's not normally dangerous! So, when Juno Browne's boyfriend Daniel Thornecroft looks round the vehicle left outside his home, after she bought it for him, the discovery of a dead body in the boot comes as a bit of a shock! Determined to find out as much as she can about the victim, Juno is a little concerned when Amber Horrell, the young woman she purchased the car from, disappears without trace. Warned off from investigating by both Daniel and the local police she knows that clues are just a chat away, especially as the Horrells are antique dealers just like her. Nothing is quite as it seems, however, and Juno is soon in far more danger than she could ever imagine.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Allison and Busby, but the opinions expressed are my own. Although this is the ninth book in the Devon Mystery Series, it was my first experience of this author's work, and I loved it. Juno and Daniel are a great couple, and they have an eclectic group of friends I really enjoyed getting to know. I will definitely be reading the other books in this series as I've definitely found another great writer to add to my list of must reads!

This latest Juno Browne mystery is as engaging, well-written, and enjoyable as the rest of the series, which is high praise. Juno is again wrapped up in a murder mystery, this time when boyfriend Daniel finds a dead body in the boot of his newly acquired used car. The ensuing mystery brings old family drama, steampunk conventions, and graphic novels together as Juno’s curiosity drives her unofficial investigation forward. For part of this book, I did struggle a bit with just what that curiosity drives Juno to do to get more information, given her lack of personal connection to the case and the cost that curiosity has had in the past. Full credit to the author for addressing that point head on before the book ends. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All views are entirely my own and offered voluntarily.

3.5 stars rounded up. Another one local to me, this is set in and around Ashburton and Buckfastleigh. Juno is a fairly take-no-nonsense lady who’s developed a rep as a bit of a local Miss Marple, who this time ends up trying to solve the mystery of who dumped a body in the boot of the car her boyfriend just bought…

I did guess a few bits, but there were still a few surprises, and I think this is a strong addition to the series. I know there are a lot of fans locally who will enjoy this!

I received a free ARC copy of this via NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review.

Thank you NetGalley and Allison & Busby for the eARC.
Juno Browne bought a car for her lover Daniel, but when he opens the boot he is horrified to find a dead man there. It takes quite some time before the police find his identity.
Juno, who has an insatiable curiosity, reluctantly promises Daniel she will keep her nose out of the whole business, but she soon breaks the promise.
This is such a fun read, I enjoyed it tremendously. It's a cosy with a bite and also has a good dose of humor, great characters and a lovely sense of the beauty of the surroundings.
There's a 98-year old woman Juno visits who's delightful and her dog's antics made me snort through my nose ... so funny! All in all this is a great, entertaining book which I recommend highly!