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Killer Party (A Tourist Trap Mystery Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Lynn Cahoon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,380 ratings
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A cool California resort turns into a chilling crime scene when a groom-to-be is murdered in this cozy mystery by the New York Times bestselling author.

Bookstore owner Jill Gardner and her detective boyfriend Greg are still getting used to living together. So it’s a welcome surprise when they get an invitation to South Cove, California’s most luxurious resort. Greg and his college pals are gathering to celebrate the upcoming wedding of their buddy Levi, who’s now a tech millionaire. Meanwhile, Jill finds herself caught in a wives’ club of women who don’t approve of Levi’s standoffish fiancé.

Just as Jill is ready to escape the shenanigans with a good book, Levi’s body is found floating in the resort pool. Not only is the party over, but everyone who knew Levi is a suspect, including Greg. Now it’s up to Jill to find the killer fast—or she might not have a boyfriend to come home to any more.
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    July 18, 2017
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"Susan Boyce does a wonderful job with this series and is one of my favorites!" ---Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!

About the Author

Lynn Cahoon is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Tourist Trap Mystery series. Lynn has also authored several romance novels and novellas, including Shawnee Holiday and Return of the Fae, which was a finalist for a Readers' Crown and a RONE Award.

Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. A veteran variety theater performer, she is also one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce. Susan can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink "Care Bear." She lives in St. Augustine, Florida.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M9EM56U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyrical Press (July 18, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1230 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 189 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lynn Cahoon is the author of the NYT and USA Today best-selling Tourist Trap cozy mystery series. She also pens the Cat Latimer series, the Farm to Fork series, and the Kitchen Witch series. Small town setting, big time fun with a bit of murder to keep it interesting. Romance novels are published under the pen name, Lynn Collins. She lives in a small river town like Mark Twain with her husband and three fur kids.

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Catherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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Fantastic read, I love a story I can get lost in
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Susan Frank
4.0 out of 5 stars Like Jill I want a happy ending
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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When I finish a book I’m not much on cliffhangers. This of course will get me to read the next but I will be doing it with trepidation and not the eager anticipation for a great cozy. I’m sure it will be great because Lynn knows how to spin a great story but this has thrown me. The new characters are great and I love how she sprinkles new townspeople in to the mix. Worth the read
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Dawn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, oh there's a body in the pool!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017
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We rejoin our South Cove friends Jill and Greg as they prepare to enjoy the lavish wedding of Gregs childhood friend Levi. Jill is thrilled to stay at the castle with unlimited access to public areas. She thinks she's going get a vacation just 10 minutes from home, oh the books she plans to catch up on (lol). Now don't forget this is South Cove so nothing's quite as it seems....and somebody's going to die! We also have a aunt who's becoming even more secretive (I totally didn't know that was possible!) , a possible Russian spy, a murder to solve, along with Amy and Justin's wedding... You know what, pick this book up and just lose yourself in the mystery of South Cove and its wonderful (sometimes hilarious) relationships that SC boasts. You won't regret it!
Do I recommend this book? Highly!
Is it a clean read? Yes, I feel it's simply amazing! I'm an avid Cover but I still find myself being shocked by Mrs Cahoon's writing ability. She pulls you into the story so quickly that before you know it, it's after midnight an all you wanna do is dive into the next book!
My plan, to dive back in from the beginning and enjoy the reunion of what has become a group of old friends to me. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
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Jane Van Horn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
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This is another great book in the Tourist Trap series by Lynn Cahoon. I can't wait to read the next book.
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Valerie L
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful summer read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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This was a fun summer read!

I love our main characters, Jill & Greg. :) They're likeable and well-rounded. I've enjoyed watching their relationship grow over the last eight books. In this ninth one, they have recently moved in together and are both getting used to that new dynamic in their relationship. 

The side characters in this installment were something else. Zany, crazy, and wild for sure. Thank goodness Jill has lots of experience in dealing with over-the-top personalities and good old-fashioned vanity because she's got her hands full of them this weekend!

There aren't a lot of setting descriptions here (partially because it IS the 9th book in the series and we've had lots of descriptions of the town up until now), but what are there are enough. They're not too wordy and flowery, but they aren't stark either. They provide enough information for you to be able to imagine the setting well. 

The plot line was interesting and moved along steadily.  I did have an idea of who the killer was but was never sure until it was revealed. There were definitely a lot of suspects who could have done it and the author kept me guessing until just before the ending.

All in all, a great addition to the series!
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Ryan Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great hit in the series
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017
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This is the latest book in a series that I have personally enjoyed by far. It is the latest adventure in the series about a bookseller turned amateur detective, Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, And More, is planning on going to a wedding with her boyfriend, police detective Greg King. Greg's high school buddy is getting married. He wants Jill as his date. At the party before the ceremony, everyone is having a good time. The morning after Levi Wallace (the groom) is found lying face down, floating in the pool. Due to procedure, Greg is not allowed anywhere near the crime. And the detective in Bakerstown has taking over the case. Jill is this time, working on the case with Greg as a couple. The add in character of Deek Wilder, is a good fit for the bookstore, as Jill's newest employee. I like the books a lot and have enjoyed the series, solving the mysteries.
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KJH
3.0 out of 5 stars Engagements can lead to heartache and murder.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
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When Greg's best friend is murdered celebrating his upcoming nuptials the clues start piling up. Who wanted him dead? Apparently lots of people. I only gave this 3 stars because I figured out the killer early but it was still entertaining to find out why.
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Chloegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars A Blast from the Past!
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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Jill & boyfriend Greg are spending the weekend at The Castle with a group of Greg's old high school friends & their wives. The main event is a celebration of the upcoming wedding of Levi & Jessica. Unfortunately all goes awry when the groom-to- be's body is found floating in the pool. Jill, of course, finds herself investigating the crime. There are so many suspects with numerous reasons for wanting Levi dead. Greg & Jill's relationship is challenged as secrets swirl. Jill, finds herself stretched as she investigates, runs her shop, deals with Aunt Jackie's upcoming nuptials, & strengthening her bond with Greg. I found this to be a very entertaining whodunnit with lots of plot twists & a bit of a cliff hanger to tantalize the reader for the next adventure.
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Nikkib
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, cosy mystery series, a really good read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2024
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A really good cosy mystery series about bookshop/coffeeshop owner Jill, and the ways she gets herself tangled up in the murders that occur around her. Greg, her partner, isn't best pleased as he is the local police detective!

A group of Greg's school friends come to South Cove for a weekend to celebrate his best friends upcoming wedding, and partners are invited too. As usual, things don't go quite to plan. When someone in the party is found dead, Jill starts to investigate; Greg has to take a back seat as he's too involved.

There's also new staff at the shop to look after; a new shop opened in the main road selling Russian Dolls; the matter of an engagement party for Justin and Amy and the planning for Aunt Jackie and Harrolds wedding, not to mention Jill's studies this semester. It's all go!

All standalone, easy to read stories (although this book does have a bit of a cliffhanger at the end). The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.

I can't wait to read book 10, already downloaded ready to go...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Killer party
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2017
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I am a fan of Lynn and have read all of the tourist trap. This last one has an ending that leaves you hanging. Good story.
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T. Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Easy Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2021
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Pre wedding weekends aren't a thing Coffee, Books, and More owner Jill Gardner is used to being invited to especially when boyfriend Greg King is the only other guest she knows. If it's being held at a luxury resort not too far from home however she is prepared to give it a go, especially with plenty of reading material in her suitcase.

The groom to be is Greg’s best friend from school and present day tech millionaire Levi, who, he is the first to admit, doesn't really fit into his present day South Cove, detective lifestyle. The other attending couples also don't have a lot in common with Greg any longer but both he and Jill are determined to enjoy themselves until a body is found in the resort pool.

Greg isn't used to being a suspect or not being allowed to investigate and soon enlists Jill to see what she can discover about their fellow guests. It becomes clear that not only does her boyfriend no longer know his old school friends as well as he thought but their partners all have secrets and possible reasons to kill the victim they are unwilling to share. As things become more dangerous and scary Jill knows she has to get one step ahead of the killer; she has far too much to lose if she fails.

At first this ninth outing of the Tourist Trap mystery series seemed just a stopgap instead of moving life forward for Jill and Greg in any way. As it progressed however, it became a fun story and did provide more background for two of my favourite protagonists with the murder almost becoming secondary to the private lives angle.

Killer Party is an enjoyable book with a slightly different focus but the hints about the next story make me glad I can read book ten straight away to find out what happens next!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Killer Party review
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2017
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The story was a little bit predictable but fun and good entertainment just the same.
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Sylvia C. Watters
5.0 out of 5 stars ... yet but I'm sure it will be enjoyable reading like the other
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2017
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sorry have not read it yet but I'm sure it will be enjoyable reading like the other ones
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