Joy Ribar
374 pp print
April, 20200
Orange Hat Publishing
ebook $5.99
Print $16.95
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My Review
Deep Bitter Roots is a quirky cute cozy set in northern
Wisconsin. Deviating somewhat from cozy formula in that the mystery, a death,
doesn’t happen until chapter 7, nearly a quarter of the way into the book,
nevertheless readers who adore small towns with fun people will enjoy the build
up.
Entrepreneur and busybody Frankie Champagne, divorced and of
a certain age with grown daughters, is in the perfect spot to hear and get
involved in all the local gossip of Deep Lakes with her part-time journalist work
and bakery/wine bar business. Having a boyfriend who’s also the local coroner
is a bonus when Frankie’s latest project, helping an heiress put together a
speech rededicating the town park, goes awry.
The granite industry made Deep Lakes a century ago, but
until now, its secrets were literally buried under a long-time Ides of March
curse. Using all her wiles and delectably filled bakery boxes, Frankie offers
to lend an eye to her friends on the police force and those in other official capacities
when they must deal with a suspicious death. Most of them gratefully trust her.
Heavily detailed with a large cast, readers can walk into
this second Deep Lakes mystery without having read the first book of the
series. Readers who love the aroma of baked goods in all their glory and are
intrigued by wine-making will get their fill with this sweet mystery. The story
is told generally from Frankie’s point of view with the help of two internal sidekick
conscious minders and includes many wonderful epigraphs opening the chapters.
And recipes!
About the Author
Joy Ann Ribar lives
in central Wisconsin where she writes the Deep Lakes Mystery Series, starring
baker/vintner Frankie Champagne. Joy’s writing is inspired by Wisconsin’s four
distinct seasons and other Wisconsin whimsical quirks, which she hopes to
promote for all the world to enjoy. Joy is a member of Sisters in Crime
and Wisconsin Writers Association. Joy and her husband, John, someday plan to
sell their house, buy an RV and travel around the U.S. spreading good cheer and
hygge! Joy is a little proud that her first mystery, Deep Dark Secrets, is the
#1 bestselling fiction with Orange Hat Publishing for 2019. joyribar.com
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