Madigan Amos Zoo Mysteries: Prequel
STORY-LINE:
Madigan Amos is an animal behavior and habitat expert working at the Avery Zoo. In Ruby Loren‘s prequel to the Madigan Amos Mysteries, Madi faces a self-centered, egotistical author, a threat of ruin for the Avery Zoo, and a determined blackmailer. When author Stephen McClean chose the zoo and its lovebirds for his latest book signing, he had ulterior motives. A former lover who works for Avery has compromising photos of McClean; McClean is not so clean after all. She demands he break his engagement during the signing or expect exposure.
Madi and Avery must solve the identity of the blackmailer before the famous author ruins the zoo with negative publicity. My book reviews follow.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:
In the prequel to this series, we find how Madi began her amateur detecting and became best friends with Tiff; as well as the beginning of her friendship with Auryn. I have come to expect Loren‘s wonderful sense of humor, witty conversation, snarky comments, and well-plotted storylines; this tale did not let me down. As expected, Loren crafted realistic and believable characters who you will see in later storylines.
Creating a victim who was unlikable was a great stroke. Frankly, I hoped he would get his “just deserts” quickly. As usual, Ruby Loren held the identity of the culprit close to her chest; revealing the identity in the finale which is fast paced and action filled. Usually, the tales include information on the animal species lighted in the storyline. However, the author could not cover the educational details due to the shorter length of novellas.
I love the Madigan Amos mysteries and have become involved in the characters lives; so much so I wrote the author when she ———–, no that would be a spoiler and ruin the series for you. I will only state surprises are in store for the reader in this series as you will find twists and turns with plotting you will love. You can expect to laugh uproariously, guess the culprit’s identity incorrectly, and read a thoroughly entertaining storyline. If you have not read this series, this would be a great beginning. I would not hesitate to buy this novella for myself or a friend.
PARROTS AND PAYBACK RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
ALSO, PLEASE NOTE:
Also, I received this novella from Ruby Loren. I chose to review the novella with honest romance book reviews voluntarily. Lastly, reviews of any novel are dependent on the writer’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews online and under my name, are my opinions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR RUBY LOREN: