| Title | : | Bound To Execute (St. Marins Cozy Mystery #3) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 |
| Publication | : | Published March 17, 2020 |
But a late evening’s dog walk pushes pause on those plans when she and Mayhem stumble upon the body of the much-detested bank manager. It doesn’t take long before Harvey and her friends in the waterside town of St. Marin’s are wrapped up in the investigation, and what they discover chills them to the bone.
Bound to Execute is the third book in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series by ACF Bookens.
Bound To Execute (St. Marins Cozy Mystery #3) Reviews
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This is a fun, light easy-reading cozy series.
I enjoy the small-town main street setting, where everyone knows everyone and helps one another out. Having a friend who owns a business on a similar main street, and who is as kind and giving as Harvey is makes this a fun series to read.
The murder mysteries (thankfully my friend does NOT continually get mixed up in murders ;-) are hardly Agatha Christie level, but they are engaging and offer the opportunity for those who like to try figuring things out the opportunity to do so.
The real draw for me in this series are the characters, who are all nice, likable fun people to visit with. While I would never want to live in a small town (I love my big city life) visiting one occasionally via a fun read is not a hardship. -
A new author for me and an enjoyable cozy. Harvey a bookstore owner tries very hard not to be involved with a murder that has occurred in St. Marin’s . But what’s a woman to do when the Sheriff asks for her help? A murder and a homeless problem has Harvey busy, but luckily she has a lot of friends to help her. I received an advanced copy of this book from the author . The above comments and review are my honest opinion.
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Another great cozy mystery in the St. Marin's Cozy Mystery series. Harvey finds the body of the rude bank manager. It is also discovered money has disappeared from an account. Are the events related or are there two separate crimes? Enjoy this book and this series. You won't be disappointed.
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A while ago I picked up this series as I am enjoying this author's Stitches in Crime series. I am now slowly making my way throughout this series as well. Returning to St. Marin's is a joy in this third book. The series has a cozy and comforting vibe. The small town setting with friendly people is such a great place to spend time. It already feels comforting picking up another book in this series even after a few books. Bound to Execute is another great read in this series and I really enjoyed it.
Harvey gets involved in another murder mystery in this book when she finds the body of the bank manager. A lot of people didn't like her, but who had reason to kill her? This mystery seemed pretty straightforward first, but it got more complicated as it progressed and had some great twists and turns. I really enjoyed seeing this one progress. It also was interesting how Harvey didn't do a lot of sleuthing in this one, but was still involved as the sheriff asked for her help. I like how the set-up was a bit different from previous books that way, but there was still plenty of mystery as well as daily life scenes and bookstore scenes. I didn't like the part where she had to lie to her friends, but luckily that got resolved relatively quickly. I was surprised by who did it, but I liked how it made sense and there are some hints in that direction too.
I really like reading about Harvey, she's just an amazing person. She's maybe a bit too curious for her own good and wants to know everything, but she's also very trusting and friendly and willing to go out of her way to help others. Actually a lot of people in this series are that way and it's just so heartwarming and awesome to read about. There are some great scenes of Harvey and her friends helping others and it's just really nice to read about characters being kind and helping others.
Harvey has a big group of friends around her and it's fun reading about them. Everyone has their own role and personality in the story, so even with the big group of characters it's fairly easy to remember who was who. I liked seeing more of her two friends who moved to town in the previous book. I really enjoy reading about these characters.
To summarize: This was another great read in this series. Returning to this series already feels comfortable and I enjoyed this book. The mystery is a good one that starts out seeming simply, but there are plenty of twists and turns along the way. The murderer came as a surprise to me, but there are enough hints that it makes sense too. Harvey is an awesome main character, she's very curious and also very friendly and likes to help other people. I liked reading about Harvey and her friends and the nice things they do for others. I really enjoy this series and hope I can read book 4 soon! -
Another real fun instalment! I am really liking this series, I adore the characters and the location, and how many books are mentioned as well!.
The mystery was definitely a bit more complex than previously, with Harvey having an active role in investigating. Only issue is that her investigation usually leads nowhere, until the killer just shows up and tells her “Yeah I killed them and now I will kill you”, but I am very hopeful that at some point she will finally be the one that uncovers the mystery.
Suspension of disbelief is always an essential feature in this type of books, so we shouldn't be too surprised when the sheriff asks Harvey to actually investigate. I actually liked this bit, because it somehow legitimises her involvement with the case, and justifies how she hasn’t been arrested for obstruction of justice. She then doesn’t really take advantage of this opportunity because her job is to pretend she believes her friend is guilty, but she lays it on soooo thick people either catch her out, or think she is gone insane.
I really liked the mystery, and while the killer was so obvious, I liked the journey to discover them. I also liked the new characters, and the discussion about homelessness with all the efforts to decrease it.
And now, onto the next book! -
3rd book in this delightful series, set in small town America in a bookshop where the owner gets herself involved with murders which seem to happen around her.
Harvey finds the body of the local bank manager, a not that well liked bank manager, and despite her promises not to get involved with anymore sleuthing, she, somehow, ends up in the thick of it. However, this time, the Sheriff asks for her help.
Will this murder be the last one she helps solve? Can she help put another murderer behind bars where they belong?
During her sleuthing, she also does what Harvey does best, she helps someone in need, and in turn, helps more than just 1 person.
I really enjoy reading these books and can't wait to read the next in the series. -
This series by A.C.F. Bookens just gets more charming and inviting with each book. I've come to love the friendships in St. Marin's and Harvey Beckett's casual and sometimes accidental sleuthing. This one had me guessing until the end. If you like a good cozy mystery, this is the series for year. Two books and a novella precede this one, and the fourth will be released this fall. Plenty of reading in this series!
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3.5 stars
When the local bank manager ends up dead, Harvey is shocked by the sheriff's request for help with the investigation, asking her to pretend that she believes her friend and local artist, Henri, is guilty of the crime. Along the way Harvey learns a few secrets about the bank tellers, the new deputy and the local art co-ops newest employee.
I was surprised I figured out some of the plot before the ending, as I'm usually pretty terrible at figuring out "who done it."
As always, I loved the author's cast of characters and Harvey's need to help out whomever and where ever she can. -
This was yet another great book in a wonderful cozy mystery series. The main and supporting characters are fun to read about and the more explained about each of them, the better I am liking the story. The plot is easily followed and the twists, turns, and switchbacks of an excellent mystery abound in this one. I am happy to inform anyone who asks that I recommend this book and the entire series.
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Not my favorite of the series by far. The idea of keeping her from snooping by having her pretend to think a close friend was the killer and this was sanctioned by the sheriff. That just put me off. I'll continue with the series but i need a little break.
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Another winner. This charming series never disappoints. Lovable characters, great details and engaging plots. Wishing I lived in St. Marins!
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I enjoyed this one too, ready for more.
One thing though, the Bruno books take place in France, not Italy ... chapter 5. -
3.5
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***3.5🌟***
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Once again this was a good little book. I'm enjoying the development of the characters. I've moved on to the next book.
