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Trumpet of Death: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries, 13)

Trumpet of Death: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries, 13)

Trumpet of Death: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (Martha's Vineyard
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Trumpet of Death: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries, 13)

by Riggs, Cynthia

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On May 15 2017, a reader said:
Trumpet of Death by Cynthia Riggs is the thirteenth book in A Martha's Vineyard Mystery series. It is September in West Tisbury and Victoria Trumbell is enjoying a nature walk in Sachem's Rock with her tenant, Zach Zeller. Victoria points out various mushrooms to him including the black trumpets which are very rare and expensive (aka trumpets of death). Later that day, Zach visits his troublesome girlfriend, Samantha Eberhardt to break up with her. Unfortunately for Zach, it does not go well. Zach remembers the black trumpet mushrooms, picks them, and delivers them to Samantha. Samantha, who is not fond of mushrooms, gives them to her father, Bruno Eberhardt. Bruno is thrilled with the delicacy and plans a dinner party around them. Zach is invited to the party and is shocked to see black mushrooms on the menu. Zach ends up fleeing the party. Victoria and her young friend, Robin are walking to the softball field when they discover a body on the bicycle trail. The police discover it is Samantha Eberhardt, and Zach ends up a prime suspect. Despite Zach trying to make Samantha sick with the mushrooms, Victoria knows that Zach would not commit murder. Victoria sets out to find the real killer and prove Zach's innocence. Can Victoria find the murderer before he claims another victim?

Trumpet of Death has a fascinating main character. Victoria is ninety-two years old and seems to know everyone in her town. She is a feisty, intelligent, and quite active for someone her age. Trumpet of Death has good writing and a nice pace. There is some humor in the book (just the right amount and right type) that will have readers laughing. I enjoyed the descriptions of the town. I give Trumpet of Death 4 out of 5 stars. I appreciated the mysteries complexity (such a rarity in cozy mysteries). I believe many readers will be surprised at the culprit's identity. I did find some information repeated a few times throughout the book (such as peoples full names, where they worked, and their occupation). I thought Zach was lacking in intelligence. For someone his age, he seems very dense (maybe it was the drugs). I would recommend reading earlier books in A Martha's Vineyard Mystery series (at least the first book) before Trumpet of Death. It would give you a better understanding of Victoria and the town dynamics. I thought the book had a good ending that wrapped up all the loose ends. Trumpet of Death is a book that many cozy mystery readers will appreciate.

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Trumpet of Death: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries, 13)
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Riggs, Cynthia
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ISBN 10
125012266X
ISBN 13
9781250122667
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2017-04

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