What Amazon says
A winter blizzard barrels toward Wharton County with a vengeance.
Madam Zenya predicted the raging storm would change Kellan’s life, but the famed seer never could’ve prepared him for all the collateral damage. After Nana D disappears, one of her patients turns up dead and a second body is discovered beneath the snowbanks, Kellan must face his worst fears.
Between finding Nana D and solving the scandalous murder of another prominent Braxton citizen, Kellan and April’s worlds explode with more turmoil than they can handle. Unfortunately, neither one of them knows what to do about the psychic’s latest premonition.
Can Kellan find Nana D – and who is the killer terrorizing the town?
My review
Frozen Stiff Drink is another incredibly fast-paced and fascinating murder mystery in this great series by author, James J. Cudney. This one is even more complex as it involves three murders and a couple of close attempts so you have to pay attention and stay on your toes while reading. This book also includes a ramp up in Kellan’s relationship with law enforcer, April, despite some trials presented in the unexpected appearance of her husband, Fox Terrell, who turns out to have some unexpected relationships with the people of Wharton County, and his continued interference in her murder cases.
Kellan’s brother, Hampton, plays a bigger role in this tale and becomes involved in a lot of intrigue. He is accused of embezzlement by his father-in-law, Orin, Read, the founder of the firm where he works, and when Orin is discovered dead, Hampton is the natural suspect in the case.
Nana D, now mayor of Wharton County, but still high spirited and indefatigable in her dealings with family, friends and her constituents. Nana D goes missing during a bad snow storm and Kellan is worried about her. During his search for her he finds her car with another body inside it, but no sign of Nana D.
The story line is exciting with lots of twists and turns and the ending was clever and unexpected.
All the wonderful family elements that make this series so special are present with Kellan’s daughter, Emma, going to Disney Land with his parents and his surrogate son, Ulan. Francesca, Kellan’s on-so-dead mobster related wife who he is trying to divorce, also pops up in a threatening manner as she wants to get her hands on Emma.
James J. Cudney has a very natural style of writing and includes lots of great description in a simple and unencumbering way which does not detract from the pace of the story. I look forward to see what this author produces next.
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Sounds like a good one!
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I enjoyed it, John. I don’t read a lot of murder mysteries but I am quite hooked on this series.
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I’m the same Roberta…I don’t dip into many, but when I like them I’m there for the whole run!
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Mysteries are fun when they have surprise twists and endings you don’t expect. Good review!
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Thank you, Priscilla. I really do enjoy James Cudney’s books.
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I’ve been looking forward to this one- great review!
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This one is very exciting, Jacquie.. I really enjoyed it.
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A great review, Robbie. You have me intrigued about this series and this book, too.
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Thanks, Denise. Jay is a great writer.
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Great review, Robbie. Congratulations, James! 🙂 Sharing.
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Thanks you for your comment and your share, Bette.
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Another one already on my Kindle. It will be fun to compare notes when I’m done.
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I would enjoy that, thanks Pete.
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Wow! Thank you so much, and thank you to all the comments too. You’ve made my day. I am thrilled with the review and sharing it everywhere. 🙂
It’s rare an author has such amazing friends to share their work, and I am truly lucky. Thank you.
I truly appreciate the detail you put into your reviews too.
Happy Thursday (almost for me, already for you!)…
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HI Jay, I am glad you like this review. I try to point out specific things I enjoy about a book and the characters as well as the writing style. We are, indeed, lucky to be part of such a large and amazing writing community.
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Yes, we are. 🙂 Thank you again.
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Excellent review of Jay’s book, Robbie. Now I know what to look forward to when I go through the series. I may not have this book yet but I’ll make sure to get it if I don’t.
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Thank you, Miriam. This series always reminds me of Agatha Christie’s books when I read one. I think she was such a clever and amazing writer and I never guess who dunnit? I never work out the murder in this series either.
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The name rings the bell but I don’t read as many murder mysterie as other genre. It sounds interesting, Robbie.
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The sign of a good mystery!
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Interesting! Not especially a mystery person, but a very cool idea nonetheless.
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This is a great series, H. I’m not a bit reader of murder mysteries but I do enjoy Jay’s work.
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That’s quite a cast of characters!
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Yes, this is a series so the characters have all been introduced over the course of the previous books. I am enjoyed finding out more about characters like Hampton as the series progresses.
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