Kate Solly
Author of Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance
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The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up is the second cozy mystery novel from Kate Solly to feature mother, crafter, and amateur sleuth Felicity (Fleck) Parker, though it can be read as a stand alone.
Having identified the person responsible for a spate of vandalism affecting her favourite coffee shop, Fleck is looking for a new puzzle to solve when her husband mentions supplies and equipment are disappearing from the community Miniature Railway Park where he volunteers.
Solly has show more created a well plotted mystery with several red herrings, and I enjoyed Fleck’s endeavours to identify the thief. While juggling the school run, potty training, and her craft projects, Fleck pokes around the Park, developing a list of suspects that includes a publicity-hungry mayoral candidate, a financially struggling university student, a secretive artist-in-residence, and a long-standing, pompous, member of the railway group. As Fleck narrows down her list of suspects the stakes rise, leading to a rather dramatic confrontation.
Meanwhile Fleck’s best friend, Trixie, working towards revitalising the craft shop which helps support the Many Hands Society for women in need, is flustered by the evangelical behaviour of a volunteer who is neck deep in a MLM scheme and alienating others, and needs her help.
With its strong sense of community, combined with humour and just the right amount of tension, The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up is an entertaining read however, Solly also weaves in more serious themes, including PTSD, domestic violence, and fraud. Her approach to these issues is thoughtful adding emotional depth while preserving the cozy tone.
Offering an appealing cast of characters and engaging, well-paced mystery, The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up is an easy and entertaining read. show less
Having identified the person responsible for a spate of vandalism affecting her favourite coffee shop, Fleck is looking for a new puzzle to solve when her husband mentions supplies and equipment are disappearing from the community Miniature Railway Park where he volunteers.
Solly has show more created a well plotted mystery with several red herrings, and I enjoyed Fleck’s endeavours to identify the thief. While juggling the school run, potty training, and her craft projects, Fleck pokes around the Park, developing a list of suspects that includes a publicity-hungry mayoral candidate, a financially struggling university student, a secretive artist-in-residence, and a long-standing, pompous, member of the railway group. As Fleck narrows down her list of suspects the stakes rise, leading to a rather dramatic confrontation.
Meanwhile Fleck’s best friend, Trixie, working towards revitalising the craft shop which helps support the Many Hands Society for women in need, is flustered by the evangelical behaviour of a volunteer who is neck deep in a MLM scheme and alienating others, and needs her help.
With its strong sense of community, combined with humour and just the right amount of tension, The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up is an entertaining read however, Solly also weaves in more serious themes, including PTSD, domestic violence, and fraud. Her approach to these issues is thoughtful adding emotional depth while preserving the cozy tone.
Offering an appealing cast of characters and engaging, well-paced mystery, The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up is an easy and entertaining read. show less
(7.5) This was my book group light fiction and it felt like this in the opening pages. However, more serious social issues soon come to light. An enjoyable read while enduring second round of covid.
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