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Rebecca Barrett

Author of Trouble in Dixie

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Year-Round Trouble: 14 Original Cozy Holiday Mysteries (2020) — Contributor — 9 copies

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I first "met" Trouble earlier this spring when I read "Year-Round Trouble: 14 Original Cozy Holiday Mysteries" and to share my first impressions from that book review,

"...I purred in my human reading pleasure way for the wondrous names that a charismatic cat I’ve never met before named 'Trouble' has for humans, the things humans do, the things human say, etc...Trouble appears very sophisticated perhaps because he has modeled and honed his sleuthing talents learning 'his skills from his dad (Familiar), but also from watching his hero, Benedict Cumberbatch, on the telly as Sherlock Holmes.' Accordingly, Trouble has an occasional slip into British slang." I knew I wouldn't hesitate to spend more time reading about this incredible feline detective.

Trouble is residing with proprietress Ginger Browne at The Paradise Bed and Breakfast in Key West while Trouble's owner and Ginger's friend, Tammy Lynn is on a cruise. Trouble's resilience and adaptability to new surroundings are second to none. His communication skills whether convincing a bi-ped (human) to follow him, open a closed door, and conveyance of epicure taste is to be admired and becomes highly respected by all he encounters. Many of Trouble's encounters around and about "Paradise" are with the Hemingway cats, Megs/Mitzi Gaynor and Bartholomew/Lou Costello who enjoy a stroll away from their home grounds. Their interactions are priceless!

I don't know who enjoys their vacation time apart more, Tammy or Trouble. Without a doubt, it is clear that resourceful Trouble is keen to meet all new adventures and will not hesitate to solve the latest murder as the master detective on the case! The local police department may not always give Trouble the credit due but readers know who really did solve the case!

I can't wait to learn where Trouble will turn up next! If you haven't met Trouble yet, you're in for a Paw-some time that will be Un-fur-gettable!
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FerneMysteryReader | May 18, 2021 |
Trouble in Dixie by Rebecca Barret is the second book in the Familiar Legacy series. Julia Hampton is cat sitting, Trouble for her friend, Tammy Lynn. Julia lives in Savannah, Georgia and is a PI for her firm, The Hampton Detective Agency. Julia’s degree in Russian Art History comes in handy when she is asked to investigate an art theft for The Weatherby Insurance Agency. Julia is asleep when Trouble hears noises in the office below. Julia, with Trouble’s assistance, scares off the thieves. Nothing was taken from her office, but the intruders seemed particularly interested in her files (which are now scattered around the office). The next day Julia heads to her meeting with Peter Ryder at The Weatherby Insurance Agency after retrieving her briefcase (she left it at her parents’ home the previous night with the files Ryder gave her). Peter has not shown up for work and is not answering his phone. He had asked Julia to look into the theft of a Nicolai Fechin portrait along some missing Russian jewelry. Is Peter’s disappearance related to the thefts? Julia with some unexpected assistance (along with Trouble) sets out to get answers and recover the missing items.

Trouble in Dixie is a light cozy mystery novel. While the second book in the series, it can be read alone (easily). I found the story easy to read and to have a good flow. I also appreciated the beautiful old Southern setting of Savannah, Georgia. However, I found the story to be lackluster (lacked dimension). The focus is on romance (what is happening to cozy mysteries). The mystery portion (what there is of it) is easily solved. Most of the mystery plays out, but the bad guy can easily be picked out. I wanted more solid content and less thinking about handsome Mitch Lawson. Less repetition about Julia’s background would also have been appreciated (from old money, good family, etc.). I am rating Trouble in Dixie 3 out of 5 stars. I was entertained by Trouble’s chapters. I liked Trouble more in Trouble in Dixie than I did in Familiar Trouble. He was light-hearted and humorous. Aunt Ethel was a hoot. I wish she had been the main character (an eccentric older woman). Trouble in Dixie is a cute story, but I am just not the right audience. I like more mystery in my cozy mysteries. If I wanted that much romance (where it dominates the book), I would pick up a romance novel.
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Kris_Anderson | Aug 17, 2017 |

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