Just Killing Time {+ Giveaway}

A clock ticking can be very dramatic in a mystery and author Julianne Holmes uses clocks successfully in her debut cozy murder mystery, JUST KILLING TIME, the first installment in her Clock Shop Mystery series.

Ruth Clagan loves her grandfather, but hasn’t seen him since her grandmother died and he remarried. Before she can reconnect with him, she learns he has died and she inherits the family business, the Cog & Sprocket clock shop.

Arriving in Orchard, MA, Ruth discovers there may be more to her grandfather’s death. He and his long-time friend had been working together to save City Hall, wanting to preserve the historical look of their town. Before his friend died, he had deeded the property to Ruth’s grandfather. Now with his death, the deed to City Hall can’t be found. Time is running out as Ruth tries to find out what really happened to her grandfather and his friend, while making some difficult decisions about her own future.

A small town atmosphere is described in vivid detail by the author enhancing the story. The characters are warm, likable and well-developed. Re-connecting with the past gives more depth to the protagonist and those she cares about.

Moving at a steady pace, the story holds your attention as twists and turns unfold. The suspense draws you in as the charming characters makes you want to know more and more. The bond of friendship adds a nice touch to the story.

JUST KILLING TIME is the first in hopefully a long line of installments for this delightful new cozy murder mystery series. The time is perfect for a sit down and read of this book.

Author Julianne Holmes can be found blogging HERE.

Just Killing Time by Julianne Holmes, A Clock Shop Mystery Book #1, Berkley, @2015, ISBN: 978-0425275528, Mass Market Paperback, 304 Pages 

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Thanks to Danielle and the wonderful folks at Berkley, I have a print copy of JUST KILLING TIME to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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Thanks so much for stopping by for my review of this intriguing mystery. Do you think of clocks as being a bit scary? Can clocks lend themselves to enhance a scene?

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