Blown Away {+ Giveaway}

◊ BLOWN AWAY by Clover Tate

◊ Series: A Kite Shop Mystery, Book 1

◊ Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages

◊ Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

◊ Publisher: Berkley (February 7, 2017)

◊ Language: English

◊ ISBN-10: 0425283542

◊ ISBN-13: 978-0425283547

SYNOPSIS:

In the all-new Kite Shop Mystery series set in the beachside community of Rock Point, Oregon, kite shop owner Emmy Adler gets swept up in a murder investigation.

Emmy is finally living her dream. She’s moved to the coastal town of Rock Point, Oregon, and is starting a kite business. Strings Attached features her own unique designs, inspired by everything from Picasso to Matisse’s colorful cutouts. Her spirits are soaring sky-high the morning of the grand opening—until she stumbles upon a dead man washed up on the beach.
          The body belongs to local chef Miles Logan, and the gash across his chest indicates he’s been murdered. The sheriff suspects Emmy’s best friend, Avery, who used to date the chef. Emmy is sure Avery would never hurt anyone, but her pal doesn’t have an alibi for the night of the murder. With Avery’s freedom and the fate of her kite shop up in the air, Emmy takes it upon herself to follow the string of clues and solve the murder before the real killer takes flight.

With spring, hopefully just around the corner in many parts of the country, author Clover Tate has created the perfect new series to captured that excitement.

BLOWN AWAY, the first installment in Tate’s whimsical new Kite Shop Mystery series is an exciting start. The seaside setting of Rock Point, Oregon, comes to life through the author’s vivid descriptions. Through the author’s eye for details, readers can easily visualize colorful kites zigzagging in the sky.

Emmy Adler is an intriguing protagonist readers can effortlessly identify with. Strong and determined, dedicated to her family and friends, Emmy still has her flaws and a vulnerable side. The secondary cast of witty characters add depth to the story.

BLOWN AWAY is entertaining and quickly draws reads in. Moving at a good pace, the story has twists and turns to keep you guessing. The small-town setting, zany characters, and a carefree feeling of relaxation (despite the murder) makes this a fun book you won’t be able to put down until the last sentence has been read. A great start to an amazing new series.

Blown Away by Clover Tate, A Kite Shop Mystery (Book #1), Berkley, @2017, ISBN: 978-0425283547, Mass Market Paperback, 304 Pages

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

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Penguin Random House, I have a print copy of BLOWN AWAY by Clover Tate to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Saturday, Feb. 18.

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