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Boston Homicide Detective, Christie Watson, wants nothing less than to bury her head in the sand in her hometown, Sleepy Creek, Ohio. Placed on sabbatical for a little ‘over-enthusiasm,’ Chris has to stay out of trouble or risk losing her job for good, and Sleepy Creek, with its clapboard homes and peaceful milieu, seems just the place to do that. But returning to Sleepy Creek means facing the one cold case she’s never solved: her mother’s murder.
The past becomes the least of her worries, however, when a man is murdered in her best friend’s back yard. Griselda, awesome human being all-round and owner of the local Burger Bar – serving scrumptious delights like the Mexican Fiesta Burger – is the prime suspect. To make matters worse, the handsome detective in charge of the case won’t quit asking questions or drop the icy professionalism whenever Chris counters with her own.
Det. Watson can’t let this one slide – sabbatical or not, she won’t let her friend wind up behind bars for a crime she didn’t commit. Equipped with her cop skills, and that thirst for truth, she sets off to solve the murder before it’s too late.
The Fiesta Burger Murder (Burger Bar #1)
Father's day I read a first in series by Rosie A. Point called The Fiesta Burger Murder. This book was sent to me for review and is out on July 4th. While the cover doesn't scream cozy mystery it does look darn good and was a very good mystery. Christie Watson is the main character, impulsive, inquizitive and on sabbatical from her job as a police officer in Boston. Coming home to her best friend's house after years of being away and under duress, this break is not at all what she is looking forward to but is exactly what she needs. I think this will be a very good series and one to watch for! English For the first in a series, this book by Author Rosie A. Point, got off to a good start.
I’ve had THE FIESTA BURGER MURDER in my TBR for way too long. I should have read it back when it first came out, but lost it in a file of eBooks I keep. Anyway, I’m happy to have found it, and finally read it.
It took me just about half the book to warm up to lead character, Christie Watson. She’s not someone I think I could have easily become friends with. However, the more I read, the more I came to like her. I look forward to seeing her grow in future installments.
THE FIESTA BURGER MURDER moved at a brisk pace, but enjoyable pace. And even though this book is a novella, it read as strong and solid as a full length book would. Although fast moving, as I mentioned, it didn’t feel like the storyline suffered to get it to a quick ending. The main mystery was well done, and a secondary mystery within the book will carry over to the next.
Give THE FIESTA BURGER MYSTERY a read. And don’t miss the recipes at the end of the book. They have you wanting to throw a Mexican dinner party!
English Usually when I read a cozy, it’s for the characters because they are typically darling or over the top. Neither were the case for The Fiesta Burger Murder. And so there wasn’t that warm and fuzzy feeling with this story. It was just okay. English For my thoughts on this on this book and other cozy mysteries subscribe to my channel:https://t.co/Jx58B4KNW5?amp=1 English Rosie A Point has written a page turner. I received an ARC Copy of of this book and chose to review it. Rosie has created characters that you want to help all the way through. You feel bad for Christie's situation, but you can empathize with Griz when Chris is constantly in trouble. Childhood friends who re connect after years of online and long distance communications, Griz tries to support Christie's decision to help her when a body is found. With a subplot that could connect to the main plot, I couldn't put the book down until I got to the last few pages to find out if who I thought was the murderer was. Great read and I highly recommend it! English
Confesso che ho scelto di leggere questo libro perché mi piacciono gli hamburgher, quelli ben fatti, non quelli dei fast-food! Pochi giorni dopo che l'avevo messo in lista è stato posto in vendita gratis e l'ho subito comprato, anche perché mi piaceva molto la trama. Ieri sera sul tardi l'ho iniziato, finendolo stamattina, ma essendo un racconto di un centinaio di pagine avrei potuto leggerlo tutto di un fiato perché si fa proprio leggere. Per essere un'autoproduzione sono rimasta colpita da quanto sia scritto bene (disse quella che ha imparato l'inglese da autodidatta e leggendo libri in lingua!): mi piace lo stile dell'autrice. Bella anche la storia, anche se la protagonista, pur essendo una poliziotta, tende un po' troppo a fare di testa sua; mi piacciono anche le due possibili storie d'amore che sono, forse, prevedibili per il futuro. Morale della favola: sto aspettando il seguito, anche perché c'è un mistero del passato, che tocca molto da vicino la protagonista, che non è stato risolto. English Detective Christie Watson is on a forced sabbatical from her job with Boston Homicide. For Christie, this is a perfect time to revisit her roots and spend time with her friend Grizzy back in Sleepy Creek. Unfortunately for Christie, one of the locals is murdered and she and Grizzy are immediately involved.
Thus begins “The Fiesta Burger Murder,” a cozy mystery by author Rosie A. Point. This is a short, quick read that has many entertaining moments. At the same time, there are story elements that rear their ugly heads and threaten to destroy the good things Ms. Point has built.
I was more concerned about Christie than the murder investigation, and the murder mystery didn’t pull me in until over half the book was finished. An event happened to Christie at that point, which subsequently caused me to direct more attention to the murder. The story is told in first person, so it is natural that Christie would be in the forefront. Being allowed to view her tangled thoughts is a major factor that kept me reading, but I felt it took a long time for the mystery to become a larger focus of the story than Christie.
There were a few conflicting items that caught my attention. After a potential crime had occurred, it was explained that the victim had decided not to press charges, yet the alleged perpetrator still had to post bail. In a sleepy town where a shop owner feels comfortable enough to count the money in front of customers, that same owner has an instant notification device to contact the police in times of trouble.
These few inconsistencies were not strong enough on their own to ruin the story, even when coupled with the periodic proofreading errors. Author Point demonstrates her talent with her treatment of Christie, who is more cutesy than saucy and is a perfect blend with the cozy mystery style. Her inner banter creates a flavor that dresses the story in a fun way, keeping readers entertained and turning pages. Despite the negative aspects I mentioned, I would not be against reading another book by this author. As a first outing, this book has enough charm to warrant three-and-a-half-stars.
My thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this book. (Publication Date: 7/4/17) English Christie Watson is a Boston homicide detective whose recent investigation has earned her a suspension. She decides to return to her hometown of Sleepy Hollow, Ohio. She hasn't seen her best friend, Griselda (Grizzy) nor has she returned since her mother was murdered twelve years ago. Grizzy is the proud owner of a successful bar and restaurant whose specialty is the Fiesta Burger. While she and Grizzy are sleeping that first night, a man is murdered in Grizzy's backyard and another is seen jumping over her back fence to escape. Although she is warned not to investigate, Christie can't help herselp, especially when she believes that her best friend may be the primary suspect. As she continues her sleuthing, she discovers the deceased's family and her own have deeper ties than she could ever have imagined.
I enjoyed the book. It had a nice pace and the mystery plot had multiple layers, which kept me guessing the killer's identity until the very end. It was well-written and edited. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series. There are three recipes at the end, including one for the Fiesta Burger.
I received an ARC. My voluntary review contains my honest thoughts and opinions. English I love cozy mysteries. I especially love culinary cozy mysteries. And I loved The Fiesta Burger Murder by Rosie A. Point! I enjoyed the story and it moved at a good pace without long, boring lags. The mystery kept me guessing throughout the book, which I like. The main character, Christie, is a big city homicide detective on sabbatical, so it makes sense that she would investigate a murder while staying in her small hometown. I liked Christie and her friend Grizzy, and found myself drawn into the story by their friendship. And I was happy to see that like many culinary mysteries, this one includes recipes to try! I'll be looking forward to reading book #2 in the Burger Bar Mysteries! I received an ARC of this book and chose to write this review. English I always enjoy getting the chance to start a brand new cozy series from the very beginning. Such was the case of THE FIESTA BURGER MURDER by Rosie A. Point. This novella cozy finds the protagonist, Christie Watson (love that her mother named her after Agatha Christie), moving back to Sleepy Creek, Ohio while placed on leave from her job. She didn’t mean to get overly aggressive “interviewing” a senator’s daughter in her capacity as a homicide detective in Boston but her enthusiasm made her get carried away. Christie hasn’t been back “home” for quite a long time, avoiding it in order to avoid the mystery surrounding her mother’s death. Ms. Point draws on that mystery to weave as a theme throughout the book and beyond. While Christie’s mother’s death may be unsolved, Christie gets involved almost immediately in the death of a man she got into a semi-altercation with the first day back in town. When her best friend, Griselda aka “Grizzy” becomes a suspect, despite the warning to not get involved in anything or lose her job, Christie knows she must find the real killer.
THE FIESTA BURGER MURDER has a fast-paced plot with likable and quirky characters. I enjoyed the dialog especially between Christie and the two senior citizen twin sisters who frequent Grizzy’s Burger Bar. Named after states, Mississippi (known as Missi) and Virginia can dish it out which provides entertainment. There could be sparks flying between Christie and the lead detective, Liam Balle. However, her friend Grizzy and second detective on the case, Detective Cotton brings smiles to the reader with their humorous, sweet interaction as they “crush” on each other but either don’t know it or won’t admit it. Being a short (novella) cozy, the ending felt a bit rushed, but the plot was wrapped up for a satisfying conclusion except for the mystery surrounding Christie’s mother’s death. I’m not faulting that… in fact given the time frame that has passed since the mother’s death, I think the author is smart to spread out the clues for a long term discovery on Christie’s part into investigating the mystery. Christie has both an emotional investment and a professional investment in her investigation. I look forward to seeing how the story unfolds.
Grizzy’s Burger Bar has a talented chef and as such there are some nice breakfast and “bar” type recipes at the back of the book. I tried Grizzy's Go-To Omelet and found the instructions easy to follow and the results quite delicious and satisfying.
I was provided a copy of the book with the hopes I would review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. English
