My Review
Olivia Penn is happy with small town life in Apple Station, Virginia. However, when a good friend is dangerously close to a murder, she works to help her - even though this may cause waves with her new boyfriend, who is on the police force. Olivia's amateur sleuthing takes her to working undercover as a reporter at a carnival.
I wanted to read When the Carnival Came because I read and enjoyed the last book in this series. I also found the carnival setting intriguing!
The carnival details were indeed fascinating; this novel gives a glimpse of everyday life in a small traveling carnival.
I really like Olivia as a detective - she's very smart, although she puts herself in a dangerous position at times on this case! I also like her father, her boyfriend Preston, and the small town of Apple Station.
I am so happy to have discovered the Olivia Penn Mystery Series and look forward to reading further. I recommend When the Carnival Came for cozy mystery fans who want to read an exciting mystery and who are interested in small town settings and a carnival atmosphere.
Spring is blooming in Apple Station, Virginia, and Olivia Penn’s new romance is heating up. With love in the air and the carnival in town, life seems picture-perfect—until a stranger arrives at her door with carnations and a cryptic message for her friend.
Book Synopsis
A mysterious murder at an abandoned military base. A carnival has rolled into town. The shocking connection forces her to choose between a dear friend and her new love.
When Olivia follows the trail and finds her friend standing over a dead body, she discovers there’s more to the carnival than just fun and games. Compelled to keep an impossible secret from both her new love and the police, Olivia is recruited to go undercover and investigate who among the quirky carnival crew had a motive for murder.
In a race to protect her friend and solve the crime, she must trust a man she never expected to see again. Together, they execute a daring plan to bring a killer to justice and save the lives of thirty very precious, valuable feathered friends.
With the killer on the verge of vanishing without a trace, justice—and her life—hinge on quick thinking and a bold move. Will she and her new love survive to see another day?
When the Carnival Came is the fourth book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. When the Carnival Came is a small-town, cozy mystery brimming with heart and humor, featuring a charming cast of characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, this clean, cozy thrill ride will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Author Bio
Author Bio
Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. Kathleen has degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She previously worked as a pediatric physical therapist for over twenty years with children who have special needs. She now spends her days plotting and sleuthing in Virginia where she lives with her husband and adorable feline fur baby. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the James River Writers. Visit online at www.kathleenbaileyauthor.com.
Author Links
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