Mumbo Gumbo Murder
Mumbo Gumbo Murder by Laura Childs is a cozy mystery published by Penguin on August 25, 2020. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Jazz Fest in New Orleans, the story follows Carmela Bertrand and her best friend, Ava, as they navigate a festive parade filled with giant puppets. Their celebration takes a dark turn when they discover a shocking murder in an antiques shop, prompting them to uncover the truth behind their friend’s tragic fate.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that combines elements of mystery and amateur sleuthing, as Carmela and Ava delve into the investigation of their friend’s murder, which was committed with an icepick. The narrative unfolds with a diverse cast of suspects, creating an engaging atmosphere filled with intrigue. With themes of friendship and determination, this installment in the New Orleans Scrapbooking Mystery series invites readers to join the protagonists in their quest for justice amidst the lively chaos of the festival.
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A shocking murder strikes a sour note during Jazz Fest in the latest New Orleans Scrapbooking Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs.
It’s Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and the giant puppets from the Beastmaster Puppet Theatre are parading through the French Quarter. Some are very spooky and veiled, others are tall and gangly, like strange aliens.
As the parade proceeds, Carmela Bertrand and her best friend, Ava, follow behind, down Royal Street and past the food booths. Suddenly, they hear a terrible crash from Devon Dowling’s antiques shop. They rush inside to find Devon collapsed with blood streaming down the side of his face. Has he been shot? Stabbed? 911 is hastily called, and the police and EMTs show up. After the police examine Devon’s body, they tell Carmela and Ava that their friend was murdered with an icepick. They’re shocked beyond belief—and now Mimi, Devon’s little pug, is left homeless.
Carmela and Ava are determined to catch the murderer, but the list of suspects is long. How long do they have before they find themselves on the killer’s list?
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