Murder in San Juan Capistrano

A Red Geranium Tea & Scones Mystery

De: P. Austin Heaton

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The first book in a NEW semi-cozy murder mystery series by mystery writer, P. Austin Heaton.

Set in present-day San Juan Capistrano, California, a tea and scones shop owner finds a strange coffin in the shop's back parking lot. Shockingly, the body of a good friend is slumped inside. Like her celebrated great-grandmother, a famed 1915 reporter, writer, and reluctant criminal investigator, Sadie Siebert is unwillingly drawn into following the clues left by a killer — despite the danger to herself.

Add a quirky group of amateur genealogists, a tarot and oracle card reader, one handsome and somewhat mysterious man, and a tin-foil hat-wearing murder victim for a page-turning read that will draw you into the fascinating world of Forensic Genetic DNA Analysis. The perfect Beach Read that combines mystery, romance, and a strong female lead.

Cozy, Just As Described + SJC!

Cute…I loved the story and I’d bet anyone 5 bucks the setting was modeled after the Los Rios District & the adorable tea house there. I admittedly have a local’s bias, but I like an old fashioned, uncomplicated mystery that doesn’t leave you feeling like you need a shower.

The AI narration is another matter.

I didn’t pay for this, so I have little right to complain, but you have to stay on your toes. Everything is pronounced quite literally, and there is no room for nuance; you have to listen to the story and translate the narration at the same time. For example, in the story, the term “P.I.” was used several times, but the Robo-narrator pronounced it “pie.” It takes you out of the story for a second.

It just took a little more effort, but the price was right and I’m not totally turned off.