Seams Like the Perfect Crime

An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery, Book 14

De: Lois Winston

Narrado por: Alexandra Bitton-Bailey

When staffing shortages continue to hamper the Union County homicide squad, Detective Sam Spader once again turns to his secret weapon, reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack. How can she and husband Zack Barnes refuse when the victim is their new neighbor?

Revolutionary War reenactor Barry Sumner had the odd habit of spending hours mowing a small patch of packed dirt and weeds until his mower ran out of gas. He’d then guzzle beer on his front porch until he passed out. That’s where Anastasia’s son Nick discovers his body three days after the victim and his family moved into the newly built mini-McMansion across the street.

After a melee breaks out at the viewing, Spader zeroes in on the widow as his prime suspect. However, Anastasia has her doubts. There are other possible suspects, including a woman who’d had an affair with the victim, his ex-wife, the man overseeing the widow’s trust fund, a drug dealer, and the reenactors who were blackmailing the widow and victim.

When another reenactor is murdered, Spader suspects they’re dealing with a serial killer, but Anastasia wonders if the killer is attempting to misdirect the investigation. As she narrows down the suspects, will she jeopardize her own life to learn the truth?

©2025 Lois Winston (P)2025 Lois Winston

A New Case For A Talented Sleuth

I enjoyed this book as much as the other ones in the series. I liked that Anastasia recognized her own intensive curiosity as that drive has been one of the greatest factors towards her continuing success as an amateur sleuth. I was happy that Detective Spader has acknowledged Anastasia's and her husband's skills in solving mysteries, and he continued to use their help. I was entertained by the humor in the story. I was invested in solving the case before the actual reveal as I liked the mystery which was as twisted as a pretzel. I enjoyed Alexandra Bitton-Bailey's narration as her performance was entertaining. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.