Prestige, Privilege & Murder

A Stacie Maroni Mystery, Book 1

By: Christa Nardi

Narrated by: Naomi Rose-Mock

A divorce decree is made null and void by murder.

Stacie Maroni, HR specialist and trauma counselor, isn't prepared for the murder of her estranged husband. His death and custody of their Maltese, Jasper, barely sink in and someone is after her. Her in-laws and her husband’s law firm strive to keep up the pretense that all is above reproach and idyllic.

As she goes through her husband’s effects, Stacie discovers possible motives for his murder. Unfortunately, neither she nor the police know why someone is after her. Whatever the true motive may be, it soon becomes clear that Stacie might be the next victim.

Can she sort it out with Jasper by her side? Mystery with a side of romance and new beginnings.

©2018 Christa Nardi (P)2021 Christa Nardi

Well done!

law-enforcement, murder, murder-investigation, divorce, class-consciousness, dog, romantic, domestic-violence, women-s-shelter, empowerment, family-dynamics, friendship*****

First note that the Domestic Violence is not denoted, only efforts to empower the battered.
Stacie has been married for ten years and is nearing the end of divorce proceedings because of husband's infidelities. His sister is the battered woman who is scandal averse while the brother tries to advocate. Stacie only finds out how little she knows about her husband after he is murdered and she is flabbergasted as she tries her best to help the detectives (especially after she felt re-assured that she was no longer the chief suspect). Thankfully, she has a lot of friends to help her, a very concerned papa from another state, and a recent acquaintance turns out to be a patrolman. The rich certainly are different! Good world building and fine characterizations along with excellent sleuthing (even if she does faint a time or two). Looking forward to the next in series!
The voice artist is Naomi Rose-Mock who flawlessly delineates characters, emotions, and attitudes.
I won this audio in a giveaway!

Fun and interesting story

Can’t wait for the second book. Best narration I’ve heard in a long time. The ending took me totally by surprise.

A great start to the series

When Stacie’s soon to be ex-husband is murdered, of course Stacie is the primary suspect. As things start to unfold, there’s so much more going on than just a murder investigation. Is someone coming after Stacie next?

I really enjoyed this story by Christa Nardi. There’s a great storyline with interesting characters. I love how I was kept guessing until the very end.

The story came alive with the narration by Naomi Rose-Mock. I’d gladly listen to more of her performances.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

GREAT BOOK

This was a great book. Christa Nardi is a great author. Her book will hold your attention. Can't wait to read the next.

crime mystery

Really good crime mystery. The narration was good, easy to listen to. Interesting story.