To Cache a Killer

The Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries, Book 5

By: Karen Musser Nortman

Narrated by: Michelle Babb

Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

Geocaching isn't supposed to be about finding dead bodies. But when retiree Frannie Shoemaker goes camping, standard definitions don't apply. A weekend in a beautiful state park in Iowa buzzes with fund-raising events, a search for ninja turtles, a bevy of suspects, and lots of great food. But are the campers in the wrong place at the wrong time once too often?

©2015 Karen Musser Nortman (P)2018 Karen Musser Nortman

Book 5

Book 5 had plenty of suspects and twists and turns. It was also great to catch up with the camping gang . So far I had no experience with or much knowledge of geocaching but it was interesting to learn about it and was a nice theme for the mystery

Such an interesting activity

I'd like to start by saying I had no idea what geo caching was. I've always loved scavenger hunts so this made the story even better! I was surprised that Frannie didn't find the body this time, who knew? As always I love how this narrator narrates her books. It's like I'm really there in the story. The author has written a great series always with, fun friends and family, great side characters, and murder mystery. My favorite character has always been Frannie, she reminds me a lot of myself. I've always loved camping so this has always been an added bonus for me to these stories. I really loved how the teenage mutant ninja turtles got involved in this story. Wanna know how, you'll just have to listen. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Another cozy camping mystery

To Cache a Killer by Karen Musser Nortman is fifth in the Frannie Shoemaker mysteries. Another campground...another murder. Frannie once again finds herself smack in the middle of a murder investigation. Frannie and her former policeman husband end up being suspects themselves Will they be able to get out of this one? Lots of fun and a good cozy mystery. Geo-caching, retirement scams, old grudges, threats, and shootings--lots to keep the reader's interest.With some twists and turns to the plot, the author keeps you guessing to the end as to the culprit. To Cache a Killer is a fun book to read (or listen to as this reviewer did). The narrator, Michelle Babb, does a nice job of giving characters their unique voice, making for an enjoyable listening experience. I've enjoyed this series and hope there are more books to come.

Engaging cozy mystery.

In this book, Frannie and her friends are playing geocaching around the camping area, when they suddenly found a body in the woods. The last entry in the cache close to the body might have an important clue. Their search for geocaches could be decisive in this murder mystery.

As I played geocaching several times in my life, I could relate to Frannie and her friends in this adventure. At first, the book is a bit slow, but soon enough there are enough suspects to keep me interested and guessing until the end. The several events that happened made the story quite interesting and engaging. I remember that I found the previous two books in this series a bit predictable, but this one felt more complex and I found it more appealing.

Michelle Babb did a wonderful job, as always, narrating this book and bringing the characters to life, providing each one with a unique style so that it is very easy to follow dialogs and know who is talking at all times. Babb also knows how to transmit the characters’ emotions, creating the illusion of being listening to real people.

This is a fun and light series, ideal for a lazy Sunday afternoon. I would recommend it to anyone into cozy mysteries.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Fun mystery!

I love this series and this one is no exception. Great story and narration. I received a free copy and left my honest review

To Cache a Killer

I learned something new about geo caches in this book and it sounds like something fun to do in real life, without the dead body thing. This book was so fun to listen to with these characters that always seemed to get sucked into everything.

Jenny’s review

Very good mystery! Frannie Shoemaker and her camping friends get themselves into trouble again! Her curiosity gets Frannie into trouble allot but that’s what makes the story come to life. This time they’re into the geo-cache which leads them on a new murder mystery that gets them on the suspect list. I enjoy the banter among the characters and the closeness they share which makes the story feel relatable.

Cozy mysteries are a favorite of mine and Karen Musser Nortman does a fabulous job!

The narrator Michelle Babb has an amazing talent of giving the characters an individual personality that brings them to life and you feel like you get to know them and they become your friends.

I received this book for free for my honest review!

Another Great Book

Any additional comments?

Frannie, her husband, and friends are camping this time they are at a beautiful state park in Iowa. In addition to participating in a few fundraising events, the gang is geocaching in and around the park. Although Frannie doesn’t find a body this time the police do. The body is found near one of the geocache sites. Frannie can’t resist helping in the investigation.

This series quickly became one of my favorites. I have never been camping but this reading these books makes it sound like so much fun. Especially this book, geocaching sounds like a lot of fun. I have looked up geocaching sites in my area because of this book. The characters are so much fun to read about. You can tell they have been friends for a long time and truly enjoy their time camping together. I really enjoy the banter between the friends especially between the Shoemakers and their brother-in-law. The mystery keeps you guessing with its twist and turns and there is no shortage of suspects. I was very surprised by the ending.

I had the pleasure of listening to the audio version of this book. Narrator Michelle Babb is great at bringing the characters to life. She is great with the characters voices and timing. Being able to listen to the book is a real treat.

I received this book in hopes I would give a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and have no way been influenced.

Geocaching! Something New to try

I like these books, but this one brought a type of Treasure Hunting RV camping experience to my attention. So with that in mind I found this particular book of much interest. As usual Fannie gets in the middle of things once again and the adventure goes on from there.

Can Frannie stay out of the fray?

It is a very enjoyable listen when there are so many suspects with motive in a story, that you can’t quite be sure who committed the crime until the end of the book. Add some good one liners to keep the story light hearted, and you’ve got a great read!
The narrator hooks the listener instantly with fun voices, good inflection and a good reading pace.