By E. J. Copperman
What a fun read! Humor, mystery, and a dash of sci-fi combine to make a sure-fire hit.
In Ukelele of Death , author E. J. Copperman introduces us to a new crime-solving duo — brother and sister Fran and Ken Stein. The characters play out the true love and drive-you-crazy aspect of any sibling relationship but with a secret bond and I’m not talking about their Private Investigation business helping people find birth parents.
Their names are your first clue. I imagined Fran, as the hilarious British actress Miranda Hart, whose self-titled series forever broke the fourth wall, telling viewers how she really felt. Ken, I see as a cross between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Steve Howey, who started out as the goofy football player son-in-law on Reba and now, almost 20 years later, playing Schwarzenegger’s role in the TV version of True Lies.
This is my first time reading Copperman, known for both his Haunted Guesthouse and Jersey Girl Legal Mystery series.
He hooked me with the very first line. Not only was I intrigued with Fran and the mystery from the onset, he introduced the rich supporting characters as the plot twisted and turned, offering satisfying chuckles all along the way.
I highly recommend Ukelele of Death to anyone looking for a new cozy series and an enjoyable, light beach read.
I received this advance reader copy from Simon & Schuster, courtesy of NetGalley. This review is fair and impartial.
In Ukelele of Death , author E. J. Copperman introduces us to a new crime-solving duo — brother and sister Fran and Ken Stein. The characters play out the true love and drive-you-crazy aspect of any sibling relationship but with a secret bond and I’m not talking about their Private Investigation business helping people find birth parents.
Their names are your first clue. I imagined Fran, as the hilarious British actress Miranda Hart, whose self-titled series forever broke the fourth wall, telling viewers how she really felt. Ken, I see as a cross between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Steve Howey, who started out as the goofy football player son-in-law on Reba and now, almost 20 years later, playing Schwarzenegger’s role in the TV version of True Lies.
This is my first time reading Copperman, known for both his Haunted Guesthouse and Jersey Girl Legal Mystery series.
He hooked me with the very first line. Not only was I intrigued with Fran and the mystery from the onset, he introduced the rich supporting characters as the plot twisted and turned, offering satisfying chuckles all along the way.
I highly recommend Ukelele of Death to anyone looking for a new cozy series and an enjoyable, light beach read.
I received this advance reader copy from Simon & Schuster, courtesy of NetGalley. This review is fair and impartial.
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