Wanda Pelfrey

Kirby and Riley Gordan come to Adairsville, Georgia a small picturesque mountain town in north Georgia to settle their Uncle James’s massive estate. It soon becomes apparent that Uncle James died under mysterious circumstances, was it an accident or murder. Danny and Wanda introduce some quirky and loveable characters in this first book of their new series “Adairsville Heritage Mystery”. I enjoyed this book very much, the chapters are short so it did not take me long to read it once I got started. I would highly recommend this book to others who enjoy the mystery and suspense genre.

I would like to thank Danny and Wanda for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
… (mehr)

I love visiting small towns especially in my home state of Georgia. Alas, Covid has limited some of my ramblings, but I lucked out when I found Solid Ground by Danny and Wanda Pelfrey. A cozy mystery set in northeastern Georgia, this book includes some great descriptions of Adairsville and surrounding areas. I love it when a book captures the setting so well. In addition, the characters are likable and relatable, while secondary characters round out the cast well. Kirby and Riley are siblings who have just come into a sizable inheritance from their Uncle James. Some mystery surrounds his death, and Kirby, a St. Petersburg police detective, and his sister Riley are on the case. There are a number of suspects with motive, keeping the reader guessing. There is also a promise of romance for both main characters — more books are promised in the Adairsville Heritage series. The faith message is strong and woven throughout the narrative. Characters are in various stages in their faith journeys. I especially liked the spiritual mentoring between the older characters and the young. There is a lot of backstory shared that slowed the book down a bit, but I imagine in future books the pace will increase. Also I found some of the dialog a bit stiff. Kirby, in particular, comes off as much older than someone in his 30s. But these are minor concerns.

A charming setting, down-to-earth characters, and a twisting plot make Solid Ground a good choice for fans of the cozy mystery series. I am looking forward to more in the series.

Recommended.

Audience: adults.

(Thanks to the author for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)… (mehr)