The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor by Sharon Kay

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The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor

by Sharon Kay

Series: Michelle Kilpatrick Mystery #1
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Published by Hale & Thornton Press on August 14, 2023
Setting: Petersburg, Ohio
Genres: Historical Mystery
Pages: 247
Format: Kindle, Paperback
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It’s 1974, and Michelle Kilpatrick has her hands full trying to keep her difficult mother happy while studying journalism at the University of Petersburg. The fall quarter gets more complicated when Michelle’s grades drop thanks to the demanding Professor Ladd, who believes Michelle should be more like the already-published Craig Miller. But, when Michelle discovers the professor’s dead body during office hours, grades are suddenly the least of her worries. With the help of her friends from the Commuter Lounge, Michelle sets out to clear her name and soon realizes Craig may be the key to unlocking the mystery around Professor Ladd’s murder. But is the truth a story worth dying for? The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor is the first in the Michelle Kilpatrick Mysteries, a cozy mystery series.Pikasho Deka for Readers' Faavorite: A captivating sleuth mystery with a potent dose of family drama, The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor has all the ingredients that come together as a delicious treat for whodunnit lovers. Sharon Kay keeps us on our toes with a swirling mix of suspense, intrigue, and mystery. You can never reasonably predict the twists and turns of the plot, and it makes for a fascinating read until the end. The narrative is well-paced, with some compelling characters who feel relatable yet distinct.

The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor by Sharon Kay is a fun mystery with lots of nostalgia.

Will Michelle find the secrets behind Professor Ladd’s murder?

Michelle Kilpatrick

Our sleuth is Michelle Kilpatrick. She is a college student attending journalism classes and living at home with her parents. Her best friend, TJ, lives next door, and they commute to the college together. I like Michelle. She does have a hard time with her parents, as they believe she should settle down and help on the farm. If they were to get to know her, they would understand that it is not going to happen. Michelle is good at investigating and writing, and she doesn’t want to live the life of a farmer’s wife.

The Mystery

The mystery takes us into the secrets of Petersburg, Ohio. Michelle learns more about one of the founding families and how they maintained their wealth. She also learns about the corruption and all the secrets they kept in the name of their family. I enjoyed following her and her friends, and they found and shared information.

Four Stars

My rating for The Peculiar Case of the Petersburg Professor by Sharon Kay is four stars. I truly enjoyed the time frame of the mystery. The music that the author refers to and the 1970s setting are nice. It reminds me of perspectives from that time, compared to now. I recommend this cozy mystery to you. If Michelle keeps growing, she will be an official investigator, not a sleuth, soon.

Michelle Kilpatrick Mysteries

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