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Cliff Hanger
by Mary Feliz
Series: Maggie McDonald Mystery #5
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Published by Lyrical Press on July 16, 2019
Genres: Cozy Animal Mystery
Pages: 226
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Also in this series: Address to Die For
When a hang-gliding stranger is found fatally injured in the cliffs above Monterey Bay, the investigation into his death becomes a cluttered mess. Professional organizer Maggie McDonald must sort the clues to catch a coastal killer before her family becomes a target . . . Maggie has her work cut out for her helping Renée Alvarez organize her property management office. Though the condominium complex boasts a prime location on the shores of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, aging buildings and the high-maintenance tenants have Renée run ragged. But Maggie’s efforts are complicated when her sons attempt to rescue a badly injured man who crashed his ultra-light on the coastal cliffs. Despite their efforts to save him, the man dies. Maggie's family members become the prime suspects in a murder investigation and the target of a lawsuit. Her instincts say something’s out of place, but solving a murder won’t be easy. Maggie still needs to manage her business, the pushy press, and unwanted interest from criminal elements. Controlling chaos is her specialty, but with this killer’s crime wave, Maggie may be left hanging . . . “A skillful amateur detective with an impressive to-do list.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW, Address to Die For
Was the ultralight crash an accident or murder?
Cliff Hanger by Mary Felix is a fast-paced mystery with lots of moving parts. Set in a Monterey Bay resort on the California coast. The mystery, characters, and setting are superb.
The McDonald Family
Maggie and her boys head to the Monterey Bay where they are will be on a working vacation. At first, it seems that the vacation is doomed with one issue after another, but with the help of their friends, they might have a good summer vacation after.
Maggie is a professional organizer. Can you imagine? I think it would be fun, not that I am an organizational whiz; my closet is proof of that. Seriously, Maggie seems really good at her job. My mom should hire to go through our basement.
Mystery
There is a young man killed in an ultralight (it’s like a hang glider with a lawnmower engine but more), and Maggie’s sons find the crash, call 9-1-1 to help the young man. The young man’s family blame the boys and are suing them for negligence. So, Maggie calls in the Calvary, and they figure out what is going on.
Things about the book that I liked:
- There are little things at the beginning of each chapter to keep you organized.
- Included is a recipe to get help get rid of skunk odor. If you have ever had a dog, you understand that tomato juice doesn’t always work.
- I love the way that Maggie and her husband parent their boys.
- Maggie’s boys are exceptionally well behaved and caring individuals.
- The McDonald family helps the police investigate crimes.
5 Stars for Cliff Hanger by Mary Felix
My rating for Cliff Hanger by Mary Felix is five stars. The story, characters, setting, and mystery are well written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fabulous book. If I can fit the previous books into my schedule, I will. I highly recommend this book to all cozy fans.
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About Mary Feliz
Mary Feliz writes the Maggie McDonald Mysteries featuring a Silicon Valley professional organizer and her sidekick golden retriever. She’s worked for Fortune 500 firms and mom and pop enterprises competed in whaleboat races and done synchronized swimming. She attends organizing conferences in her character’s stead, but Maggie’s skills leave her in the dust. Her first book, ADDRESS TO DIE FOR, received a Kirkus Star and was named a Best Book of 2017 by Kirkus Reviews.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2019 Cloak and Dagger
- 2019 Craving For Cozies Reading Challenge
- 2019 Cruisin' Thru The Cozies Reading Challenge
- 2019 Goodreads Reading Challenge
- 2019 New Release Challenge
Thanks so much, Baroness! I so happy that you enjoyed Cliff Hanger!
Such a fun cover. Thanks.