Dewey Decimated by Allison Brook

Item: Dewey Decimated
Rating: 5
Author: karenbaron

Posted September 7, 2022 by karenbaron in #AutumnReadsWithTheBaroness, Blog Tour, Contest - Giveaway, Mystery, Paranormal, Review, Series / 2 Comments

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Dewey Decimated

by Allison Brook

Series: Haunted Library Mysteries #6
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Published by Crooked Lane Books on September 6, 2022
Genres: Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Pages: 336
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Also in this series: Buried in the Stacks, Death Overdue, Read and Gone, Checked Out for Murder, Death on the Shelf, Overdue or Die, Booked on Murder

Librarian Carrie Singleton is back on the case, alongside library ghost Evelyn, in the sixth installment of Agatha Award nominee Allison Brook’s Haunted Library mysteries.

Carrie Singleton is just off a hot string of murder cases centered around the spooky local library in Clover Ridge, Connecticut. She could really use a break—but no such luck, as she; Smokey Joe, the resident cat; and Evelyn, the library’s ghost, are drawn into another tantalizing whodunit.

First, a dead body is found in the basement of the building attached to the library, and it turns out to be Carrie’s fiancé’s Uncle Alec, who Dylan hasn’t seen in years. But Alec has no intention of truly checking out, and his ghost makes itself at home in the library, greatly upsetting the patrons. Carrie and Evelyn work hard to keep Alec out of sight, but what was he doing in Clover Ridge to begin with? And why was he killed?

Meanwhile, the town council, of which Carrie is also a member, is embroiled in a hot-headed debate over the fate of the Seabrook Preserve, a lovely and valuable piece of property that runs along Long Island Sound. Turn it into an upscale park? Sell it to a condo developer? Or keep it as protected land?

As the dispute rages, there’s another murder, this time involving a council member. Could the two murders be connected? And could Carrie be next on the hit list?

Dewey Decimated by Allison Brook is about Carrie trying to get her fiance’s uncle to move on, and to do that, she has to solve his murder.

Who disliked Alec Dunmore enough to kill him?

Carrie Singleton

Carrie Singleton is no longer single as she’s engaged to Dylan Avery. I’m so happy for them as they read like a great couple. Carrie is doing great at her librarian job and solving mysteries despite what her fiance and John Mathers say about it. This time she’s taking on the case even before we know who the dead body was. She wants to ensure the victim’s family gets peace. I love reading about every minute of Carrie doing her librarian duties, being a council member, and just her normal everyday life.

The Mystery

The construction workers found a dead body in the basement of the building next door to the library, which will be the library’s new addition. Fantastic news about the construction going forward for the library; bad news about the dead body because now they have to figure out who he was and why he was left there. Not only that but who his family is so they can put him to rest. Carrie and Evelyn are tasked by the powers that be and the dead person’s ghost to find out what happened to him. A lot was going on in this mystery, and I’m still wrapping my head around it. I thoroughly enjoyed this installment, but I never figured out who did it. Even after they confessed and other things happened. I was still clueless.

Five Stars

Dewey Decimated by Allison Brook is another fantastic book from Ms. Brook. I have never been able to figure out whodunit in her books. Ms. Brook is great at weaving an excellent tale that keeps me occupied and entertained with her stories. I can’t wait to read another book by this fantastic author.

I am giving Dewey Decimated by Allison Brook five stars, recommending it to anyone who wants an excellent September read. You might want to enjoy a nice mug of apple cider while you are at it!

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About Allison Brook

Allison Brook is the pseudonym for Marilyn Levinson, who writes mysteries, romantic suspense, and novels for kids. She lives on Long Island and enjoys traveling, reading, watching foreign films, doing Sudoku and dining out. She especially loves to visit with her grandchildren on FaceTime.

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