The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly

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The Moonshine Shack Murder

by Diane Kelly

Series: Southern Homebrew Mystery #1
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Published by Berkley on June 29, 2021
Genres: Cozy Culinary Mystery
Pages: 304
Format: Kindle
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In this intoxicating new cozy mystery series, the future for modern-day moonshiner Hattie Hayes looks bright--until death darkens the doorstep of her Moonshine Shack.

The Hayes family has made moonshine in Chattanooga since the days of Prohibition, and Hattie is happy to continue the tradition, serving up fun, fruity flavors in mason jars for locals and tourists alike. All signs indicate her new 'shine shop will be a smashing success. What's more, mounted police officer Marlon Landers has taken a shine to Hattie. For the first time ever, the stars seemed to have aligned in both her work and romantic life. But when a body ends up on her store's doorstep alongside a broken jar of her Firefly Moonshine, it just might be lights out for her fledgling business.

The homicide detective can't seem to identify the person who killed the owner of a nearby bar. The only witness is Hattie's longhaired gray cat, and Smoky isn't talking. When the detective learns that the victim and Hattie had a heated exchange shortly before his murder, she becomes her prime suspect.

Lest Hattie end up behind bars like her bootlegging great-grandfather a century before, she must distill the evidence herself and serve the killer a swift shot of justice.

The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly is a marvelous mystery with southern charm.

Will Hattie figure out who killed Cormac before she is arrested?

Hattie Hayes

Hattie is our sleuth, maker of moonshine, and the owner of the Moonshine Shack. She is also intelligent and business savvy. Her Grandaddy is her biggest fan, especially since he taught her how to make moonshine. Hattie has a way of making people feel at ease, and they talk to her. Kiki and Kate are Hattie’s best friends, and they also support her.

I like Hattie. She has spunk. Hattie is a tiny little lady, but she has more courage than some people I know. I truly want to try some of her moonshine flavors, like the cherry.

The Mystery

Cormac is the owner of the Irish Pub across from the Moonshine Shack. He is quite unsavory. Anyway, he met his maker on Hattie’s front stoop while she was on the premises late one night. Since she found the body, she is suspect number one. But with the help of her friends, Grandaddy, and the police, she is able to find the true murder. Hattie finds she is attracted to Officer Landers, who is the grandson of the sheriff that arrested Hattie’s great grandfather back in the day. I nailed this one but not really before actually culprit confessed.

Hattie’s cat Smokey is such a classic feline. I love when he snubs her, and she keeps kissing him. I also liked the way that Marlon teased Hattie.

Five Stars

I truly enjoyed reading about Hattie and her family. The mystery was superb. My rating for The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly is five stars. I highly recommend this book.

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