Panic in the Panhandle

J.C. Kenney

Sep 2024 · Elmo Simpson Mysteries Book 1 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

This is no ordinary wild animal removal call…

 In the sleepy panhandle of Florida, Benjamin “Elmo” Simpson has carved out a comfortable niche as the go-to wild animal removal specialist. Life is sweet until a peculiar service request takes him to a local condo and an unexpected scene. Retired lawyer Fran Cohen is missing and in his apartment is a well-fed alligator that appears to have enjoyed a nice breakfast with…or rather, of…Fran.

All evidence points toward murder, and local alligator farmer, Waldo “Rambo” Quigley has the motive and the means. When Rambo pleads for help to clear his name, old debts and a history of friendship leave Elmo no choice but to investigate. With his girlfriend, Nicola, by his side, and Rambo’s freedom on the line, Elmo’s on the hunt for the real killer, but don’t panic…Elmo’s got a plan…sort of. Maybe.

Reptilian clues lead to unexpected allies, and the call of danger is addictive. Can Elmo uncover the identity of Fran’s killer before becoming the next victim, removed from the scene like an unwanted pest?

Ratings and reviews

A great cozy mystery with all sorts of suspects to a murder by a hungry alligator. Whodunit fun and I laughed out loud in some parts. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspects: a vampire look alike, a questionable seer, a chef with an acid temper, and Rambo, the owner of the alligator. I highly recommend this crazy and fun book. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fast paced and highly entertaining. This is the first book in the Elmo Simpson Mysteries series and I am already counting down the days until the next installment comes out. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the story. It had a good pace with an interesting plot with fun quirky characters. This is an all-around entertaining book that I highly recommend.

A solid mystery with the most wonderful characters! Settle in because you will NOT want to stop reading until the end! Lots of twists and turns. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.