Chicken Culprit: A heartwarming and humorous small town cozy mystery

Vikki Walton

Feb 2018 · A Backyard Farming Cozy Mystery Series Book 1 · Morewellson, Ltd.

About this ebook

Newcomer Anne gets pulled into a deadly mystery after her quirky neighbor is accused of murder. But cracking this case will ruffle more than a few feathers...and may cause Anne’s dream of a peaceful life in Carolan Springs to be scrambled forever.

Anne Freemont thought her fresh start in the picturesque town of Carolan Springs would be a peaceful new start. But her quaint Colorado dream is upended when her neighbor’s dead body is discovered in his compost pile.

Just when Anne’s nerves can’t be more rattled, her quirky young neighbor, Kandi Jenkins, is accused of the murder. Desperate to clear her name, Kandi begs for Anne’s help. Amateur sleuth, Anne pries into the victim’s past, only to learn Carolan Springs is a hotbed of secrets...and someone is desperate to keep them buried. 

With suspects multiplying and danger lurking around every sun-dappled corner, Anne realizes her new life is scrambling towards a deadly conclusion. Can she crack the case before the killer strikes again? Or will her first taste of small-town living leave her permanently over-easy?

Teeming with eccentric characters, a touch of humor, and just a hint of romance, Chicken Culprit delivers a delightfully entertaining mystery that will have you roosting on the edge of your seat! If you’re craving a fun, cozy read with a criminally good plot, grab this clever series starter now!

Ratings and reviews

Really good story and intriguing. However, the flow of sentences was disjointed at times. Words were incorrect as if there was a major typo. The last part referenced when something about the victim waking up but it made no sense. I couldn't even figure out who exactly the author was really referring to. I wish more people would truly EDIT their work before publishing. The joy of reading is having a story that flows and keeps you wanting to turn the page. When the actual reading becomes laborious, the reader will not enjoy the story as much.

I liked the unexpected twist at the end of the story.... please keep writing ... I enjoyed your story and you are very generous sharing your book freely. for someone like me who is at the bottom of the financial heap, your writing and sharing so generously has been a life saver ... helping me recover from Operations which needed the distractions of the storytelling to dissipate the some of the pains... thank you...

Love this book. It has me laughing and yes shedding a few tears. There was only one naughty word(damn) and that's it. If you like a great mystery and not a lot of swear words, this is your book.