“The question isn’t who wanted the victim dead; who didn’t?” No kidding, Columbo. Get in the boat and row.
Death by Sample Size is a hilarious cozy mystery that will have you clutching your sides. From the start, Holly’s inner dialogue and one-liners kept me invested in the story and gave me comic relief. My favorite lines are at the top of this review. Classic. Holly is an honest character, to a fault at times, and it endeared me to her. I connected with her on so many levels. The mystery itself is so well-conceived with quite a few twists and turns, and I didn’t know who the killer was until it was revealed to me. Kudos to Susie Black for a superb cozy plot with red herrings, a full cast of characters, a wisecracking ME, and a bumbling detective. A bonus was the ins and outs of the swimsuit industry. That, in itself, was worth the read. Death by Sample Size is Susie Black’s debut novel, yet you’d never guess it by the quality of the writing. Sophisticated prose, characters that leap off the page, and snappy dialogue all make Death by Sample Size a must-read. I look forward to reading more from Susie Black. Highly recommend! My Rating: 5+ stars https://books2read.com/u/3n2xYB
Wow, look at that excellent review I wrote what seems like YEARS ago. I still love Holly and this series.