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Treble at the Jam Fest
Treble at the Jam Fest
Treble at the Jam Fest
Audiobook8 hours

Treble at the Jam Fest

Written by Leslie Budewitz

Narrated by Rebecca Mitchell

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Erin Murphy, manager of Glacier Mercantile (a.k.a. the Merc), is tuning up for Jewel Bay's annual Jazz Festival. Between keeping the Merc's shelves stocked with Montana's tastiest local fare and hosting the festival's kick-off concert, Erin has her hands full.

Discord erupts when jazz guitarist Gerry Martin plummets to his death from the rocks above the Jewel River. The one-time international sensation had fallen out of sync with festival organizers, students, and performers. Was his death an accident-or did someone even the score?

Erin investigates despite the warning signs not to get involved. And when the killer attacks, she orchestrates her efforts into one last crescendo, hoping to avoid a deadly finale.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateOct 17, 2017
ISBN9781541479883
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Leslie Budewitz

Leslie Budewitz blends her passion for food, great mysteries, and the Northwest in two cozy mystery series, the Spice Shop Mysteries, set in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, and the Food Lovers’ Village Mysteries, set in NW Montana. She also writes moody suspense under the pen name Alicia Beckman. Leslie is the winner of three Agatha Awards—2013 Best First Novel for DEATH AL DENTE, the first Food Lovers' Village mystery; 2011 Best Nonfiction, and 2018 Best Short Story, for “All God’s Sparrows,” her first historical fiction. A past president of Sisters in Crime and a former board member of Mystery Writers of America, she lives and cooks in NW Montana.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Erin Murphy is manager of Glacier Mercantile in small-town Jewel Bay, Montana. They're gearing up for a festival featuring guitarist Gerry Martin. But all is not well -- especially when Erin hears arguments between Gerry and others who are either attending or performing in the concert he's about to give.Also on hand is her boyfriend Adam's best friend Tanner, who has finally arrived from Minnesota to spend time visiting with Adam and Erin. While she's looking for everything to settle down, that's not going to happen. The day after the concert, she hears that there's been an accident on the river -- where Adam and Tanner are kayaking, and when she rushes to it, she sees Tanner on the rocks, obviously in distress. She fears the worst, but those fears are allayed when Adam grabs her from behind before she can tumble to the ground. But when she learns that the deceased is Gerry Martin, and Tanner tells her it wasn't an accident, she begins to wonder who hated him enough to kill him, or wants to see her stop asking questions...While I really wanted to love this book, I just couldn't. There were things that bothered me, and unfortunately, I just couldn't get past them. First, how does she keep the Merc up and running when she's never there? She's there long enough to go into her office to work on the investigation, or order a couple cases of wine, but then she's off again, leaving the place to Tracy and her new hiree, Lou Mary. That grated on me.Also unfortunately, I still just really hate the name Fresca. it's the name of a soft drink from years ago, and every time I hear it I think she was named after it. The nickname for Francesca would more likely be Fran. It also bothers me that she calls her mother by her first name. It's disrespectful, and who cares if your mother works at the same place you do? You'd still call her mom, yet she even calls her Fresca in her mind. (Yeah, I know, but it really bothered me).Aside from this, the mystery was fine, and there were plenty of suspects who wanted Martin dead. Finding the right one took time, since the clues that their were led to a woman being the murderer. That narrowed it down somewhat, since the men were pretty much out of the picture. In the end, it all came together satisfactorily, and left a hint of what is to come in the next book, which I will still probably read, since I've read all the books in this series so far.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Somehow, I missed book #3 so will go back and read it next. There were things mentioned in this book that were obviously sorted out in the last one that left me wondering and feeling like there was a piece missing from the puzzle. Having said that, I still enjoyed this book a lot,

    We arrive in Jewel Bay, Montana for the Jazz Festival. As an opener to the festival, some of the musicians put on a short preview concert in the event area behind Erin Murphy’s store, The Merc. When a couple of arguments occur between Gerry Martin, one of the premiere performers, and some others, Erin becomes curious. When he is found dead the next morning on the rocks by the river, Erin finds herself smack dab in the middle of another murder investigation, especially as her boyfriend and his friend are the ones who find the body and see someone push him off the cliff. She is trying to save the festival, run the Merc, deal with her relationship and investigate all at the same time. Can she catch a killer before the last note is played? Will she and Adam weather some changes in their relationship?

    All of our favorite characters return and many new ones arrive on the scene. Jewel Bay is a small town and the Merc is right in the center of all the actions. Erin’s mom is cooking up a storm in the Merc’s kitchen and she also takes a big step. Tracy helps Erin with the store and has her area full of chocolate and demand is growing. Erin has hired Lou Mary to help at the store and Tracy seems to be getting her nose out of joint. Adam and Erin’s relationship is going strong and we meet his friend Tanner has come to town with some news. Also new in this story are the musicians and a new deputy sheriff. The cast is diverse yet I missed Kim, Erin's friend and previous deputy. There is a good representative of a small town, especially one that is a tourist destination.

    This mystery is well crafted with many clues. I enjoyed the twist and turns as the list of suspects grew and how Erin manages her business while investigating. The descriptions of the town and the area around it sprinkled throughout the story enable the reader to picture the area, perhaps longing to actually visit and see it yourself. This is a enjoyable mystery that moves right along as connections are made leading up to the surprising reveal. I definitely recommend this book and this series to any cozy mystery lover. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Number 4 in the Food Lovers' Village Mystery series opens with the residents of Jewel Bay, Montana setting up for the annual Jazz Festival. One of the acts for the festival is Gerry Martin, jazz guitarist. While Martin is very well-known, he is not very well liked. The festival takes a turn when Gerry Martin falls from the top of the rocks at the Jewel River.

    Erin Murphy has solved several other crimes that have taken place in Jewel Bay. She begins to investigate Martin's death and she discovers it may not be an accident. The question she must ask is: Who hated Gerry Martin enough to push him to his death?

    I am a fan of Leslie Budewitz and her Food Lovers' Village Mystery series. I find the characters to be very relatable and Erin has effective sleuthing skills. I am looking forward to the next book in this series, as well as the author's other series.

    I received an advance copy of this novel from Good Reads First Giveaways in exchange for an honest review.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Treble at the Jam Fest by Leslie Budewitz is the fourth book in A Food Lovers’ Village Mystery series. Erin Murphy is the manager of Murphy’s Mercantile in Jewel Bay, Montana. It is time for the annual Jewel Bay Jazz Festival and Workshop event. The Merc (as locals call it) will be hosting a special Friday night concert in the courtyard featuring Gerry Martin, a jazz guitarist. The evening is a hit, but Erin notices tension between Gerry, Gabby, and Dave. The next day Erin is in the shop when she receives news that a body was discovered on the rocks by the Jewel River. Erin quickly rushes towards the river and discovers that the body belongs to Gerry Martin. Two people witnessed Gerry having a lively discussion with a figure they could not identify. That person then pushed the guitarist over the edge. Erin immediately swings into investigator mode to track down Gerry’s killer. Who disliked Gerry enough to want him dead? As it turns out, the musician was not as well-liked as Erin thought. The killer is not pleased with Erin’s probing and attempts to put her out of commission. Will Erin be able orchestrate the killer right into police custody?Treble at the Jam Fest is nicely written and has a great concept. I did feel that the pace was a little slow and the story did not engage me. There are numerous characters, businesses and products introduced in the story (too many). It can be hard to keep them all straight especially if you are new to the series (like me). The main character did not win me over (she was alright). I give Treble at the Jam Fest 3 out of 5 stars. The murder mystery is a no brainer. I could pinpoint the killer early in the novel. Erin’s reason for investigating this crime was paltry (let’s face it, Erin did not need a reason besides her curiosity). One detail that gave me a good laugh is Erin believing she is maintaining the “chain of custody” on an item she found and removed from the crime scene. I felt that too much time was devoted to Erin’s questions and thoughts. I wanted more action and less contemplation. Treble at the Jam Fest has romance, friends, family, music, a mystery and plenty of food.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Jewel Bay is preparing for the annual Jazz Festival, but one of the headliners takes a dive off a cliff. Did he fall or was he pushed? To keep things running smoothly for the festival, Erin Murphy sets out to uncover the truth and discover some things she wished she hadn't.The characters need a bit more fleshing out but overall a fun read.