A Fatal Glow: An Odessa Jones Mystery, Book 2 by Valerie Wilson Wesley
A Review By: NJH
Sometimes even good luck can mean bad fortune. For Odessa Jones—reluctant psychic, part-time caterer, full-time realtor—an elegant affair turned deadly threatens her reputation, and her life . . .
Recently widowed Odessa Jones is sure the exclusive catering job she's scored from wealthy businessman Casey Osborne will propel her catering career into the big leagues. So when Dessa's pesky second sight warns her that Osborne is bad news, she ignores it. She wishes she hadn't when he drops dead at his brunch after sampling her homemade preserves. Osborne's death is declared a homicide. Dessa and the friends who helped her cook are considered suspects . . .
To clear her name and find the truth, Dessa delves into Casey Osborne's life. Everyone from his sinister business partner to his tormented ex-wife has reason to kill him—and the opportunity to do it. With the help of her spirited aunt, loyal coworkers, and mischievous cat Juniper, she desperately searches for answers. Until a second murder leads Dessa down a frightening path filled with insidious hidden agendas—and someone poised to change her life forever.
Review Notes:
Audio Book Publication Year: 2022
An installment in a Series? Yes
Narrator (s): Diana Blue
A man dies and the investigation leads to more than just a man dying. Secrets and betrayals are revealed.
Finding out what happens to the lead character and the son is what kept me listening. Also I was intrigued by the “gift” Odessa processes. The narration was pretty good. I wanted more range in her voice but it wasn’t bad.
This book reads like a young adult, preteen book. It was a bit slow in places. I needed more mystery. It just fell a little short for me.
Reading Recommendation? Yes
Rating: 3 (It's aight)
Content Warnings? Human or animal loss
