Blog Tour - Dashiki
Review - 4 out of 5 stars:
I’m always on the lookout for new cosy crime authors, so I was pleased to receive a copy of Dashiki to review.
It took me a while to get into the story. I think because I don’t know the Jazz world at all, or the locations where it is set, it just took me a little while to acclimatise. None of the characters “clicked” immediately, but I grew to like them very much as the book went on.
Once I had got about a quarter or a third of the way in, it suddenly fell into place and I then I really enjoyed the story. The plot was interesting, and I enjoyed trying to figure out who had committed the murder.
I like the characters too, once I’d got to know them. Virginia was a little naive and hot tempered, but I really loved her determination to work out who the killer really was, when it looked so bad for her friend. I liked the overall mix of characters too, and there were enough suspects to keep you guessing.
Overall, I really enjoyed this interesting murder mystery set in the world of jazz enthusiasts and collectors. I would like to read more and get to know the characters better.
I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.
Blurb:
A cozy mystery with a dash of romance set in the vibrant world of jazz.
During an interview with reclusive jazz singer Betty Brown, journalist Virginia Farrell is shown priceless tapes from the iconic 1957 Thelonious Monk-John Coltrane gig at the Five Spot. When Betty is found murdered, Virginia is determined to recover the tapes and uncover the truth behind Betty’s death.
In the spirit of Nancy Drew, Virginia teams up with her six-foot blonde roommate to investigate the various suspects. Detective Robert Smith from the Hoboken Police Department joins the case, quickly becoming absorbed by an unsolved murder possibly linked to Betty Brown’s death, as well as an undeniable attraction to Virginia.
Dashiki is a cozy mystery laced with romance, immersing readers in the captivating world of jazz, where musicians, journalists, scholars, and enthusiasts intersect in an entertaining whodunit.
Purchase Links:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1R2KNQ/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DS1R2KNQ/
Author Bio:
Florence Wetzel was born 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Her novels include the thriller The Woman Who Went Overboard and the Swedish mystery The Grand Man. She has also authored horror short stories, a book of poems and memoir essays, and co-authored jazz clarinettist Perry Robinson's autobiography. In July 2024, she published Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss.
Social Media Links:
Florence Wetzel (@florencewetzel108) • Instagram profile
(1) Florence Wetzel | LinkedIn
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Thanks so much, Roberta, for taking the time to read Dashiki and write about it! I'm glad the characters and settings finally clicked for you, it is a very particular world that the story takes place in.
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