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Death of a Turkey

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I really like this series! While there are some little issues, overall it is a really great cozy series. The characters are likeable and that Ian is simply yummy! I agree with the first reviewer that the relationship has been a little rushed - I would have liked it to develop a new level at each book instead of throwing several into this one. I also agree on the snow issue...since I think New England in general is a wimp about snow and closes at the drop of the hat rather than waiting it out (that may be sour potatoes as I grew in a far northern state that closes for absolutely NOTHING while my cousins in New England were always getting out of school for an inch of snow).

But the characters and the town are simply wonderful. I actually managed to guess at the ending although I had it wrong why the murderer murdered Prunella so that was an interesting twist. Definitely a series to devour and I can't wait for more in this series!

Peggy Jean Turner, mayor of Cobb's Landing, a small New England town, is happy that mysterious banker, Max, has turned their once poor town into a colonial-themed tourist attraction, but is less than thrilled that he wants the town to reenact the first Thanksgiving for the tourists. Although she knows the town needs the money, PJ believes that Thanksgiving should be spent with friends and family. However, PJ is in the minority and she reluctantly agrees to take part in the reenactment. As she is preparing for the reenactment, she also has to deal with the obnoxious Prunella Post who is renting a neighbor's house for the winter. With crime on the rise, including someone breaking her shop window, Peggy is happy to welcome former police chief Stu McIntyre back to town and his old job. But when Prunella is found murdered and Stu's fiancee, Emily, is the chief suspect, Emily finds herself investigating the murder.

I'm hooked on this charming cozy mystery series. What I like most about the series is the depiction of the friendship between PJ and her best friend and next door neighbor, Lavinia. Readers will enjoy their close and easy relationship and the friendship between their sons. PJ is a strong heroine, at times a bit headstrong, but very realistic as she struggles with running a town and business and life as a single parent. Her relationship with Ian is sweet, but feels a bit rushed. I wish Kate Borden had let the relationship build through a few more books before escalating the way it did in this book. The mystery was well plotted and I didn't guess the identity of the murderer until right before PJ did.

The only problem I have with this series is that Borden's description of life in New England seems a bit off at times. I found it hard to believe not only that a town would not plow after receiving eight inches of snow but that the kids would still have school (nor would they have school when there's a foot of snow). Towns always go over budget on snow removal; it's a part of living in New England.

Those issues aside, I've devoured the first three books in the series and look forward to reading the next one.

3rd and hopefully not final installment of Peggy Turner and Cobb's Landing. In this outing, Peggy the mayor of this small New England town, is forced by the irrepressible Max, to put aside her own Thanksgiving plans so Max can capitalize on an original Pilgrim Thanksgiving for the tourists. If this weren't enough, Peggy has to deal with the new obnoxious neighbor who is found dead on the village green, Stu's new fiance - which he is afraid to tell his own mother about and her growing love for Ian. I really enjoy this series of books and hope that Kate Borden hasn't stopped writing about the antics of this little town.

If you're looking for a light cozy read, this is the book for you. Peggy Jean is the Mayor of Cobbs Landing, a small Colonial town created for tourists to help the local economy. Peggy's son and likable friend Lavinia and her family are main characters in the book. There is a love interest for Peggy and a man named Max who seems to have a lot of influence in the town's business. A stranger in town, a caring vet, likable police officer and you have the perfect setting for a cozy mystery. A few days before Thanksgiving, Peggy's favorite holiday, a body is found in the town square. Peggy, who also owns the local hardware store, soon becomes a suspect. Peggy must find out who the murderer is and save the holiday and stay out of jail.

I enjoyed this book, but I did have a few problems with it. The author kept repeating events that had just happened in complete detail to other characters. It appeared to be written to make the book a certain number of pages. Also the ending (and I can't say anymore because I would give it away) was strange. But overall this was a good cozy and I would recommend it.

This was a slow-moving book with a lot of cozy and very little mystery. Set in a small town in New England in the week leading up to Thanksgiving, the plot involves a newcomer who antagonizes long-time residents. What struck me was how hostile the lead characters are to all newcomers!!!! Even the newcomer's cat is hateful (and -- coming from a catlover with several cats -- totally unbelievable -- cats do not charge up to strange dogs on the street and attack them). A little boy -- stranger -- is horrible and he and his father more or less get chased out of town.

I think you're supposed to think how wonderful it would be to live in this picturesque village with colonial architecture and snow on the ground, but what struck me was how unpleasant it would be to be a newcomer in that town.

The plot involves the death of one of these hateful newcomers. For very silly reasons, the lead character is a suspect and the victim is a neighbor, so she's interested in finding out who did it. But not very interested. Somehow the mystery gets solved. Mostly the story involves getting ready for Thanksgiving.

I could forgive all of the hostility toward outsiders if there were an engaging plot that moved right along. There isn't. This book just barely makes it into the "murder mystery" category, and you're halfway through the book before anyone dies. Mostly we hear about the lead character cooking meals, talking to her son, taking her good cat with her to her hardware store, talking to her best friend cousin about not-very-interesting-or-relevant things, etc.

I guess the popularity of the book has to do with people imagining how wonderful it would be to be in a closeknit community in a pretty little town like that at Thanksgiving. Personally, I really missed having a strong plot and likable characters.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK! GREAT HOLIDAY READ AND GREAT CHARACTERS! CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE OF THIS SERIES.

Breathtakingly beautiful pristine snow, delectable pumpkin muffins, hot coffee, warm friendships, a cozy kitchen. . . . Kate Borden has defined cozy.

This is the best book I have ever read in my life! This series, "Death of a Tart", "Death of a Trickster", and "Death of a Turkey" is the best series I have ever read. Each book keeps getting better, even though you don't think a book can get any better than that. This series is the coziest, most entertaining, most magnificent, most awesome, most well-written, absolutely the best series ever written.

In this 3rd book of the series, Peggy Jean finds a body in the snow. . . . She and the police chief Stu are determined to find out who is responsible for it.

While they are investigating, the rest of the book is so cozy, you feel like you're on a cotton cloud. I think one of the main reasons the book is so cozy is because most of the book takes place in Peggy Jean's cozy kitchen or in the quaint little town, and because of the warm friendships that make the kitchen and the town cozy. You feel like you are right there in the kitchen, or in the hardware store, or in the cozy town. The characters feel so real, and I love them all.

I especially love the ending. . . . there are a couple of nice little surprises.

I will never be able to sing enough praise for the magnificent, the splendid, the incredibly talented Kate Borden.

In the 3rd book in the Peggy Jean Turner Mystery series, things are definitely looking up for both Peggy Jean (P.J.) and her hometown of Cobb's Landing, New England. The town has been turned into a colonial village, and has quickly becoming a tourist attraction. The townspeople dress in period costumes, and no modern equipment is on display in town during "town hours" (including cell phones and satellite dishes). P.J. grumbles a bit over the costume she must wear while working in her hardware store, but even she cannot complain about the renewed life and money pouring into her beloved town.

It is almost Thanksgiving, and P.J. is looking forward to spending one of her favorite holidays with family and friends. Max, the often strange and mysterious banker who is also the town's financial backer, quickly changes P.J. plans. He insists that P.J. help him put on an authentic Thanksgiving celebration for the tourists that continue to pour into town. Fighting him each step of the way, P.J. has to finally admit defeat and give in for the betterment of her town. Also ruining P.J.'s Thanksgiving is new neighbor, Prunella Post, who has rented the home across the street from Peggy. No one likes this meddling, obnoxious newcomer, and when she is found murdered, no one is overly surprised. Having a few murders is bad for business in this quaint town, and P.J. quickly jumps in to prove that Cobb's Landing is a safe, delightful place to visit.

This is a fun, light cozy series and I really enjoy the characters, the mysteries, and the setting. The only thing that I didn't care for was the nicknames (P.J. for a mayor's name seemed too casual), and the name "Lovey" for her best friend was a bit silly for me. Otherwise, I loved the storyline, and was intrigued by the character of Max...until the ending. I had a hard time with this ending, and found it far-fetched, and slightly creepy. I am hoping that there are more books in the series, and would like them to return to the "lighter" fare that I found in the first two installments.

The first book in the series is called "Death of a Tart". Enjoy!

Death of a Turkey is not a turkey! Mayor Peggy Turner is up to her neck in trouble again. She has a new obnoxious neighbor and Max is messing up her planned Thanksgiving family get together, and she thinks things can't get worse but they do. On a cold snow filled day her nasty neigbor is found dead with a turkey skewer in her back, and guess who's hardware store window display has severl sekwers in it, and to add to her misery her store window is now broken. Peggy becomes one of Stu's prime suspects, what can she do to prove that she is innocent? Guess you will have to read the book to find out, enjoy!

This is the second book in this series but the first one I read and it was pretty good. The characters were interesting and likable. It was an incredibly fast read.

I was sort of disappointed with it though. It often seemed like the writer was paraphrasing more than telling a story. There was a lot of telling, rather than showing.

The ending of the mystery wasn't very exciting.

But I would recommened this book if you want a fast, easy read. You don't have to read the first book (DEATH OF A TART)to understand this book.