Lori C. (dollycas) reviewed Clouds in My Coffee (Country Club Murders, Bk 3) on + 651 more book reviews
Dollycas's Thoughts
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book!
Ellison Russell's mother is planning a huge gala but when unexpected family, her daughter, Marjorie, and her sister, Sis, show up she is anything but pleased. She sends them to Ellison's. They haven't been home in years, why now? Nothing is going to ruin her event. What would people think?
At a pre-gala party Ellison is almost killed by a falling sculpture, then someone throws a Molotov cocktail at her house and bullets are flying. Then at the gala dinner she is almost poisoned. Why would someone want Ellison dead? Until the culprit is caught another guest moves in with Ellison, hunky detective Anarchy Jones. This leaves prospective husband, at least in her mother's eyes, Hunter Tafft a little upset. Marjorie has Ellison simmering because she may be married but that doesn't stop her from flirting with every man in sight and maybe a little more with one or two. Ellison hasn't got time to be worrying about her sister's antics. She has to catch a killer before he succeeds in killing her.
Julie Mulherm has written another outstanding story.
These characters are so much fun. Frances Russell, Ellison's mom, is the epitome of the country club wife. She has her committees and does lunch and does everything the "right" way, her way. Her daughters seem to always be letting her down and even when there are far away from trouble, which I know, isn't often, they still get the blame. Especially Ellison. Ellison has grown since the series started. She knows how to handle her mother, or get her father to handle her mother. Marjorie is at a crossroads, "things always looks greener" situation. Ellison tries her best to get her back on track. Aunt Sis, is a free spirit and a huge thorn in Frances' side. She has a secret and that is why she has returned to Kansas City. Ellison just needs to run interference between all over them and hopes that before any permanent damage is done, they all go back where they came from.
There is non-stop action from the start to the finish. The killer seems to be pretty incompetent, so many tries to murder Ellison, and thankfully they haven't succeeded. I really enjoyed that no one knew the motivation behind the attempts. Not even Detective Jones. It's hard to catch a suspect when the victim really has no enemies or at least no one that would want her dead.
The story like the first two installments is set in the early 70's. I love the references to the early television shows and police investigations without all the technology we have today.
I need to mention that along with all the drama there is a fair amount of humor. The way this family interacts both in stressful and not so stressful moments may have you giggling and even laughing out loud.
This story checks all my boxes for a perfect escape. Awesome plot, terrific characters and set in a wonderful time. This truly is one of my favorite series!
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book!
Ellison Russell's mother is planning a huge gala but when unexpected family, her daughter, Marjorie, and her sister, Sis, show up she is anything but pleased. She sends them to Ellison's. They haven't been home in years, why now? Nothing is going to ruin her event. What would people think?
At a pre-gala party Ellison is almost killed by a falling sculpture, then someone throws a Molotov cocktail at her house and bullets are flying. Then at the gala dinner she is almost poisoned. Why would someone want Ellison dead? Until the culprit is caught another guest moves in with Ellison, hunky detective Anarchy Jones. This leaves prospective husband, at least in her mother's eyes, Hunter Tafft a little upset. Marjorie has Ellison simmering because she may be married but that doesn't stop her from flirting with every man in sight and maybe a little more with one or two. Ellison hasn't got time to be worrying about her sister's antics. She has to catch a killer before he succeeds in killing her.
Julie Mulherm has written another outstanding story.
These characters are so much fun. Frances Russell, Ellison's mom, is the epitome of the country club wife. She has her committees and does lunch and does everything the "right" way, her way. Her daughters seem to always be letting her down and even when there are far away from trouble, which I know, isn't often, they still get the blame. Especially Ellison. Ellison has grown since the series started. She knows how to handle her mother, or get her father to handle her mother. Marjorie is at a crossroads, "things always looks greener" situation. Ellison tries her best to get her back on track. Aunt Sis, is a free spirit and a huge thorn in Frances' side. She has a secret and that is why she has returned to Kansas City. Ellison just needs to run interference between all over them and hopes that before any permanent damage is done, they all go back where they came from.
There is non-stop action from the start to the finish. The killer seems to be pretty incompetent, so many tries to murder Ellison, and thankfully they haven't succeeded. I really enjoyed that no one knew the motivation behind the attempts. Not even Detective Jones. It's hard to catch a suspect when the victim really has no enemies or at least no one that would want her dead.
The story like the first two installments is set in the early 70's. I love the references to the early television shows and police investigations without all the technology we have today.
I need to mention that along with all the drama there is a fair amount of humor. The way this family interacts both in stressful and not so stressful moments may have you giggling and even laughing out loud.
This story checks all my boxes for a perfect escape. Awesome plot, terrific characters and set in a wonderful time. This truly is one of my favorite series!
