Since this is book 2 in a series I haven't started I enjoyed the authors ability to catch readers up quickly as the story is moving forward.

M.L.Erdahl is able to create a fun cozy mystery that readers will be able to enjoy from beginning to end. The author creates a cast of characters who become real as the story moves forward. Even though this is the first in the series I have read the author is able to make it feel like book one with reference to what happened in book one while keeping the story moving forward.

The Author captures the feel of small town and all the crazy politics that go into that small world. The author bring readers into the world they created and reader will not want to leave until they finish the mystery.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of M.L Erdahl Spring Upon a Crime.

This was a really fun read! I was intrigued by the setting, given that I am from Washington, and I loved the basis for the story. The author did a great job with the setting and bringing the Pacific Northwest to life. I thought the writing was easy to read and I loved the humor and character development. Overall I would recommend this to any cozy mystery fans.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Though I enjoyed the book, I feel there's nothing particularly interesting about it, nor would I recommend it (granted, I read this book and not the first one of the series, so that may have something to do with it).

Another great adventure of Crystal's when she comes across a murder and her friend Roxie is accused of the crime. A fun cozy mystery, and a fun series. Connor is back, as well as several others from the first book. Truly enjoyed this one, and highly recommend this book, series and author.

I received this book as ARC from NetGalley.

Spring Upon A Crime is book #2 in a series by ML Erdahl. Crystal is a wilderness guide by day and amateur detective the rest of the time. When the chef for the private retreat she is staying at is charged with murder, Crystal must help solve the who really did it to help the chef with limited funds.

The book was a twisty-turning adventure through the woods of Forks (yes of Twilight fame) Washington. I thought I knew who did it, but I was wrong. That is OK - I like the surprises. I hope this series continues as I really enjoy the dynamics of the relationships.

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of SPRING UPON A CRIME (Book 2 of the Seattle Wilderness Mysteries) by M.L. Erdahl in exchange for an honest review. Crystal Rainey continues to work as a wilderness guide. Though she’s settling in and gaining expertise, she still considers herself to be an imposter. On an excursion to the Olympic Rain Forest, the owner of the land and luxury accommodations Crystal’s company uses is found murdered. Even worse, Roxie, the charming hostess, cook, and Crystal’s friend, is arrested for the murder. Though Crystal resists interfering in the investigation, Roxie and her attorney convince Crystal to ask enough questions to establish reasonable doubt or identify other likely suspects. Crystal finds herself in the midst of a land war between loggers, developers, and eco-protesters. With both the local police and the killer determined to thwart Crystal’s efforts, will Crystal survive to save her friend?

I liked both this book and the previous one. I recommend this book to fans of cozy mysteries featuring murder, outdoor adventures, hiking, canoeing, small towns, and land politics.

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