Christmas 1936 is fast approaching when Kitty Bryant receives news that her father is seriously ill in New York City. The journey by sea isn't quick and Kitty and her husband Matt fear the worst until they see Edgar Underhay and realise the telegram may have been overstating things just a little!

The sender of the telegram, and close friend of Kitty's father, Mrs Nora Dangerfield, extends them an invitation to her famous pre-Christmas charity ball and they are happy to attend. Unfortunately, the following morning, as the couple head into Central Park for breakfast, they discover the body of one of the party goers and instantly their holiday changes!

I loved the atmosphere of book 18 in this great series and could picture Kitty's father's apartment, the views from the windows, and the world weary Detective assigned to the case. The storyline was entertaining throughout and ended on a cliffhanger which was a bit of a shock!

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Bookouture, but the opinions expressed are my own. I thoroughly enjoyed this and now need book nineteen to find out what happens next!

In the historical cozy mystery MURDER IN NEW YORK Kitty and her husband, Captain Matthew Bryant, travel across the sea from England to New York after getting a telegram from Mrs. Nora Dangerfield with news that Kitty’s father, Edgar Underhay, is ill. When Kitty and Matt get to New York, they find Edgar in fine health. Kitty and Matt decide to stay at Edgar’s apartment and attend a Christmas costume party held at the upstairs apartment of Nora Dangerfield. I want to know if Edgar had actually been ill and want to find out about the costume party. I read on.

I view the books in the Miss Underhay series as comfort reads, and this eighteenth book is no exception. I do, however, long for a better description of New York City as Kitty and Matt do some sightseeing in the winter of 1936. The Kitty and Matt backstory is a nice addition to the main mystery. Great characters and an interesting plot make this a good read. The teaser for the next book is great, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Thank you, Bookouture and NetGalley, for the chance to read and review an advance reader copy of MURDER IN NEW YORK.

What a sensational book this is, with a plot that unrolls like clockwork, and simmering tension that never lets up. Betrayal, double-crossing and the most delicious sting in the tail... I couldn't put it down.

Set in a less hectic time, readers wanting a somewhat leisurely read will enjoy this mystery set in New York City during Christmas, 1936. Kitty and husband Matt receive a telegram in England telling them her NYC based father is ill. Although her relationship with her father is, well, complicated, they're on a ship heading to New York. The voyage isn't a smooth one but when they arrive, they discover her father not only living in an upscale apartment overlooking Central Park, but that he's far from seriously ill. Nevertheless, the decide to spend the holiday there, enjoying all 1936 NYC has to offer. They're enjoying the scenery, which includes ice skating and a lovely tree, not to mention the shopping and delicious food to be had. Then, there's a murder.

This is really where the story begins. Kitty knows her father is occasionally, well, frequently involved in less than lawful activities and fears he may be accused. That said, as much as I enjoy Kitty and Matt, it seemed like the investigation was largely Kitty snooping rather than professional. I've got to admit that I was somewhat disappointed in that as I was thinking it'd be interesting to see the contrasting styles of American and British investigators of the time, not to mention seeing how they might work together (or not). Hence a 3.5 rounded to 4 stars. In any case, as Kitty surely knows by now, trying to eavesdrop can get you in trouble. Matt's skills come into play, too, and we're reminded of his past injuries in the war and how they may impact his efforts. I'd forgotten he once routinely suffered from sleep walking, for instance, which explains Kitty's worry when he isn't beside her when she wakes in the night. In any case, they're a likable couple and even her father, while rather furtive at times, seems likable enough. Unfortunately, not all the people they meet are the same and it's up to their smarts and instincts to sort out whodunit.

Bottom line, a pleasant read. While more leisurely than more modern cozies, after all, this one is set in a pre-techie time when communications and police work were slower in nature, it's difficult not to like this young, adventurous couple. I liked that the author included some of Matt's background and felt this one worked as a standalone. I honestly wasn't sure of the culprit until the end, either, which is always fun, if frustrating for those of us who try to solve it before our sleuths. Thanks #Bookouture for giving me an early peek at how life is going for Kitty and Matt. It was great fun to visit and tour NYC in a far less hectic, complicated time. I could just envision the colorful lights, figure skaters, and sights and sounds of 1936 New York City.

This talented author has written a cannot put down novel. I liked this book. I really liked this book. Reminded me somewhat of an Agatha Christie novel. I especially enjoyed the NYC setting with the snowy streets, department stores, shopping, restaurants. The characters were realistic and the reason the story moved quickly. Enjoy. Thanks Netgalley

Another good cozy mystery with Kitty and Matt. They sail across from England to New York to see her father, who they were told was gravely ill. He wasn’t, but since they were there now they planned on spending Christmas with him. After a couple of murders they stepped in to help solve the murders. Lot of red herrings and good story. Enjoyed this one and would highly recommend.