Anything by sister and brother duo authors writing as Lee Hollis just has to be great! This book starts a new series for them, and it is great indeed!

This series is about a father-daughter sleuthing duo. Jarrod, the father, is a former child star with a sleuthing past, and the daughter is Liv, who got a degree in criminal justice.

This book mixes the old Hollywood glamor scene with politics, relationships and a little bit of humor. It is very well written, and I was able to get into the book after the first chapter. The characters are believable, and the plot was very different. In the end, I was satisfied with the way the crime was resolved.

I highly recommend this book, and I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Thank you, Net Galley and Kensington Publishing for offering me an advance readers copy to re
ad and post a personal review. I also thank Lee Hollis for writing it!

A lighthearted mystery with some interesting parts. I thought it was pretty easy to figure out, but I liked the characters.

Jarrod has his hands full. He's a former child star still trying, after all these years, to revive his career. He's putting on a play that he wrote and is directing himself, and things are not going great. After 10 years as a widow, Jarrod is finding that he's become more distant than he had ever wanted to be. He hasn't had a date in over a decade, his daughter hardly speaks to him, and his deceased husband's brother has a sketchy past that may be coming back to haunt them both when Liv's questionable boyfriend turns up dead in a studio that he came by through suspicious circumstances.

I love Lee Hollis's books. The Hayley Powell series is still my favorite, but this series may be a contender. This series is similar to the Poppy Harmon series, former actor in southern California, however it has a male main character. One thing I've always respected about Lee Hollis is that he can write a believable and sympathetic female main character, which is something few men can do. Turns out he can also write a really adorable male main character. Jarrod is so sweet, I loved him so much. Jarrod's daughter, Liv, is also a great character and together they make a team that I really related to. This book doesn't appear to be part of a series but the way it ended gave me the impression that it will be and I can't wait to read the next book.

I could write a longer review of this book but I will sum it up by saying if you enjoy cozy mysteries, this book needs to be on your TBR list. If you haven't read any books by Lee Hollis you should. Like, today.

Thank you to Lee Hollis, Kensington, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

this book was good! I like the modern teist it adds and i love the father/daughter relationship. It was an entertaining book, had a lot of funny and also deep moments, which added a lot of value to the book. I think it was a fun book, and would love to do a book club on this read!!


Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

My Father Always Finds Corpses is a gripping blend of mystery and dark humor, following a man whose uncanny ability to stumble upon dead bodies turns into an eerie family legacy. The novel masterfully balances suspense and wit, keeping readers hooked as the protagonist navigates both crime scenes and personal dilemmas. With sharp prose and unexpected twists, it explores themes of fate, duty, and the absurdity of life’s coincidences. Perfect for fans of unconventional thrillers, this book is both unsettling and oddly charming.

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A mystery solving dad and daughter team?
Set in balmy, rich adjacent Palm Springs?
With a little name dropping along the way?
Yes, please.

Found this to be an entertaining who done it. Jerrod's been mired in grief since the loss of his husband. He's been filling that void with a solid group of friends/extended family, his secondary career as a local playwright and an emotional distant relationship with Liv. The author did a solid job in constructing his character. It takes the unfortunate demise of his daughter Liv's boyfriend, to bridge that gap. Her background story is not as clear-still unsure where the two's relationship began to falter prior to their teaming up for their mystery busting adventure.

The first chapter set the scene and draws the reader in. A little red herring sprinkled here and there had the reader invested till the end. By the last chapter, the author comes full circle. Chose this after reading the blurb on NetGalley and attracted by the cover.

This ARC was provided by the publisher, Kensington Publishing | Kensington Cozies , via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

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A quick one sitting read. You will feel a eange of emotions including awe, anger, excitement, and disgust. The secondary characters such as Kitty, Maude, and Butch. Liv's lack of listening to her instinct and dad, Jarrod, may upset you. Keep reading, the dips and curves are worth dealing with Liv and her surrogates shenanigans.

Cozy mystery with some charming characters a gay widower former child star and his daughter, but not really much of a mystery. Pleasant read and I imagine the start of a series, but really could have used more of a hook.

My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis is a unique and creative cozy mystery that is the first in a new series

This is the first on a new series by the awesome Lee Hollis. The classic wit and humor are still there and it is blended with a modern edge to the traditional cozy mystery.

Liv and Jerrod are a father/daughter duo that carry this new series. The interactions, backstory, developing relationships, and murder/mystery kept me interested and has plenty to work with for the future novels.

4/5 stars

Thank you NG and Kensington Publishing | Kensington Cozies for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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An entertaining read that still needs some proofreading. . The book has a diverse and engaging cast of characters and several credible red herrings.