I love a good who-done-it mystery. I also love history, so the addition of some WWII artifacts and information helped suck me in even more. Marty Wingate did a great job of keeping me from figuring out the killer until I was almost done! This is definitely the type of story you brew a pot of coffee, but since this is based out of England, a pot of tea and cozy up by the fire and dig in!

I did find one thing I didn't like about the book, despite how much I enjoyed it. It is number 4 in the series and it was the first one I read. Basically, I was lost throughout a good section of the book and had to go back to the beginning a lot and re-read some sections. I'm sure some people don't mind but it isn't something that I like to do. It did seem like it took a bit to get into the heart of the story itself. While that works for me, since I didn't have a relationship established with the characters yet, it might make someone who likes the suspense to start from page one to put the book down for a bit.

All in all, excellent book and I will definitely be checking out the other 3 in the series!

I read this book a while ago; thought I left my review already! Sorry for the delay. Anyway, I was not a fan of this book :( I typically enjoy a good mystery read, but this one seemed a bit campy. I lost interest quickly and never picked it back up. Unfortunately, I won't be reading any others in this series.

This book had so many twists and turns and definitely kept me interested and on the edge of my seat the entire time

I received an ebook of The Skeleton Garden by Marty Wingate to read & review through the Random House Chatterbox program.

I am so glad to be introduced to a new cozy mystery series! Although this was not the first book in the series, it definitely stands as a good book on its own and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the stories. The setting, Greenoak, was enchanting (except for a dead body or two) and the town's quirky characters added to the attraction. The WWII backstory serves as the basis of the mystery. The main character, Pru, has the heart of someone who wants to take care of everyone around her, which can lead to a few misunderstandings and strained relationships, especially with her new-found brother Simon. Add in a cook who insists on being the queen of her kitchen and a tech-savvy teenaged nephew and you have a well-rounded cast.

I would definitely recommend The Skeleton Garden for anyone looking for an entertaining read.

I guess I've just been in the mood for cozy mysteries. Or a really funny heroine. Maybe both. At any rate, Marty Wingate doesn't disappoint. The Skeleton Garden picks up after Pru and Christopher's marriage. They have been offered the chance to stay at Greenoak for a year, while friends are out of the country. Pru jumps at the chance to do so, because the gardens are gorgeous, but also because her brother Simon is the gardener.

While working on the grounds, Pru and Simon discover a buried German fighter plane with human remains nearby. The old locals remember the plane crashing, but no one knows the identity of the bones, and soon, a real dead body turns up in the gardens as well. Pru, being curious, can't keep herself from doing her own investigating into both situations.

The story begins with a flashback and incorporates so much more than just a murder mystery. The quirky townspeople are very much a part of Pru's life and the story of what happened during the war. Christopher's nephew comes to stay and he's a load of fun. Pru's housekeeper is prickly and her sister-in-law's former beau shows up. All in all, it's a delightful, engaging story with endearing characters you'd love to be friends with.

Fourth in the Potting Shed Mystery series, just like the others, the book stands alone well. But, as with any good series, I always recommend reading the books in order for depth and character development.