Bundle Up, It's Murder Out There
(A Claire Hastings Cozy Mystery)
by Bonnie Blume
Published: April 14, 2025
Publisher: Beaches and Trails Publishing
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Short Read, Cozy Animal Mystery, Cozy Mystery
Blurb:
Snowed In with Secrets… and a Killer
All museum educator Claire Hastings wants is to get to her ailing grandmother. But a snowstorm grounds her in postcard-perfect Willow Haven, forcing her to take shelter at a cozy local inn.
Victor Brandt was charming, conniving… and despised by nearly everyone. When he’s found murdered outside, the guest list shrinks—and every remaining name is now a suspect.
With the roads closed and phones down, Claire’s dry wit and sharp instincts kick in. She teams up with Tom, the innkeeper’s dependable son, and his pup, Snoopdog, to unravel the mystery.
They uncover a tangled web of clues—hidden ledgers, strange codes, and many nervous glances over lukewarm coffee.
Then Claire finds a threatening note on her pillow… and ends up locked in a giant cooler!
Now it’s personal.
Claire must outwit and expose the killer—before her unexpected layover becomes her final stop.
A clever, cozy debut full of wit, charm, and suspense. Don’t miss the start of the Claire Hastings Cozy Mysteries series by Bonnie Blume!
My Review:
Bundle Up, It’s Murder Out There is an excellent introduction to this new series, A Claire Hastings Cozy Mystery, by Bonnie Blume. The story presents Claire Hastings, a museum educator en route to visit her ailing grandmother, who gets delayed by a snowstorm and finds herself staying at a local inn in Willow Haven.
The following morning, one of the guests, Victor Brandt, is discovered in the snow. Claire soon realizes she is confined with several intriguing suspects at the inn. She partners with Tom, the reliable son of the innkeeper, along with his dog, Snoopdog, to solve the mystery. Claire and Tom need to uncover what transpired with Victor before she ends up lying in the frigid, wet snow herself.
Bundle Up, It’s Murder Out There offers a delightful and cozy reading experience that will keep you entertained for some time. Just grab a warm, snug blanket and settle by a cozy fire with a cup of hot chocolate for an hour or so to uncover the fate of poor Victor Brandt.
I’m confident that all you cozy mystery enthusiasts will enjoy this one, which is why I strongly suggest picking up a copy of Bundle Up, It’s Murder Out There today to kick off this delightful new series!
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