Parade of Peril
Jenna McGregor Cozy Mystery #4
by Willow Thorne
Published: November 30, 2025
Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense, Cozy Culinary Mystery, Cozy Animal Mystery, Amateur Sleuth Mysteries
Blurb:
When Maple Grove’s beloved Halloween Festival takes a deadly turn, café owner Jenna McGregor finds herself once again serving up lattes—and unwanted mysteries.
What starts as frosting-fueled chaos at the annual Cake Walk quickly spirals into something darker when a hometown troublemaker turns up dead in a scarecrow costume. Before long, a shocking second body appears—this time right on Jenna’s own parade float. With gossip brewing faster than espresso and half the town tangled in secrets, Jenna, her glitter-loving best friend Lisa, and their unflappable neighbor Mildred must untangle a web of rivalries, revenge, and small-town drama.
Armed with caffeine, intuition, and an alarming knack for stumbling over corpses, Jenna races to unmask a killer lurking among Maple Grove’s pumpkins and parade floats—before the next victim’s name is written in caramel drizzle.
Cozy, clever, and full of heart, Parade of Peril blends humor, hometown charm, and a touch of Halloween mischief in a mystery that proves even the sweetest small town can hide a bitter truth.
My Review:
From the first page to the last, I was captivated by the thrilling world of Parade of Peril, the fourth installment in the Jenna McGregor Cozy Mystery series. The title perfectly captures the story's essence, and I could vividly imagine the festivities, hearing the laughter of the children as if I were part of the parade.
However, the cozy atmosphere was shattered when Jenna discovered the town bully had been murdered, and a woman was found dead on Jenna's own float.
As Jenna and her friend Lisa delve into the investigation, they uncover a web of suspects, each with a potential motive for the killings. The plot thickens as the two amateur sleuths try to unravel the connection between the two victims and bring the culprit to justice.
Jenna's lovable golden retriever, Biscuit, is always up to mischief, much to the delight of Jenna's parents, especially her dad, who enjoys playing with him. The family even likes to bring Biscuit home to their farm so he can roam and explore.
The captivating mystery novel, Parade of Peril, had me hooked with its twists and turns as I raced to uncover who would commit such a heinous act.
I highly recommend giving this thrilling story a read.
Check out all the books in the Jenna McGregor Cozy Mystery Series I’ve read.
Murder on The Menu
Scones, Secrets & Sabotage #1
Hotter than Coffee and a Killer Brew #2
Harvest of Shadows and Dark Brews #3
Parade of Peril #4
