Southern fried secrets (Savannah Secrets Series)

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

REVIEW INTRODUCTION

Title:

Southern fried secrets (Savannah Secrets Series)

Author:

Nancy Mehl

Publisher:

Guideposts

https://www.guideposts.org/

Date:

2021

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

266 pages

OVERVIEW

This series focuses on two friends, Meredith and Julia, who own Magnolia Investigations located in Savannah, Georgia. Most of the mysteries they encounter do not revolve around murder but rather missing persons, lost documents, that type of thing. In their latest adventure, an author has received a threatening letter about his upcoming book and the two investigators set out to determine who sent it and why. Investigating some of the touristy places that Davis Hedgerow wrote about leads them to trendy bed and breakfasts, a restored diner and a much loved bookstore. They have many suspects but no clear motive.

One of the things I most liked about this book is that Meredith and Julia both have encounters along the way that give them many opportunities to be used by the Lord. Kind words, good advice, praying for and with some of the people they meet produces many positive outcomes despite their difficulty in determining the culprit.

Well written and fast paced, this is an easy read that will keep you reading as well as being inspiring.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

5

Suggested Audience:

Fans of Christian mystery

Christian Impact:

As we go about our daily responsibilities, God puts many people in our lives that we can be of assistance to. We need to be open to these encounters and pray about being used.

Other Notes:

-includes a recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes

-includes a short portion of the next book in the series, The greatest of these by Marlene Chase