{"id":26325,"date":"2020-12-11T12:36:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=26325"},"modified":"2020-12-11T12:36:33","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:36:33","slug":"snuffed-out-by-barbara-cornthwaite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=26325","title":{"rendered":"Snuffed Out by Barbara Cornthwaite"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snuffed Out<\/em> is a fun romantic mystery that is primarily solved due to conversations between college professor Katrina and her police detective romantic interest Todd about things she had observed or heard on campus. A multitude of seemingly insignificant clues and a growing list of suspects work together to make the story all the more intriguing. The developing romance between Katrina and her detective are the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n

From the moment Katrina and Todd literally stumbled over the murder victim until the surprising ending, Snuffed Out<\/em> was a page-turner. I would consider it to be in the cozy mystery genre so instead of a lot of shoot-em-up action the case was solved by a series of deductions based on evidence. I particularly enjoyed the conversations between Todd and Katrina about the case. Although not pertinent to the case, I also loved Katrina’s interactions with her friends and how they supported each other and their natural discussions of faith in their daily conversations.<\/p>\n

All in all, Snuffed Out<\/em> was a very satisfying read that is perfect for a long, relaxing winter evening.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Book:\u00a0<\/strong>Snuffed Out<\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Barbara Cornthwaite<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/b> Christian cozy mystery<\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/strong> July 24, 2020<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to get your copy!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Picnics can be murder\u2026 scenes.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What was supposed to be a romantic picnic at \u201ctheir spot\u201d turns criminal when Katrina and Todd stumble\u2014almost literally\u2014over a body.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the college chef doing under a bush up in the mountains? Other than being dead, that is.<\/p>\n

Who killed him? Why?<\/p>\n

All clues point to people who Katrina is certain didn\u2019t do it. Especially the one who ends up dead himself.<\/p>\n

Uh, oh.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to a slow-burning romantic relationship that can\u2019t seem to get past chapter one, and a determination to save her friend from false arrest, Katrina joins Todd again as they riddle out bizarre clues, weed through unlikely suspects, and learn to communicate on a more personal level.<\/p>\n

What do you get when you combine literary humor, sweet romance, and a practical helping of faith? A cozy mystery that\u2019ll keep you guessing. Barbara Cornthwaite\u2019s second Wilkester Mystery has everything you want for a cozy read.<\/p>\n

Snag Snuffed Out <\/em>today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Barbara Cornthwaite<\/strong> lives in the middle of Ireland with her husband and children. She taught college English before \u201cretiring\u201d to do something she loves far more; her days are now filled with homeschooling her six children, trying to keep the house tidy (a losing battle), and trying to stay warm in the damp Irish climate (also a losing battle). She is surrounded by medieval castles, picturesque flocks of sheep, and ancient stone monuments. These things are unappreciated by her children, who are more impressed by traffic jams, skyscrapers, and hot weather.<\/p>\n

TEASER FOR SNUFFED OUT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Todd closed the folder with the Franklin case paperwork in it and laid it on top of the stack of folders waiting to be filed. He almost reached for the Delaney case notes again but resisted the impulse. There was no new information in there, and he\u2019d gone over everything a dozen times in the last few days. He had promised Katrina he wouldn\u2019t give up, but without any new leads to pursue, there wasn\u2019t much he could do.<\/p>\n

He shook his head, impatient with himself. He\u2019d been doing so well at putting her out of his mind\u2014hadn\u2019t thought of her all day until this moment. Now he\u2019d probably be struggling for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n

John Ortega poked his head into Todd\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, we just got a call from the librarian at Wilkester College about the theft of a manuscript. The chief said either one of us could go, but I thought you might like to take it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, come on,\u201d said John. \u201cYou think I\u2019m blind and deaf?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s no use. Nothing\u2019s going to happen between Dr. Peters and me.\u201d<\/p>\n

John leaned up against the door frame and grinned at him. \u201c\u2019Dr. Peters,\u2019 huh? She was \u2018Katrina\u2019 for weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, that was before. Now that I know a relationship isn\u2019t possible, I need to keep my distance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe turned you down?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t ask, but trust me, I know what I\u2019m talking about.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHmm,\u201d John said. \u201cYou don\u2019t usually give up on things so easily. Well, do you mind handling this anyway? I\u2019ve got that other robbery case to deal with, and I\u2019m supposed to be interviewing that guy from Tacoma in a couple hours.\u201d Todd hesitated and John added, \u201cShe\u2019s an adjunct professor, right? She\u2019s probably not even on campus now, and she certainly won\u2019t be in the library.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, okay.\u201d Todd sighed. He pushed back his chair and stood up.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2019Attaboy. Thanks for taking the call.\u201d John turned to go and then looked back. \u201cIt will get easier, you know.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know.\u201d As long as I don\u2019t see her again. <\/em><\/p>\n

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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Barbara is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a paperback of the book!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

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