Book two in Dana Mentink\u2019s Shake Shop Mystery series is the perfect summer vacation companion. Although A Sprinkle in Time<\/em> actually takes place in the fall, the ice cream theme might just make the reader feel a bit cooler during the sweltering season.<\/p>\n I personally have not run across a book by this author that I did not enjoy. Her sense of humor shines in this series. Who would not expect a town by the name of Upper Sprocket, a dog called Noodles and a heroine who goes by the name Trinidad Jones to be fun reading? Throw in a murder or two and you have the makings of a great cozy mystery.<\/p>\n I thoroughly enjoyed this tale featuring Trinidad, the other two exes of her former husband, as well as a number of perfectly imperfect characters from Upper Sprocket. The quickly moving plot included a number of twists and surprises along the way. Every time I thought I knew the identity of the murderer, I was soon convinced it was someone else.<\/p>\n If you enjoy cozy mysteries, especially those that contain quirky characters and a large dose of humor, Mentink\u2019s Shake Shop Mystery series is for you. Although A Sprinkle in Time<\/em> is the second book, it can easily stand on its own merits. But why miss out on a good thing. Be sure and pick up a copy of Pint of No Return<\/em> for good measure.<\/p>\n 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 [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”ABOUT THE BOOK” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/divider2.png\")
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Dana Mentink<\/strong> is a USA Today and Publisher\u2019s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and the recipient of a Holt Medallion. She\u2019s written over fifty titles in the suspense, lighthearted romance and mystery genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin\u2019s Love Inspired Suspense, and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Picture1-226x300-1.jpg\")
Who wouldn\u2019t want to visit Upper Sprocket? Sure there\u2019s the odd corpse that turns up, but it\u2019s a charming place, complete with a rail riders excursion business and the Shimmy and Shake Shop, run by the determined Trinidad Jones. It\u2019s fall in Sprocket and the locals are hosting a series of Alpenfest events with everything from yodeling performances to sausage cook offs. Papa Luis, Trinidad\u2019s grandfather is happy to shuttle people around in his classic Chevy Bel Air until a body turns up in his truck. But other than that, Sprocket is an idyllic place with a newly opened train car inn operated by Bonnie, one of three women who were married at various times to the same rapscallion of a man. Oh, and then there\u2019s Noodles, Trinidad\u2019s senior Labrador retriever who has learned how to operate the windshield wipers which comes in handy as stormy weather approaches. Trinidad, Papa, Bonnie and Noodles along with other Sprocket residents are going to have their hands full as Alpenfest kicks off and gruesome items begin to pop up around town. Come along on the adventure as Trinidad wades knee deep into the sticky mess.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A-Sprinkle-in-Time.jpg\")
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