The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum

Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mystery Series, Book 1

De: Kirsten Weiss

Narrado por: Emily Durante

A perfectly proper murder.

When Maddie Kosloski's career flatlines, she retreats to her wine-country hometown for solace and cheap rent. Railroaded into managing the local paranormal museum, she's certain the rumors of its haunting are greatly exaggerated. But then a fresh corpse in the museum embroils Maddie in murders past and present, making her wonder if a ghost could really be on the loose.

With her high school bully as one of the detectives in charge of the investigation, Maddie doubts justice will be served. When one of her best friends is arrested, she knows it won't be.

Maddie also grapples with ghost hunters, obsessed taxidermists, and the sexy motorcyclist next door as outside forces threaten. As she juggles spectral shenanigans with the hunt for a killer, she discovers there truly is no place like home.

©2016 Kirsten Weiss (P)2018 Tantor

Funny and Entertaining

One of my favorite cozy mysteries not predictable or overly silly really enjoyed the voice actor as well

Enjoyable cozy

This one was good. The heroine was smart, the paranormal museum was interesting and the surrounding characters were unique. It wasn’t very bland, as some cozies can be. I’ll be getting the next!

Pleasantly Surprised

This book left me curious for more. Still not sure if the museum is actually haunted or if its slightly creepy atmosphere let my imagination balance on the fence that it could be.

Story enjoyable, narration could be better

Apologies to the narrator, but there were times I wouldn’t have been surprised if AI generated voice was used. Her voice is very pleasant but some of the phrasing and pauses seemed odd and the performance lacked nuance and expression. I’ve listened to many paranormal mystery audiobooks and have found certain narrators more engaging than others

Enjoyable Storyline

This is my first story written Kristen Weiss.
Good story with likable characters.
I did not care for the narrator.

Where's the mystery?

I have a little less than 3 hours to go, but I just can't. So far, there have been 2 murders and a false arrest with a subsequent release. That, however, is all that has happened in terms of the mystery. What has taken up all of the time in the book are two major points: 1) the protagonist needs a job. She is always talking about looking for a job. 2) She's not sure if she wants to take over the museum.
Now, both of those are important points. However, they are beaten to death (no pun intended). I got tired of listening about the job hunt all the time. I get you need a job. I got that the first 7 times you mentioned it. And isn't there supposed to be a ghost, maybe? That's been mentioned 3 times. In 6 hours.
This had so much potential. If only we focused on the murders more than the personal job crisis. Oh, and the hot biker guy next door needs more time. Of course, that's probably just me.

Good, and enjoyable.

it is a good listen and enjoyable, but the writer is obviously unfamiliar with American law and police. that is an annoying point for me, but doesn't take away from the story line. it just is irritating.

Potential if You can Grind through Narration

I didn't make it very far through this set.

The narration is absolutely horrible. Just know that up front if you're going to listen to this you're going to need to have something to drink. And I don't drink. It is so robotic than an AI would sound better.

The murder starts out pretty solid but the protagonist feels clumsy and poorly written. A high school rivalry between the protagonist and the local police leave something to be desired. The best friend who appears to be well off financially trying to give her a business while she looks for a job is a nice touch except for she keeps repeating she's looking for this job, ad nauseam.

I'd say I'm really disappointed in Tantot Media with this.

just awful

Flat, annoying characters, totally lame plot. Character motivations are confusing or missing.

Questionned about a murder by a suspicious cop who assumes guilt, but you didn't demand a lawyer? Really?

And the narration made it worse: Emphasis on enunciation but little emotion or separation between characters (except for the very annoying ditzy, whiny best friend).

Not for me

Slow moving pace and unrealistic characters made this book impossible to get through. I returned it.