The Plot and the Pendulum

A Library Lover's Mystery, Book 13

De: Jenn McKinlay

Narrado por: Allyson Ryan

Library director Lindsey Norris is happy to learn the Briar Creek Public Library is the beneficiary of the Dorchester family’s vast book collection. However, when Lindsey and the library staff arrive at the old Victorian estate to gather the books, things take a sinister turn. One of the bookcases reveals a secret passage, leading to a room where a skeleton is found, clutching an old copy of The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe.

Lindsey does a quick check of missing persons, using the distinctive '80s era clothing worn by the deceased to determine a time frame, and discovers that Briar Creek has an unsolved missing-person case from 1989. A runaway bride went missing just weeks after her wedding. No suspects were ever arrested, and the cold case remains unsolved. Lindsey and the crafternoon crew decide that justice is overdue and set about solving the old murder mystery, using some novel ideas to crack the case.

©2022 Jenn McKinlay (P)2022 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Great Plot

I loved this mystery and all of the plot twists. I also love the new characters.

Spooky.

Another twisty mystery from Jenn McKinlay. I couldn't quite sus out the murderer and then there was THE CAT to muddle things up.

Wow! This book and performance was amazing

Wow! This book and performance was amazing the narration was top notch and the story was really spooky and heart wrenching at the same time.

Last in the series

Enjoyed this series, fun and keeps your interest and is easy to listen to in the car everyday.

Becoming too predictable

Annoying that people can’t have their phones out and ready before they separate from their group. Make Lindsay more proactive and smart.

All the Elements of a Cosy Mystery

This book is an easy listening story. Just the right amount of complexity to keep you from knowing who did it. Suspense without gore.

Cozy cozy

I enjoy Jenn’s books greatly and appreciate her story telling. I enjoy the growing relationships between all the characters and can’t wait for each book to see how more Robbie has grown in his place in the story. This was a wonderful story!

Lame

She finds a 5 month old cat where no cat has been seen for years? The murderer is SO obvious and the plot so lame

Too creepy

I’m not a fan of ghostie creepy. I hope this isn’t going to be a new direction for this series because I’ve been a 5-star fan till now.

OK Mystery

It was entertaining for an easy read. Lindsey, the library director, and hubby Sully try to solve a cold case that could indict close friends. While it did have a good plot and characters you like, there wasn't a lot of depth to either. If you want a easy mystery this is a nice option. I listened on audible and the narrator, Allyson Ryan was not great. She did okay with most female voices, but male voices and accents were not easy on the ears.