"D" Is for Drunk

Malibu Mystery, Book 4

By: Rebecca Cantrell, Sean Black

Narrated by: Madeline Mrozek

Roll up your pant legs and bare your feet, there are barrels of grapes to crush in this hilarious fourth installment of the Malibu mystery series.

Maloney Investigation's new client? An eccentric vineyard owner convinced his even more eccentric neighbor is siphoning off his precious water. But of course it's not as simple as that. Or as dignified.

Sofia and Aidan soon find out these Merlot messiahs are turning water into wacky, plowing more than fields, and sowing more than grapes. But there's no putting the cork back in when the opposing vintner turns up naked and face down in a trough of sour grapes. Can Sofia and Aidan clear their client and unmask the killer? Or will they, too, perish in the Pinot Noir?

©2016 Rebecca Cantrell and Sean Black (P)2016 Rebecca Cantrell and Sean Black

Yay! She's back!

Love this series. This was another great installment. I work with horses and honestly, it is so rare that the author gets all the horse-related facts and 'features' correct. I'm happy to say the authors did! They either know horses or really did their homework.
I was a little confused by the character Jackson but am thinking it might be more clear in the next book, which I hope is very soon! The humor is very much to my liking and the mystery is good as well, although a bit unbelievable. I don't get too hung up on that and cling to 'suspension of disbelief.'
The narration is superb as usual.
I was gifted this (lucky me!!) audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Fun easy read in Malibu cozy mystery series!

Any additional comments?

D is for Drunk is another amusing laugh out loud story by Sean Black and Rebecca Cantrell centering around Sofia Salgado and Aiden Maloney. She is a former child TV star who is recognized almost everywhere she goes, which sometimes hinders her new job as a Private Investigator at Maloney Investigations. Aiden is her PI partner and son of the owner of the PI business.

In this particular episode, Maloney Investigations is hired to investigate the alleged misuse of water by a neighbor. I realize it sounds ridiculous, but having lived in LA for 12 years, I can attest to the craziness and high cost surrounding water out there. Soon after they are hired, our stars are thrown together at a "key swap" party, where you are expected to swap partners for the evening, and one of the neighbors ends up dead. Like in the last book, the banter between Sofia and Aiden is what makes these books so enjoyable to listen to - it reminds me of the early Moonlighting days.

Madeline Mrozek was excellent in narrating the Audible version of this book. She brought the characters to life, using a variety of voices and giving each character their own distinct voice. Her smooth overtones and subtle character nuances made for a very enjoyable experience. I received a copy of this audiobook from the narrator via Audiobook Blast at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.

Fun easy read

This was a fun read about a ex-Child actress turned detective. It is perfect for young adults or a nice relaxing day at the beach. I received this book free of charge for a honest review

Best of the series!!!

Any additional comments?

I'm a big fan of this series and I'm always pleased to find the next book available for download.

This listen was worth the wait.

It's still Sofia and Aiden and a mystery (the ending for which I did not see coming!) but the banter and mischief between the two was ratcheted up a notch with this listen. Their dynamic is 'friends with a wink' and it's fun to watch the pendulum swing.

The narration was excellent! Mrozek tackled Armenian and French with ease and even rewards the listener with an inside joke.

Such a fun listen!! Bring on "E!"

Best of the series

Where does "D" Is for Drunk rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is probably the best of the series so far. The first three were pretty easy to figure out -- not that this one wasnt, but the story line was decent.

The best!

This installment was the best in the series. The mystery is more captivating. Sofia skills have developed to a new level. There is still the playful banter between her and Aidan. For once she is not caught in a uncompromising situation. Her family are only in for only a few minutes. If you have enjoyed the series, you must read this one.

So glad!

I’m so glad to see another mystery headed by our favorite child star all grown up! Sophia Salgado is transitioning from an insecure young lady to a confident detective, and that’s evidenced by believable writing and great performances! Listening is such a pleasure!

Best in the series!

I received this book for free from the author/narrator for an honest and unbiased review.

What can I say, I started with book 2, went back and read book one and then jumped to 3rd and now this one. This is my favorite so far. I love the author and I love the narrator. I love the humor and sarcasm in the books. It has it all for me! What's more to say???

Worth a credit -- YES!!!

Happy Reading/Listening!!!

Fun Mystery

Would you listen to "D" Is for Drunk again? Why?

I don't think I would listen to the book again, because I want to read/listen to the rest of the series. I have already purchased "A" is for Actress, so I can start at the beginning.

Have you listened to any of Madeline Mrozek’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I have not, but the narration was enjoyable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I really enjoyed the humor and surprises in this book. Although I can not think of just one moment, several things were not as they seemed.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed both the authors and narrator so much I will continue catching up on the series.

Sofia and Aidan Are Cute Investigators

Love the humor and banter between Sofia and Aidan although I started getting a bit tired of the glib comebacks. The story was interesting and the activities of the characters possible. The story worked and Fred the seagull was a hoot as usual. I was glad to see Sofia getting more involved and being able to work with Aidan and even cover for his lost drone. They make an interesting team of investigators BUT I keep hoping that it will turn into more between them but still it would cause a total reboot of the story since the searching of the perfect woman is what makes Aidan so cute. Anyway, I like these stories and will be waiting for the next episode. Malibu is a beautiful place and nirvana cove is somewhere I'd enjoy living.