Fabulous and Brunette: Lethal Legacies by Colleen J. Shogan - Book Tour - Book Review - Giveaway

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Lethal Legacies

A Washington Whodunit Series

Book Eight

by Colleen J. Shogan

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GENRE: Mystery / Cozy Mystery

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BLURB:

It’s springtime in Washington, D.C. and congressional staffer Kit Marshall has more on her plate than she can handle. With her boss campaigning for an open U.S. Senate seat, Kit is left to run the office in her absence and manage a new weeklong American history extravaganza filled with high-profile events, lectures, and receptions.

When the Director of the Capitol Visitor’s Center ends up dead, Kit springs into action to clear a longtime friend, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder. With her best pal Meg pressuring her to solve the mystery quickly, Kit must figure out how to navigate her closest relationships while keeping an eye out for the diabolical killer.

The investigation takes Kit across the city to famous locations, including Georgetown University, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the White House. The cast of characters include two prickly historians, an ambitious congressional colleague who views Kit as a professional rival, a perky intern, and a smarmy high-ranking bureaucrat.

When the killer strikes a second time, the pressure to solve the crimes intensifies. Has our favorite Capitol Hill sleuth finally met her match? In the end, Kit learns the hard way that history tends to repeat itself, often with deadly consequences.

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EXCERPT ONE:

We walked down the aisle of the tent and arrived at the viewing area of the catafalque. There was a ten-foot perimeter around the display, marked by brass stanchions and red velvet rope. Even without stepping over the barrier, it was apparent that something was underneath the black funeral cloth covering the catafalque.

Meg spoke in a shaky voice. “What’s lying on the catafalque?”

I bit the inside of my lip. “I don’t know. Should I get the police officer?”

We looked back toward the entrance of the tent. If he was still there, it wasn’t obvious.

“Someone could be playing a cruel hoax,” said Meg.

Relief instantly washed over me. “You’re right. It might be a clever trick.”

“Are you going to . . .” Meg pointed at the catafalque. “Check it out?” Guests would be arriving soon for the display. We needed to remove whatever was underneath the cloth so it would be ready for visitors by nine o’clock.

“This is ridiculous,” I said, with more confidence than I felt. “I don’t have time for practical jokes.”

I unhooked the red velvet rope from the stanchion and walked up to the catafalque. After taking a deep breath, I pulled back the black broadcloth. All I needed to see was the brown cascading hair before pulling my hand back. This was no hoax. There was a dead body resting on the Lincoln funeral stand.

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MY BOOK REVIEW:

Another top-notch read from the talented Colleen J. Shogan!!

This book is a captivating, entertaining, intriguing, thrilling, cozy mystery read!!

This book kept me completely engaged from page one!!

This is the fifth book from Colleen J. Shogan that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. In addition, all five of those books are from her ever-so-enjoyable A Washington Whodunit Book Series.

Even after eight series books, Colleen continues to keep the story lines uniquely fresh and original!!

Kit, the main character of this book, and the entire A Washington Whodunit Book Series, has certainly become one of my absolutely favorite amateur sleuths!! I loved teaming up with Kit again and solving another mystery!!

As always, I totally loved the main characters!! This book is hugely character driven which is one of the top reasons I adore these books!! I was so excited to see so many returning characters as I really get so invested them, especially in a book series, so it’s great to see so many regulars brought back!! Kit has always been a favorite main character as she is smart, resilient, compelling, caring, compassionate, and considerate!! I think that is definitely part of the reason I enjoy following along on her adventures. She’s the type of character you’d be friends with, someone you’d admire, and someone you could easily count on to be there for you. Colleen’s ability to create such realistic, enjoyable, characters is what truly drives this book series!!

I also enjoyed that the author used real places in her book. I love when author’s do this because it makes the story feel more real, authentic, and genuine. This book continues with the lavishly detailed D.C. backdrop in this book as the author shows her D.C. roots by throwing in many references throughout the story. I have been to D.C. a few times and love it. So, I really enjoy when I read a book from there that the real D.C. is found in the pages – and it sure is!!

I loved the amount of historical content and attention to detail featured throughout this book. It is clear the author did a thorough and extensive amount of research while constructing this book. That plus her own unique advantage of having previously worked on Capitol Hill, at the Library of Congress, and now with the White House Historical Association created reliable and credible details throughout the story line.

I really enjoyed and appreciated the author’s depth of research that was thoroughly highlighted in this book. I liked that she kept the material educational, but not overwhelming as it was easily to grasp and follow. I always seem to learn something interesting and intriguing from Colleen’s books!!

This book is fast paced with exciting and intriguing action, drama, mystery, and suspense elements that pushes this story forward and leaves readers on the edge of their seats trying to solve the case.

This book is comprised of twenty-three short chapters plus an epilogue that span over the course of 223 eBook pages.

There are some very predictable scenes. However, there are still a few unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!!

This is the eighth book in the Washington Whodunit Book Series. Although, this book is part of a book series, it can absolutely be read on its own as a standalone. I started in the middle of the series and haven’t got lost yet lol!! However, there are strong and significant character and story line overlaps so it may be more enjoyable to start with book one to get the full benefits of this book series!!

All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it!! I think all mystery readers and cozy mystery fans will like this book too – and this book series!! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading – you won’t be disappointed!!

**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations**

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AUTHOR BIO:

Colleen J. Shogan has been reading mysteries since the age of six. She conceived of the plot of her first novel one morning while taking a walk in her suburban Washington, D.C. neighborhood. A political scientist by training, Colleen has taught American politics at numerous universities, including Georgetown. She previously worked on Capitol Hill as a legislative staffer in the United States Senate and as a senior executive at the Library of Congress. She is now a Senior Vice President at the White House Historical Association, located on historic Lafayette Square.

Colleen lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband Rob and their beagle mutt Conan. She is a member of Sisters in Crime. "Stabbing in the Senate" was awarded the Next Generation Indie prize for Best Mystery in 2016. "Homicide in the House" was a 2017 finalist for the RONE Award for Best Mystery. “Calamity at the Continental Club” was a 2018 finalist in the “best cozy mystery” at Killer Nashville. “Larceny at the Library” was the IPPY bronze medalist for best mystery.

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CONNECT WITH COLLEEN:

Website:

https://www.colleenshogan.com

Email:

washingtonwhodunit@gmail.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/washingtonwhodunit

Twitter:

https://www.twitter.com/cshogan276

BookBub Author Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/colleen-j-shogan

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1269678.Colleen_J_Shogan

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60661638-lethal-legacies

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/2AHCYJV

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

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Amazon US Paperback:

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Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

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Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Lethal-Legacies-Colleen-Shogan/dp/1684920302

Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:

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Barnes and Noble Paperback:

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Kobo US eBook:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lethal-legacies

Kobo CA eBook:

https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/lethal-legacies

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

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