Today I am reviewing Tracking Tilly by Janice Thompson
Book Description
Who Stole Tilly from the Auction Block?
Breathe in the nostalgia of everything old red truck in book one of a new cozy mystery series.
The Hadley family ranch is struggling, so RaeLyn, her parents, and brothers decide to turn the old barn into an antique store. The only thing missing to go with the marketing of the store is Grandpa’s old red truck, Tilly, that was sold several years ago. Now coming back up on the auction block, Tilly would need a lot of work, but RaeLyn is sure it will be worth it–if only she can beat out other bidders and find out who stole Tilly after the auction ends. Hadley finds herself in the role of amateur sleuth, and the outcome could make or break the new family venture.
My Review
Thanks to Netgalley for my review copy.
I wanted to read this book because it is a cozy mystery and the blurb interested me. It didn’t disappoint. The book is in first person which didn’t take long to adjust too. So we only see Raelyn’s point of view. It starts at an auction for an old truck that belonged to her grandfather. She wants it to do it up to its former beauty and for sentimental reasons. Here she finds an old friend Mason and a couple other characters bidding for the same truck. This sets up the story.
RaeLyn wins the auction, but the truck ends up being stolen. This is where the mystery begins. There are several people of interest with clues being dropped. There are side characters that make this book. Bessie Mae the elderly aunt is so funny at times with her John Wayne obsession. This is happening with the back drop of RaeLyn opening an antique store.
This is one mystery without a murder which I appreciated. Seeing how the story unfolded was good. Again, I would love to keep talking but I don’t give spoilers. I am looking forward to more books in this series.
If you like cozy mysteries this is an easy read I am sure you will enjoy. Especially if you want a mystery without a murder which I found refreshing.
Thanks, Jenny; I’ve ordered this from my library!
I hope you like it I did find it interesting having a cozy mystery without a murder a nice change.
I’m sure I will 😊
Was looking at it on Amazon, and realized it was the same author of Weddings by Bella. I loved that series!
I have read a few others by Janice before the first were some childrens novels. (Camp Club Girls). I have enjoyed them all.
Hi Jenny, This sounds like a fun read and it’s now on my TBR wishlist. Thanks for sharing your review. 🙂