Review: Shop 'til you Drop Dead (A Penelope Sinclair Cozy Murder Mystery #1) by Tessa Aura

Shop 'til you Drop Dead

A Penelope Sinclair Cozy Murder Mystery #1

by Tessa Aura

Published: May 9, 2025

Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuth, Animal Mystery

Blurb:

Penelope makes a fast break from her old life to the picturesque town of Bath, Maine. But the excitement halts when a dead body is found near her dumpster.

Divorcee', Penelope, starts a new chapter in the town known for it’s boutiques. But when handyman Ricky’s body is found behind her shop, the old cliche, shop ‘til you drop, suddenly becomes a literal reality.

Her curiosity piqued over the unsolved murder, she sets out to unearth the truth, with her bite-sized sidekick, Teo the Teacup Chihuahua, in tow.

When town gossip reveals Ricky’s shady past and his recent argument with Harry Cutter, the suspect list begins to form.

As Penelope’s investigation progresses, George Albright’s guarded demeanor toward the victim sets off security alarms.

She knows the truth is dangerously near as unexpected warnings and near-misses start coming.

Penelope must crack this case quickly before she becomes the next clearance item.

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My Review:

Shop 'til you Drop Dead takes on a whole new meaning for Penelope Sinclair and her little friend Teo, the Teacup Chihuahua, in Tessa Aura’s new mystery series, Penelope Sinclair Cozy Murder Mystery, when they discover a body in the alley behind her new shop.

Penelope and Teo have just moved to Bath, Maine, to open a small shop and start a new life. With Teo’s help, Penelope decides to investigate the death of the man she finds in the alley behind her store.

She begins her investigation by becoming a dog walker. Teo is so adorable that she hopes he will be a great conversation starter. She believes that with Teo’s assistance, people will open up and be willing to discuss the case.

As Penelope investigates, she encounters numerous clues and suspects. The mystery and suspense will keep you eager for more.

The deeper Penelope digs, the more perilous her situation becomes, as she receives many warnings to cease her snooping. She must solve the case quickly before she becomes the next victim on the murder menu.

I enjoyed reading Shop 'til you Drop Dead more than I anticipated and can’t wait for the next book in the Penelope Sinclair Cozy Murder Mystery series. Grab a copy of Shop 'til you Drop Dead today!

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