Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper (5 books in series)

An Uplifting Murder (2010)
language
English
author
3.83 of 5 Votes: 5
review 1: #6 in the Mystery Shopper series is a so-so entry. Perhaps I don't understand the finer points involved in shopping for lingerie - so add a half star if you wear a bra.Mystery Shopper series - "On Josie's latest assignment, her former teacher--now working in a lingerie shop--is i...
The Fashion Hound Murders (2009)
language
English
author
3.9 of 5 Votes: 2
review 1: I am sorry to say, this book did not live up to the standards set by her previous Mystery Shopper books. While the cause she supported was admirable, it seemed as if she was preaching at times, and lost focus of the story line. She introduced a character who was unrealistic, whil...
Death on a Platter (2011)
language
English
author
3.79 of 5 Votes: 3
review 1: Although the foods that Josie is required to sample in her 7th assignment repel her, the victuals sound appealing to me.Mystery Shopper series - Josie Marcus feels apprehensive about her new assignment-a culinary tour of St. Louis that includes sampling not only pizza and toasted...
Murder is a Piece of Cake (2012)
language
English
author
3.9 of 5 Votes: 1
review 1: Elaine Viets' series about a Mystery Shopper who uses her skills to solve crimes has been slowing down. As with the last book, this book began with multiple painful exposition dumps masquerading as real human conversation, with several repetitions of characters summarizing the fi...
Murder with All the Trimmings (2008)
language
English
author
3.63 of 5 Votes: 3
review 1: Great cozy, again, from Elaine Viets. Some very important issues are presented about being a single parent, and there were times I actually laughed out loud as well; great sense of humor in her stories. Also, at the end of the book, she gives great shopping tips and some helpful ...