Book Title: Chris Crossed Murder (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +)
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: Feb 22, 2023
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
"Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping readers engaged. ...I would give Chris Crossed Murder one hundred stars if I could. I believe readers who enjoy reading well-written and clean cozy mysteries will most definitely want to read it. I have no doubt they will enjoy it as much as I did. The fifth installment from A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery series is on my radar for when it releases." - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books
It proves to be a Christmas to remember when the Matheson family receives the horrendous news that Chris Matheson’s body has been found in the woods near an international airport.
Everyone is stunned—especially Chris Matheson.
The mystery deepens when they discover the victim has Chris’s federal agent badge and appears to have been investigating one of his old cases.
The Geezer Squad’s latest case is not only a whodunit but who-got-dun. Is this a case of mistaken identity? Was Chris the intended victim? If not, then they must identify the murder victim to find his killer.
With Christmas days away, join the Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad as they race to piece together the clues to their most puzzling case yet.
I received a copy of this book from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
Author Interview with Lauren Carr
-What book got you interested in reading?
This sounds terrible, but it was the Bobbsey Twins. That is the first real book that I remember reading. My mother would take me to the library every Friday and I read every Bobbsey Twin mystery they had. From there, I moved on to Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys.
-Do you have a favorite genre to read?
Murder Mysteries. It’s awful to say, but if the book doesn’t have a dead body, I’m not interested.
-Is there a book you have read more than one time?
Several. I can’t think of any right off hand. Many of Agatha Christie’s mysteries I have read more than once. I read first time for enjoyment. And then, read again to study her technique in unfolding the mystery for the reader. Same goes for Earl Stanley Gardner.
-What got you interested in writing?
My imagination. My mother and I shared a love for murder mysteries. She would read Perry Mason to me at bed time. As a child reading the mild Bobbsey Twin mysteries, I would “rewrite” the mystery in my mind—changing the missing sea shell into a kidnapping story. Later, I read a string of murder mysteries that just didn’t satisfy me. So, I decided to write my own mysteries. Still, today, I write mysteries that I myself would want to read.
-Was there a book of yours that was difficult to write? Which one was it and what made it so difficult?
Each book has its own unique challenges. I don’t write from a formula. Therefore, I purposely challenge myself with each book and try new things. That keeps my mysteries fresh for my readers.
I would have to say the most difficult book for me to write was Shadow of Murder. This was my twenty-nineth novel, the latest installment in the Mac Faraday Mystery series.
As a writer, I challenge myself to always try new things. With Shadow of Murder, I branched into including a paranormal element, which meant a lot of research into areas that I had never gone before. Some of my readers liked it. Others did not. Do I regret branching into that area. No, because my readers deserve more than the same old plotlines. Besides, trying new things is the best way to stay young.
Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!
Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor.
The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.
Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions.
She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
connect with the author: website ~ blog ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter ~ pinterest
Check Out The Rest of The Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries:
Book Title: ICE (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult fiction, 364 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: February 26, 2018
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
Book Title: Winter Frost (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #2) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult fiction, 332 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: January 22, 2019
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
Book Title: The Last Thing She Said (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #3) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 386 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: July 22, 2019
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
Thank you so much, Connie, for the fabulous review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER. I am sure your followers will enjoy this mystery as well. Here's wishing everyone luck in the giveaway for the $75 PayPal and cookies!
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