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Ten days, eight suspects, six cities, five authors, three bodies . . . one trip to die for.
All that bestselling author Eleanor Dash wants is to get through her book tour in Italy and kill off her main character, Connor Smith, in the next in her Vacation Mysteries series―is that too much to ask?
Clearly, because when an attempt is made on the real Connor’s life―the handsome but infuriating con man she got mixed up with ten years ago and now can't get out of her life―Eleanor’s enlisted to help solve the case.
Contending with literary rivals, rabid fans, a stalker―and even her ex, Oliver, who turns up unexpectedly―theories are bandied about, and rivalries, rifts, and broken hearts are revealed. But who’s really trying to get away with murder?
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is the irresistible and hilarious series debut from Catherine Mack, introducing bestselling fictional author Eleanor Dash on her Italian book tour that turns into a real-life murder mystery, as her life starts to imitate the world in her books.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: In 'Every Time I Go on Vacation Someone Dies,' we delve into the world of attempted murder and actual murder alongside the narrator, a successful author of murder mystery novels. This is only the second book I've encountered that breaks the fourth wall, and I find myself increasingly drawn to this narrative style.
Throughout the story, we are introduced to the author herself, her sister, various love interests, and friends within her social circle, all while unraveling the mystery surrounding her. While I did manage to anticipate some of the twists early on, the full extent of the plot only became clear during the reveal. The author skillfully blends humor, intrigue, and tantalizing secrets, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish.
While it may not be a contender for my top book of the year, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and will definitely be seeking out more works by Catherine Mack.
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