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Thrilled that their playwright friend's Broadway debut was a rousing success, Nic and Nigel are trying to enjoy the A-list after-party with their pal Harper. Unfortunately, all the champagne and repartee in the world aren't enough to overlook the churlish behavior of Harper's theater-critic husband, Dan. Nic is shocked the next morning when she learns that Dan's been murdered. Nigel thinks the world may be a better place without him. Still, Harper is their friend and they're intent on helping her any way they can. Invigorated by the thrill of the hunt and fortified by a flood of cocktails, catching the killer becomes the Martinis' top priority . . . with their behemoth Bullmastiff Skippy along for the ride.
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2 primary booksNic & Nigel Mystery is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by Tracy Kiely.
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3.5 stars.
As a new reader of the Martinis, I found this book accessible and funny nonetheless. You don't need to read the previous books of the series to follow but after this one, I will be checking out the others. It is a light read but keeps you interested enough to try to solve the mystery with them. The “detectives plus dog” idea is a well worn formulation and it still works. The Perfect Manhattan Murder is close to a cozy mystery but that doesn't capture how glam the trio and their lifestyle truly is. It's an easy escape to bright lights, fancy parties and Manhattan life.
Thank you to Netgalley for this copy for an honest review.