Book Review: Guns and Roses by Taffy Cannon

Stars: 5 out of 5
Pros: Great use of multiple viewpoints in a mystery
Cons: None really
The Bottom Line:
Some good characters
Very confusing story
How I like my books




Fun and Suspenseful Tour

Ex-cop Roxanne Prescott is not quite prepared for her first assignment leading a tour for her aunt's company alone. But when her aunt gets sick, she accepts the Battlefields and Gardens of Virginia tour, which she has dubbed Guns and Roses. Things turn disastrous right from the start with one prank after another. One family has to drop out after a the wife turns her ankle. Dog droppings are found in some suitcases later. Everyone from the new millionaires to the newly weds falls victim. But when the tour reaches Williamsburg, things turn deadly.

Taffy Cannon has written a wonderful book. The plot was quite tangled, and only near the end did I get any inkling what was going on. The characters were fun, and while some might have been a little stereotypical, they served their purpose well and the main characters were well drawn. The story brought Williamsburg to life, and I can't wait to visit. It was also interesting to see some of the behind the scenes working of a town devoted to tourists. The author switches view point characters on a regular basis, which adds another layer to this mystery and greatly enhances it.

I recommend Guns and Roses to anyone who likes a good puzzle.