Murder on Opening Night

Myrtle Clover Cozy Mysteries, Book 9

By: Elizabeth Spann Craig

Narrated by: Judy Blue

When Myrtle Clover and her friend Miles attend a play in their small town, there's a full house on opening night. It's clear to Myrtle that one of the actresses is a stage hog who loves stealing the spotlight. Nandina Marshall certainly does upstage everyone - when her murder forces an unexpected intermission. Can Myrtle and Miles discover who was behind her final curtain call before murder makes an encore?

©2015 Elizabeth Spann Craig (P)2016 Elizabeth Spann Craig

Critic reviews

"Narrator Judy Blue so aptly portrays each character in this Myrtle Clover mystery that it's difficult to select a favorite…Clover's marvelous wit will sweep listeners along as she questions witnesses at the theater, funerals, and anywhere else she can corral them. Blue expertly presents both text and dialogue, outdoing herself with the actors' outsized egos and inability to stop acting, no matter what." ( AudioFile, Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award)

A cute little cozy mystery

Murder on Opening Night: Myrtle Clover Cozy Mystery...
Audiobook
by Elizabeth Spann Craig

This audiobook was given by the author at no cost
in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.

This is the 9 book in the Myrtle Clover Cozy mystery series. If you liked the first 8 books you might enjoy this one as well. It just was not my cup of tea as it was way too “folksy” in myrtle forgetting things and playing up the “I’m just an old lady”, when she was more mentally with it then not.

The story line moved along nicely for a cozy mystery. The narration was done well and the different people were well portrayed. I might have gotten more enjoyment from the book if I started at the start of the series and had known all of the down home folk’s personalities.

Makes one look forward to getting old

I love mysteries with elderly people as the 'investigator(s).' This book does not disappoint nor does the narration. Great voice. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I think Judy Blue did a remarkable job carrying this story. The story and the mystery are ok, but the characters make it really good. I wonder if this is a series? I hope so. Good humor. Love that Myrtle!
I was gifted this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Life after 80

Myrtle proves yet again that age is nothing but a number as she solves another murder. I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was funny and full of twists and turns to keep the reader off balance. I love Wanda's role in this story. She is becoming my favorite character next to myrtle. Cozy mystery lovers have to listen or read this series.

The narrator

Having read other reviews 're narrators voice interpretation of Myrtle, I found it better with time. Full marks to Judy for her skill in dealing with a variety of characters and her obvious enjoyment when reading the story. Great work.

Myrtle Somehow Handles It

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a well written and read book. The characters are funny and entertaining. It is a fun fast moving book that will leave you laughing.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was well written because the one time I thought I knew the answers, I was wrong!

What about Judy Blue’s performance did you like?

She did an amazing job keeping the voices separate so I knew who was talking at what time. This is something that really helps when listening to audio books.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed so many times at Mrytle's antics. She

Any additional comments?

This audiobook was provided by the author/narrator/publisher free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.