Jealousy, Jitterbug & Murder

A Stacie Maroni Mystery, Book 10

By: Christa Nardi

Narrated by: Naomi Rose-Mock

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Three young women, a dance studio, a bungled kidnapping, and a murder.

When Stacie Maroni is mistakenly abducted, she fears for the life of the intended victim. The young woman, who worked at the same company as Stacie, soon turns up dead. With the kidnappers afraid Stacie could identify them, threats lurk around every corner. Add the victims two friends and a tech company with a dance-oriented employee program. A quick lesson in the jitterbug provides more clues as Stacie navigates the twists and turns of the murder.

©2024 Christa Nardi (P)2024 Christa Nardi

Keeps you guessing!

This story really has you second guessing all the suspects and even your own judgment! The Stacie Maroni series is so good with lots of good times with friends even with all the mystery.

#10 in Stacie Maroni Cozy Mystery is #1 with Me

#10 in Stacie Maroni Cozy Mystery is #1 with Me

While this is #10 in a series, it is a complete mystery that works as a stand alone. Our competent HR professional and amateur detective is kidnapped in the first few pages by thugs intent on murder. The mystery and twists unfold for a believable, enjoyable cozy mystery, complete with a lovable pooch and a light romantic subplot. Naomi Rose-Mock provides the perfect voice for our main character, Maroni; while adding in clearly distinct vocal profiles for other characters.

Another great mystery

This is a great mystery that can be read as a standalone. There is a lot of action, intrigue and drama. The characters were great especially the lovable pooch. Naomi Rose-Mock was excellent in her narration of all the characters. I received this audiobook for free upon my request. I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased review.

Wonderful character-driven cozy mystery series

This book is the 10th book in the Stacie Maroni mystery series by Christa Nardi. Stacie is the victim on a kidnapping and although she is found unharmed, she still is in danger. A coworker is later found dead and Stacie continues to get threatening messages. Luckily she can investigate with her friends at Foster’s Insurance to help her boyfriend Det. Michael O’Hare solve the murder and the other related crimes.
It has a thrilling start and continues to provide a lot of twists and turns for the reader to follow until the finish! I love the characters and how realistically they interact and have developed over the series. However, the books are easily read as standalone mysteries since there are no cliffhangers and relationships are sufficiently explained. The narration by Naomi Rose-Mock is outstanding. Her performance brings the characters and story to life. I received a free audiobook code for my honest review.

Dancingly Mysterious and Entertaining!

When Stacie wakes up bound and blindfolded, it’s not a corporate trust building exercise gone wrong, she’s been abducted! Once the “grabbers” realize they’ve got the wrong gal, Stacie’s released, and the hunt for both the intended target AND the bumblers is ON! Speaking of on, I was the edge of my seat, delightfully trying to guess WHO the nefarious ne’er do wells were in “Jealousy, Jitterbug & Murder, A Stacie Maroni Mystery, Book 10”. There were so many delightfully developed possibilities! The plot, smooth flowing as always, lightened when necessary by well placed humor and just the right touches of sass, kept me firmly engaged throughout! I love the characters, series regulars who feel like old friends, and newbies, some delightfully dastardly, some likable and through fabulous character development, some who start out one way and end up another … no spoilers, that revelation was one of the many surprises this well plotted story held! Brought vibrantly alive by fabulous narration, “Jealousy, Jitterbug & Murder” is a five star winner across the board. I loved it!

An Action-Packed Cozy Mystery

I enjoyed this tenth book in the series as much as the first nine books. I thought this story was high-octane from the opening paragraphs until the very end. It was one of those audiobooks which I listened to in one sitting as I was so captivated by it. I have liked Stacie throughout the series. I have liked her interactions with her man and her girlfriends. I have found instances of humor which added to my enjoyment of the story. I have enjoyed all of this author's stories, but this series continues to be my favorite of all her series. I enjoyed Naomi Rose-Mock's narration as her delivery gave a defining voice to the characters. I was gifted a copy of the audiobook. I have chosen, without financial gain, to leave this review which included my honest opinions regarding this story.