A college history professor must solve her superstar colleague's murder before she becomes the next target in this funny, romantic debut mystery, perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich, Kellye Garrett, and Ali Hazelwood.As a newly minted junior professor, Daphne Ouverture spends her days giving lectures on French colonialism, working on her next academic book, and going on atrocious dates. Her small world suits her just fine. Until Sam Taylor dies.The rising star of Harrison University’s anthropology department was never one of Daphne’s favorites, despite his popularity. But that doesn’t prevent Sam’s killer from believing Daphne has something that belonged to Sam—something the killer will stop at nothing to get.Between grading papers and navigating her disastrous love life, Daphne embarks on her own investigation to find out what connects her to Sam’s murder. With the help of an alluring former-detective-turned-bookseller, she unravels a deadly cover-up on campus.This well-crafted, voice-driven mystery introduces an unforgettable crime fiction heroine.
My Review:
To be honest, this one bored me to tears! I just didn't connect with the long recitations regarding French history and literature and the mystery was so convoluted. This also felt extremely long. I just wanted it to be over. Hope you have better luck!!
Daphne Overture, assistant professor of European history, scholar of modern French imperialism, and semiprofessional rambler on the horrors of colonial medicine slammed her car door shut.
"What are we talking about here on a scale of one to five?" The car's Bluetooth speakers took over, brightening Elise's light soprano. "One being that time you set your date's shirtsleeve on fire with a candle"
"That was an accident," Daphne muttered. "We went on like two more dates after that."
"—and five being when you went out with that silver fox of a man who was super-into you only for you to realize at dinner that he was the dad of one of your students?"
Daphne cringed while she maneuvered her car onto the road.
No wonder she'd banned dating in Calliope.
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