The Jig Is Up, Lisa Q. Mathews
The Jig Is Up, Lisa Q. Mathews
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The Jig Is Up

Author: Lisa Q. Mathews

Narrator: Rebecca Gallagher

Unabridged: 9 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/08/2024


Synopsis

Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut.

Single-mom and police chief's daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts, where her family owns and operates a bed and breakfast. With her two daughters in tow, she's ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling.

When they arrive, Colleen claims it was all a misunderstanding. But everything changes in an Irish minute when Colleen's best friend, Deirdre, a dance show star, is found dead in the parish hall. With the discovery of a possible witness, a chilling motive, and a wee bit of incriminating evidence, Colleen quickly becomes a person of interest in Deirdre's murder. Convinced her sister isn't a killer, Kate is determined to clear Colleen's name.

As Kate investigates, Colleen takes charge of Shamrock's popular Irish dance show in honor of her late friend—with disastrous results. With the St. Patrick's Week festivities in full swing, Kate must catch the killer before the celebrations are ruined and her sister's Irish luck runs out.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ellen on February 15, 2024

Following Kate Buckley’s journey to solve the murder of an Irish dancer in her quirky hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts was so engaging it made me want to lace up a pair of ghillies and join the search. Mathews’ writing is crisp and witty and there’s a gasp-worthy twist at book’s end. The setting,......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on May 26, 2024

2.5 stars rounded up to 3. Ok, I really wanted to like this book. An "Irish" town set up in Western Massachusetts, a charming B & B, an Irish step dancing school, and an extended family. Unfortunately, what I found was a really cheesey town, with a slimey mayor, folks who were more interested in fam......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on March 06, 2024

Absolutely enchanting! The Jig Is Up will have you seeing shamrocks. Settle in with a mug of Irish coffee and your favorite green blanket, because it's gonna take more than the luck o' the Irish to solve Lisa Q. Mathews's delightful mystery. This whodunit hits all the right steps - I give it five po......more

Goodreads review by Sue Em on August 21, 2024

4.25⭐ Fresh setting for a cozy mystery in a small town capitalizing on its Irish heritage to revitalize and focus on tourism. Learned so much about Irish dance while enjoying this story packed with interesting characters and old secrets. Well-paced with some good twists. Thanks to netgalley and Crook......more