The Mist Rises Over Notchey Creek is the first book in the Harley Henrickson Series.
About: "A book-loving whiskey distiller’s life is upended when a famous rock star moves to town and murders start occurring.
Whiskey distiller and nerdy wallflower Harley Henrickson's life is changed when she discovers a disoriented stranger in the ditch, mumbling about a lost boy, a boy who was "innocent." When the man disappears into the woods, Harley is left with many unanswered questions. Who was the mysterious man, and what happened to the innocent boy?
As she digs deeper, she discovers the stranger, in reality, was no stranger at all, and had ties to many highly-esteemed citizens in town. When one of those citizens, a wealthy history professor, is murdered, Harley decides to investigate. What she discovers is a multitude of secrets, lies, and sins, dating back decades, and revolving around a handsome and brooding rock star who has chosen Notchey Creek as his new home.
Filled with humor, heart-rending moments, and a charming small town setting in the Great Smoky Mountains, The Mist Rises Over Notchey Creek is sure to please fans of cozy mysteries."
I really enjoyed this book. Along with a good mystery, there are many quirky characters, funny moments, and regional dialogue. The story takes place in Notchey Creek. Harley grew up there with her grandmother after loosing her mother at a young age. Now that her grandmother is also gone, Harley has stayed in Notchey Creek to help her Great Aunt and Uncle keep the family whiskey business going.
Almost everyone in the story is from Notchey Creek. When Harley's best friend Tina finds a dead body, Harley gets herself involved in the investigation, questioning the locals, and the locals don't appreciate it. Especially Sheriff Jed who Harley grew up with.
There are many humorous scenes with Matilda, Harley's pig she has raised, Aunt Wilma and Uncle Buck, Wilma's brother Tater, and Tina (Harley's best friend) whose bakery delivery truck has a giant cupcake named Rosie on the top. Aunt Wilma keeps a never ending supply of Little Debbie's and Ding Dongs on hand for unexpected guests and Matilda. Aunt Wilma: " You can't beat that Little Debbie. She's been my dietician for years." Uncle Tater can often be found in The Shed, a building on the property, sitting on a lawn chair with a tall one, watching reruns of The Golden Girls with his friend Floyd.
The description of the Smokey Mountains and the land is great. The story is good. The ending was a surprise.
There is a second book in the works coming out this year - The Ghosts of Notchey Creek. I am looking forward to it.
Liz S. Andrews: " Liz S. Andrews is a native of East Tennessee and was blessed to grow up near the Great Smoky Mountains, the playground of her childhood and adolescence. She is also an amateur mixologist and whiskey lover. The cocktails Harley Henrickson creates in the book are her and her husband's creations. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking, and hiking with her dog, Scout, a golden retriever/labrador mix. She currently resides in Western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. The character of Tina Rizchek is a wink to her love for the 'Burgh."
"I received a free book"
This one sounds like a lot of fun. Love the pig named Matilda!
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