I love this southern series so much--the characters have become friends over the years. I read the books originally, but decided on rereads via audiobooks. I am so glad I did. Each book is fun,fast, and so enjoyable.

This series is always a good read - the setting is well-drawn and the characters are fun.

No one ever explained why the smoke detectors did not signal low batteries. Major plot hole for me

I loved the newest installment of the Liz Talbot mystery series. We have Liz and Nate being asked to investigate when Darius (their client from the last case they worked) asks them to step in when it seems his biological son and two friends are suspects in a murder.

Liz and Nate work well together, but there's increasing tension between them due to Nate spending a lot of money towards the home they live in and a new vehicle they bought. Liz knows how tight their finances are and wonders how Nate has the money he seems to. It is glossed over eventually (but picked up again in the next book). Liz is also still suspicious of Darius's son from the events she unearthed in the last book. And honestly I was too. I did like how that story-line was resolved though by the end of this book. We also have a shifting of Colleen's friendship with Liz and Nate in this one. She wants to keep them safe, but realizes that Liz uses her too much while working cases and also that Colleen has saved them both dozens of times due to her actions. But the Powers That Be are getting annoyed with Colleen since that's not her primary mission. Her mission is to keep Stella Mars safe from being overpopulated with people. When Colleen herself finally has to tell Liz that she can't always be there, you would think that Liz would think things through, but if anything her and Nate continue to do reckless things.

I think that the book was pitch perfect from beginning to end and it definitely made you think about the relationships and families that we make with friends and also with relatives. We have another funny story featuring Liz's father and the dysfunction of Liz's family at times makes the book a lot brighter.

I do have to say that the ending is a game changer for the series, and I wish that Boyer had let that linger with readers instead of just waving her hands at it in the next book. I bought the next book in this series after finishing this and I have to say, that I was very disappointed with that one.

One of my favorite series!

#9 in the series. Darius Baker is back and now needs Liz and Nate to determine that Brantley isn’t involved in the murder of a beloved Professor. # 9 is just as good as #1. I look forward to the release of each book in the series!

Glad to be back with Liz and Nate as they figure things out. I enjoy the descriptions of Liz's outfits and accessories, as well as all that is written about restuarants and food.

In this one, I learned a little bit about hemp.

Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.

Listening length eight hr 16 min

Another great Liz and Nate adventure. Amazing twist

This mystery kept me guessing until the end. I was engrossed in the twists and turns that I didn't realize I had approached the end, and I am wishing there was more to the story, just because I am sad it's over. As always I enjoyed my time with Liz and Nate as they search for the truth. Liz's family always makes me smile, especially her daddy's shenanigans. Colleen's role in this book kept me questioning what was going to happen next, and I was surprised with the ending. If you enjoy a good whodunnit, I highly recomend the entire Liz Talbot/Lowcounty series!