I love cozy mysteries--and have been a huge fan of C.S. McDonald's book series in the past few years!  Today, I have Double Dog Dare from The Owl's Nest Mysteries to share!  Check out this 3rd book in the mystery series, read my thoughts on the book and learn about the author! This book is also available as an audiobook--so check out the narrator details below too!

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Double Dog Dare Continues the Series' Paranormal Mystery Theme. While this book could certainly be read as a standalone mystery, the author launches readers into the story within a few pages--with paranormal elements, time travel, and a little re-cap for readers new to the series. The quick "introduction" of Bobby Starr and his relationship with Alexa and the storyline took a little time for me to remember since it's been a bit since I read the earlier books. (I am not sure I understood the hound dog ghost until the very end!) If you have yet to read the series' other books, this one may be a little hard to follow at the beginning until some of the past pieces fall back into place. I recommend reading the books as a series. This book forces the mystery-solving team of Bobby and Alexa in different directions to use their individual skills (and some influences from their times together) to solve separate mysteries. The separate storylines become much more meaningful if you have been along for their previous adventures!

The Author Gives Readers Fun Mysteries and Great Characters in Double Dog Dare. I love C.S. McDonald's writing style! In this book, she takes her characters on two separate--yet related--time traveling, mystery adventures, throws in some extra side stories, explores some new characters, and further develops some old characters. She even tosses in some character cameos from her Fiona Quinn series too. Readers can expect light, clean mysteries with humor, misadventures, and character relationships that bring smiles. 

Would I Recommend Double Dog Dare by C.S. McDonald? I have said it before, but if you enjoy light mysteries, ghosts, a little time travel, and fun, lovable characters--give The Owl's Nest Mysteries a try. I  recommend reading the series from the beginning to understand the paranormal aspects at play better. But, if this is your first book read from the series--it is an entertaining story that will draw you into the author's mysteries! The books are quick and easy to read--a little predictable and unrealistic at times, in keeping with most cozy mysteries--but will keep you entertained to the end! I know that I hope that Alexa Owl has future adventures--and I also hope that Detective Starr has a reason or two to visit again in future books.