Genre: Murder Mystery, Suspense, Humor

Is it enough of a review for me to say, Finlay Donovan never disappoints? Elle Cosimano brings all of the murder, suspense, and humor that we have come to expect to her newest Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave. Finlay and Vera really feel they’ve earned a break when their nosy neighbor Mrs. Higginson brings a murder mystery right to their door step. And could Finlay’s ex husband be a suspect? Mrs. Higginson moves in, and while she brings unexpected order to the children and the household, the ladies would love to move her on.

I just enjoy these books. While they aren’t quite believable, I love every second of Cosimano’s well crafted plots. While I am reading, I am all in. My life is often slow, some might consider it boring (not me), but Finlay Donovan’s is not. She is the fully grown up Nancy Drew - with an edge to be sure - that I once thought I might be. She is messy and often frustrated, but I love her anyway. I also enjoy all of the through lines. Her romantic life continues to move forward - with a policeman of course. Come on :-). Vera, too, has a personal life that continues to grow. I so enjoy Cosimano’s slow build in many of the story lines within all four books. I hope to see Finlay’s kids grow into adulthood. Seriously.

I have read and enjoyed them all. I have a couple more reviewed here: Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun and Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice. Join me on the journey - Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan Digs her Own Grave is a top notch reading experience.