The third book in this Wisconsin-set series is an enjoyable cozy mystery featuring librarian Greta and friends. In this one, Greta gets involved in a murder that seems to tie back to 1930s gangsters in the area and the search for a hidden treasure. She and boyfriend and local detective Mark are also getting more serious even as Mark tries to keep Greta out of trouble. I enjoyed this one as I have the best of the series. The mystery is interesting and well-plotted, and it’s good to see how the characters develop. My only complaint is one I sometimes have with mysteries that rely on amateur sleuths, where the character’s effort to solve the crime seems to outstrip their actual connection to it or motivation for being involved. Greta does a few things in this one that fell into that category for me. That said, though, it’s a good addition to the series. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All views are entirely my own and offered voluntarily.

I read this as a standalone book, not book 3 of a series. I definitely missed a ton of context and background information. I think it was written well and I think I would enjoy it if I read it as part of the series. I did like the characters, and the plotline, but again missed a lot of information reading this like i did.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

I’m enjoying this series. This third entry has Greta and friends investigating a death that has possible ties to John Dillinger. Did one of his gang members leave treasure in their small town? Love the small town vibes and the characters are great to follow. I like where the series is going.