Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews

Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews
(Meg Langslow #3)
293 pages / 8 hrs

"Yorktown, Virginia, is reliving its role in the Revolutionary War by celebrating the anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. This year, plans include a reenactment of the battle and a craft fair. Meg Langslow has returned to her home town for the festivities..."  --from the publisher

This is an entertaining read for fans of Meg and her ECCENTRIC extended family. The mystery really plays second fiddle to the antics of these strange but lovable characters.  If you like cozy mysteries, it's a series you might like.  I gave this one four out of five stars for the "fun factor" and three out of five for the mystery.

Murder with Puffins by Donna Andrews

Murder with Puffins by Donna Andrews
(Meg Langslow #2)
288 pages / 9 hrs, 19 mins

"Meg Langslow and her boyfriend, Michael, are searching for some romantic alone time. She knows the perfect place for a private getaway: her aunt's cottage on the tiny island Monhegan. But when a series of events leads to the couple being trapped in the cottage with her entire family, their private getaway vacation slowly turns into a disaster.

"Meg doesn't think anything more could go wrong until a resident of the island with close ties to her mother is murdered. When her father becomes the chief suspect, she knows she can no longer sit by the cozy fireplace. In a dash to save her father and her weekend, Meg finds herself knee deep in murder once again."  --from the publisher

This was a good cozy mystery: well written, the usual cast of quirky characters, and an interesting setting.  I gave it four out of five stars.

Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews

Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews
(Meg Langslow #1)
311 pages

"So far Meg Langslow's summer is not going swimmingly. Down in her small Virginia hometown, she's maid of honor at the nuptials of three loved ones--each of whom has dumped the planning in her capable hands. One bride is set on including a Native American herbal purification ceremony, while another wants live peacocks on the lawn. Only help from the town's drop-dead gorgeous hunk, disappointingly rumored to be gay, keeps Meg afloat in a sea of dotty relatives and outrageous neighbors.

"And...Southern hospitality is strained to the limit by an offensive newcomer who hints at skeletons in the guests' closets. But it seems this lady has offended one too many when she's found dead in suspicious circumstances, followed by a string of accidents--some fatal. Soon, level-headed Meg's to-do list extends from flower arrangements and bridal registries to catching a killer--before the next catered event is her own funeral..."  --from the publisher

What a fun and hilariously quirky book!  My only criticism is that the cast of characters is a bit long.  A few of the minor characters could easily have been left out without taking away from the story, and it would have been less confusing.  Regardless, I'm looking forward to the next in the series!