About the Book
Book: A Sprinkle in Time
Author: Dana Mentink
Genre: Cozy mystery (general market)
Release date: May 24, 2022
It’s Alpenfest in Upper Sprocket! Yodelers are congregating in the square, tourists flocking to the town, and Trinidad Jones is scooping up some fall flavors at her Shimmy and Shake Shop.
The cherry on the sundae is her upcoming feature in Go West magazine. She’s determined to serve up the perfect interview, but it won’t be easy, thanks in part to her meddling Cuban grandfather Papa Luis who has decided to make Sprocket his home for the foreseeable future. Papa Luis has set himself up as a taxi driver in his classic 1951 Buick.
But things take a turn when Papa Luis tells her he’s found a corpse in his trunk. Upon closer investigation, they realize the body has disappeared. With the assistance of Juliette and Bonnie (her sisterhood of exes) and the way too handsome nut farmer Quinn Logan, Trinidad must solve the mystery of the disappearing corpse, before her father is up to his neck in a murderous mess.
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About the Author
Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and the recipient of a Holt Medallion. She’s written over fifty titles in the suspense, lighthearted romance and mystery genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)
More from Dana
Who wouldn’t want to visit Upper Sprocket? Sure there’s the odd corpse that turns up, but it’s a charming place, complete with a rail riders excursion business and the Shimmy and Shake Shop, run by the determined Trinidad Jones. It’s fall in Sprocket and the locals are hosting a series of Alpenfest events with everything from yodeling performances to sausage cook offs. Papa Luis, Trinidad’s grandfather is happy to shuttle people around in his classic Chevy Bel Air until a body turns up in his truck. But other than that, Sprocket is an idyllic place with a newly opened train car inn operated by Bonnie, one of three women who were married at various times to the same rapscallion of a man. Oh, and then there’s Noodles, Trinidad’s senior Labrador retriever who has learned how to operate the windshield wipers which comes in handy as stormy weather approaches. Trinidad, Papa, Bonnie and Noodles along with other Sprocket residents are going to have their hands full as Alpenfest kicks off and gruesome items begin to pop up around town. Come along on the adventure as Trinidad wades knee deep into the sticky mess.
Railriding research with my sister!
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, May 21
The Write Escape, May 21
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, May 22
She Lives To Read, May 22
Daysong Reflections, May 23
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 23
Texas Book-aholic, May 24
Pause for Tales, May 24
Inklings and notions, May 25
Blossoms and Blessings, May 25
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 26
For Him and My Family, May 26
deb’s Book Review, May 27
Blogging With Carol, May 27
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 28
Christina’s Corner, May 29
Tell Tale Book Reviews, May 29
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 30
Simple Harvest Reads, May 30 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 31
Labor Not in Vain, May 31
Bigreadersite, June 1
Vicky Sluiter, June 1
Genesis 5020, June 2
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 2
Lighthouse-Academy, June 3
A Good Book and cup of Tea, June 3
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed book!!
(If the winner is outside the U.S., then he or she will receive an eBook.)
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1df1a/a-sprinkle-in-time-celebration-tour-giveaway
My Review
I loved the first book from Dana Mentink’s Shake Shop Mystery series, Pint of No Return. I was excited to have the opportunity to read the second installment, A Sprinkle in Time. What another fun and entertaining addition to the series. I was delighted to catch up with Trinidad once again to see what else she gets herself wrapped up into this time. I thought it was great to find out how her and her friends were able to solve the mystery and see who was responsible.
I am giving A Sprinkle in Time five stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean cozy mysteries. I will be eagerly awaiting to read the next book from the Shake Shop Mystery series.
I received a paperback copy of A Sprinkle in Time from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.