Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Mildred Doubles Down: On The Edge of a Storm

Subtitle: (Mildred Unchained #4)

Author: Toni Kief

Genre: Crime/Women’s Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 4

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53510192-mildred-doubles-down

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This time, Mildred gets a new assignment. One that doubles up as a goodbye to one of her dear friends at sea. Mildred and a few friends have a free cruise while she checks out the casino and the cruise ship. When a troupe of girl scouts runs into trouble, Mildred steps up to help out. Will she succeed?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The many disguises Mildred comes up with.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the third book in the series. I couldn’t stop myself and had to read the entire series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

I’ve not read any books like this before other than the first two in the series. Very enjoyable.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like mysteries with humour, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Some bonds aren't supposed to end. Mildred has been friends with Janice, Susan, and Beatrice since grade school. Janice was the glue that held them together, and now she is gone. Mildred scores a luxury suite on a Caribbean cruise and the surviving threesome gathers to scatter the ashes and celebrate their lifelong friendships with over two thousand strangers and a Girl Scout Troop.

About the Author:

Toni Kief, a small town Midwestern nomad from a family of high spirits and laughter. Presently in the Northwest, she plans to stay for the view, trees and friends. Her life story includes years in Insurance as an adjuster in Florida and Washington state. A longtime civil rights activist, she shares stories about lunches with politicians, leaders, and artists. Toni’s defines her genre as OA –older adult. She continues to gathers stories prime for embellishment in unlikely situations. Toni is one of the founding directors of The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. Sharing more information and short stories at www.tonikief.com.