Coconut Drop Dead

Can the Grenadian Nancy Drew get to the bottom the case before it's too late?

This story picks up right were the last book, Hard Dough Homicide left off. The Spice Isle Bakery crew is excited about participating for the first time in the Caribbean American Heritage Festival. I miss hearing the different accents and such which give great color to the story. 

Granny is a hoot! 

The nickname, the Grenadian Nancy Drew, gives the reader a visual right away of who Lyndsey is, despite her not liking it.

The family meetings to discuss the case gives a nod to the strong family connections. Instead of being at odds in this case, the lead detective, Detective Bryce Jackson, asks Lyndsey for assistance given her strong community connections. The family, led by Lyndsey is investigating the death of Camille Abbey, the lead singer and songwriter of the up-and-coming reggae band, DragonFlyZ. The family agreed to investigate because of grandchild/brother/cousin/son Manny’s relationship to the victim. 

Throughout the story there are touching moments with Granny imparting wisdom, many characters dealing with weighty issues and questions, all with bakery guests chiming in. The bakery, just three months old, is the spot in Little Caribbean. I am not a huge fan of coconut but I found by the end that I wanted to try the Coconut Drops.

The mystery/investigation seemed to drag a bit. But to Lyndsey’s credit she kept saying they were missing something. It was nice to see Lyndsey’s training put to good use. 

Overall, I enjoyed reading the adventures of Lyndsey and her family as they help the police protect Little Caribbean.

Thank you to #NetGalley  for the opportunity to do an early read and share my thoughts on the story. Happy Reading!

Plot Summary:

The case in Olivia Matthews's Coconut Drop Dead is going to be a tough nut to crack.

Brooklyn’s annual Caribbean American Heritage Festival is finally here, and Spice Isle Bakery is thrilled to be one of the event’s food vendors. After all, the Murrays have been attending the festival for years. Co-owner Lyndsay Murray hopes their West Indian pastries and finger foods draw people back to the bakery in Little Caribbean. She’s looking forward to having fun, connecting with customers, and celebrating with her family.

The day's festivities are cut short when Camille, lead singer of an up-and-coming reggae band, dies. The police think it may be a tragic accident. But Lyndsay’s cousin Manny was close to Camille, and he believes someone cut her life short. Now Manny needs Lyndsay’s help to make sure a killer faces the music.