My Very Own Murder

Josephine Carr

Anne Johnson is living on her own for the first time in years. Fifty and newly divorced, she is enjoying her new lifestyle at the upscale apartment in Washington DC. While at home dozing off, she hears a sourceless voice. A murder will occur in thirty days. Prevent it.

She knows she was alone and the voice is in her head. It then confirms the prediction and command again. Anne realizes she is now responsible for preventing a murder in her own apartment building. Of the many people who live there, how is she to discover who may be murdered and then prevent it? First she enlists the help of Mary, the cleaning lady that many people in the building hire during the day.

Despite their difference, Anne and Mary become quick friends. Mary believes in Anne's voice. Together they decide how to proceed. Anne has met a few people in the building - the small elderly lady who is still active despite her walker, the hunk of a Russian younger than Anne but claims he's in love with her, and the retired judge. So Anne and Mary decide she should throw an open house party for the entire apartment building. In the meantime Anne does her own poking around.

My Very Own Murder is a bit of fluff. Josephine Carr has created an unusual divorcee for her age - no depression, no guilt, no regrets, and still friendly with her cheating husband. She is a cute, but not believable, character. The mystery has interesting twists but is not compelling. My Very Own Murder is an average bit of fun and gives a bit of escapism.

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