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Mortal Flip is the fifth book in the Home Renovator Mystery Series by M. E. Bakos. Home renovation specialist Katelyn Baxter is in the middle of her latest fixer-upper project in Crocus Heights, Minnesota, when she stumbles on a set of keys that could be linked to a recent local murder. When Katelyn’s friend Myra identifies the keys as those belonging to Arthur Brett, found murdered after workplace harassment, the project takes an unexpected turn. When the local sheriff Don Williams, also Katelyn’s fiancé, is drawn into the case, it causes tensions in both her professional life, as her latest project gets pulled with a criminal investigation, and her personal life, as her engagement to Don digs up unresolved issues between the couple. With tips from the nosy neighbor Dottie, and help from her friends Wayne and ex-husband Eddy, Katelyn tries to piece together the clues and solve the case before she becomes the next victim.
M. E. Bakos draws us into Mortal Flip with a mix of humorous conversational narration and introspective commentary from Katelyn’s point of view. The author seamlessly blends the mundane everyday aspects of property renovation, neighborhood interactions, and personal relationships with the darker elements of a murder mystery. The dialogues between the characters sound real, and bring out the dynamics between them in an authentic manner. Humor and sarcasm balance the suspense, immersing us in the mystery and Katelyn's complex relationship with Don. The mystery is revealed gradually, building suspense with each clue and increasing tension as the story unfolds. Katelyn is portrayed as a well-rounded, independent, and reflective character, which adds depth to her relationships with those around her. Overall, Mortal Flip provides a balanced mix of suspense, humor, and warmth. This makes it perfect for fans of cozy mystery novels that don’t dwell on overwhelming dark details but focus on investigations, with an unfolding romance thrown in.
