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Reviewed by Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite
In Parrot Prose, a mystery murder by D.L. Mitchell, veterinarian Dr. Emily Benton and her partner, Anthony, become concerned when Marilyn Pena doesn’t return to the clinic for her famous talkative African Grey parrot, Tiki Lulu. The parrot knows the clues to a nationwide treasure hunt hidden in wildlife sanctuaries. When Emily and Anthony go to Marilyn’s home, they find a man’s body and contact the police. Fans of Tiki Lulu and Marilyn gather outside the veterinary clinic and refuse to leave, and Chad, Marilyn’s nephew, becomes upset when he doesn’t get to take the parrot. Emily decides to do a bit of sleuthing to locate Marilyn, despite the warnings of her brother, the chief of police. She and Anthony become more concerned for the parrot’s safety after an attempted break-in and increased fans outside the clinic.
I enjoyed reading Parrot Prose by D.L. Mitchell and became fond of the adorable Tiki Lulu. It’s a captivating mystery that I found amusing due to Tiki Lulu's lively chatter with Anthony and the other characters. Emily Benton refuses to leave the investigative work to the police and always acts on impulse. Anthony is loyal and caring. One of the things I liked was the information that the author provided on each animal species Emily treated. I wasn’t aware of the similarities these animals had to human ailments, or how much care and love they need. The animal shelters and wildlife sanctuaries were also interesting as not only does the main theme include them but learning that they always need donations to help care for the animals that are sometimes abused. More volunteers are needed too. The story was suspenseful, giving hints as to where the treasure could be. Parrot Prose is a must-read.
