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August 12, 2022

ODE TO MURDER Receives Kirkus Review

Ode to Murder receives Kirkus Review

Ode to Murder, Nicole Dieker‘s first entry in her new Larkin Day Mystery Series, received a very positive Kirkus review today.

“Well-scripted dialogue, engaging banter, and a diverse cast keep the light mystery moving at a good clip. An entertaining whodunit with a captivating amateur sleuth.”

Read the full Kirkus review review here.

Ode to Murder will be released in October.

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