To the Last Drop (A Maggy Thorsen Mystery, 9)

What a delight to see on Facebook that Sandra Balzo had a new Maggy Thorsen book coming out! I have loved all of her books in this series (in fact, it was the first series I started reading on Kindle!), and reading this installment was like being in the company of great old friends. The characters were just as memorable, the plot was just as exciting, and the suspense was still there. The cover blurb had me a little worried about Maggy, but what a delightful surprise at the end! If you've read Sandra's books in the past, you need to read this book. If you've never read this series, you need to start. . . it's everything to love in cozy mysteries---unique characters, an unlikely heroine, great mystery, and a few surprises. So glad you're writing again, Sandra!

I have read all of the Maggy Thorsen Mysteries - and found them thoroughly enjoyable. Well-written with developed characters and excellent dialog, Sandra Balzo has created the perfect blend of mystery, wrapped up in a soft, foamy blanket.

I love Maggy and Pavlik but the real star is Frank. I'm this case Maggy gets involved with a new financial adviser.

Maggy Thorsen has a complicated life filled with people she'd connected with... even if she doesn't really like them. This may be why, when her ex-husband's ex-partner falls -- or jumps -- to his death, she finds herself embroiled in the mystery. As skeletons pop out of closets whose owners surely thought their secrets were securely in the past, Maggy can't agree with the local law enforcement's view of the crime -- even though she's dating the detective in charge of the case. Her relationships are threatened on every side, and her life may be in danger, too, but Maggy can't give up till the truth is out. The characters in the story aren't particularly likeable, but the puzzle is clever and the clues drew me in. I look forward to more of Maggy.

Great book.

If snark and intelligence are among your preferences for a great mystery, To the Lost Drop will be on your must read list. I love that not only does Maggy have mental snark down to the perfection, her coffee house partner has no filter on her mouth. Sometimes what she spouts makes me cringe, but I still have to laugh and I do wish I could let it out sometimes. I can so relate to the thoughts. While Maggy has no intention of investigating the death of her ex's new partner, she keeps getting drawn in by the man's wife and daughter, and even more she is pulled by the feeling that the police are seeing suicide where she sees murder. It is almost a wonder that a man with this many enemies survived as long as he did. A surprising new development in her relationship with Pavlik create a stumbling block that really throws her off. It is a good thing Eric is in town, and it is always great so spend time with her delightful son. I believe that this book can work as a standalone but odds are readers will get hooked and want to read earlier books as well as all new ones. I received a copy of this book through NetGalley but the review is voluntary and the opinions are all my own. I always review books I love and I loved this one!

This was a tough book for me to get interested in- mainly due to it being the last book in the series & I hadn't read the previous books. I felt like I was missing a lot. The story itself was good & I wouldn't mind reading more by Sandra Blazo. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

From book one I have watched the story grow and change and I am happy to say that I still enjoy the story as much as I did when I read the first book in the series. Strange things have been brewing up at Uncommon Grounds and when Maggy witnesses her ex husband having a heated discussion with the new oral surgeon at his dental office, Maggie can't help but wonder why. When the oral surgeon, William Swopes is found dead, the possibility of suicide is questioned. His wife asks Maggy for help and before long she is embroiled in a battle of divorce, secrets and lies. This story will keep any cozy mystery fan reading up until the wee hours. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley