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Avalanche by Patrick F. McManus
3 Stars
Audiobook
2nd Book in the Bo Tully Series

SHERIFF BO TULLY OF BLIGHT COUNTY, IDAHO, IS BACK.When the call comes in that Mike Wilson, the unlikable owner of West Branch Lodge, has gone missing, Sheriff Tully is delighted. This is an excellent opportunity for Tully, his tracker pal Dave, and his retired sheriff father, Pap, to enjoy a few evenings of hot tubs and single-malt scotch at the luxurious lodge while working the case. However, visions of R & R vanish in a flash on the drive up, when Tully and Pap suddenly realize an avalanche is thundering down the mountain, straight toward them.

The second book in the Sheriff Bo Tully series is just as much fun as the first book. If you are looking for serious literary merit or a mystery that provides unexpected plot twists these books are not for you. But if you enjoy a fun-cozy mystery, that reduces your anxiety because the stories follow the formula they are supposed to, then these are excellent books.

The characters, especially Sheriff Bo Tully, are absolutely fantastic in these books. I really enjoyed Pap in the first book, but he doesn't play as significant a role in this second story. But the good-hearted but yet tough nature of Bo continues to develop and continues to be a delightful experience. While I would not say the character is complex, I really appreciate the fact that he is dynamic and despite his rough edges his moral code shines through.

The narration of this second book was improved over the first book which helped to be able to enjoy it.

Overall, these are fun cozy mysteries that make for really fun reading.