I actually read this series out of order. I started with book two and three and now am finally reading book one. This just goes to show you that you can read these books in any order. I have really enjoyed Alexa and Bobby and was sad when I finished book three. So, this is actually a nice reprieve to revisit them again with book one and where it all started. Winnie is still making me laugh. I never know what is going to come out of her mouth.

Alexa sure found her knack for solving murder cases. She and Bobby worked well in how they assessed each case. Although, props do need to go to Winnie as well. She really was a great help Alexa on putting all the pieces together.

The other books I read but this is the first one where I listened to the audio version. The narrator, Maren Swenson Waxenberg did such a great job of voicing all the characters, even Bobby's voice. I enjoyed the audio version that I may even go back and listen to books two and three on audio as well. Sadly, Maren did pass away. ( )

I loved this fun mystery with ghosts and time traveling. I love Alexa, Minnie and Bobby. I enjoyed all of the laughs and getting to know Alexa in this first book in this series. I received a copy of the book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

Author C.S.McDonald takes us back to the 1950s.

Alexa Owl is starting over; being newly divorced she returns home to Pittsburgh to start a new business. She is in her apartment when angel; detective Bobby Starr appears and tells Alexa that she has been selected by Saint Peter to assist Bobby in solving the cold case murder of his second wife from his past. Along the way, Alexa meets a cast of captivating, vivacious characters, while helping Bobby crack the case. This was my first time reading anything by McDonald besides being an unusual cozy mystery; I really did enjoy traveling back in time with Alexa and Bobby.

I would like to thank the author for the review copy in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ( )

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I have grown to love C.J. McDonald’s books, and I am excited to review an audio copy of The audio book. Alexa and Detective Bobby Star (well that is his ghost) are trying to solve Bobby’s wife’s murder. There is a bit of time travel from current time to back in the 1950’s, to solve the murder. The 1950’s was intriguing for me because that’s the era I was born, and I enjoyed the information in the book that refered to that time. This entire story will entertain you for a while. The characters are fun and enjoyable and they play their parts well throughout the story. And throughout ending makes you hungry for more from author C.J. McDonald.

I really enjoyed the audio version of Back to the Burgh and Beyond. The narrator, Maren Swenson Waxenberg does amazingly well reading this book. Her pleasant voice and the punctuations throughout the book made the story more interesting to listen to. I look forward to listening to more books by Ms. Waxenberg. If you haven’t tried audiobooks, I think this one would be a great one to start with. And you will enjoy a really good cozy mystery wile listening.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this audiobook. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. ( )

I love cozy mysteries, and this one is as intriguing and exciting as they come. There is a bit of time travel from now to back in the 1950’s, to solve a Murder. There are a lot of interesting characters as this story unfolds as Alexa and Detective Bobby Star (well that is his ghost) try to solve his wife’s murder. You will find many twists and turns to keep your interest throughout the story and Alexa is more determined to find the killer.

I really enjoyed this story. It is my first from author C. J. McDonald, and I sure look forward to more from this author in the future. If you love a good clean cozy mystery, I would highly recommend Back to the Burgh and Beyond in the audiobook form! You will be delighted and intrigued by this story.

I don’t listen to a lot of audio books, but I did enjoy the audio version of Back to the Burgh and Beyond. The narrator, Maren Swenson Waxenberg does an outstanding job of reading this book. I enjoyed her pleasant voice and the punctuations throughout the book. She made the story fun and interesting to listen to. If you haven’t tried audiobooks, this one would be a great one to start with.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this audiobook. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. ( )