Agape Jones, NYPD detective retired from the job after a shooting injury ended his long time career. Moving to Hawaii , where his wife took a job teaching English at the college. So it was only natural for him to head security for the National Authors Conference that is held every Labor Day Weekend. With the authors and would be writers converging at the hotel getting ready for the big day ahead , Robert Dyer who was a noted poet and critic is found dead on the stairway. When Agape arrives on the scene instinct kicks in and he starts taking notes. He may be retired but old habits are hard to break. When he is asked to help out on the investigation he jumps at the chance even though his wife is less than pleased. This looks like an accidental death, but is it? It’s a well known fact that he was an arrogant man and was disliked by many of the authors there that weekend. As he starts to investigate what a mess he runs into. Girlfriends, ex girlfriends, a wife, a daughter, publisher and many more all who may have had a reason to get rid of him. When each one starts accusing each other the list grows of suspects. Pulling out his old skills, there is something that he can quite put his finger on.

This is a very well written cozy mystery that keeps one reading right through to the surprise ending. The twist and turns and accusations is written so well that one may think they know who the murderer is only to change their mind after the next couple of pages. As I read this book the one think that came to my mind was, there has to be a sequel. I can picture Agape coming out of retirement against the better wishes of his wife, or I hope there is. I love a good cozy mystery and this one fit the bill perfect. For all Cozy Mystery Lovers out there I recommend grabbing a copy of Murder… They Wrote. I know you won’t be disappointed.

Rated 5 Stars
by Miss Lynn ( )