Eva Pasco

Book Review: 5-Stars

March 14, 2026

A Baffler!

Christa Nardi, Cozy Mystery author extraordinaire, has penned another Staci Maroni mystery that keeps her readers guessing. Similar to Ms. Nardi’s previous Maroni mysteries, the story is grounded in Stacie’s work atmosphere and the camaraderie between sidekicks Trina, Jillian, and Ronnie, the catalyst for dangerous complications. Her romantic relationship with Detective O’Hare lends realism to the tedious details of police work.

‘Riddles, Rogues & Murder’ ups the ante in tech savvy and the short list of possible perps involved in the murder of a young model. Add to that, an unsavory FBI agent who’s gung-ho on implicating Stacie in the murder, while she and Jasper have been targeted by the actual mastermind.

Well-written, with clever twists, I highly recommend Book 12.