Yoga and Mystery: A Perfect Twist in Dead Man’s Pose
4.75 out of 5 stars
From the very first chapter of Dead Man’s Pose by Susan Rogers, I was hooked. Imagine stepping onto a yoga mat, expecting tranquility, only to find yourself wrapped in a web of mystery and intrigue. This book blends the calm of yoga with the tension of a classic whodunit, creating a story that is as unexpected as it is captivating.
The dynamic duo at the heart of this tale — Elaina, a spirited yoga teacher, and Ric, a dark horse with a knack for righting wrongs—are what truly make this book shine. Their chemistry is electric, with enough sparks to keep you invested in their investigation and burgeoning relationship. While sometimes at odds, their personalities complement each other perfectly, making their partnership both intriguing and entertaining. Each person brings something new to the table. I love that in certain circumstances Elaina would interview or chat with someone because she was literally just trying to get her life back. And in others, Ric would jump in and use his hard-boiled detective skills to get information.
As someone who read the third Yoga Mat Mystery and then the first, I can confidently say that each book in this series stands strong on its own. However, the slow-burn friendship-turned-romance between Elaina and Ric is a delightful thread that adds depth and warmth to the story, making it even more rewarding for those who follow the series in order.
Let’s not forget the narrator, Rupert Degas, who truly brings the story to life. His performance is spot-on, capturing the essence of each character and the atmosphere of Sydney’s gritty underbelly with ease.
If you’re looking for a mystery that keeps you guessing, with characters you can’t help but root for, Dead Man’s Pose is your next must-listen. It’s a thrilling mix of romance, humor, and suspense that left me eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Yoga Mat Mysteries series (which I will have a review of very soon!)
Book Description:
Dead Man’s Pose is a tension-reliever in yoga. Not this time!
A spirited yoga teacher teams up with a dark horse partner (determined to right wrongs); and together they seek closure on the sudden and mysterious death of a friend.
Throw in a cast of quirky characters that includes a savvy outback detective, an eccentric academic, a highly observant (but sight-challenged) witness, an exotic hairdresser, a Falstaffian nomad, crooked officials, and some assorted mob thugs.
Add some heat between the investigators, plus Ric’s wry humour and Elaina’s smart dialogue, while they both tumble into chase scenes to avoid sharks, cruise through a darkened saloon and conduct late-night spying on a ‘high roller’ that floats.
Combine that with word pictures of Sydney, one of the world’s most picturesque cities (which also has sleazy backstreets and a gummy web of intrigue), and you have the cocktail mix of Dead Man’s Pose.
It’s a jigger of Agatha Christie’s compelling plotline; adding two parts of Cherringham Murder Mysteries; shake in the backdrop of Sydney, Australia which acts as another character and garnish with the mood and tempo of a Michael Connelly’s clue-packed charge. Dead Man’s Pose has all the classic hallmarks of a whodunit genre…but presented as a gin fizz romantic mystery with extra fizz.
Dead Man’s Pose by Susan Rogers, John Roosen
Narrator: Rupert Degas
Length: 10 hrs
Series: Yoga Mat Mysteries #1
Published by Self Published on April 17th 2023
Genres: Mystery
Format: Audiobook
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Also by this author: Tree Post
Also in this series: Tree Post
I’ve loved reading since I was little when my dad would read me Dr. Suess books. Fast-forward a little and I noticed that he was always reading on his lunch breaks at work, and I wondered why.Then, I found a book that took me to another place and time, to another feeling,another sense of “being”.It was the first book that I ever fell in love with, and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.
