Staged 🏡

By Elle Cosimano.

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"We had found Sawyer, but he wasn’t in the bathroom. Sawyer Mackenzie was dead on the bedroom floor."

Staged by Elle Cosimano is a playful and entertaining short mystery that blends humour with a classic whodunnit setup. Light, quick, and easy to read, it delivers exactly what you would expect from a short crime story with a comedic twist.

Lyda is a newcomer to the world of real estate, while Dani is a home stager who has clearly learned a thing or two from TikTok trends and online advice. Together they are preparing a crumbling Victorian house for sale, trying to transform the tired property into something appealing enough for potential buyers.

Unfortunately, their carefully staged plans are completely derailed when they discover a dead landscaper inside the house.

What follows is a chaotic race to figure out what happened before the upcoming open house. The victim turns out to have been a notorious flirt with plenty of enemies, leaving Lyda and Dani surrounded by possible suspects ranging from angry former partners to disgruntled business rivals.

Despite its short length, the story moves at a lively pace and immediately pulls you into the situation. Cosimano balances the mystery elements with a sense of humour that keeps the tone light and entertaining.

The dynamic between Lyda and Dani works particularly well, with their contrasting personalities adding energy and plenty of amusing moments as they try to piece together the truth.

The mystery itself is fairly straightforward, but that suits the format of a short story. Rather than focusing on complex twists, the book leans into its quick pace and comedic elements, making it an ideal choice for readers looking for a fun and fast reading experience.

Overall, Staged is an enjoyable little mystery with plenty of charm. It may be brief, but it delivers an engaging story, likeable characters, and a satisfying mix of humour and intrigue.

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