“…The humour that appears throughout the book – often in the form of witty exchanges among the investigators – helps balance the darker aspects of the case. This is one of the pulls of the cosy mystery genre, where the emphasis lies on intellectual puzzle-solving rather than graphic violence. Ultimately, The Case of the Petrified Potter succeeds because of its balance between character, setting and mystery. Ace understands that readers of cosy crime fiction often seek more than just a puzzle; they want a world they can inhabit and characters they can enjoy spending time with. The WISE women provide exactly that.” Crimefictionlover.com
“…it’s so refreshing to have a series where the characters evolve, grow, and make life-altering decisions. Even as adults the women are learning from one another how to be both parents and children, dealing with conflicts with humor, love, and friendships. This continues to be a very rewarding series that welcomes readers into their bucolic village with lively, always surprising residents.” Kings River Life Magazine
“…a fascinating addition to a delightful series, with a strong, emotionally powerful storyline. The characters are warm and likeable, and the protagonists and their community grow and develop with each book in the series. It is especially pleasant to see Annie and Carol taking such masterly control of an investigation and working so well together. This is a thoroughly enjoyable page-turner, which I thoroughly recommend.” Mystery People Magazine