Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Die to Your Own Tune (Octavia Fields Mysteries) by Rebecca McKinnon! Today we are featuring a review of book three in this cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a Giveaway for a $20 Amazon Gift Card! ENTER HERE! 

Die to Your Own Tune (Octavia Fields Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Setting – Rocky Mountains
Independently Published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 23, 2026
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GL4TKBD3

About the Book:

After months of giving into her wanderlust, free-spirited violist Octavia Fields is ready to get back to her Aerie Pines music shop. But she hasn’t even had a chance to unpack before running into her teenage nemesis, who’s there to solo with the Aerie Peaks Symphony. Things get even more interesting when Octavia learns the conductor is none other than her ex-boyfriend, who seems to think they’re engaged.

After finding her nemesis dead, Octavia jumps barefoot-first into another investigation. But Detective Dreamy isn’t about to let her investigate alone — he knows her knack for attracting trouble. And he wants to keep an eye on the ex who’s twisted being separated for a year into an engagement.

When Octavia’s asked to step in as the new soloist, she has to balance investigating with rehearsals. And what should be an honor puts Octavia directly in the spotlight — and possibly the killer’s crosshairs. With tension mounting both on stage and off, Octavia realizes someone might be tuning up for an encore performance.

She needs to unmask the killer before the final curtain falls and Octavia takes the deadliest bow of all!

My Review:

How have I missed the first two books in this delightful cozy mystery series?!? While this was my first introduction to the series, I had no issues following along. Although I’m happy to report that the first two books in the series are available in Kindle Unlimited. 

The mystery in this latest entry was strong – well paced and lots of suspects and twists. And while of course I came for and enjoyed the mystery, my favorite thing about this book was meeting Octavia. I adore her! She is funny and thoughtful and does not give two hoots about what other people think of her or of what they think she should be doing. You go, Octavia! And her little house/trailer?!? Yes, please. That sounds like so much fun. As we approach summer, It was fun to picture Octavia settling into her tiny house for the summer.   

I also loved her handsome boyfriend Jake (aka Detective Dreamy). Rebecca bucked convention here and had her sleuth and Detective work together, which I enjoyed. And what a team those two make. 

Overall, this was a solid mystery with great characters, dialogue and clues. I’ll be back for more. 

 About the Author:

Rebecca McKinnon enjoys playing with her imaginary friends and introducing them to others through her writing. She dreams of living in the middle of nowhere, but has been unable to find an acceptable location that wouldn’t require crossing an ocean.

Author Links: Website ~ Newsletter Sign-Up ~ Instagram ~ Facebook ~ GoodReads

Purchase Links: Amazon

TOUR PARTICIPANTS:

• April 13 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
• April 13 – Books1987  – SPOTLIGHT
• April 14 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
• April 15 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT  
• April 15 – Reading Is My SuperPower – SPOTLIGHT
• April 16 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
• April 16 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
• April 17 – Sarandipity’s – SPOTLIGHT
• April 17 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
• April 18 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
• April 19 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
• April 20 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
• April 21 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST
• April 22 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST
• April 23 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
• April 24 – deal sharing aunt – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

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