The Art of Murder

5/10 - not much else to say except this Garage Sale Mystery was just not as engaging as they usually are

While setting up a charity garage sale, Jennifer Shannon discovers a body in the attic of a nearby home. Always one for a mystery Jennifer tries to assist Detective Lynwood (Kevin O'Grady) in solving the mystery. And whilst the detective believes it is a simple case of the victim having died following a fall, Jennifer thinks otherwise as it becomes clear the victim died trying to call 911. Using her eye for detail as well as her experience with antiques and murder, Jennifer puts together clues that help catch a killer.

Like all Garage sale mystery, the acting is good and it's entertaining, however this one isn't too interesting and the mystery is weak. It's a bit muddled and lethargic in its execution. But watching Lori Loughlin doing her thing is a winning factor.

This Garage Sale Mystery: The Art Of Murder gives us a real insight into why one should go to garage sales and why Lori Loughlin does. You never know what you will find at these things.

In this case Loughlin is helping Eva Bourne and her daughter's sorority with a fund raising rummage sale. One of the moms Ona Grauer donates a painting that Loughlin tells her to take back, the thing is valuable. When she visits later she finds Grauer dead in what the police are calling a slip and fall.

That's just a way too coincidental for Loughlin and our intrepid sleuth searches for answers. Let's say the killer is one who would certainly know and appreciate the value of said painting.

The other big issue is that of Keegan Connor Tracy and even though this was a stepmother she feels the loss keenly. She'd like it to just be an accident but Loughlin's personal investigation prevents her from getting closure. Later she has good personal reasons to appreciate Loughlin's doggedness.

A bit graphic at times, but a good mystery from Hallmark people.

Similarly, worth the watch. A slight mystery twist. Nothing mindblowing but a fun watch.

Well another fine performance by the "Dick Tracy" of antiques and her own second hand store Jennifer Shannon ( Lori Loughlin). This particular version includes a piece of missing art that is worth a small fortune and the discovery of a dead woman in her garage attic.

Mrs. Shullivan and I especially like the side stories that are usually included in the mystery series and this episode has Jennifer's husband's Jason Shannon (Steve Bacic) birthday coming up and the birthday surprise was a nice ending to a good mystery story which was worthy of a watch on it's own.

Lori Loughlin is a fine actress blending sufficient detective skills, personality and empathy for the people directly affected by the mysterious death. I give this episode a superb 8 out of 10 rating.