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Warning at One Ann Purser
Berkley Hardcover, 2008
Back by popular demand— cleaning lady Lois Meade has sleuthed through a full week, but crime can happen at any hour... Lois Meade is a working class mum, cleaner extraordinaire, and a part-time sleuth. But she has her work set out for her when tenants of her rental home start leaving, frustrated by their neighbor’s noisy pet rooster. The owner, elderly Clem Fitch, refuses to part with his ...
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Corpse Pose (Mantra for Murder Mysteries, No. 1) 11 reviews Diana Killian
Berkley, 2008
FUN BOOK!!
+ very good! + Great start to a new series + Realistic characters + Fun Entry to a New Series
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Remains To Be Scene (Polly Pepper Mysteries) 11 reviews R.T.) Richard Tyler Jordan
Kensington, 2008
Actually three and a half...
I found the book to be fast paced, a pleasant diversion, and tres cozy. There is considerable name dropping as other reviews have attested; however, isn't that one of the main reasons to pick up any book about Hollywood? I found Ms. Pepper, past TV superstar and current sleuth, to be very likable ...
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Murder in Miniature (A Miniature Mystery) 7 reviews Margaret Grace
Berkley, 2008
dollhouse delightful
+ Murder and miniatures + Murder in Miniature
Murder in Miniature is dollhouse delightful, a perfect example of what makes themed mysteries so much fun.
Author Margaret Grace (aka Camille Minichino) clearly has an insider's knowledge of the miniaturist's world and she uses it well, seamlessly weaving just enough fascinating crafting details ...
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Wicked Weaves: A Renaissance Faire Mystery 2 reviews Joyce and Jim Lavene
Berkley, 2008
Great Read! I Loved It!
+ new exciting amateur sleuth
I am not sure how our writing due, Jim & Joyce Laverne, come up with the locals and interesting characters for all their wonderful books, but I am sure glad that they do. In this new book "Wicked Weaves," the entire story takes place in an amusement park called, "Renaissance Faire Village." What a ...
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The Excalibur Murders: A Merlin Investigation 6 reviews J.M.C. Blair
Berkley, 2008
An Exciting Arthurian Mystery!
A virtual page turner. Not just another Arthurian novel! This novel stars Merlin & Nimue (Colin) who are on the trail of a murderer at Camelot. The story takes unexpected twists and turns and always leaves the reader guessing and wanting to know more! Other than a few typos I highly recommend ...
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The Telltale Turtle: A Pet Psychic Mystery 1 review Jim Lavene, Joyce Lavene
MIDNIGHT INK, 2008
charming cozy
Mary Catherine Roberts is a pet psychic who can communicate with all types of creatures. She is world famous and has her own talk show on Lite 102 5 WRSC in Wilmington, Delaware. She has converted the building she owns into an animals shelter, which depends on donations to supplement the large ...
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The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery) 1 review Krista Davis
Berkley, 2008
enjoyable whodunit
Sophie Winston and Natasha Smith have known each other for years as friendly acquaintances who seemed to always compete against each other. Both write food columns for differing newspapers. Sophie's is down to earth with simplicity as the idea while Natasha's are sophisticated almost works of ...
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A Most Dangerous Woman 2 reviews L.M. Jackson
Arrow, 2008
Good Victorian Mystery
+ Interesting twists
This was the first book I read by L.M. Jackson/Lee Jackson and I enjoyed it quite a bit. This is a new series I look forward to reading long into the future. The amazon seller I ordered it from was in the UK and the book arrived very fast in excellent condition.
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Ghost of a Chance 16 reviews Kate Marsh
Signet, 2008
great book
+ fun little read + Refreshing + Good departure from Katie's "normal" stuff + Ghost of a Chance
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Stamped Out (A Stamping Sisters Mystery) 2 reviews Terri Thayer
Berkley, 2008
great amateur sleuth
April Buchert left Aldersville, Pennsylvania as soon as she could to escape the constant scorn of the townsfolk caused by her father coming out of the closet to move in with his lover; which destroyed her mother. She moved to San Francisco where she married Ken and expected happily ever after; ...
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Poison Pen: A Forensic Handwriting Mystery 10 reviews Sheila Lowe
Signet, 2008
Amateur sleuth proves the pen is mightier than the sword
+ Great Read! + Great mystery along with professional insight + Good, basic cozy.
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Through a Glass, Deadly (Glassblowing Mysteries, No. 1) 13 reviews Sarah Atwell
Berkley, 2008
Great new series
+ Admirable first effort. Decent mystery, character, story + Nice! I like happy ending.
This is a fun read -- lots of interesting information about glass-blowing, intriguing characters and some great plot twists. Looking forward to the next book in this enjoyable new series!
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Death of a Cozy Writer: A St. Just Mystery 7 reviews G.M. Malliet
MIDNIGHT INK, 2008
Superlative Debut Mystery Series
+ death of a cozy writer + Death and the Chick Lit + Delightful British drawing room mystery + A most excellent first mystery!
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State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery) 23 reviews Julie Hyzy
Berkley, 2008
Hail to the Author
+ Fabulous new culinary cozy mystery series + Delicious romp through the White House kitchen
I have been lucky as of late to come across the debut volume of several wonderful new mystery series' and "State of the Onion" has to rank right up there with the best of them. This book was not only a delicious mystery but was also a fascinating look behind the scenes at the White House. There are ...
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Death In Daytime: A Soap Opera Mystery 3 reviews Eileen Davidson
Signet, 2008
Solid start to a new series
+ fine amateur sleuth + "My name is Alexis Peterson and I'm not a diva."
Eileen Davidson played Ashley on "The Young and the Restless" and is now starring on "The Bold and the Beautiful" so there is a lot of insider information about soaps in this mystery.
It's the first in a series so a lot of the continuing characters are introduced - Alexis's family, boyfriend, ...
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Hooked on Murder: A Crochet Mystery 9 reviews Betty Hechtman
Berkley, 2008
A Mystery with a Hook
+ Intricate and Light as an Afghan
A mystery with a hook that unravels quite unexpectedly. Among the suspects are ladies in a crochet group that had included the victim.
Molly, one of the hookers and the prime suspect, knows she has to sniff out the killer fast because lead Detective Heather is actively pursuing the affections of ...
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A Vicky Hill Exclusive! (A Vicki Hill Mystery) 13 reviews Hannah Dennison
Berkley, 2008
Very endearing character
+ Very British and Very Funny
If you like awkward and endearing characters like Bridgette Jones and Ugly Betty you will love Vicky Hill. She's loveable, misguided, and has pretty lousy intuition - An amazing combination for a investigative reporter! Who wants to read about a slick professional detective when it's so much more ...
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Handbags and Homicide (Haley Randolph Mysteries) 7 reviews Dorothy Howell
Kensington, 2008
Funny new series!
+ Great new mystery series + Great New Series! + The real thing + GLAM, GLITZ, AND MURDER***** (5 Stars)
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Killer Mousse (Della Cooks Mystery) 15 reviews Melinda Wells
Berkley, 2008
A fun read
+ A Masterful Dish of Fun + First Aid WAY OFF + A good beginning to a new mystery series.
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