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J.C. Eaton

Autore di Booked 4 Murder

27 opere 376 membri 59 recensioni

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Opere di J.C. Eaton

Booked 4 Murder (2017) 80 copie
Ditched 4 Murder (2017) 49 copie
Staged 4 Murder (2018) 34 copie
Botched 4 Murder (2018) 26 copie
Molded 4 Murder (2019) 23 copie
A Riesling to Die (2018) 21 copie
Dressed Up 4 Murder (2020) 20 copie
Broadcast 4 Murder (2020) 19 copie
Railroaded 4 Murder (2021) 16 copie
Chardonnayed to Rest (2018) 14 copie
Pinot Red or Dead? (2019) 11 copie
Saddled Up 4 Murder (2022) 7 copie
Sauvigone for Good (2019) 6 copie

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In this twelfth book in the series, Phee is happily married and enjoying her role as bookkeeper at Williams Investigation Agency. If it were only that, her life would be complete. However, as fate has it, her mother regularly calls Phee with problems, and expects her to be at her beck and call. Be aware that Harriet isn't your typical mother. She's crazy. Loony. And jumps to conclusions...

That being said, the newest case for the investigation agency is that there is a missing doll that was on loan from the Phoenix Art Museum to the Equity Council's, and it's gone missing. There's no sign of it. Zip. Nada. There's also a supposed curse -- that anyone who possesses the doll will be under a hex. It's because the doll once belonged to a little girl, and people believe her soul is trapped inside. With a treasure that's rumored to be worth a lot of cash. So of course they're on the case discreetly. Sure. Especially with two of Harriet's cronies on the council, they'll keep their word not to let anyone know, right? Uh huh. At least until the morning brunch with not only the ladies, but the men from the automotive club who are celebrating one of their own's good luck,

Which turns out not to be so good after all. A dead body is found underneath a car, which puts a halt to any restorations. Worse, the person who died was disliked by more than one other, and now Phee's antenna is up for clues. Unfortunately, the B4M ladies think that they have their own antennae (they don't); and what ensues are some very funny scenes with these women -- and even some of the men.

It's the usual riot around these people and I have to wonder how Phee still keeps her sanity. No wonder her aunt Ina's son moved away. No surprise there...scenes that 'feature' Streetman the Chiweenee are just as humorous as the other books, and I commend the author(s) on that. They place you effortlessly in the scene and you feel as if you were right there in the action. Watching and laughing, but grateful that you're not in the middle of it.

This book was so entertaining, and once again a winner by the writers. Harriet is clueless about almost everything, and you have to feel sorry for Phee growing up with her. But let's face it, Mama is funny. Really funny. And in this book, Paul Schmidt is a hoot (he being the resident fisherman who's crazy in his own way). Even the climax was fun to read.

When the killer is discovered, I knew pretty much from the beginning. But it's more complicated than that, and even I found it nicely written. I suppose you've figured out that I love this series. I also hope others will as well, and I look forward to the next one. Highly recommended.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.
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joannefm2 | 1 altra recensione | Feb 28, 2024 |
situational-humor, law-enforcement, retirement-community, private-investigators, arizona, bookkeeper, retirees, relationships, relatives, friends, friendship, family, family-dynamics, laugh-riot, verbal-humor, car-restoration, theft, amateur-sleuth, dogs, murders, murder-investigation, posse, art-theft, artifact, cozy-crime

Laughed my sox off at this newest in series. It's got everything you could want in a light hearted cozy mystery plus a lot of snarks and guffaws. The publisher's burb is pretty good and there's no excuse for spoilers. Just take my word for it!
If you haven't read anything in this series, you've missed a lot of fun!
Some real characters are those living in the retirement community, including Phee's mother and aunt. The PI firm is in a nearby town where Phee (Sophie Kimball) is the accountant while her husband (Marshall) is an investigator/partner.
I requested and received a free e-book copy from Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley.
Book 12 - A Sophie Kimball Mystery
MCSO=Maricopa County Sheriff Office
Streetman is her mother's Chiweenie and Thor is a Great Dane
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jetangen4571 | 1 altra recensione | Feb 6, 2024 |
contemporary, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth, snarky, local-law-enforcement, family-dynamics, friendship, Plott-hound, murder-investigation, journalist, winery, developers, verbal-humor, situational-humor, relationships, relationship-issues, snow-season, gossip, made-me-smarter*****

Who hated the developer? Everyone from the wineries to the locals to the soon-to-be-ex-wife! Norrie is covering the winery for her sibling while they are out of country even though her day job is screenwriting and her apartment is in NYC. Once again she is nosy and investigates the murder of a rather dishonest developer. And a good time was had by most! Tons of situational and verbal humor! Fun characters and interesting observations. Loved it!
I requested and received an EARC from Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you!
This is not an unbiased review because my sister has a Plott Hound and I've never seen another in a story and because I love the hilarity.
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jetangen4571 | Oct 22, 2023 |
Mystery. Sophie Kimball is an account clerk for a Minnesota police department. Not a cop, but investigating accounting claims is good practice for when her mother, Harriet, calls her to investigate the suspicious deaths of several of her book club members. Nice characters, slow start but it is the first entry. Worth a second look as a cozy series.
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bgknighton | 10 altre recensioni | Apr 8, 2023 |

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ISBN
47
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