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Title: Lady Justice in the Eye of the Storm

Author: Robert Thornhill

Narrator: George Kuch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-18

Publisher: Robert Thornhill

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

With the death of a young black man, Walt and Ox are dragged into the eye of a storm as Kansas City erupts in violence and demonstrations.

Fearing for their lives, Captain Short sends them on assignment to Cabo San Lucas where they find themselves in the eye of a very different and even more dangerous storm - Hurricane Odile.

Surviving these ordeals pushes both men beyond the limits of anything they have experienced, and leaves Walt facing one of the most important decisions of his life.

Members Reviews:

Justice for all...

Lady Justice in the Eye of the Storm by Author Robert Thornhill

This is the second novel that I have read and reviewed in the Lady Justice Series. I definitely enjoyed this book with its well-written combination of fact and fiction. The protagonist Walt, and the cast of colorful friends he associates with, are a great group of people. They add a lot of spice to the story line. Walt is a senior Police Officer and with his veteran partner, Ox, they manage to get themselves into several challenging situations.

Thornhill writes with honesty and humor while addressing some pretty scary situations such a Hurricane Odile while in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I agree with the author when he states..."Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction."

Thornhill also manages to combine some very serious topics without making his book seem depressing and negative. He gives the reader hope that all things will turn out for the best given the right amount of time and effort. I like the characters and the easy-to--read writing style of this prolific and talented author.

Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores Ayotte

Up The "Down" Ladder: Simple Ideas to Overcome Depression

The more things change, the more they stay the same

Great, fast read, because once you start, you can't put it down. Walt and Ox are partners and when a young African american boy gets killed it by Ox, the two are headed for trouble. Cleared of charges they are sent on vacation to get them out of town, only problem the place they go with their wives gets hit by a hurricane, the adventures continue to pile up as the reader is taken on a thrill ride in this compelling novel. This is my first book I have tried by this author. but definitely not the last.

A Good Read

I got this book as a free download and l am never dissapointed by any of Robert Thornhill books. He takes what goes on in the world at the moment and incorporates it into his books. This time Walt and the gang are facing some though challenges, not just at work but while on vacation as well. Usually I find the books are heavy on the humor, sprinkled with suspense, this time around it felt much more serious to me, but then again the subject matter is not something you can joke about. However I found that the Author did a wonderful job in describing all sides of the issue. I hope Walt and Ox will face many more challenges, and as usual I can't wait for the next book.

Sty in the eye

I love this series, but this was not one of my favorites. I like that the author decided to tackle a difficult subject, but having the whole hurricane episode right in the middle of the story just really detracted from the message. It was like reading two separate books. Also, repeatedly reading "the city across the state" bugged the hell out of me.

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Title: A Death in the Flower Garden

Subtitle: Danger Cove Mysteries, Book 14

Author: Elizabeth Ashby, Gin Jones

Narrator: Darlene Allen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-28-17

Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

From USA Today best-selling authors Gin Jones and Elizabeth Ashby comes a brand new mystery....

It's Independence Day weekend, and Maria Dolores, the descendant of Danger Cove's first lighthouse keeper, is the new manager of the Lighthouse Farmers' Market. While she may be a bit uncertain about her career change - trading financial planning for flower stalls and farm-fresh produce - she's still determined to get the market into shape and onto one of the region's "best-of" lists.

From the very beginning, though, events conspire against her. Her mentor and attractive local farmer, Merle Curtis, fails to show up to introduce her to the vendors, the stalls are all in the wrong place, and an earthquake shakes up everyone in the market! In its aftermath, Maria realizes the flower vendor is more than shaken up.... She's dead.

Maria suddenly finds herself embroiled in a small-town mystery that's got everyone on edge. Will it all lead to the end of Maria's new career? Or worse yet...her life?

Members Reviews:

Narrator

Could not listen to this book just being read aloud. I liked all the books in this series but couldn't pay attention to this one.

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Title: Lady Justice and the Pharaoh's Curse

Author: Robert Thornhill

Narrator: George Kuch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-17

Publisher: Robert Thornhill

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

An artifact is stolen from the King Tut exhibit, setting in motion a string of bizarre murders that baffle the Kansas City Police Department.

A local author simultaneously releases his novel, The Curse of the Pharaohs, attributing the deaths to an ancient prophesy, "Death shall come on swift wings to him who disturbs the peace of the King."

Are the deaths the result of an ancient curse or modern day mayhem?

Follow the clues with Walt and decide for yourself!

Members Reviews:

Justice Prevails!

This is my favorite book to date by Robert Thornhill! I have been fascinated with King Tut since I saw the real treasure displayed in Chicago in the 1970's. I also thought it was incredibly thought provoking how he brought up the issue of medical marijuana and how its legal in some states while not in others. The benefits of it for certain conditions versus the side effects of big pharmaceutical drugs. How both things were intwined into one awesome book was amazing. This book was so well done with its humor, suspense, mystery, current issues, and desire for lady justice to prevail. George Kuch continue to perform the characters with distinguishable voices and adds so much to how he says things. Other facets I love about this series of books is the consistency of characters, glimpses into previous books, the narration, and the laugh out loud humor. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I can't wait to listen to the next adventure of Walt. Ox, Judy, Mary, and crew.

Curse or greed?

The subject of medical marijuana was presented with a great pros and cons debate. I love how Thornhill presents controversial subjects and we must come to our own conclusions.

Felt at home with our usual cast of characters. They have become friends.

George Kuch IS Walt Williams!

I was given a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

One of the best Lady Justice books.

I love Egyptian lore and the Curse of the Pharaoh is one of the best. Between the author and narrator, this book is perfect. Love this series and the collaboration. I received this audio book for free at my request and voluntarily reviewed.

Another good book in this series

I have loved every book in this series. Its so fun to listen and see what kind of trouble the octogenarians are gonna get into net. Mary and Willy really crack me up. Walt and Ox always get the bad guys. I dont really care for Jerry the joker, im not very tolerant of bad jokes even in real life. Maggie and Judy have their hands full with their police officer husbands. The professor, Bernice, and Walts dad really round this bunch out. I think Ive listed all the characters. Welcome to the newest character Mark I think is his name. Im really bad with names. He fits in nicely with the gang.

In this story a curse is set loose and kills those trying to steal the ancient treasure, or is it really a curse? Lots of deaths, lots of mystery and mayham. Why on earth would they arrest Walt and Ox? Read on to find out. Medical Marijuana and arresting an elder couple, really? I give this review voluntarily in exchange for a free copy. Good work Mr. Thornhill and Mr. Kutch. Thank you for another entertaining story.

Curse or Greed

I absolutely love this series due to the likable characters of Walt, Ox and their extended family. It has humor as well thought provoking ideas.

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Title: Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: An Aspie Girl in Massachusetts

Subtitle: Diner Short Story Mysteries, Book 1

Author: Lisa Shea

Narrator: Vada Porter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-17

Publisher: Minerva Webworks LLC

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Willow likes her quiet routine. She edits books from her small apartment. She occasionally goes out to the local diner for a tuna melt. She enjoys living in Worcester. It's where the Worcester Lunch Car Company made diners from 1906 to 1957. And now she gets to enjoy one in all its vintage glory.

But her quiet, predictable evening at the diner is disturbed when four restaurant workers come in complaining about a theft. And her inquisitive mind soon notices something....

Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is the first book in the Diner Short Story Mysteries series. These short stories feature authentic diners around Massachusetts. Author Lisa Shea goes to each diner personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the listener, can take a virtual vacation to these historic locations! Visit Lisa's webpages to see photos and write-ups of the diners. All of the Diner Short Story Mysteries series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up.

Members Reviews:

Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap-an Aspie Girl in...

Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap-an Aspie Girl in...is about Willow who even though she has Aspergers, leads a fairly independent life. Her mother set her up so that she could work from home, even though her father still thinks she should get a "real" job. Willow doesn't like crowds or noise so college was not in her future, which makes her job at home perfect. Willow has found comfort in going to a diner that at a certain time only has a few customers and the cook knows she likes her melted cheese sandwich with a decaf soda. This story is a short short and the author gives the reader a full description of Willow and her interactions with other people in what takes the reader a few minutes to read. What starts out to be a usual visit at the diner, where Willow knows how many steps it takes from her home to the diner, and has the exact amount of money for her meal, turns out to be just the opposite. While waiting for her meal, Willow sees four men come into the diner that she hasn't seen before and overhears their conversation. While they are eating, Willow asks the one man for the rolls he has brought with him for his wife (the four men work at a bar/restaurant down the road). To their surprise, Willow figures out who the "real" thief at their bar/restaurant is and how one act resulted in kindness. It also makes the reader think about their own interactions with people who aren't deemed to be like themselves, for whatever reason. This is the first short short story I've read from this author, but would like to read more.

Aspie Girl is Intriguing

This book was short and straight to the point. The main character gave a thorough introduction of herself and her condition, she sited why she does what she does and explains her living condition and employment as well as her family situation.

The main character deduction skills as well as her abruptness reminds me of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's infamous character Sherlock Holmes.

Good quick read can't wait to read more.

This is an alright cozy mysteries. It's not the best or the worst. I would read another on in the series.

Quite enjoyable

Main character has her own special charm. How she interacts with others says much about her. Fun book.

Nice read

Very quick short story. Entertaining. Flowed really well.

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Title: Midbury Murders: Book One: A Horticultural Nightmare

Author: Martina Thurlow

Narrator: Alex Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-17

Publisher: MARTINA THURLOW

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Beth has left St. Agnes University in Oxford to return home to Midbury, a small town in Northumberland, England. Withersby, her grandmother's estate, has been in the family for more than 300 years. For Beth, Withersby, her grandmother, and her cat, Simon, represent home.

The estate is part of the small village of Midbury where everyone knows each other's secrets...at least they think they do. Beth desperately needs some peace, but what she finds is murder...and she finds it a bit too close to home.

Accompanied by Simon and with her passion for horticulture, Beth works to create an incredible 18th-century British kitchen garden. Beth begins to plan and build this vast and beautiful walled kitchen garden - the glasshouse, the chicken run, even the bee hives are a great idea. But the outdoor domed pizza oven might have been a bit much.

The garden produces tomatoes, broccoli, greens, honey, eggs, and much more. However, food is not the only thing the garden yields. Death comes to Withersby's garden when Beth least expects it. Beth is the obvious suspect. But she knows the truth. She is no killer. In fact, it looks like she might just be next.

Members Reviews:

phenomenal!

I've been looking for a clean well written story for a while now and thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward to more from this author. I can't wait to recommend this book to my friends.

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Title: The Swimming Snake - A Rosalinda Alameda Mystery

Subtitle: A Cozy Zoo Short Story Book 7

Author: Lisa Shea

Narrator: Grace Sylvan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-17

Publisher: Minerva Webworks LLC

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Rosalinda Alameda had gotten a call from her art-detective friend Cindy, from the sunny island of Key West, Florida. An aquarium there needed help with a mystery. And, given how cold and snowy Massachusetts was in January, Rosalinda was more than happy to lend a hand.

Of course, all her friends wanted to tag along....

The Swimming Snake is the seventh book in the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series. These short stories feature the zoos that Rosalinda loves with a passion. Author Lisa Shea goes to each zoo personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the listener, can take a virtual vacation to these zoos! Visit Lisa's webpages to see photos and write-ups of the zoos. All of the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up.

You can listen to the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It's your choice!

A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women's shelters.

Members Reviews:

It was fun

But not really the best I've read in this series. I liked it but it didn't really flow well. I can't put my finger on what was off about it but something was. I still really enjoyed it and am sure others will as well.

informative without sounding like a lecture

Kindle Unlimited, except first one which may be permafree, short stories are about 20 pages each and feature different zoos around the country, one even in key west, and portion of the proceeds benefits battered women's shelters in this case, some of her other books may benefit other charities.Was thinking there was a 6 book set but may be wrong about that, she usually does sets in 10's.Cute without being cutesy, informative without sounding like a lecture.

The Preening Peacock 1 - The Sparkling Sparrow 2 - The Clucking Chicken 3 - The Gargling Giraffe 4 - The Absent Anteater 5 - The Minuscule Mouse 6 - The Swimming Snake 7

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Title: The Hanged Man's Noose

Subtitle: A Glass Dolphin Mystery

Author: Judy Penz Sheluk

Narrator: Suzanne T. Fortin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-17

Publisher: Judy Penz Sheluk

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Small-town secrets and subterfuge lead to murder in this fast-moving, deftly written tale of high-stakes real estate wrangling gone amok.

Journalist Emily Garland lands a plum assignment as the editor of a niche magazine based in Lounts Landing, a small town named after a colorful 19th-century Canadian traitor. As she interviews the local business owners for the magazine, Emily quickly learns that many people are unhappy with real estate mogul Garrett Stonehavens plans to convert an old schoolhouse into a mega-box store. At the top of that list is Arabella Carpenter, the outspoken owner of an antiques shop, who will do just about anything to preserve the integrity of the towns historic Main Street.

But Arabella is not alone in her opposition. Before long, a vocal dissenter at a town hall meeting about the proposed project dies. A few days later, another body is discovered, and although both deaths are ruled accidental, Emilys journalistic suspicions are aroused.

Putting her reporting skills to the ultimate test, Emily teams up with Arabella to discover the truth behind Stonehavens latest scheme before the murderer strikes again.

Members Reviews:

One of the best cozy mysteries I've read

Journalist Emily Garland is hired by a big company to try to unearth the secrets and find out the real intentions of Garrett Stonehaven, a famous and rich real estate agent. She will have to work undercover in the small town of Lounts Landing, as the editor of a niche magazine. Emily will have to do some sleuth work, and nothing is what it seems. From a point onwards bodies start to pile up, and this mission seems to be more dangerous than she expected.

I always enjoy a good cozy mystery. I find this genre relaxing and an easy listen, especially when there is much going on in real life. Even though I love this kind of books, I am sometimes bothered because it seems they need to include a romantic story, which seems forced most of the times. This doesnt happen here. The main character has a small attraction for one of the male characters but thats it. Theres no blabbering, forced conversations, nor unrealistic sex scenes.

In fact, I can say that this is one of the best cozy mysteries I have read. The characters feel like real people, with clear motivations and normal reactions. I liked exploring the business located in Main Street, with their colorful names, and charismatic owners.

The book had a good rhythm, and it was easy to get into it. People start dying quite soon in the story, and the intrigue was well built from the start. Nothing and nobody is what it seems, and I especially enjoyed trying to guess who and why was doing those things. It was a book that kept my attention until the end, and I enjoyed every moment of it.

Suzanne T. Fortins narration was correct. She delivered great characters interpretations, transmitting their emotions, and bringing them to life. I just missed some differentiation between voices. Its like Fortin tried to make them sound different for the beginning of a paragraph, but soon after all voices blended in together, and male and female characters sounded quite similar. I had issues following several conversations between Emily and Arabella, Emily and her boss, and even Emily and one of the male characters, not really knowing who was talking and doing some guesswork that was not always right.

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Title: Grammy's Secret Recipe

Subtitle: Strawberry Top Short Mystery, Book 1

Author: CC Dragon

Narrator: Lauri Jo Daniels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-17

Publisher: Cheryl Dragon

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

When good Southern girls get divorced, they go back home to mama....

Stacey "Strawberry Top" Fields is home again in small town Willowbrook, TN. Divorced, she's already earned her amateur sleuth badge by proving her super rich ex-husband cheated on her (and getting her share of the money per the pre-nup). A prize-winning cook and blue-ribbon baker, she was a fabulous wife and hostess, but now she's starting over.

It's fun to be home with friends and family, but even quiet little towns have problems. Secrets and lies make people do desperate things - small towns just hide them better. When someone steals Grammy's precious family recipe book, Stacey must track it down or never hear the end of it. That book means the world to the family, and since cooking is Stacey's future, no one is going to steal her family's culinary heritage and get away with it!

Members Reviews:

Grammy's Secret Recipe

This is a super sweet and fun short mystery. I love the cats part at the end! And I so did not see who was going to be the culprit. The characters were so much fun and very interesting. I look forward to seeing more of them in future books. Grammy seems so uptight but you get a whole new outlook on her at the end. I look forward to more of her too! I love a good southern book! Nice job on narration.

A Deliciously Light-Hearted Mystery

I overall enjoyed the light tone of this short mystery. I only wish that the story focused more on solving the mystery, and less on the superfluous goings-on of extraneous characters. I'm just glad that the focus wasn't entirely on the main character's relationship/marital status. I thought the cooking aspect was a plus.

I'm from Alabama, and the narrator did a reasonably good southern accent.

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Title: Seeds of Revenge

Subtitle: A Greenhouse Mystery, Book 3

Author: Wendy Tyson

Narrator: Laural Merlington

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-28-17

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Megan Sawyer is determined to farm year-round. She's braving a December snowstorm after pitching her greenhouse greens to Philadelphia chefs when she sees a stranger stranded on the side of the road. It's Merry Chance's niece Becca, and she's headed to Winsome to sell her love potions at holiday events - or so she thinks. Merry has an ulterior motive in inviting her niece to Winsome, but her plan to reunite Becca with her estranged father goes awry when Becca's father turns up dead.

Megan soon realizes that Becca was not the only person in Winsome who despised her father. When Megan's aunt, the famous mystery author, is implicated by her novels, things become personal. Megan must follow the literary rules while sifting through the victim's sordid past, but can she uncover the truth before someone else in Winsome is murdered?

Members Reviews:

Another Good Book

This is an enjoyable cozy mystery with lots of twists and turns and likeable characters.

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Title: Strawberry Meringue Cupcake & Murder

Subtitle: A Dana Sweet Cozy Mystery, Book 3.5

Author: Ann S. Marie

Narrator: Elizabeth Klett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-17

Publisher: Ann S. Marie

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Murder strikes again in the small town of Berry Cove. Dana Sweet, part-time mystery riddles blogger who has inherited the Cozy Cupcakes Café from her late grandmother, is once again drawn into a strange murder with a bizarre twist. Chrissy, the gossiping beautician at Beas Salon, is found dead in her bathtub with a half-eaten strawberry meringue cupcake in her hand. Was it suicide? An accident? Or murder? Dana needs to find out soon before the reputation of the Cozy Cupcakes Café is tarnished forever.

The Dana Sweet Cozy Mystery series:

Strawberry Cream Cupcake & Murder (Book 1)

Blueberry Cream Cupcake & Murder (Book 2)

Chocolate Cream Cupcake & Murder (Book 3)

Strawberry Meringue Cupcake & Murder (Book 3.5) - a bonus short story

Vanilla Cream Cupcake & Murder (Book 4)

Holiday Cream Cupcake & Murder (Book 5)

Valentines Cupcake & Murder (Book 6)

Buttercream Cupcake & Murder (Book 7)

Coconut Cream Cupcake & Murder (Book 8)

Cherry Cream Cupcake & Murder (Book 9)

Chocolate Chip Cupcake & Murder (Book 10)

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable story

This is the fourth book I have read about Dana Sweet and have enjoyed each so far. In fact I have told my daughter about the series and she is started reading them also.

I have enjoyed these book

I have been reading all of them in order, can t wait till the next. on to the next one

Four Stars

easy read

This was a great read. It keeps your interest and you can't ...

This was a great read. It keeps your interest and you can't wait for the next book to follow. You feel like you are there in the story. Well worth the time to read.

A nice short easy cozy

A seriously short cozy with a female heroine who has inherited a bakery. Naturally the murder victim is found in her bathtub with one of Dana's (our heroine) cupcakes in her hand. Business will go downhill unless the murderer is found and the cupcake is found to be innocent! Doesn't take Dana long to figure this out. Nice little afternoon's reading.