Review of FLIP-FLOPS and MURDER

FLOPS-FLIPS and MURDER

Barefoot Sleuth Mysteries, Book 1

H.Y. HANNA

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Twenty-six-year-old Londoner Ellie's Aunt Olive, author extraordinaire, invites her to the west coast of Florida during Europe's winter. Unfortunately, when she arrives, the aunt is nowhere to be found; the next day, a writer at the convention is in the swimming pool dead outside Ellie's room.

Ellie has no clue what is happening but involves herself, sleuthing in a non-logical way. She meets and talks to people and learns a lesson - do not believe everything you are told or hear.

A non-swimmer, Ellie ends up in the deep pool in more ways than one. As a result, she loses one lousy relationship and gains a good one, ending this adventure.

I have lived in Florida for years and picked up Ms. Hanna's writing flaws, which most readers will not. However, the background story and the characters are well-developed to enhance good sequels.

 

Fun read. Purchase: https://amzn.to/3Z6nIw7

 

Review of ARTS AND WITCHCRAFT

ARTS AND WITCHCRAFT

 

DEKOTA REBEL

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Mindi LaFey meets Booker Donovan. She is a kindergarten teacher, and he is the new Principal of her school. 

Mindi is part of a triplet-sister witch family, and Booker has no idea what he is. A half-vampire?

Mindi fills him in on how to save his soul. Then, sparks of love begin, but the reader can buy the following short storybook to discover what happens in this whirlwind.

Midwest Monsters Book 1 is short and comical, leading into an unconventional series.

 

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Review of THE KEY TO JUSTICE

THE KEY TO JUSTICE

 

DENNIS CARSTENS

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This legal thriller keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Carstens' legal knowledge enhances the core story of a man on trial for serial killings in Minnesota.

The twist and turns of who is the real murderer are affected by police involvement. Interwoven throughout the investigation of the crimes are deceiving clues that lead to a page-turning story.

This Book, 1 of Mr. Carstens' series, has all the good qualities: characters you want to follow up; and a well-defined background. In addition, his writing is crisp and fast-moving.

The main characters, Marc and Maddy, spark up the series. He is a well-versed lawyer; she is a beautiful P.I. you want to watch in action. They help to bring this action-filled novel to an uncharacteristic explosive ending for a legal drama.

I have read two of Dennis Carstens' novels; all stories stand-alone except for these main characters. Fantastic reads.

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Review of UNCONDITIONAL

UNCONDITIONAL

 

LEXXIE COUPER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Maci has won a scholarship to study koalas in Australia. Raph is a celebrity attending the University of Sydney because his sister married a prince.

She has Parkinson's, which in many ways controls her life. But, because of an episode, they meet in the Sydney Airport men's bathroom and kiss, which sets the tone for their adventure.

Both are gorgeous, according to the people around them and how they see each other. However, Maci and Raph have hidden flaws.

This novel is a romance, so you know they will fall for each other without revealing their complete background. Unfortunately, these problems lead to some interruptions in it.

Raph's love is unconditional, he says, and he proves it unconditionally at the end of the story.

Lexxie Couper's writing will win you over to buy the series.

 

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Review of LIBERAL MISERY

LIBERAL MISERY

                                                                                     

EDDIE SCARRY

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This book is 'Political Commentary,' by a man who tells you he is gay at the beginning of the first of five long chapters with extensive references. Eddie writing this is not essential to me.

I read Thomas Sowell's 'INTELLECTUALS and SOCIETY.' without knowing he is black. What is important to me is content for the inquisitive mind or the fun enjoyment of reading.

LIBERAL MISERY is a book for the Inquisitive Mind, most of my followers. He gets to the point of his comments and backs them up with references - more like a dissertation than a story.

The subjects covered are contemporary: political behavior, comedy, elections, riots, and what the left calls an insurrection. Mr. Scarry's comments are conservative-based.

Whether you agree with Eddie or not, the insight is worth this fun read when you know the conclusions of the events within the book.

 

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Review of BODIES, BADDIES, and a Crabby Tabby

BODIES, BADDIES, and a

Crabby Tabby

SHERRI BRYAN

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This Bliss Bay Village Mystery, book 1, sets up a series of a town full of gossip. Megan returns home, stops for coffee, and walks into murder one.

Mystery one is followed by two, three, and four. Too much for one novel. What do you think?

Right. Too many storylines and town bios to remember for book 2. However, the flow is well-penned, and Megan's communication skills lead to a worthy ending.

Even the mystery of the Tabby, a cat for Americans, has a hard-rock ending. BODIES is my first cozy English mystery which was longer than average; however fun to read.

 

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Review of BET THE RANCH

BET THE RANCH

LAUREN DEL ORO

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Celeste is selling real estate in Arizona. Gabe is the CEO of a Tech company in California, keeping that information a secret. They have nothing in common other than dislikes for their positions; they like horses and are looking for ways to leave their career path.

Gabe's grandmother, who lives in the city where Celeste works, becomes her client through Gabe's initiative. His quest is to find a home for his grandmother with Celeste's help, not romance.

Sparks arise between them over time as Gabe travels back and forth, helping to find the right place for his grandmother. Unbeknown to Celeste, they communicate using an app he developed, helping his company get wealthy.

When a disastrous event happens in Celeste's life, the relationship diminishes but ends predictably. Gabe takes the lead deciding to save the day for her without anyone's knowledge.

I enjoyed their thoughts and history under all the chapter headings - Celeste and Gabe. You will also like them if you love ROMANCE.

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