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The Psalm 23 Mysteries #3
Lie Down in Green Pastures
Even though they work right next door to each other, Cindy and Jeremiah come from two different worlds. Cindy is a church secretary; Jeremiah is a Reformed rabbi with a mysterious past full of danger and excitement. Together they have faced down a serial killer at Easter and a murderer of homeless people.
The two unlikely companions continue to forge a strong friendship as they explore personal history and faith with each passing adventure.
This third volume in the Psalm 23 Mysteries series finds Jeremiah and Cindy matching wits with an unscrupulous land developer. In a fast-paced story set around St. Patrick's Day, murder invades an idyllic landscape, challenging them to save hundreds of teens even as they try to discover the source of their unexpected danger.
The two unlikely companions continue to forge a strong friendship as they explore personal history and faith with each passing adventure.
This third volume in the Psalm 23 Mysteries series finds Jeremiah and Cindy matching wits with an unscrupulous land developer. In a fast-paced story set around St. Patrick's Day, murder invades an idyllic landscape, challenging them to save hundreds of teens even as they try to discover the source of their unexpected danger.
430 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2010
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About the author
Debbie Viguié
66 books1,040 followersDebbie Viguié is the New York Times Bestselling author of more than three dozen novels including the Wicked series co-authored with Nancy Holder. In addition to her epic dark fantasy work Debbie also writes thrillers including The Psalm 23 Mysteries, the Kiss trilogy, and the Witch Hunt trilogy. Debbie also plays a recurring character on the audio drama, Doctor Geek’s Laboratory. When Debbie isn’t busy writing or acting she enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, visiting theme parks.
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October 20, 2011
This book was the equivalent of being in an action-packed murder mystery for the movies. I found myself having to take a breath and put down the book, as it made my pulse rise. Seriously, I could see this novel being a motion picture...but, lucky us, readers, it is a book first!
By now I have grown fond of Cindy, our church secretary of First Shepard, and her co-hort in crime solving, Jeremiah, Rabbi from next door's Temple. I even like the homicide detectives that seem to always be assigned to their cases.
This book knocked the other two out of the park, and I thought they were great!
A crime writer comes to interview Cindy about the Easter Week killings (book one,) and what happens is unfathomable. For me to describe the plot would be detrimental to your enjoyment of this book. I will say that it causes all the participants to join in to help each other. There is a Land Developer, Church and Scout owned retreat/camp, Teenagers, Car crashes, and more bodies than you could imagine. Then, let us not forget the mountain lion.
I was shocked, amazed, drawn into the action, and heartbroken as I flew through this book. I pray there is another book published soon as we are left with a clift hanger...
Not a Cozy by any means. Yet, has sensibilities and a respect for different religious views. I highly recommend this book.
By now I have grown fond of Cindy, our church secretary of First Shepard, and her co-hort in crime solving, Jeremiah, Rabbi from next door's Temple. I even like the homicide detectives that seem to always be assigned to their cases.
This book knocked the other two out of the park, and I thought they were great!
A crime writer comes to interview Cindy about the Easter Week killings (book one,) and what happens is unfathomable. For me to describe the plot would be detrimental to your enjoyment of this book. I will say that it causes all the participants to join in to help each other. There is a Land Developer, Church and Scout owned retreat/camp, Teenagers, Car crashes, and more bodies than you could imagine. Then, let us not forget the mountain lion.
I was shocked, amazed, drawn into the action, and heartbroken as I flew through this book. I pray there is another book published soon as we are left with a clift hanger...
Not a Cozy by any means. Yet, has sensibilities and a respect for different religious views. I highly recommend this book.
September 17, 2017
This is almost a direct continuation of the second book in the series, so you're not able to read this without receiving spoilers for the previous books in the series or cliffhangers for the upcoming books. Cindy is still somewhat bumbling and unrealistic, and the events with Jeremiah are a bit too drawn out for my tastes, in addition to being just as unrealistic as Cindy's. The book wasn't holding my interest well, especially with all the far-fetched things that were happening, which is why it took me so long to get through it. I doubt I will continue the series.
March 14, 2022
I am still enjoying these. During the first part of this youth retreat, it sounded pretty familiar, pretty typical. I would've considered a different motive for the missing teen, Zac. Unfortunately, the first thing that came to my mind was an attempted suicide... There just seem to be more of those than ~with the teens that I've volunteered with.
I was glad that one of the teens, Brenda, returned in this book. I enjoyed her character, and she seemed to grow in this book as well.
A long time ago, in a church far away (or maybe not quite), after a self-defense class, I very nearly punched a youth intern who jumped out at me as a prank, too. Fortunately, I noticed in time who it was just before my fist would've impacted him and I was able to take the steam out of it. So, I could relate to Jeremiah on that one. I believe one of my kids has "accidentally" punched someone who popped up at one of those haunted-house-like venues, too. She did apologize to him. I thought it was funny.
Jeremiah's hiking trip through the woods with the teens was exciting and completely different from the rest of the series thus far. It reminded me some of "My Hands Came Away Red," about teen missionaries who had to cross a suddenly-war-torn country to get to their embassy. I would recommend that book to those who enjoyed this one.
We already knew that Jeremiah wasn't a "usual" rabbi in a multitude of ways, and this book continued that theme.
They're not truly cozy mysteries. Some of it is more gory than would be in a cozy, and some of the main characters do un-cozy-like protagonist things. Darts come to mind, and possibly unnecessary murders.
I didn't like the character arcs for both the police officers, Mark and Paul. As a protagonist, Cindy came across as wacko in her defiance towards the police officers, particularly Mark, "You're gonna have to shoot me ..." What? She's supposed to be the good character. And confronting someone she thinks is guilty of murder?!
Unfortunately, I knew right away whodunit, and so that part wasn't really much of a mystery. There weren't enough suspects.
Yes, some of it was unrealistic, particularly the end of the part about the mountain lion. I have a hard time believing that 1) both front feet were affected, and that 2) that distance of a fall could do what it did.
But sometimes the unlikely is what makes a book engrossing.
It actually felt cruel to me for Cindy to thank her brother because of the way that he'd unknowingly helped her - even though she didn't tell him how. Just that whole scenario doesn't feel right. Since this is a murder mystery, there is a lot of cruelty in this book for me to be fixated on just that one point, but Cindy's usually the protagonist.
Favorite quotes:
"I can't believe these are the teenagers our congregations are always moaning about." I agree. Most of the teens that I've known are very good characters and they can behave well.
"Not afraid to be a girl, but smart and analytical as well." What's that word "but" doing in there? Those aren't opposite or contradictory ideas - being a girl and being smart and analytical. I know many analytical girls and women in engineering, math, sciences, and medicine.
I was glad that one of the teens, Brenda, returned in this book. I enjoyed her character, and she seemed to grow in this book as well.
A long time ago, in a church far away (or maybe not quite), after a self-defense class, I very nearly punched a youth intern who jumped out at me as a prank, too. Fortunately, I noticed in time who it was just before my fist would've impacted him and I was able to take the steam out of it. So, I could relate to Jeremiah on that one. I believe one of my kids has "accidentally" punched someone who popped up at one of those haunted-house-like venues, too. She did apologize to him. I thought it was funny.
Jeremiah's hiking trip through the woods with the teens was exciting and completely different from the rest of the series thus far. It reminded me some of "My Hands Came Away Red," about teen missionaries who had to cross a suddenly-war-torn country to get to their embassy. I would recommend that book to those who enjoyed this one.
We already knew that Jeremiah wasn't a "usual" rabbi in a multitude of ways, and this book continued that theme.
They're not truly cozy mysteries. Some of it is more gory than would be in a cozy, and some of the main characters do un-cozy-like protagonist things. Darts come to mind, and possibly unnecessary murders.
I didn't like the character arcs for both the police officers, Mark and Paul. As a protagonist, Cindy came across as wacko in her defiance towards the police officers, particularly Mark, "You're gonna have to shoot me ..." What? She's supposed to be the good character. And confronting someone she thinks is guilty of murder?!
Unfortunately, I knew right away whodunit, and so that part wasn't really much of a mystery. There weren't enough suspects.
Yes, some of it was unrealistic, particularly the end of the part about the mountain lion. I have a hard time believing that 1) both front feet were affected, and that 2) that distance of a fall could do what it did.
But sometimes the unlikely is what makes a book engrossing.
It actually felt cruel to me for Cindy to thank her brother because of the way that he'd unknowingly helped her - even though she didn't tell him how. Just that whole scenario doesn't feel right. Since this is a murder mystery, there is a lot of cruelty in this book for me to be fixated on just that one point, but Cindy's usually the protagonist.
Favorite quotes:
"I can't believe these are the teenagers our congregations are always moaning about." I agree. Most of the teens that I've known are very good characters and they can behave well.
"Not afraid to be a girl, but smart and analytical as well." What's that word "but" doing in there? Those aren't opposite or contradictory ideas - being a girl and being smart and analytical. I know many analytical girls and women in engineering, math, sciences, and medicine.
December 6, 2018
Lie Down In Green Pastures is the third book in The Psalm 23 Mysteries series. The Psalm 23 Mysteries follows Protestant church secretary, Cindy Preston, and Rabbi Jeremiah Silverman as they stumble through murder mystery after murder mystery. The church and the synagogue stand next door to each other, and it seems to be by divine design that the two characters are pushed together for each mystery.
Jeremiah hates Thursdays. It's not that Thursday's themselves are terrible, it's just that he doesn't know what to do on his days off. This Thursday turns out particularly bad when a dead guy crashes his car into Jeremiah’s. Cindy Preston hears a crash outside of her church and runs out to find her Rabbi friend in a wrecked car. Her curiosity is sparked when Jeremiah insists that the guy in the car was dead before the crash. A dead guy driving? How does that come to be? She starts down a path that leads to her and Jeremiah both facing life and death situations. She learns to save herself in sticky situations and Jeremiah faces his fears and takes a group of youth from the church and synagogue to camp. Jeremiah and Cindy are sent on a wild ride in this third installment of The Psalms 23 Mysteries and the readers get to find out more of the past of our mysterious Rabbi. This book was probably my favorite of the series so far (although the first book was definitely the funniest) as I got to see Jeremiah come to the front and shine for most of the book. I would recommend this book to anyone (Jew or Gentile), in fact, I recommended it to a random professor walking down the hallway once. Go to your Kindle app, the library, or your local mom and pop bookstore and find a copy to read!
Jeremiah hates Thursdays. It's not that Thursday's themselves are terrible, it's just that he doesn't know what to do on his days off. This Thursday turns out particularly bad when a dead guy crashes his car into Jeremiah’s. Cindy Preston hears a crash outside of her church and runs out to find her Rabbi friend in a wrecked car. Her curiosity is sparked when Jeremiah insists that the guy in the car was dead before the crash. A dead guy driving? How does that come to be? She starts down a path that leads to her and Jeremiah both facing life and death situations. She learns to save herself in sticky situations and Jeremiah faces his fears and takes a group of youth from the church and synagogue to camp. Jeremiah and Cindy are sent on a wild ride in this third installment of The Psalms 23 Mysteries and the readers get to find out more of the past of our mysterious Rabbi. This book was probably my favorite of the series so far (although the first book was definitely the funniest) as I got to see Jeremiah come to the front and shine for most of the book. I would recommend this book to anyone (Jew or Gentile), in fact, I recommended it to a random professor walking down the hallway once. Go to your Kindle app, the library, or your local mom and pop bookstore and find a copy to read!
July 4, 2020
This was a great book and a great series. Love the characters Cindy, Jeremiah and Mark are the best.
November 18, 2019
This one is the most exciting one in the series so far! I have to keep reading; where’s book #4?
March 12, 2017
Mystery with added suspense intensity kept my reading attention through this next installment of the Psalm 23 series. Perfectly timed for St Patrick's Day this week and the Challenge for March reading.
August 13, 2011
I started and finished this book in one day which is not my norm for reading. I had previously read books 1 and 2 in this series which I mostly enjoyed. The story line for book 1 centered around killings taking place during the Holy Week prior to Easter and book 2 took place around the Thanksgiving holiday. This book takes place at the St. Patrick's day celebration.
The mystery and murders are surrounding property that is co-owned by several of the religious entities around town on which they have a camp located that is used for youth gatherings, retreats, etc. We still have Cindy and Jeremiah as the two main characters along with others from the previous books, Mark, Geanie, Marie, etc. Overall, I thought that the mystery part was not as strong in this book as the previous two. As the previous two books were written with Cindy being the main focus in the story, this time around Jeremiah is. Not that that is a bad thing because it was good to spend a little more time with him. I liked the time that he spent with the youth group and how he dealt with them. Gave me a few chuckles along the way. The author though is still not really giving you a lot of insight as to who Jeremiah really is but keeps hinting as to his mysterious past which I am starting to get a little tired of. Hopefully in the next book in the series, we will find out what is in his past, if not all of it, at least enough to satisfy for the time being.
One of the things that I like about these books is the different bits of information that is given as to Jewish traditions and background as I'm not that familiar with them.
You actually find out who the killer is a good bit before the end of the book but it doesn't make you want to quit reading there. The last page (which is only a few paragraphs) leaves you hanging and I really didn't understand how they got the conclusion that they did. Don't want to spoil anything so that's all I'm saying. It made me think that I must have missed something in the book or forgotten something from the previous two.
Over all though, it was a good read and I will be on the lookout for the next in the series.
The mystery and murders are surrounding property that is co-owned by several of the religious entities around town on which they have a camp located that is used for youth gatherings, retreats, etc. We still have Cindy and Jeremiah as the two main characters along with others from the previous books, Mark, Geanie, Marie, etc. Overall, I thought that the mystery part was not as strong in this book as the previous two. As the previous two books were written with Cindy being the main focus in the story, this time around Jeremiah is. Not that that is a bad thing because it was good to spend a little more time with him. I liked the time that he spent with the youth group and how he dealt with them. Gave me a few chuckles along the way. The author though is still not really giving you a lot of insight as to who Jeremiah really is but keeps hinting as to his mysterious past which I am starting to get a little tired of. Hopefully in the next book in the series, we will find out what is in his past, if not all of it, at least enough to satisfy for the time being.
One of the things that I like about these books is the different bits of information that is given as to Jewish traditions and background as I'm not that familiar with them.
You actually find out who the killer is a good bit before the end of the book but it doesn't make you want to quit reading there. The last page (which is only a few paragraphs) leaves you hanging and I really didn't understand how they got the conclusion that they did. Don't want to spoil anything so that's all I'm saying. It made me think that I must have missed something in the book or forgotten something from the previous two.
Over all though, it was a good read and I will be on the lookout for the next in the series.
September 15, 2015
SUMMARY: Even though they work right next door to each other, Cindy and Jeremiah come from two different worlds. Cindy is a church secretary; Jeremiah is a Reformed rabbi with a mysterious past full of danger and excitement. Together they have faced down a serial killer at Easter and a murderer of homeless people.
The two unlikely companions continue to forge a strong friendship as they explore personal history and faith with each passing adventure.
This third volume in the Psalm 23 Mysteries series finds Jeremiah and Cindy matching wits with an unscrupulous land developer. In a fast-paced story set around St. Patrick's Day, murder invades an idyllic landscape, challenging them to save hundreds of teens even as they try to discover the source of their unexpected danger.
REVIEW: This is definitely not a COZY mystery but rather an action packed thriller. Especially the last third. If you don't mind a little bit of gruesomeness, this is a good read. Once again the church secretary finds herself involved with the rabbi next door in the midst of murder and mayhem. I will definitely go back and read Psalm 23 Mysteries #1 and #2.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "Praise be the name of G-d. He created the world according to His will. Life has a plan and a purpose. We hope for the coming of G-D's kingdom on earth, when things as they are, will be changed to things as they ought to be." (Jewish Kaddish)
"Then she did the things she did because she could overcome her fear. She had made it her servant instead of her master."
The two unlikely companions continue to forge a strong friendship as they explore personal history and faith with each passing adventure.
This third volume in the Psalm 23 Mysteries series finds Jeremiah and Cindy matching wits with an unscrupulous land developer. In a fast-paced story set around St. Patrick's Day, murder invades an idyllic landscape, challenging them to save hundreds of teens even as they try to discover the source of their unexpected danger.
REVIEW: This is definitely not a COZY mystery but rather an action packed thriller. Especially the last third. If you don't mind a little bit of gruesomeness, this is a good read. Once again the church secretary finds herself involved with the rabbi next door in the midst of murder and mayhem. I will definitely go back and read Psalm 23 Mysteries #1 and #2.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "Praise be the name of G-d. He created the world according to His will. Life has a plan and a purpose. We hope for the coming of G-D's kingdom on earth, when things as they are, will be changed to things as they ought to be." (Jewish Kaddish)
"Then she did the things she did because she could overcome her fear. She had made it her servant instead of her master."
December 14, 2011
This is not, I repeat, NOT a cozy murder mystery. This is a bunch of other, mediocre things, but it's not cozy, and it's hardly a mystery. Murderous it is is, somewhat of a thriller it intents to be and it does have suspense. The writing leaves much to be desired; the editing... what editing? There are mistakes in every page. Words run together constantly likethis. A few times, I can let it go, but all the time, in almost every page is too much. Also, there are quite a few sentences that just do not make sense; the wording is just off.
And the thing is, the first in the series was pretty good, so you think that the last one in the series will be amazing, but there are too many mistakes. It was either written in a rush, or this one was written first.
The story itself is not terrible, but the killer is revealed early, and the next 80 pages or so we are left with snipers, more murders, police brutality and other disappointing stuff, as well as an opened ending and things up in the air. And that is just too bad, because this is supposed to be the last of the series, and we are left wondering. 1 star overall. 2 stars because at least I read it all the way through without being bored.
And the thing is, the first in the series was pretty good, so you think that the last one in the series will be amazing, but there are too many mistakes. It was either written in a rush, or this one was written first.
The story itself is not terrible, but the killer is revealed early, and the next 80 pages or so we are left with snipers, more murders, police brutality and other disappointing stuff, as well as an opened ending and things up in the air. And that is just too bad, because this is supposed to be the last of the series, and we are left wondering. 1 star overall. 2 stars because at least I read it all the way through without being bored.
June 4, 2012
This is the third book in the Psalm 23 Mysteries. I have read the other two also. You do not need to read them in order, but I recommend doing so, as the tension builds from one to the other. In case you need help, the first book is strangely enough(!) The Lord is My Shepherd, and the second book is I Shall Not Want. As of now, I don't think there is a fourth book, but I will need it soon, because Lie Down in Green Pastures ends with a cliff hanger. Not fair!
Cindy is a church secretary of a protestant church. Her church is next door to a synagogue. She has become friends with Jeremiah, the rabbi at the synagogue. Together they stumble across dead bodies and solve mysteries (which would explain why these are mysteries, Watson.) I'm not going to spoil the books for those who enjoy a cozy murder mystery. These are excellent entertaining reads, and don't stretch the brain cells very much. Debbie Viguie is an enthralling writer and weaves a good plot.
I like to save my 5 star ratings for books that alter my thinking, improve humanity, and generally deserve a permanent place on the bookshelf. This one is really good within the mystery genre, and would rate a 5 in that category.
Cindy is a church secretary of a protestant church. Her church is next door to a synagogue. She has become friends with Jeremiah, the rabbi at the synagogue. Together they stumble across dead bodies and solve mysteries (which would explain why these are mysteries, Watson.) I'm not going to spoil the books for those who enjoy a cozy murder mystery. These are excellent entertaining reads, and don't stretch the brain cells very much. Debbie Viguie is an enthralling writer and weaves a good plot.
I like to save my 5 star ratings for books that alter my thinking, improve humanity, and generally deserve a permanent place on the bookshelf. This one is really good within the mystery genre, and would rate a 5 in that category.
February 5, 2017
Well, this series just keeps getting better and better. It's turning out to be a bit more dangerous than the first two cozies. The relationships going on indeed is still cosy but the crimes got very intense this time. Cindy and Jeremiah have separate adventures though they end up being tied together into one case. So far the Rabbi's past as part of the Israeli army has been hinted at but this book finally brings his military training to the front and centre as he traipses through the wilderness with 14 teens while they are being hunted by professional assassins. Quite the page turner! For the first time in the series, this book ends with the set-up for the next book and it sounds like it will be a doozie!
November 18, 2015
OH MY! what a book. It was filled with suspense the entire time and Cindy and Jeremiah found out something really important. The book ended with a bang and a BIG cliffhanger. I really cannot wait until the next one.
April 18, 2016
I love this series! They are a quick read, the mystery is always a good one and has you from start to end! This one is no exception! I was on the edge of my seat, especially with the last few chapters!
Can't wait to start on the next one!!
Can't wait to start on the next one!!
March 3, 2012
SUMC Book Club Selection for February 2012
January 29, 2018
Any day the local homicide detectives got a call from either Cindy, a timid church secretary, or from Jeremiah, the rabbi from the synagogue next door, they knew it would NOT be a good day. That is indeed the case in this, the 3rd of the author’s PSALM 23 MYSTERIES. When Jeremiah’s car is crashed into by a car driven by a dead man, Cindy just couldn’t help herself…she just had to stick her nose into the case, especially when other victims began to be intimidated and/or killed.
However, what gave this book 4 stars instead of 3—and what changed this from a simple ‘cozy’ mystery to a truly ‘life and death’ story—are the extraordinary survival skills Jeremiah displays when he and 14 teenagers are stranded at a youth camp after rising rivers cut off not only the bridge, but all means of escape when confronted by terrors both natural and man-made. (Though it turns out Cindy herself is quite talented with a dartboard and darts.)
Why and how Jeremiah developed these skills is not explained, obviously material for the next title in this entertaining series.
However, what gave this book 4 stars instead of 3—and what changed this from a simple ‘cozy’ mystery to a truly ‘life and death’ story—are the extraordinary survival skills Jeremiah displays when he and 14 teenagers are stranded at a youth camp after rising rivers cut off not only the bridge, but all means of escape when confronted by terrors both natural and man-made. (Though it turns out Cindy herself is quite talented with a dartboard and darts.)
Why and how Jeremiah developed these skills is not explained, obviously material for the next title in this entertaining series.
January 17, 2019
I really did not like this book. I felt like it was meant to be a cozy mystery but there were things that happened in the book that did not follow what it takes to be in that category. The story has 2 main characters: the church secretary Cindy who seems to get involved in murders due to her curious nature and there's Rabbi Jeremiah who works at the Temple next door. Apparently, the two have worked together in the previous books in order to solve the crimes. There was a feeling in this one that they were supposed to somewhat like each other but that wasn't the feeling I got from reading this installment in the series. It was horribly written, the characters were not believable, there was an unneeded torture scene and a lot of gratuitous deaths. I have no problem with violence and death in murder/mystery books but it did not fit well into this one. The book also didn't really explain why the crimes were occurring.
November 1, 2025
Cindy Preston sure knows how to find trouble—and this time, it finds her fast. What starts as an ordinary St. Patrick’s Day suddenly turns dangerous when a land dispute spirals out of control. Nearby, a small church camp full of teens is caught in the chaos, and Cindy jumps in to help before tragedy strikes.
With Rabbi Jeremiah Silverman by her side, she races to uncover the truth and stop the violence before it’s too late.
This one pulled me in right from the start. The danger at the camp kept me on edge, and the twists just kept coming. It’s more thriller than cozy mystery, but still full of heart. Hard to put down—and I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series!
With Rabbi Jeremiah Silverman by her side, she races to uncover the truth and stop the violence before it’s too late.
This one pulled me in right from the start. The danger at the camp kept me on edge, and the twists just kept coming. It’s more thriller than cozy mystery, but still full of heart. Hard to put down—and I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series!
June 23, 2019
I think this one is the best of the series so far. As with all of her books in this series, the action starts right away, and she keeps the storylines interesting, which of course makes me eat the book up. I was quite impressed with the way she ended this one though: a complete cliffhanger! I love it! I can already say that I'm not looking forward to the end of this series. It's one of those that you never want to end because you feel like you've left a piece of your soul behind when it's over. Prepare for a great read when you begin this series, and hold on when you get to book 3#!
March 18, 2024
Well Done
The mystery was suspenseful, though there were a lot of killings packed into one story. I felt that it was more violent than I expected. Of course, I knew it was a murder mystery, and the situations called for some extreme measures. The scenes in the woods were quite suspenseful and well done. I enjoyed the descriptions of the young people, and how they adapted. I also liked the good insights embedded in the story, as well as seeing from the Rabbi's perspective. I didn't like Cindy when she foolishly meddled in police business. I did like the ending.
The mystery was suspenseful, though there were a lot of killings packed into one story. I felt that it was more violent than I expected. Of course, I knew it was a murder mystery, and the situations called for some extreme measures. The scenes in the woods were quite suspenseful and well done. I enjoyed the descriptions of the young people, and how they adapted. I also liked the good insights embedded in the story, as well as seeing from the Rabbi's perspective. I didn't like Cindy when she foolishly meddled in police business. I did like the ending.
March 13, 2017
Five stars
I really enjoyed this mystery novel. The church secretary and rabbi are a fascinating duo. Although this is book 2 the author writes in a way that gives the reader enough information to skip book 1. I enjoyed the characters enough that I would actually love to go back and read book 1 though. Book 2 is a stand alone but it does end with a little teaser for book 3.
I really enjoyed this mystery novel. The church secretary and rabbi are a fascinating duo. Although this is book 2 the author writes in a way that gives the reader enough information to skip book 1. I enjoyed the characters enough that I would actually love to go back and read book 1 though. Book 2 is a stand alone but it does end with a little teaser for book 3.
January 26, 2023
This series just keeps getting better and better. I have a long way to go - since this is only the 3rd book in the series - but looking forward to reading them all. I can relate to the main character, Cindy, because we were both church secretaries. Let me tell you though, my job was NEVER like hers. Unto book #4!
August 12, 2018
A Christian Romance Mystery is always a good time! As a third book it continued the series, but if you hadn't read 1 or 2 it will still make sense. The actual mystery was really easy to solve, but the storytelling was still well worth the read.
April 4, 2019
I wanted to like this book more. Some of the plot just misses the boat in the reality department, the number of bodies that pile up in the presence of a church secretary and Jewish Rabbi strains the limits of credibility. With that said, I still finished the book and somewhat enjoyed it.
May 3, 2019
Jeremiah is a boss.
August 22, 2017
Didn't enjoy this one as much as the first two.
February 5, 2018
This is obviously third in a series. I thought I'd read the first two but there were parts of the story line I didn't understand so will now go back and read them ;)
August 15, 2018
Really enjoying this; anxious to read where/why Jeremiah learned these skills.
September 20, 2018
Not disappointing, true t0 form! The saga continues...!
Onto the 4th book in the series! My appetite for these books is positively insatiable!
Onto the 4th book in the series! My appetite for these books is positively insatiable!
June 13, 2020
Another wonderful mystery. With a beautiful cliff hanger
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