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A Smith Investigates Mystery #10
Call Thee Devil
Smith and Bea are back in London, and Smith might well be back to his old ways. Bea’s instincts are screaming, and Smith is disappearing. Something is certainly amiss, and he doesn’t want her meddling.
He really should know better.
He really should know better.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2023
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May 16, 2023
editing was horrible.
The story was good, but the editing detracted from enjoyable reading. Getting to “THE END” only to have the last several chapters repeated was annoying! This book was one of the shortest Smith Investigates book and this was with the repeated chapters!!! Someone needs to get their act together or risk losing readers.
The story was good, but the editing detracted from enjoyable reading. Getting to “THE END” only to have the last several chapters repeated was annoying! This book was one of the shortest Smith Investigates book and this was with the repeated chapters!!! Someone needs to get their act together or risk losing readers.
May 16, 2023
This may be the last one of her books I read. 85 pages only and then to have the ending chapters repeat after The End. She is more capable of writing a really good book but I think she is rushing to get them done for the money. I'd rather see one good Vi and one good Smith a year instead of what have become short stories.
May 15, 2023
Bad editing
Horrible editing! Great story but impossible trying to navigate through duplicate sentences, and duplicate chapters. Left me feeling cheated of my time. You can do better with a middle school English student proofing!
Horrible editing! Great story but impossible trying to navigate through duplicate sentences, and duplicate chapters. Left me feeling cheated of my time. You can do better with a middle school English student proofing!
May 18, 2023
Praise for Smith and Bea
I these characters and their friends. I get them the first day they come out and read them immediately. The plots are always complex and I rarely figure out the mystery before the main characters do. The humor and the intertwine between all the characters is excellent.
This book, though, had two incorrect names. The first was with Ella's and the second was with the facial expressions of baby Anna. It's discouraging for a writer like Beth Byers to make these beginner mistakes.
I these characters and their friends. I get them the first day they come out and read them immediately. The plots are always complex and I rarely figure out the mystery before the main characters do. The humor and the intertwine between all the characters is excellent.
This book, though, had two incorrect names. The first was with Ella's and the second was with the facial expressions of baby Anna. It's discouraging for a writer like Beth Byers to make these beginner mistakes.
May 18, 2023
Great Series
I have read all the Violet Murder Mysteries and then went to read the Smith Investigation series which are better because the plot and perspective are from a different point of view and so all have more depth and are more interesting to me. The Smith series has a progression of characters from the Violet Mysteries but the story is deeper and much less roaring 20’s fluff of wealth, glamour, booze and travel. Now that In have read all books in both series I look forward to what comes next from Beth Buyers!
I have read all the Violet Murder Mysteries and then went to read the Smith Investigation series which are better because the plot and perspective are from a different point of view and so all have more depth and are more interesting to me. The Smith series has a progression of characters from the Violet Mysteries but the story is deeper and much less roaring 20’s fluff of wealth, glamour, booze and travel. Now that In have read all books in both series I look forward to what comes next from Beth Buyers!
December 5, 2024
Quick Read
I really enjoy the characters in this series and have read enough of the books to really get to know them. I especially like Beatrice who is so level headed and competent.
All the books in both this series and the intertwined Violet Carlyle series are short and easy reads.
This particular mystery didn't take long to figure out. As soon as I met the family of the victim, it was clear who was to blame, although it did take a little more reading to get a motive, but not much.
I really enjoy the characters in this series and have read enough of the books to really get to know them. I especially like Beatrice who is so level headed and competent.
All the books in both this series and the intertwined Violet Carlyle series are short and easy reads.
This particular mystery didn't take long to figure out. As soon as I met the family of the victim, it was clear who was to blame, although it did take a little more reading to get a motive, but not much.
May 14, 2023
As usual, a very clever and enjoyable read
Beth Byers writes the most endearing characters in her Violet
and her Smith series. The plot is so intriguing that it’s impossible to anticipate the ending. Even if you have a hint as to who the villain may be, you won’t ever figure out the why and how. I highly recommend both series, which have overlapping support casts.
Beth Byers writes the most endearing characters in her Violet
and her Smith series. The plot is so intriguing that it’s impossible to anticipate the ending. Even if you have a hint as to who the villain may be, you won’t ever figure out the why and how. I highly recommend both series, which have overlapping support casts.
May 15, 2023
Really enjoyed the book. Story kept me engaged all the way through. The last Carlyle book had me ready to give up…the characters I have fine to like were so nasty and hateful to one another. This book had all the main characters working together and caring for one another. I’m back in with the Smith and Carlyle crew!
May 29, 2023
Two last chapters?
This is getting tedious. Pushing novella length stories with more angst than substance. I would not spend money to buy this. A little time spent editing would be a huge improvement...maybe up to 3 stars. As is, it's borderline 1 star.
This is getting tedious. Pushing novella length stories with more angst than substance. I would not spend money to buy this. A little time spent editing would be a huge improvement...maybe up to 3 stars. As is, it's borderline 1 star.
May 14, 2023
A Mother's Love
I don't know if you planned to release this on Mother's Day but way to go such a loving and happy ending story. I really enjoyed this book!😍
I don't know if you planned to release this on Mother's Day but way to go such a loving and happy ending story. I really enjoyed this book!😍
May 16, 2023
Babies make all the difference. 2 babies rescued.
May 18, 2023
Call The Devi!
This story is well written and holds interest to the end. I have enjoyed the series and look forward to the next installment.
This story is well written and holds interest to the end. I have enjoyed the series and look forward to the next installment.
May 20, 2023
disappointing
This is not a book. It’s 82 pages and most of it was flashbacks and characters drowning in self doubt. Very , very disappointing
This is not a book. It’s 82 pages and most of it was flashbacks and characters drowning in self doubt. Very , very disappointing
June 5, 2023
Great series
Via is my favorite character. She's a royal but you would never know when she hangs out with the Smith's there is nothing they can't do.
Via is my favorite character. She's a royal but you would never know when she hangs out with the Smith's there is nothing they can't do.
June 22, 2023
Two chapters the same
Chapter twelve and chapter thirteen were the same. What happened? I thought I was going nuts. Good story line, though.
Chapter twelve and chapter thirteen were the same. What happened? I thought I was going nuts. Good story line, though.
July 3, 2023
Babies
Bea and friends seem to collect babies as often as they find dead bodies. Smith still has his devilish ways but he's slightly softening.
Bea and friends seem to collect babies as often as they find dead bodies. Smith still has his devilish ways but he's slightly softening.
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