Emily Lickenson Could Not Stop Death

Emily Lickenson Cozy Mystery #3

by CeeCee James

Join Emily Lickenson, the cat food blogger with a knack for finding trouble, in her latest cozy mystery adventure.

Emily had hoped to settle back into her peaceful routine after helping to solve the last crime spree, but fate had other plans. When she stumbles upon a murder victim in the alley behind her apartment building, she knows she can't ignore her instincts.
However, Emily soon discovers the police aren’t interested in solving the crime, and no one is willing to talk. Does this unsettling silence have something to do with the victim? Who was he? And why is everyone being so secretive?
With the help of her trusty sidekick, Shakespeare, and Aunt Mattie, who’s dealing with the fun challenges of an adorable new foster pet, Emily dives headfirst into the investigation. Can she uncover the truth behind the murder, or will the crime remain unsolved? This delightfully gripping whodunit will keep you guessing until the very end, making it a must-read for all cozy mystery lovers.

Genres: Mystery

202 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2023

Reviews

[Miss W Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Lickenson Could Not Stop Death is the third book in the series by CeeCee James.

I really love this series so much!

Emily is starting to get used to living in her new apartment. I love Shakespeare, her cat who she takes for walks. While she is out taking said kitty out , she discovers a dead body behind her apartment.

Of course she calls her Aunt Mattie and she is investigating the case.

I love the relationship between Emily and Aunt Mattie as they follow the clues that the police won't take seriously.

This is such a well written mystery with fantastic characters that I really love.

[John Presler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Lickenson is settling into her new apartment. While taking her cat, Shakespeare, for a walk, she discovers a body in the alley behind her apartment building. After calling for the police, Emily waits at the entrance to the alley to keep people away from the crime scene until the police can get there. A call to her Aunt Mattie results in arousing her interest in the case. A further search of the crime scene uncovers a cigar butt, which Emily and Mattie turn over to the police. It seems that the police did not consider it to be of any importance. Given the lack of interest by the police, Emily and Mattie decide to conduct their own investigation.

Who was the body in the alley? Why was he killed? Why aren't the police more involved in solving the death? Will Emily and Mattie also become targets? Can Emily and Mattie unravel the mystery?

CeeCee James has another fabulous mystery with her latest Emily Lickenson story!! She has great characters and realistic situations that are guaranteed to keep readers engaged clear to the end.

[Jane Firebaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whole series is a blast and this book, is no exception.
Emily and Shakespeare, her cat, find a body near their apartment and when she and here Aunt Maddie start probing around, trying to solve the mystery, it seems they might have opened a hornet's nest.
Entertaining, suspenseful and just plain fun to read!
I highly recommend this book and the whole series.

[Sue Rae Buck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emily Lickenson Could Not Stop Death is the 3rd book in the series by CeeCee James in Emily, Shakespeare, and Aunt Mattie are going to find the killer even it kills them. This is a great series and I highly recommond this to anyone who loves to read. Thank you to CeeCee James, you have done it again!

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Very suspenseful! Hard to believe the widespread impact of their investigation. Emily is finally coming into her own maturity in life and self-confidence. Shakespeare is a sweet pal. Aunt Mattie is better now that her acerbity is dialing down some. Her demands are still too much to enjoy her as a central character.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writer to sleuth

With a self proclaimed detective, her Aunt Mattie, Emily finds she has little choice but to agree to investigate a murder. The victim was killed near Emily's apartment building. Can she and Aunt Mattie solve the crime? A stay alive?

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

There wasn't much to this story. A young women living in a small apartment over looking an alley stumbles on a murdered man when walking her cat. Her aunt considers herself a detective and pushes her to help solve the murder. No magic.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was a bit more dramatic than the other two. The characters are very interesting, the plot is easily followed, and the premise is finding out who killed the guy so close to Emily's new apartment. I do recommend this story.

[Judie Fisher-Crowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Couldn't stop death

Like always I enjoy her books. She keeps you guessing to the end who the bad guy is going to be.

[Jennifer Wertz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It is fun and full of adventure. I love the quirky characters and the cute cat as well. The mystery is interesting and has many twists. This is a fantastic cozy mystery.

[Mysterybookreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all of CeeCee's books! This one has a cute cast of characters and is a fun and fast read.

[Kathleen Voldish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Endless Summer


This book had a more interesting and complex plot than previous books. I was glad that less focus was put on aunt Mattie. Will l forward to next book.