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Solent Island Mysteries #2
Murder at Owlwood Vicarage
Ex-DI Genny Hadley has the new life she was longing for, a quiet existence on a beautiful island, but new murder cases just keep finding her...
As her bakery opens for the first time, Genny is starting to enjoy life on a sleepy island off the south coast of England. The residents are coming together to celebrate Christmas just as new vicar Angellica Clementine is instated at Owlwood Vicarage. But during her own Christmas party at the vicarage, Angellica is found dead, slumped against the big Christmas tree at the end of the garden in her red party dress and a dog collar. By her side is a bloodied knife with the Latin Angellus Dei Ultimus. Now Genny and Solent Island's DI Remy Cochran have their work cut out for them in a race against time as the verger's life is threatened and the islanders start to worry that they won't have a Merry Christmas after all...Fans of Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders, and The Flora Steele Mystery Books will love the second installment in these cozy, witty and fast-paced mysteries!
As her bakery opens for the first time, Genny is starting to enjoy life on a sleepy island off the south coast of England. The residents are coming together to celebrate Christmas just as new vicar Angellica Clementine is instated at Owlwood Vicarage. But during her own Christmas party at the vicarage, Angellica is found dead, slumped against the big Christmas tree at the end of the garden in her red party dress and a dog collar. By her side is a bloodied knife with the Latin Angellus Dei Ultimus. Now Genny and Solent Island's DI Remy Cochran have their work cut out for them in a race against time as the verger's life is threatened and the islanders start to worry that they won't have a Merry Christmas after all...Fans of Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders, and The Flora Steele Mystery Books will love the second installment in these cozy, witty and fast-paced mysteries!
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2023
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June 2, 2025
OMG! I really liked the first book in this series. And I also liked this second entry for most of the book, but couldn't figure out why it was so short (I started seeing 80% completed when I thought I was only about halfway through the book. Well here's how it was so short. The wrap-up of the book was just bullet-points. Seriously? Did someone send the wrong version of the book to Amazon? Or, did they just decide it wasn't worth it and had bullet points (which probably would've been at least 4-5 more chapters). WHAT???? Yes, the final chapter, after everything is solved, was actual words. But this is sloppy, and unacceptable. I really wanted to like this series and hope this one is just a fluke. However, before I read the next in the series I'll check to make certain the author doesn't do the bullet-point thing again.
November 18, 2024
Good story telling
The author has a good story that gets carried forward to her next book. I am starting book four now.
I have one criticism though, she needs to spell check her words as there is quite a few mistakes in how she uses her words in a sentence. Her diction is incorrect in a lot of her sentences. I only wish to draw her attention to this as a helpful tool. I really like her work and want to see this part improved so she can go on to become a better writer.
The author has a good story that gets carried forward to her next book. I am starting book four now.
I have one criticism though, she needs to spell check her words as there is quite a few mistakes in how she uses her words in a sentence. Her diction is incorrect in a lot of her sentences. I only wish to draw her attention to this as a helpful tool. I really like her work and want to see this part improved so she can go on to become a better writer.
November 2, 2024
The first book I’ve read in this series but intend to read more. Worth reading.
July 22, 2024
The story's fine, but the actual writing has clearly not been edited by anyone, including the author, to judge by the number of ridiculous errors in it, the most egregious of which was 'Are you a peeing Tom'. Clearly that should be 'peeping', but apparently no one noticed. I found the same sort of lack of editing in the first book in the series, too, and it's rather irritating that no one appears to have proofread either book.
April 30, 2024
Good Short Story
I was really enjoying this second book in the series, but the ending came so quickly I felt quite cheated!
I would have given five stars if the book had been a little longer
I was really enjoying this second book in the series, but the ending came so quickly I felt quite cheated!
I would have given five stars if the book had been a little longer
August 4, 2024
Misspellings, misused words
I find the several misspelled words and misused words very distracting from the flow from if the story. With today's software, there really is no excuse for these errors.
I find the several misspelled words and misused words very distracting from the flow from if the story. With today's software, there really is no excuse for these errors.
August 13, 2024
After reading the 1st book I was looking forward to continuing the series. I was so disappointed to find lots of either editing or print errors which spoiled the flow of reading and then to find an abrupt ending to the story just 96 pages long. Felt very cheated 😢
June 7, 2024
I was enjoying this book, interesting characters and an intriguing storyline, however I completely agreed with the other reviews. The ending was far too abrupt and the book was overall too short.
September 21, 2024
Interesting!
This is a new author and a new series for me. I started with book 2, and liked it enough to download books 1, 3, & 4. A clean read which is always a plus and set in the UK which is also an added bonus. Interesting storyline and characters', I read it in one sitting. I am going to now read book 1 and will then have a better feel for the characters. Overall, enjoyable way to spend 2 hours of my day.
This is a new author and a new series for me. I started with book 2, and liked it enough to download books 1, 3, & 4. A clean read which is always a plus and set in the UK which is also an added bonus. Interesting storyline and characters', I read it in one sitting. I am going to now read book 1 and will then have a better feel for the characters. Overall, enjoyable way to spend 2 hours of my day.
January 2, 2025
Hurriedly published
Story line was interesting and kept me reading. Almost had to stop because of typos and missed words. Advertisement between chapters 4 and 5 was out of line in my mind. Also end of chapter 8 was bullet points not fully developed. If it was meant to be like that.....I dislike the idea. It appeared as a rush to finish and so shortcut taken . I have started next book (3). We'll hope its all written!
Story line was interesting and kept me reading. Almost had to stop because of typos and missed words. Advertisement between chapters 4 and 5 was out of line in my mind. Also end of chapter 8 was bullet points not fully developed. If it was meant to be like that.....I dislike the idea. It appeared as a rush to finish and so shortcut taken . I have started next book (3). We'll hope its all written!
June 8, 2025
A half baked book
This could have been a good book. However, the author seems to lack basic English skills and gets grammar and whole words wrong. In addition, she couldn’t be bothered to write out what could have been a dramatic and well constructed ending. We are given a weak outline instead. Really poor writing.
This could have been a good book. However, the author seems to lack basic English skills and gets grammar and whole words wrong. In addition, she couldn’t be bothered to write out what could have been a dramatic and well constructed ending. We are given a weak outline instead. Really poor writing.
July 31, 2025
interesting story. kindle let her down
As we get to the look last few pages, story descends into descriptive sentences summarizing 5 chapters. Very disconcerting!
Story development is sparse but the characters are engaging. Typically repetitive as these series are at the beginning. Whoever. Assembled this for Kindle did author a huge disservice
As we get to the look last few pages, story descends into descriptive sentences summarizing 5 chapters. Very disconcerting!
Story development is sparse but the characters are engaging. Typically repetitive as these series are at the beginning. Whoever. Assembled this for Kindle did author a huge disservice
December 4, 2024
LOTS OF ERRORS
There were many typographical errors, I.e. misspelling, missing words, and the book was not completed properly. I would not recommend this until it was proofread and corrected. I dislike typos!
There were many typographical errors, I.e. misspelling, missing words, and the book was not completed properly. I would not recommend this until it was proofread and corrected. I dislike typos!
January 16, 2025
Typos and misspelling everywhere
I withhold my reviews until I have read at least two to three volumes, but
these Solent short stories should be printed with a warning to readers.
I recommend you give all the volumes a pass.
I withhold my reviews until I have read at least two to three volumes, but
these Solent short stories should be printed with a warning to readers.
I recommend you give all the volumes a pass.
June 13, 2025
very disappointing
Chapters 8 and 9 weren’t even written in sentences. I’m still not sure I understand how or why the murders were committed. This seemed like a good book at first, but it definitely fell apart at the end. Very disappointing.
Chapters 8 and 9 weren’t even written in sentences. I’m still not sure I understand how or why the murders were committed. This seemed like a good book at first, but it definitely fell apart at the end. Very disappointing.
August 3, 2025
Story was good until the end
I was enjoying this storyline until I realized I was almost finished. It seems like the author got tired, wrapped it up in outline form, briefly tied the two main characters closer and said the end.
I was enjoying this storyline until I realized I was almost finished. It seems like the author got tired, wrapped it up in outline form, briefly tied the two main characters closer and said the end.
December 24, 2025
Anonymous Avid Reader
As usual, it was wonderfully written. It drew you immediately in from the first paragraph, I was not surprised by the ending as I had already guessed that it was Horace who had killed Angellica.
As usual, it was wonderfully written. It drew you immediately in from the first paragraph, I was not surprised by the ending as I had already guessed that it was Horace who had killed Angellica.
December 30, 2023
New
A surprisingly different type of m\m book. I loved them both and read them in one sitting. More please .. Soon!😘
A surprisingly different type of m\m book. I loved them both and read them in one sitting. More please .. Soon!😘
March 19, 2024
Who killed Angellica and why??? Seed pods??? Taken illegally??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
April 27, 2024
Bit short
The story starts off brilliantly and the characters draw you in and then it just ends with no real satisfying ending or explanation. So, not good.
The story starts off brilliantly and the characters draw you in and then it just ends with no real satisfying ending or explanation. So, not good.
November 11, 2024
Last part of book missing.
I enjoy theed the book up until the point it was only notes for the next to last chapter. Poor editing.
I enjoy theed the book up until the point it was only notes for the next to last chapter. Poor editing.
December 14, 2024
The end.
Enjoyed the book my only complaint is that the ending was to fast with no suspense. Need more details explaining why they were involved the smuggling.
Enjoyed the book my only complaint is that the ending was to fast with no suspense. Need more details explaining why they were involved the smuggling.
December 19, 2024
second book in series
The final chapter summarized the conclusion of the mystery. Literally put the end in paragraphs without any explanation it left many questions unanswered.
The final chapter summarized the conclusion of the mystery. Literally put the end in paragraphs without any explanation it left many questions unanswered.
January 24, 2025
I was enjoying the story but the author needs to finish the book. The resolution in bullet points at the end was disappointing and there are a lot of typos.
January 28, 2025
unfinished
This book has many errors in spelling, proper English and it is not complete. The final solution is not written in sentences or paragraphs. It needs serious editing.
This book has many errors in spelling, proper English and it is not complete. The final solution is not written in sentences or paragraphs. It needs serious editing.
February 2, 2025
Needs editing
The story was interesting until the last chapter. The ending needed more details. The book is full of grammar and spelling mistakes. It needs a good ediotor.
The story was interesting until the last chapter. The ending needed more details. The book is full of grammar and spelling mistakes. It needs a good ediotor.
February 12, 2025
good read and a good story line
Loved the book but I have one question. Do some of the words that look misspelled more native to England? Loved to book
Loved the book but I have one question. Do some of the words that look misspelled more native to England? Loved to book
April 29, 2025
Probably would have rated higher but one arrest and the final showdown with the killer were just outline paragraphs. I’m not sure how that got missed in editing.
May 3, 2025
How???
Why does this book have two chapter nines? Why is the second half of the first chapter 9 an outline? How did this get past an editor?
Why does this book have two chapter nines? Why is the second half of the first chapter 9 an outline? How did this get past an editor?
May 20, 2025
Disappointed
Poor plot and riddled with spelling and grammatical errors. Ending was dreadful with just a list of bulletin points as though an aide memoir to the writer
Poor plot and riddled with spelling and grammatical errors. Ending was dreadful with just a list of bulletin points as though an aide memoir to the writer
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