One Deadly Chapter

Agatha Royale Mystery #1

by Ella Andrew

"One Deadly Chapter": Dive into a Cozy Mystery in Picturesque Bristol LakeAgatha Royale, seeking a fresh start after a challenging divorce, envisioned new beginnings in Bristol Lake, complete with a quaint bookstore and time to pen her own mystery novels. However, her tranquil life takes a dramatic turn when her dog, Mike, unearths a skeleton in her garden, catapulting her into the midst of a genuine murder case. As ominous events unfold and Agatha finds herself at the center of the intrigue, the fabric of trust within the town begins to tear. With a shadowy figure on the loose and suspicions mounting, Agatha must unravel the clues to outwit a cunning killer. Will she crack the case, or will her name be etched into the next chapter of a murderous saga? Embark with Agatha on her pulse-pounding journey to shed light on dark secrets in this enthralling cozy mystery.

Genres: Mystery

280 pages, Paperback

Published December 6, 2023

Reviews

[Cozybooklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Story!

I came across this book while trying to find something new to read. The description and book cover caught my interest and soon I became caught up in the story.
Agatha, Emma, Mike the dog, and others make this a great book.
I'm looking forward to reading the next one.

[Linda Langford]

CNF

[Joanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

A paint-by-number cosy mystery, and not very well executed.
Things like the protagonist discovering a vital clue remembering details about a poem written by one of the characters years earlier - but that is the first mention of the poem in the book. Yes, I checked.
Said protagonist arrives to a small town, where she has never been, and just like that she is best friends with almost everyone (except the one person nobody likes) to the point everybody is giving her all the information, only sometimes hinting that maybe the police would like to know…
With loads of cosy mysteries on the market you can skip this one.

[Tari · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was super different with a cold case death showing up first and the actual present day murder not coming until the last third or quarter of the book. Seeing who was killed, I wondered why it hadn’t happened sooner, lol. The showdown was super tense but Agatha had friends helping and the cavalry showed up just in time.

There were sure a ton of characters which is something I’m not really used to in most cozy mysteries and sometimes I felt lost like something happened on one page, then a statement would come along to contradict it or seem like a repeat.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hooked from the first chapter!

I enjoyed this book but at times Agatha seemed to take chances without thinking things through. Her house was broken into a second time with things stolen, not only did she not report it but just went home & spent the night like nothing had happened. Just a few things I thought didn’t work but it was a good book & I will be reading the next one. I hope there will be more books to come.

[Christina Kerr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had a cute plot and the story flowed really well. I loved the mischievous dog and thought that the characters were well developed. I can't wait for another adventure from Agatha and her miniature schnauzer Mike.

[Gillie Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good enough book to finish. Once a heroine irritates me, though, there’s no going back. In this case she promises the detective straight to his face that she’ll stop investigating but crosses her fingers behind her back… repeatedly! What is she, 10?

[Tina Marie Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Kept interest was not hard to keep attentive. The story flowed

[Brenda Stann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questions

The book kept your interest. Nice clean mystery. I loved the mystery book club and the bakery right across the street. Would be a nice town to live in

[Ronni Nanney · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first in a new series, I really enjoyed this cozy mystery. A newly divorced woman making a new start for herself in a new town, reopening her stepmoms bookstore and uncovering new and old mysteries. Sign me up!! Plus, the recipe's at the end are delicious, bonus!!