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Un Cabo, un peñón y un Asesinato (Misterios de Ruth Finlay nº 3)
Cuando Ruth deja que su vecina y compinche Doris la acompañe en un viaje a Cabo Bridgewater, un idílico lugar costero conocido por su prístina belleza natural, lo último que espera encontrar es un cadáver.
Con un artículo que escribir y la promesa de un romance en el horizonte, Ruth se resiste a investigar otra muerte misteriosa. Pero Doris tiene otras ideas, y arrastra a Ruth al confuso mundo de la disputa por la herencia de una familia local sobre una vieja granja en ruinas.
Con pocas pistas y muchos sospechosos, sus investigaciones parecen no llegar a ninguna parte, hasta que un sorprendente descubrimiento da un vuelco a todo el caso.
Ambientado en el sur de Australia, Un Cabo, un peñón y un Asesinato es el tercer libro de la serie de novelas de misterio de Isobel Blackthorn.
Con un artículo que escribir y la promesa de un romance en el horizonte, Ruth se resiste a investigar otra muerte misteriosa. Pero Doris tiene otras ideas, y arrastra a Ruth al confuso mundo de la disputa por la herencia de una familia local sobre una vieja granja en ruinas.
Con pocas pistas y muchos sospechosos, sus investigaciones parecen no llegar a ninguna parte, hasta que un sorprendente descubrimiento da un vuelco a todo el caso.
Ambientado en el sur de Australia, Un Cabo, un peñón y un Asesinato es el tercer libro de la serie de novelas de misterio de Isobel Blackthorn.
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2024
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Isobel Blackthorn
48 books179 followersIsobel Blackthorn is an award-winning author of unique and engaging fiction. She writes across a range of genres, including dark psychological thrillers, gripping mystery novels, captivating travel fiction and hilarious dark satire. Isobel holds a PhD in Western Esotericism for her groundbreaking study of the texts of Theosophist Alice A. Bailey. Isobel carries a lifelong passion for the Canary Islands, Spain, her former home. A Londoner originally, Isobel currently lives in Spain.
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May 7, 2026
I enjoyed this book.
The quirky duo are back, okay only one of of them is quirky or should I say colourful but we still love them. This is the third book in the series and it already feels like catching up with old friends. Ruth is the head down and puzzle out the clues friend, while her sidekick Doris is loud and straight out with the hard questions type of friend that everybody knows. Although I must admit Ruth is beginning to feel like the sidekick with Doris's take charge attitude and I wouldn't change a thing. Even the budding relationship with Kieran with sweet and providing helpful with the cases.
As for the mystery, there was a lot of suspects all with alibi's and motives. Once again I had no idea who the killer was because it could have been anyone of them. Good job Doris and Ruth were on the case and I can't wait to start there next adventure because let's face it with these two even a day trip turns into an adventure.
When Ruth's boss asks her to do another article, she finds her friend and neighbour Doris inviting herself on the day trip to the coast. Where the pair discover another dead body, with the police happy to call it an accidental fall, Doris is set to prove them wrong. Especially as she knew the victim. Ruth is happy to let the police handle things and spend more time getting to know Kieran, as a potential boyfriend but she has never been able to say no to Doris and soon finds herself in the thick of an investigation. The family was arguing over an inheritance and everyone seems to have a reason to hate the victim but which one of them is responsible. When another family member is discovered dead and old secrets and grudges come to light, the question is is the killer finished?
I liked the narrator. She helps not only the characters but also the story come to life in a delightful way.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
The quirky duo are back, okay only one of of them is quirky or should I say colourful but we still love them. This is the third book in the series and it already feels like catching up with old friends. Ruth is the head down and puzzle out the clues friend, while her sidekick Doris is loud and straight out with the hard questions type of friend that everybody knows. Although I must admit Ruth is beginning to feel like the sidekick with Doris's take charge attitude and I wouldn't change a thing. Even the budding relationship with Kieran with sweet and providing helpful with the cases.
As for the mystery, there was a lot of suspects all with alibi's and motives. Once again I had no idea who the killer was because it could have been anyone of them. Good job Doris and Ruth were on the case and I can't wait to start there next adventure because let's face it with these two even a day trip turns into an adventure.
When Ruth's boss asks her to do another article, she finds her friend and neighbour Doris inviting herself on the day trip to the coast. Where the pair discover another dead body, with the police happy to call it an accidental fall, Doris is set to prove them wrong. Especially as she knew the victim. Ruth is happy to let the police handle things and spend more time getting to know Kieran, as a potential boyfriend but she has never been able to say no to Doris and soon finds herself in the thick of an investigation. The family was arguing over an inheritance and everyone seems to have a reason to hate the victim but which one of them is responsible. When another family member is discovered dead and old secrets and grudges come to light, the question is is the killer finished?
I liked the narrator. She helps not only the characters but also the story come to life in a delightful way.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
February 22, 2026
Journalist Ruth Finlay is ready to explore Cape Bridgewater for a feature magazine article. Friend and neighbor Doris tags along for a leisurely day trip. But, when they spot a body on the rocks below the cliff and the police call it an accident, Ruth and Doris get embroiled in another murder investigation of a family of cousins fighting over an inheritance. Good story with twists and turns, and good characters. The narration was outstanding. It brought the characters and story to life.
June 26, 2025
A lighthearted read
Well described characters, except for Andrew. I thought “who is Andrew” - did a name search - only mentioned once - methinks a mistake.
Well described characters, except for Andrew. I thought “who is Andrew” - did a name search - only mentioned once - methinks a mistake.
August 3, 2024
A Cape, A Rock and A Murder (Ruth Finlay Mysteries Book 3)
Ruth Finlay finds herself embroiled in another murder investigation when she finds a body at the bottom of a cliff. Her neighbour and wacky dresser, Doris, takes control and drags poor Ruth along with her.
With another writing assignment on the cards and the chance of a blossoming romance, Ruth is reluctant to get involved but, as usual, Doris refuses to take no for an answer.
They soon discover the murder relates to a local family whose dispute over their inheritance has yet to be resolved. With several culprits to investigate, all with alibis, a few red herrings, and very few clues, the duo has their work cut out. And as Doris insists on informally interviewing the suspects one by one, Ruth finds herself in some rather cringeworthy situations.
When they return to the family’s old farmhouse, they find something that blows the case apart.
This is a quick read, and a well thought out whodunnit set in Australia.
Try it. I think you’ll like it.
Ruth Finlay finds herself embroiled in another murder investigation when she finds a body at the bottom of a cliff. Her neighbour and wacky dresser, Doris, takes control and drags poor Ruth along with her.
With another writing assignment on the cards and the chance of a blossoming romance, Ruth is reluctant to get involved but, as usual, Doris refuses to take no for an answer.
They soon discover the murder relates to a local family whose dispute over their inheritance has yet to be resolved. With several culprits to investigate, all with alibis, a few red herrings, and very few clues, the duo has their work cut out. And as Doris insists on informally interviewing the suspects one by one, Ruth finds herself in some rather cringeworthy situations.
When they return to the family’s old farmhouse, they find something that blows the case apart.
This is a quick read, and a well thought out whodunnit set in Australia.
Try it. I think you’ll like it.
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