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Faith Morgan Mystery #3
A Saintly Killing
A local artist is found dead at her easel, and Faith discovers that several of her flock may be implicated
It is late July and preparations are underway for the one thousandth anniversary of the church at Little Worthy. As Vicar, Faith Morgan has planned a whole range of celebrations--a music festival, a photographic booklet of recent history, a planting of new trees in the graveyard and vicarage garden, bell ringing, and a visit from the bishop.
A new painting of the church has been commissioned from distinguished local artist Sal Hankley. Sal, who has recently returned from Australia, is not a universally popular choice. She is outspoken and opinionated, and she has made her share of enemies.
Before the painting can be completed, Sal is found dead at her easel on a hillock overlooking the church. A respectable member of the community--a member of the Parochial Church Council--is under suspicion. Faith, now trying to hold the church and the village together, once again finds herself teamed with her former boyfriend, Detective Inspector Ben Shorter, as they seek to discover the murderer.
It is late July and preparations are underway for the one thousandth anniversary of the church at Little Worthy. As Vicar, Faith Morgan has planned a whole range of celebrations--a music festival, a photographic booklet of recent history, a planting of new trees in the graveyard and vicarage garden, bell ringing, and a visit from the bishop.
A new painting of the church has been commissioned from distinguished local artist Sal Hankley. Sal, who has recently returned from Australia, is not a universally popular choice. She is outspoken and opinionated, and she has made her share of enemies.
Before the painting can be completed, Sal is found dead at her easel on a hillock overlooking the church. A respectable member of the community--a member of the Parochial Church Council--is under suspicion. Faith, now trying to hold the church and the village together, once again finds herself teamed with her former boyfriend, Detective Inspector Ben Shorter, as they seek to discover the murderer.
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First published October 17, 2014
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June 15, 2016
Another entertaining read in the series about Faith Morgan, former police woman turned vicar. It always helps when you like the main character and I do. As this book opens Faith is feeling settled as vicar in Little Worthy, although she is extremely busy with plans for the church anniversary. Despite reservations from some on the committee, a painting by a local artist Sal Hinkley has been chosen over that of a woman who is part of the congregation for the special memorial booklet. When Sal Hinkley is found murdered suspicion falls on several people in the small community.
Faith is also trying to deal with the situation with her mother whose situation is worsening and the pressures from her sister Ruth, as well as trying to smooth over frictions within her congregation. Added to this is the friction that roses up from time to time during the murderer investigation with her ex-partner Detective Inspector Ben Shorter. This is the third book in this series and I enjoyed it equally as much as the other two. If you like cosy English murders mysteries with interesting and well developed characters then you should like this. I was up till 1 am finishing it off because I couldn't bear to leave it.
Faith is also trying to deal with the situation with her mother whose situation is worsening and the pressures from her sister Ruth, as well as trying to smooth over frictions within her congregation. Added to this is the friction that roses up from time to time during the murderer investigation with her ex-partner Detective Inspector Ben Shorter. This is the third book in this series and I enjoyed it equally as much as the other two. If you like cosy English murders mysteries with interesting and well developed characters then you should like this. I was up till 1 am finishing it off because I couldn't bear to leave it.
July 25, 2016
A Saintly Killing is the third book in the Faith Morgan Mystery series by British author, Martha Ockley (aka Rebecca Jenkins). Rev. Faith Morgan has been vicar at Little Worthy for almost a year now, and has her hands so full of preparations for St James’s Church 900th anniversary celebrations, she’s even using a clipboard. What is not part of the plan is the murder of the artist controversially chosen to depict St James Church on the anniversary leaflet.
Sal Hinckly was a talented artist who had managed to rub quite a few of Little Worthy’s citizens the wrong way. She even had nasty words with Faith. But murder? Of course, Faith’s ex-lover, DI Ben Shorter is immediately on the scene, interrogating with his usual disregard for anything except for cutting through to the truth. And Faith is dismayed to find that despite his callous, no-holds-barred approach, and his disdain for her vocation, she is still attracted.
As if she doesn’t have enough to deal with, her sister Ruth is insisting their mother, Marianne is showing increasing signs of dementia, and needs to be convinced to move closer to her daughters. Faith is concerned too, for her sister: Ruth’s ex-husband, Brian seems to be on the scene again. And Faith is shocked to find one of her church wardens has plotted against her and lied to police.
Once again, Ockley gives the reader a great little cosy mystery that is filled with quite a few possible suspects, a range of motives and some red herrings. Her characters are familiar, her dialogue credible, and she evokes the Hampshire village with consummate ease. Faith Morgan is a very likeable protagonist: good intentions and flaws in equal measure. Fans of this series will be hoping there is more of Faith Morgan to come. A very enjoyable read.
Sal Hinckly was a talented artist who had managed to rub quite a few of Little Worthy’s citizens the wrong way. She even had nasty words with Faith. But murder? Of course, Faith’s ex-lover, DI Ben Shorter is immediately on the scene, interrogating with his usual disregard for anything except for cutting through to the truth. And Faith is dismayed to find that despite his callous, no-holds-barred approach, and his disdain for her vocation, she is still attracted.
As if she doesn’t have enough to deal with, her sister Ruth is insisting their mother, Marianne is showing increasing signs of dementia, and needs to be convinced to move closer to her daughters. Faith is concerned too, for her sister: Ruth’s ex-husband, Brian seems to be on the scene again. And Faith is shocked to find one of her church wardens has plotted against her and lied to police.
Once again, Ockley gives the reader a great little cosy mystery that is filled with quite a few possible suspects, a range of motives and some red herrings. Her characters are familiar, her dialogue credible, and she evokes the Hampshire village with consummate ease. Faith Morgan is a very likeable protagonist: good intentions and flaws in equal measure. Fans of this series will be hoping there is more of Faith Morgan to come. A very enjoyable read.
October 17, 2014
Faith Morgan - vicar of St James' church in Little Worthy - is rushed off her feet preparing for the church's anniversary celebrations. Then there's her mother who seems to be getting increasingly forgetful and her ex-lover DI Ben Shorter who becomes involved in her life again when local artist Sal Hankley is murdered as she is working on the picture for the cover of the church's memorial booklet.
Sal wasn't a popular choice for the artist to provide the picture for the booklet but the choice was decided by a majority vote. However she is not well liked in the village and there are plenty if suspects including, it seems, Faith herself.
This is a well written and interesting English village murder mystery. Faith herself is a likeable character- battling with family and personal problems as well as trying to pour oil on troubled waters when her parishioners fall out.
If you like cosy murder mysteries set in small English villages then you may enjoy this one. It is part of a series but the books can be read in any order as there is enough background information to let the reader know what has gone before. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for review purposes.
Sal wasn't a popular choice for the artist to provide the picture for the booklet but the choice was decided by a majority vote. However she is not well liked in the village and there are plenty if suspects including, it seems, Faith herself.
This is a well written and interesting English village murder mystery. Faith herself is a likeable character- battling with family and personal problems as well as trying to pour oil on troubled waters when her parishioners fall out.
If you like cosy murder mysteries set in small English villages then you may enjoy this one. It is part of a series but the books can be read in any order as there is enough background information to let the reader know what has gone before. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for review purposes.
May 27, 2015
Martha Ockley tells a good story. This book grabbed my attention on page one and I was disappointed when it ended. I could feel the frustration that Faith felt as she dealt with Ben, her sister and her wardens. It was a great book that showed the every day human side of the clergy. Throw in a mystery and you have me caught. I have to say the ending caught me by surprise, I was sure that someone else killed the artist. I love books that surprise me. 5 stars from this reviewer.
This book was provided for review purposes only, no payment was received for this review.
This book was provided for review purposes only, no payment was received for this review.
January 19, 2015
If there were a church in my community named St. James, I would be tempted to visit it regularly. Unfortunately, I do not live in St. Worthy. Also, there is the vicar named Faith Morgan. Faith lives up to her name. She is faithful to her parish and parishioners. In A Saintly Killing by Martha Ockley, Sal Hinkley is murdered at a very busy time during the season. It is the 900th Anniversary celebration of St. James. Unfortunately, Sal is found murdered, strangled to death during this period. Sal had been a wonderful artist. However, there is a water colorist who is her competition.
The solution to the mystery is fascinating. I never would have guessed it in a million years. Martha Ockley has the wonderful ability to put all the elements of a novel together in a remarkable way. Each time I read the mystery, I felt as though St. Worthy had become my community. When Faith picks the ropes for the church bells, I picked those ropes too. When the parish booklets for the anniversary are provided, I felt just as upset to see the wrong painting on the back of the booklet as Faith.
I really got lost in the intense debate Faith has with some of parishioners who go behind her back to choose the painting for the booklet. It seemed so underhanded and wrong especially for a church group. After a Democratic vote is taken, some of the parishioners choose to go against the vote and do things their way. They don't even consult with Faith. Of course, Faith becomes deeply hurt and lets her feelings be known. For a while, there is a tense situation between Faith and those involved in going against the vote.
This is one thing so good about the mystery. It's not a preachy Christian Fiction mystery. Each person seems very real down to the vicar herself, Faith. It is an emotional mystery. I became very involved with the people who were closely involved with the murder. The feelings of those closely involved in the murder are very raw. The novel is more intricate because no one likes Sal Hinkley. I wondered would it be possible to ever like her. I wondered how the author wrote this part of the novel so well. I am anxious to read other novels in the series by Martha Ockley.tumblr.com/search/Martha+Ockley Thanks to Lion Fiction.
The solution to the mystery is fascinating. I never would have guessed it in a million years. Martha Ockley has the wonderful ability to put all the elements of a novel together in a remarkable way. Each time I read the mystery, I felt as though St. Worthy had become my community. When Faith picks the ropes for the church bells, I picked those ropes too. When the parish booklets for the anniversary are provided, I felt just as upset to see the wrong painting on the back of the booklet as Faith.
I really got lost in the intense debate Faith has with some of parishioners who go behind her back to choose the painting for the booklet. It seemed so underhanded and wrong especially for a church group. After a Democratic vote is taken, some of the parishioners choose to go against the vote and do things their way. They don't even consult with Faith. Of course, Faith becomes deeply hurt and lets her feelings be known. For a while, there is a tense situation between Faith and those involved in going against the vote.
This is one thing so good about the mystery. It's not a preachy Christian Fiction mystery. Each person seems very real down to the vicar herself, Faith. It is an emotional mystery. I became very involved with the people who were closely involved with the murder. The feelings of those closely involved in the murder are very raw. The novel is more intricate because no one likes Sal Hinkley. I wondered would it be possible to ever like her. I wondered how the author wrote this part of the novel so well. I am anxious to read other novels in the series by Martha Ockley.tumblr.com/search/Martha+Ockley Thanks to Lion Fiction.
June 7, 2015
This is a gentle murder mystery set in an English village, where the new lady vicar is still finding her feet and adapting to life outside the police force.
A female artist is found dead and suspects include her ex-husband, who seems like a normal bloke, and others in her arty lifestyle. The snag is that the artist didn't really have a very interesting life or social circle, so the author has to plump up the story with various issues of her vicar's family life. The village is having a historical commemoration which is the cue for everyone to open history books and photo albums and tell the vicar more than she needs to know. Of course somewhere in among the whole pile of odds and ends I'm describing there are clues as to why the artist was murdered.
No great dramas but plenty of tea and cake and the view from the bell tower. This is a pleasant read for those who like their murders quiet.
A female artist is found dead and suspects include her ex-husband, who seems like a normal bloke, and others in her arty lifestyle. The snag is that the artist didn't really have a very interesting life or social circle, so the author has to plump up the story with various issues of her vicar's family life. The village is having a historical commemoration which is the cue for everyone to open history books and photo albums and tell the vicar more than she needs to know. Of course somewhere in among the whole pile of odds and ends I'm describing there are clues as to why the artist was murdered.
No great dramas but plenty of tea and cake and the view from the bell tower. This is a pleasant read for those who like their murders quiet.
August 16, 2018
I love this series and I truly hope this is not the last Faith Morgan book! Martha Ockley writes wonderful, engaging characters that I instantly care about and want to read. I did not figure out the mystery either! I LOVE it when an author surprises me. A fun, faith filled mystery.
June 3, 2023
A good book, but badly proof read
January 25, 2015
Martha Ockley in her new book, “A Saintly Killing” Book Three in the Faith Morgan Mystery series published by Kregel Publications gives us another mystery with Faith Morgan.
From the back cover: Faith Morgan is feeling settled and contented in her role as the vicar of Little Worthy. St James’s is about to reach its 900th anniversary and to celebrate Faith has commissioned a new painting of the church from distinguished local artist Sal Hinkley.
However, Sal, recently returned from Australia, is not a universally popular choice: outspoken and opinionated, she has made her share of enemies.
Before the painting can be completed, Sal is found dead at her easel. Suddenly, several respectable members of the church community are under suspicion and Faith finds herself thrown into the path of her former flame, Detective Inspector Ben Shorter, who, though he has no time for God-botherers, still seems to have time for Faith…
I grew up with the Father Brown stories which means I really enjoy Faith Morgan. This is the third book in Ms. Ockley’s series and I think it is the best so far. Faith has her Vicar responsibilities which are keeping her busy and then she has her personal responsibilities. Somebody murdered the artist working on the 900th anniversary of the parish and it seems nobody liked her. Plenty of suspects, plenty of motive, now Faith has to narrow down the field to just the one who did it. Not an easy task. This is a hard-boiled investigation filled with all kinds of twists and turns that will really keep you engrossed. Faith Morgan has a keen observant eye that catches all the little things that even I missed, and I was watching for them. Martha Ockley is an extremely talented writer who really knows how to tell a story that will grab you and keep you flipping pages until you reach the end. “A Saintly Killing” is a very exciting book. I am so looking forward to the next book from this very talented author.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Kregel Publications. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the back cover: Faith Morgan is feeling settled and contented in her role as the vicar of Little Worthy. St James’s is about to reach its 900th anniversary and to celebrate Faith has commissioned a new painting of the church from distinguished local artist Sal Hinkley.
However, Sal, recently returned from Australia, is not a universally popular choice: outspoken and opinionated, she has made her share of enemies.
Before the painting can be completed, Sal is found dead at her easel. Suddenly, several respectable members of the church community are under suspicion and Faith finds herself thrown into the path of her former flame, Detective Inspector Ben Shorter, who, though he has no time for God-botherers, still seems to have time for Faith…
I grew up with the Father Brown stories which means I really enjoy Faith Morgan. This is the third book in Ms. Ockley’s series and I think it is the best so far. Faith has her Vicar responsibilities which are keeping her busy and then she has her personal responsibilities. Somebody murdered the artist working on the 900th anniversary of the parish and it seems nobody liked her. Plenty of suspects, plenty of motive, now Faith has to narrow down the field to just the one who did it. Not an easy task. This is a hard-boiled investigation filled with all kinds of twists and turns that will really keep you engrossed. Faith Morgan has a keen observant eye that catches all the little things that even I missed, and I was watching for them. Martha Ockley is an extremely talented writer who really knows how to tell a story that will grab you and keep you flipping pages until you reach the end. “A Saintly Killing” is a very exciting book. I am so looking forward to the next book from this very talented author.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Kregel Publications. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
January 21, 2015
A Saintly Killing is the 3rd book in Martha Ockley’s Faith Morgan Mystery series. You can read my reviews of the previous 2 books by clicking on the following titles — The Reluctant Detective and The Advent of Murder. The series protagonist, Faith Morgan, is a vicar who serves the church of St. James in the small English village of Little Worthy. She left her former life as a policewoman to serve God, however, murders keep turning up and she is soon swept into the investigations.
The third book finds Faith preparing for the 900th anniversary celebration of the historic church. In the midst of the preparations a murder occurs that has Faith struggling with her role as comforter and spiritual leader and her inclinations to find out whodunit. Adding to her troubles are her former romantic interest, DI Shorter, and her family’s struggle with her mother who has been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But Faith is a capable woman who can juggle all aspects of her life, including murder investigations.
A Saintly Killing is an interesting murder mystery with lots of likely suspects with myriad motives. The victim is widely disliked for her temperamental attitude and her disregard for others. And while the mystery is the catalyst for the story, it is Faith’s struggles that kept me engaged. She is a realistic and complex character that a reader can easily identify with. A central theme to this book is forgiveness and repentance. I found it interesting that Faith is sometimes reluctant to forgive, going as far as suggesting that forgiveness can be withheld if the other party isn’t sorry. Although not very Biblical, this is an idea that can lead to bitterness and unresolved grief — an insidious evil in Little Worthy.
A Saintly Killing is a very British novel in setting, style and language. It kept me guessing until almost the end, which I really like. I want to be challenged by a mystery. The author leaves a few loose ends, so I am hoping there are more Faith Morgan stories in the future.
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to Kregel and Lion Hudson for a review copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.)
The third book finds Faith preparing for the 900th anniversary celebration of the historic church. In the midst of the preparations a murder occurs that has Faith struggling with her role as comforter and spiritual leader and her inclinations to find out whodunit. Adding to her troubles are her former romantic interest, DI Shorter, and her family’s struggle with her mother who has been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But Faith is a capable woman who can juggle all aspects of her life, including murder investigations.
A Saintly Killing is an interesting murder mystery with lots of likely suspects with myriad motives. The victim is widely disliked for her temperamental attitude and her disregard for others. And while the mystery is the catalyst for the story, it is Faith’s struggles that kept me engaged. She is a realistic and complex character that a reader can easily identify with. A central theme to this book is forgiveness and repentance. I found it interesting that Faith is sometimes reluctant to forgive, going as far as suggesting that forgiveness can be withheld if the other party isn’t sorry. Although not very Biblical, this is an idea that can lead to bitterness and unresolved grief — an insidious evil in Little Worthy.
A Saintly Killing is a very British novel in setting, style and language. It kept me guessing until almost the end, which I really like. I want to be challenged by a mystery. The author leaves a few loose ends, so I am hoping there are more Faith Morgan stories in the future.
Recommended.
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to Kregel and Lion Hudson for a review copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.)
February 1, 2016
This is the fourth book in a series and I have not read the other books as of yet, however this did not keep me from being able to enjoy this book or follow who everyone was and what was going on, this was a very accessible book.
There was way more religion in this book than I was used to, usually the cozy mysteries I've read with a religious lead as the 1Csleuth 1D usually there is mention of religion but it doesn't go into the personal religious motivation of the lead, this book did quite a lot but not in an overbearing or preachy, it just felt like a natural part of the characters life and motivation.
The lead character was a bit more passive in her investigation than I'm used to but this also felt rather natural for the character, she wasn't really trying to investigate, she just kept coming across clues and using her knowledge both of criminal behavior and her local parishioners to put the pieces together.
The only problem I had with this book was the way she wrote a child and her speaking voice, she clearly has no idea how children really act and speak, but this was so minor it doesn't really detract from the overall story.
This was a very quick and comfortable read and I intend to find and read the other books.
There was way more religion in this book than I was used to, usually the cozy mysteries I've read with a religious lead as the 1Csleuth 1D usually there is mention of religion but it doesn't go into the personal religious motivation of the lead, this book did quite a lot but not in an overbearing or preachy, it just felt like a natural part of the characters life and motivation.
The lead character was a bit more passive in her investigation than I'm used to but this also felt rather natural for the character, she wasn't really trying to investigate, she just kept coming across clues and using her knowledge both of criminal behavior and her local parishioners to put the pieces together.
The only problem I had with this book was the way she wrote a child and her speaking voice, she clearly has no idea how children really act and speak, but this was so minor it doesn't really detract from the overall story.
This was a very quick and comfortable read and I intend to find and read the other books.
January 19, 2015
I've had the pleasure of reading all three of the Faith Morgan Mysteries and out of all three I like this mystery the best. Each mystery is a stand alone read but all three have one common factor...Faith Morgan, vicar of Little Worthy. (Faith is a woman minister).
Innocently enough, Faith is once again caught up in a mystery. This time the death of Sal, who was commissioned by Faith, to make a painting of the church for its 900th anniversary. But this celebration soon turns deadly and now many of the church parishioners and townspeople are under suspicion.
Sal was highly opinionated and quite outspoken (on every subject) but somehow Sal chose the wrong subject to speak about.
Faith finds that her "old flame" Detective Inspector Ben Shorter is heading up the investigation.
Faith and Ben are thrown together as they both investigate (on different levels) the murder of Sal.
I found the romance between Faith and Ben humorous and clean. Poor Ben! He just won't won this one. {wink!}
This is a quaint and somewhat "British" (over the pond British).
A grand read for mystery readers!
*This book was provided for review by Kregel Publications*
Innocently enough, Faith is once again caught up in a mystery. This time the death of Sal, who was commissioned by Faith, to make a painting of the church for its 900th anniversary. But this celebration soon turns deadly and now many of the church parishioners and townspeople are under suspicion.
Sal was highly opinionated and quite outspoken (on every subject) but somehow Sal chose the wrong subject to speak about.
Faith finds that her "old flame" Detective Inspector Ben Shorter is heading up the investigation.
Faith and Ben are thrown together as they both investigate (on different levels) the murder of Sal.
I found the romance between Faith and Ben humorous and clean. Poor Ben! He just won't won this one. {wink!}
This is a quaint and somewhat "British" (over the pond British).
A grand read for mystery readers!
*This book was provided for review by Kregel Publications*
January 19, 2015
Faith Morgan, vicar of Little Worth, St. James, is up to her eyeballs in preparations for her church's 900th anniversary celebration. Not the most convenient time to get sidetracked with a murder, especially when the victim was the artist commissioned to paint the church for the gala occasion.
As if that were not enough, Faith is also in the midst of some personal struggles with her mother's ailing health.
The Faith Morgan mystery series is a somewhat light hearted look at crime. As a former police woman, crime has a way of finding Faith. So does her previous boyfriend, who usually heads up the investigation. With the awkwardness of that failed relationship ever present, Faith has to set aside her emotions and try to navigate the delicate waters of church politics and local gossip as the killer is tracked down.
The series offers a glimpse into village and church life with all it's charm (and warts). Ockley does a good job of describing characters and daily life so that the reader feels an integral part of the action and its resolution. The crime gets nicely tied up but some of Faith's relational issues remain a mystery--no doubt to be continued in future installments.
As if that were not enough, Faith is also in the midst of some personal struggles with her mother's ailing health.
The Faith Morgan mystery series is a somewhat light hearted look at crime. As a former police woman, crime has a way of finding Faith. So does her previous boyfriend, who usually heads up the investigation. With the awkwardness of that failed relationship ever present, Faith has to set aside her emotions and try to navigate the delicate waters of church politics and local gossip as the killer is tracked down.
The series offers a glimpse into village and church life with all it's charm (and warts). Ockley does a good job of describing characters and daily life so that the reader feels an integral part of the action and its resolution. The crime gets nicely tied up but some of Faith's relational issues remain a mystery--no doubt to be continued in future installments.
December 27, 2014
English mysteries are atmospheric, tense, wonderful. Not all of them, but most of them are. A SAINTLY KILLING fits this description of 'most'.
I really liked the premise of the main character, Faith Morgan, having been a police detective but found and followed her calling to be a vicar. She has the instincts of ferreting out information to solve a crime and the gentleness of soul and character to be a good vicar. She's no saint, she has a temper and other human foibles that she has to talk and pray herself out of. I really liked her even more for that.
I was startled by the 'whodunit' even following the clues as I tried to do.
Nicely done and I look forward to reading more of this series. This was my intro to the series and I have the first book, THE RELUCTANT DETECTIVE, added to the WWBL to get fairly immediately.
Definite recommend.
I really liked the premise of the main character, Faith Morgan, having been a police detective but found and followed her calling to be a vicar. She has the instincts of ferreting out information to solve a crime and the gentleness of soul and character to be a good vicar. She's no saint, she has a temper and other human foibles that she has to talk and pray herself out of. I really liked her even more for that.
I was startled by the 'whodunit' even following the clues as I tried to do.
Nicely done and I look forward to reading more of this series. This was my intro to the series and I have the first book, THE RELUCTANT DETECTIVE, added to the WWBL to get fairly immediately.
Definite recommend.
January 19, 2015
I like British mystery and this is a good one. Even though this is the third in the series, this book can be read well on its own. Faith is a vicar but was with the police before. The combination makes her a great sleuth. She has compassion on her people yet must get to the bottom of the murder. I really like the quirky characters in her village. Ockley has done a fine job creating a good cozy mystery.
See my complete review at http://bit.ly/1yzeDLK.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
See my complete review at http://bit.ly/1yzeDLK.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
December 27, 2015
A very good mystery series with plenty of cozy charm and characters that are so well drawn you feel like you could bump into them on the street of your own town. Set in Little Worthy in England, we learn more in this third book about Faith's transformation from policewoman to Vicar as she prepares for a major celebration at St. James amidst parish controversy and family pressures and, of course, murder.
February 22, 2015
I won this book through Goodreads giveaway.
This is the third book in the series but was easily read as a standalone. "A Saintly Killing" is an enjoyable book that has some wonderful characters. The solution to the mystery was a complete surprise to me. I didn't have a clue. I can recommend this book to those who enjoy a cozy with a lady vicar as the protagonist.
This is the third book in the series but was easily read as a standalone. "A Saintly Killing" is an enjoyable book that has some wonderful characters. The solution to the mystery was a complete surprise to me. I didn't have a clue. I can recommend this book to those who enjoy a cozy with a lady vicar as the protagonist.
December 17, 2014
I only rated this as a 3 star because until the last very few chapters there was nothing really exciting about the book. I liked the pastor/x cop character but most of the characters were not developed very much and most could have been much more interesting! The Pastor’s name being Faith was just a tad too much!
December 27, 2014
This is the 2nd book in this series that I have read. Love the ongoing characters - fun to follow them. Ben is certainly a challenge for the Vicar. Wondering of the author will ultimately allow them to return to their former close relationship or if Ben will just continue to get under Faith's skin. Really a good read.
July 22, 2015
I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway. It was well written and filled that niche of cosy mysteries set in English villages involving a vicar. The ending came as a surprise to me due to the large number of red herring scattered around.
March 22, 2015
I received a free copy of A Saintly Killing by Martha Ockley from Goodreads. I enjoy reading English mysteries, and this is a very good one. This is the first book in this series that I have read. I am looking forward to reading the very two Faith Morgan mysteries.
May 12, 2015
I really enjoyed this book.
The book kept me guessing all the way through.
I found the ending surprising.
The book kept me guessing all the way through.
I found the ending surprising.
December 8, 2014
A solid mystery, with lovely nuances from English village life.
Cozy, but not too cozy.
A good read.
Cozy, but not too cozy.
A good read.
February 6, 2015
This novel was a pleasure to read. Each page kept me guessing what would happen next. I'm a big fan of British mysteries and this one did not disappoint. Very well written. I recommend it!
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