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Caribbean Murder #11
Death by Request
DEATH BY REQUEST is Book #11 in the #1 Bestselling Caribbean Murder series, which begins with DEATH BY HONEYMOON (Book #1). It is also a standalone novel.
In Death by Request (Book #11 of the Caribbean Murder Series), Cindy and Mattheus are given a shocking case they have never faced before: a clear-cut case of euthanasia might turn out to be something more ominous.
Tara and Owen Danden, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in Jamaica, are on the water, in a boat he rented, when the weather shifts and Tara falls overboard. As Owen tries desperately to save his wife, the boat spins and hits her head—sending her into a coma.
Pulled out of the water, barely alive, Tara is airlifted to an elegant hospital on the island, and remains in a coma for two months. When she finally dies, however, there becomes a question of whether she truly died of natural causes.
Based on scanty evidence, Owen is taken into custody and quickly hires Cindy and Mattheus to clear his name and find out who wanted Tara dead.
Cindy and Mattheus’s journey takes us through an intriguing exploration of comas, euthanasia and what happens to those in altered states. As the investigation proceeds we watch Cindy and Mattheus’s relationship ripen, and take a new turn. We also meet Tara’s crazy family, learn the secret they’ve been hiding, and see what bearing it might have on the case. As a new suspect finally comes into focus, all is not what it seems to be…
In Death by Request (Book #11 of the Caribbean Murder Series), Cindy and Mattheus are given a shocking case they have never faced before: a clear-cut case of euthanasia might turn out to be something more ominous.
Tara and Owen Danden, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in Jamaica, are on the water, in a boat he rented, when the weather shifts and Tara falls overboard. As Owen tries desperately to save his wife, the boat spins and hits her head—sending her into a coma.
Pulled out of the water, barely alive, Tara is airlifted to an elegant hospital on the island, and remains in a coma for two months. When she finally dies, however, there becomes a question of whether she truly died of natural causes.
Based on scanty evidence, Owen is taken into custody and quickly hires Cindy and Mattheus to clear his name and find out who wanted Tara dead.
Cindy and Mattheus’s journey takes us through an intriguing exploration of comas, euthanasia and what happens to those in altered states. As the investigation proceeds we watch Cindy and Mattheus’s relationship ripen, and take a new turn. We also meet Tara’s crazy family, learn the secret they’ve been hiding, and see what bearing it might have on the case. As a new suspect finally comes into focus, all is not what it seems to be…
185 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2014
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About the author
Jaden Skye
154 books139 followersJaden Skye has always been fascinated with mystery, wrongful death, lies, deception and the power of the truth to prevail. Her romantic suspense/mystery novels feature strong female protagonists who must overcome insurmountable obstacles, and through them, she seeks to get to the very heart of the nature of justice and love.
Her first three novels, DEATH BY HONEYMOON (BOOK #1 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES), DEATH BY DIVORCE (BOOK #2 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES)and DEATH BY MARRIAGE (#3 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES) are now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble elsewhere. Please feel free to visit her site, www.jadenskye.com to stay in touch.
Her first three novels, DEATH BY HONEYMOON (BOOK #1 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES), DEATH BY DIVORCE (BOOK #2 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES)and DEATH BY MARRIAGE (#3 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES) are now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble elsewhere. Please feel free to visit her site, www.jadenskye.com to stay in touch.
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June 7, 2015
Mama always said that if you can't say anything nice, say nothing at all, but that would kind of defeat the purpose of reviewing the book.
I'm glad I got this as a freebie from the Google store. If I'd paid full price for it, I'd be feeling thoroughly ripped off. The story was weak, the characters were two dimensional and had all the charisma of cardboard, and the deus ex machina ending felt like an utter cop out. I'm utterly confused as to how this got past an editor - it reads more like a first draft than a finished piece.
Needless to say, I have no intention of touching any of Jaden Skye's other works, freebies or not!
I'm glad I got this as a freebie from the Google store. If I'd paid full price for it, I'd be feeling thoroughly ripped off. The story was weak, the characters were two dimensional and had all the charisma of cardboard, and the deus ex machina ending felt like an utter cop out. I'm utterly confused as to how this got past an editor - it reads more like a first draft than a finished piece.
Needless to say, I have no intention of touching any of Jaden Skye's other works, freebies or not!
May 31, 2015
Not to pay for
If I was going to have a book published the last thing I would do would be to use an inept proofreader.This book was quite poorly done as aeb boring story,shallow characters and absent of any mystery.
If I was going to have a book published the last thing I would do would be to use an inept proofreader.This book was quite poorly done as aeb boring story,shallow characters and absent of any mystery.
Want to read
May 24, 2015Free iBook.
June 7, 2015
Not my cup of tea. Enjoy the setting and would like to go to Jamaica, but the story was weak and apply lead characters.
June 15, 2017
Eh.
This book was not well written, and there was no real mystery or detective work. The investigator simply wandered around with her boyfriend until she stumbled across a person with information. "Intuition" will only take a story so far, and it was significantly overused here.
This book was not well written, and there was no real mystery or detective work. The investigator simply wandered around with her boyfriend until she stumbled across a person with information. "Intuition" will only take a story so far, and it was significantly overused here.
July 4, 2017
Poor proofreading and author kept repeating phrases
June 19, 2018
I am glad this was a freebie! Proofreading was terrible. Don’t waster your time with this one.
May 9, 2019
The storyline was good, but the main male character was horrid. He came across as a know-it-all who didn't trust the instincts of his partner/girlfriend.
March 22, 2017
Worst book I have ever read
Simply terrible don't know why I finished it. Juvenile dialogue no depth to book at all. Not worth the effort
Simply terrible don't know why I finished it. Juvenile dialogue no depth to book at all. Not worth the effort
December 30, 2019
Cindy and Matteus are investigating yet another mystery, this time a case of euthanasia, which is illegal in the Caribbean.
Of course, there is much more to the story than meets the eye and they uncover a whole list of secrets.
Of course, there is much more to the story than meets the eye and they uncover a whole list of secrets.
June 2, 2015
Excellent Eleven!
I could read this series of books forever! Jaded Skye is an excellent author of this murder mystery series. She keeps you guessing to the very end. I always have a difficult time trying to figure out who the killer is and mostly find out when Jaden decides to reveal them! Although this is an ongoing series the books are read alone so one doesn't need to read the others to get a feel for the setting BUT neither does the author repeat herself to the point of a reader not wanting to read the book's because of it. Skye gives just enough info so a new reader gets to know C & M investigators without turning off the faithful reader. Can't wait to read 12!!!!!!
I could read this series of books forever! Jaded Skye is an excellent author of this murder mystery series. She keeps you guessing to the very end. I always have a difficult time trying to figure out who the killer is and mostly find out when Jaden decides to reveal them! Although this is an ongoing series the books are read alone so one doesn't need to read the others to get a feel for the setting BUT neither does the author repeat herself to the point of a reader not wanting to read the book's because of it. Skye gives just enough info so a new reader gets to know C & M investigators without turning off the faithful reader. Can't wait to read 12!!!!!!
May 29, 2015
Mystery meets travelogue and romance
I like this series of books! They are a light read that has a lazy island flair to the story. No part of the story is rushed to complete the storyline. There is the romance between the two main characters. Add in a sprinkle of a travelogue of the island. Stir with a mystery to solve. And Cindy always gets it solved. This time she doesn't leave the island in a run so that was different. Another enjoyable read! Can't wait to read the next one.
I like this series of books! They are a light read that has a lazy island flair to the story. No part of the story is rushed to complete the storyline. There is the romance between the two main characters. Add in a sprinkle of a travelogue of the island. Stir with a mystery to solve. And Cindy always gets it solved. This time she doesn't leave the island in a run so that was different. Another enjoyable read! Can't wait to read the next one.
May 18, 2016
Who killed Tara?
A twisted plot with many suspects. Hired by rich, handsome Owen after his comatose wife, Tara, is poisoned and he is arrested, Cindy is having a hard time deciding on a suspect. Many people felt Tara was suffering in her coma and wanted it ended. The hospital board hated what they considered bad press over her condition. It takes two last minute revelations to solve this one. Great mystery!
A twisted plot with many suspects. Hired by rich, handsome Owen after his comatose wife, Tara, is poisoned and he is arrested, Cindy is having a hard time deciding on a suspect. Many people felt Tara was suffering in her coma and wanted it ended. The hospital board hated what they considered bad press over her condition. It takes two last minute revelations to solve this one. Great mystery!
May 28, 2015
Enjoyable lay-back-and-read
While I have enjoyed this series, I have to wonder about Mattheus' periodic machismo and sense of superiority, fleshed out with Cindy's co-dependency and rich fantasy life. However, I enjoy Skye's ability to tell a relaxed story that I can enjoy without a great of effort.
While I have enjoyed this series, I have to wonder about Mattheus' periodic machismo and sense of superiority, fleshed out with Cindy's co-dependency and rich fantasy life. However, I enjoy Skye's ability to tell a relaxed story that I can enjoy without a great of effort.
June 28, 2016
Love the location
Cindy and Mattheus are brought in to prove a man is not guilty of his wife's murder while in the Caribbean celebrating their anniversary. Who exactly did kill her, if not her husband. Follow the clues with the police, Cindy and Mattheus. This one should keep you on your toes.
Cindy and Mattheus are brought in to prove a man is not guilty of his wife's murder while in the Caribbean celebrating their anniversary. Who exactly did kill her, if not her husband. Follow the clues with the police, Cindy and Mattheus. This one should keep you on your toes.
May 31, 2015
Great storyline.
I have enjoyed reading all of Jaden sky's books. Her books are hard to put down until I have finished each one.
I have enjoyed reading all of Jaden sky's books. Her books are hard to put down until I have finished each one.
June 4, 2015
Another formulaic book by Jaden Skye. I read them because I like the Caribbean settings and the romance angle. Nice light bedtime read.
June 8, 2015
Death by request and I will give it 5 stars
I will keep reading this series till I have read them all. They are a easy read and keeps my interest.
I will keep reading this series till I have read them all. They are a easy read and keeps my interest.
June 13, 2015
I have read seven books of this series and enjoyed every one of them.
I have read seven of this series and enjoyed e very one of them. Look forward to more of them.
I have read seven of this series and enjoyed e very one of them. Look forward to more of them.
June 26, 2015
Death by request
It was a good mystery and had a great ending.. I would recommend to anyone who likes mysteries to read this
It was a good mystery and had a great ending.. I would recommend to anyone who likes mysteries to read this
July 8, 2015
enjoyed reading. good mystery book
September 7, 2015
Enjoy this series!
November 30, 2015
This book was so light it nearly floated away. Weak story, characters and don't mention the convenient ending. Shan't be reading anymore
March 30, 2017
Decent people, rather slow
I did read the whole book, liked the detective couple. The story moved slowly and the resolution had nothing to do with what they had been looking into the whole time. That was not satisfying.
I did read the whole book, liked the detective couple. The story moved slowly and the resolution had nothing to do with what they had been looking into the whole time. That was not satisfying.
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