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Homefront Sleuths #11
The Ghost Fleet Murders: A Homefront Sleuths Mystery
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Expected 15 Aug 26377 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 15, 2026
About the author
Anna Elliott
268 books502 followersAnna Elliott is an author of historical fiction and fantasy. She enjoys stories about strong women, and loves exploring the multitude of ways women can find their unique strengths. She was delighted to lend a hand with the Sherlock & Lucy series, and thrilled to continue a new spin-off series featuring Becky and Flynn. Her first series, the Twilight of Avalon trilogy, is a retelling of the Trystan & Isolde legend. She wrote her second series, The Pride & Prejudice Chronicles , chiefly to satisfy her own curiosity about what might have happened to Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and all the other wonderful cast of characters after the official end of Jane Austen’s classic work.
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WEBSITE: http://sherlockandlucy.com
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Anna lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and five children.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
The Ghost Fleet Murders is my favorite story in the series, but I say that about each book—until I read the next one. In this outing of the Homefront Sleuths, the action starts much sooner than in previous adventures. Even the birth of Blake and Katherine's baby girl, Lily, is a bit of a nail-biter because Elliott and Veley know exactly how to make it so.
The Ghost Fleet Murders (like all of the books in the series) is structured to keep you guessing and engaged. These are books you want to read from cover to cover for their entertainment value—and maybe even for the history. The Historical Notes section at the end explains the factual events and details that inspired parts of the story. Anyone who tells you that reading fiction is a waste of time doesn't appreciate the way fiction can introduce information to people who might never seek it out otherwise. Along with history, fiction offers a glimpse into the culture, politics, and social norms of the time in which it is set or written.
The cast of characters seems to grow with each new mystery, so I do appreciate the character list provided by the authors—especially when I am writing my review. I am quite sure we haven't heard the last of Alfie and his trusty canine companion, Pilot. There are others, like Miss Frome, the deputy head at Oakwood Manor, who are integral to the lives of the sleuths.
There is a reason The Homefront Sleuths is a series of one favorite book after another: good storytelling. A writing style that brings together all the elements of a good story will keep readers coming back for more. Anyone familiar with the collaborative work of Anna Elliott and Charles Veley is surely familiar with their Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James series, which runs to more than thirty books. I've read them all. Good storytelling. Basically, if this father-and-daughter writing team writes something, I will read it.
The most important element of a good story is entertainment. Does it make you smile? Laugh out loud? Tear up? I feel that kind of emotional attachment to the characters and situations presented in these eleven books (so far). I am looking forward to the next installment, The Wedding Eve Murders, and wondering whether Evie and Nigel will actually make it down the aisle. I'm sure their wedding will be packed with action and just the right touch of romance to keep me turning pages to see what happens next
The Ghost Fleet Murders (like all of the books in the series) is structured to keep you guessing and engaged. These are books you want to read from cover to cover for their entertainment value—and maybe even for the history. The Historical Notes section at the end explains the factual events and details that inspired parts of the story. Anyone who tells you that reading fiction is a waste of time doesn't appreciate the way fiction can introduce information to people who might never seek it out otherwise. Along with history, fiction offers a glimpse into the culture, politics, and social norms of the time in which it is set or written.
The cast of characters seems to grow with each new mystery, so I do appreciate the character list provided by the authors—especially when I am writing my review. I am quite sure we haven't heard the last of Alfie and his trusty canine companion, Pilot. There are others, like Miss Frome, the deputy head at Oakwood Manor, who are integral to the lives of the sleuths.
There is a reason The Homefront Sleuths is a series of one favorite book after another: good storytelling. A writing style that brings together all the elements of a good story will keep readers coming back for more. Anyone familiar with the collaborative work of Anna Elliott and Charles Veley is surely familiar with their Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James series, which runs to more than thirty books. I've read them all. Good storytelling. Basically, if this father-and-daughter writing team writes something, I will read it.
The most important element of a good story is entertainment. Does it make you smile? Laugh out loud? Tear up? I feel that kind of emotional attachment to the characters and situations presented in these eleven books (so far). I am looking forward to the next installment, The Wedding Eve Murders, and wondering whether Evie and Nigel will actually make it down the aisle. I'm sure their wedding will be packed with action and just the right touch of romance to keep me turning pages to see what happens next
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is one of my all-time favorite series of historical mystery novels, set in WWII England. Each adventure builds on all the ones that came before, and this latest book does not disappoint. Evie, Nigel, Harry, Alice and Dorothy are all actively involved in the race to stop a German spy, with message decoding assistance from Blake, even though he and Katherine have just become parents. Tension mounts until the final pages. Spies, traitors, patriots, petty criminals and heroes abound - can you discern whom to trust? Don't miss it!
I received an ARC from the authors, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can hardly believe that this is #11 in this charming series, and each book seems to be even better than the last. Can't wait for the next one!
I received an ARC from the authors, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can hardly believe that this is #11 in this charming series, and each book seems to be even better than the last. Can't wait for the next one!
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 1942. A busy time for the Crofter's Green's sleuths as a body of a female is discovered in the area, and is there a danger that the 'Ghost Fleet' is about to be exposed to the Germans. Also is there a double agent working in the local ENSA group. They are sent to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of very likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of very likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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