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Lt. Dekker Mystery #9
Murder on a Blind Date
A retired homicide detective is asked by a friend to look into the disappearance of a friend of a friend. About the same time, one person is kidnapped, and others have been murdered after going on a blind date. This whodunit combines humor and clues to the murderer's identity.
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
227 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2015
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May 2, 2025
I simply love this series. Cy and Lou are brilliant.
June 2, 2015
Murder on a Blind Date by Steve Demaree.
Cy and Lou are two retired police officers from the homicide division. Retired, that is unless they are needed in an unofficial murder investigation. In this case it involves murdered victims that used the Just for You dating service. One of these victims almost included Lou. fortunately enough for whatever reason Lou was not murdered but was left with two other victims that were
The best part of this book was the investigation by Cy and Lou which they narrowed down in a totally professional manner. Professional except for one major detail. Lou has been receiving a message from God regarding each case they have been investigating together. Cy has been able to use Lou's clues (no pun intended) to solve each case.
This series is based on the lifelong camaraderie of two detectives who have grown up together. Lifelong pals with behaviorisms that stayed with them long after their childhood had ended. That's what I believe sets this series apart from other cozies. That is also what accounts for the at times overdone slapstick between the two.
Cy and Lou are two retired police officers from the homicide division. Retired, that is unless they are needed in an unofficial murder investigation. In this case it involves murdered victims that used the Just for You dating service. One of these victims almost included Lou. fortunately enough for whatever reason Lou was not murdered but was left with two other victims that were
The best part of this book was the investigation by Cy and Lou which they narrowed down in a totally professional manner. Professional except for one major detail. Lou has been receiving a message from God regarding each case they have been investigating together. Cy has been able to use Lou's clues (no pun intended) to solve each case.
This series is based on the lifelong camaraderie of two detectives who have grown up together. Lifelong pals with behaviorisms that stayed with them long after their childhood had ended. That's what I believe sets this series apart from other cozies. That is also what accounts for the at times overdone slapstick between the two.
August 24, 2020
Steve Demaree has come a long way in his writing. Murder on a Blind Date is probably the best one in the series so far. When a relative of a friend of a friend goes missing after a blind date, Cy is asked to look into it. He discovers the missing man isn't the only one who has met with a questionable end after using this dating service. Then Lou is kidnapped.
The humor isn't quite as forced and the dialog has improved. One odd bit is that the author never uses "he said" or "she said." Instead, he uses the characters' names in the dialog which distinguishes who is talking but it isn't the way people speak which disrupts the flow of the conversation.
The ending is a bit convoluted and some of the explanation doesn't quite ring true, but overall this is a decent book.
The humor isn't quite as forced and the dialog has improved. One odd bit is that the author never uses "he said" or "she said." Instead, he uses the characters' names in the dialog which distinguishes who is talking but it isn't the way people speak which disrupts the flow of the conversation.
The ending is a bit convoluted and some of the explanation doesn't quite ring true, but overall this is a decent book.
May 26, 2020
Murder on a blind date
I really enjoy reading about Cy's and Lou's adventures. They are so humorous. Steve Demeter has a sense of humor. This particular mystery is about a dating service whereby clients are being murdered by being injected with poison. Cy has to go on three dates to find out who the murderer was. Unfortunately before these dates, his partner of thirty years has been kidnapped. How could Lou be connected with the dating service and why would someone kidnap him? Clean home some read
I really enjoy reading about Cy's and Lou's adventures. They are so humorous. Steve Demeter has a sense of humor. This particular mystery is about a dating service whereby clients are being murdered by being injected with poison. Cy has to go on three dates to find out who the murderer was. Unfortunately before these dates, his partner of thirty years has been kidnapped. How could Lou be connected with the dating service and why would someone kidnap him? Clean home some read
March 19, 2022
Another wonderful cozy mystery
This is another wonderful cozy mystery written by one of my favorite author's. It is humorous, but not as funny as the other books of his that I have read. I love his humor that is kind of off the wall at times. I like how he and Lou get along so well. I also like how he doesn't do anything until he has his devotional. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a good clean cozy mystery.
This is another wonderful cozy mystery written by one of my favorite author's. It is humorous, but not as funny as the other books of his that I have read. I love his humor that is kind of off the wall at times. I like how he and Lou get along so well. I also like how he doesn't do anything until he has his devotional. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a good clean cozy mystery.
April 18, 2020
Great Mystery
I'm a fan on Mr. Demaree and his Dekker series. I like series as I find it tough to leave a character behind after reading a good book. Each book is different with complicated characters.
I like that his main characters are Bible reading, praying, church-going men. Nothing in the book to be embarrassed by.
Looking forward to book 10.
I'm a fan on Mr. Demaree and his Dekker series. I like series as I find it tough to leave a character behind after reading a good book. Each book is different with complicated characters.
I like that his main characters are Bible reading, praying, church-going men. Nothing in the book to be embarrassed by.
Looking forward to book 10.
June 4, 2020
A blind date couldn’t tell anyone about it, till you knew if it was a red card or a green card. Then he is missing for a week. They ask .Cy and Lou for help. The duo didn’t realize it would involve dating, and one being kidnapped. Along with a good plot and many humorous moments, Another good plot, as we enjoy how they find the culprit . Well done.
June 23, 2020
Entertaining book!
This mystery was fun to read. The characters were well developed, and the story contained lots of humor. I have read several Cy Dekker mysteries and have never been disappointed in a single one, and this mystery is no exception. I highly recommend this book to other cozy mystery readers.
This mystery was fun to read. The characters were well developed, and the story contained lots of humor. I have read several Cy Dekker mysteries and have never been disappointed in a single one, and this mystery is no exception. I highly recommend this book to other cozy mystery readers.
September 19, 2017
Another great mystery with lots of humor. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a mystery with good clean fun.
I really like the two main characters: Lou and Cy. It is most comical the way Lou gets his clues from God!
I really like the two main characters: Lou and Cy. It is most comical the way Lou gets his clues from God!
March 5, 2018
A great mystery solved by Cy
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is a privilege to open a book and read decent language by someone who knows how to write without using profanity or sexual scenes. I would recommend this author to anyone that enjoys great, clean mysteries.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is a privilege to open a book and read decent language by someone who knows how to write without using profanity or sexual scenes. I would recommend this author to anyone that enjoys great, clean mysteries.
April 11, 2020
Very exciting!
The detectives, we're right on the murder immediately. I am very impressed with the book. I would recommend you read this book! You will thoroughly, enjoy the mystery. The book will keep you in suspense!
The detectives, we're right on the murder immediately. I am very impressed with the book. I would recommend you read this book! You will thoroughly, enjoy the mystery. The book will keep you in suspense!
December 17, 2016
This was a cliffhanger to the end! Every suspect I thought did it wasn't the murderer. Great use of red herrings, Steve! Looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
April 14, 2018
Great series that keeps getting better. This was my favorite.
May 10, 2019
Unsuspected
Someone we never learned of in the book, only one brief mention in passing while delivering mail to the dating service
Someone we never learned of in the book, only one brief mention in passing while delivering mail to the dating service
January 25, 2020
A definite surprise ending. I usually figure out who did it I thought I had it all figured out but you will be astonished at the ending. Fun read. Cy and Lou are always entertaining.
April 12, 2020
Great story!
Just as good as the others. Great plot, characters and humor. I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
Just as good as the others. Great plot, characters and humor. I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
February 26, 2023
What a fun book. Cy goes on very entertaining blind dates to catch a murder. I can’t get my fill of these detectives. Keep the books coming.
November 10, 2019
Cy Decker: Superstar
This is my 17th Steve Demaree novel so far and it's another great mystery. I appreciate that each one is filled with sarcastic humor and no profanity. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! (On to the next one....)
This is my 17th Steve Demaree novel so far and it's another great mystery. I appreciate that each one is filled with sarcastic humor and no profanity. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! (On to the next one....)
August 27, 2016
I have to confess to being a huge Steve Demaree fan - if you've seen some of my previous reviews, you might already be aware of this. I have yet to read one of his books that I didn't enjoy - although some are better than others. Murder on a Blind Date is one of the better ones. Demaree returns to the humour of earlier books. The plot is enjoyable and the characters, as always, are well-written. This is a genuine cosy mystery - no sex, no violence and no profanity - so I can settle down and enjoy the story without concern. The relationships between various characters continue to develop and the story moves at a good pace. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a cosy mystery.
April 13, 2015
Awesome Book!!
I'm such a fan of this series and this book didn't disappoint!! I adore Cy and Lou and can't wait for the next book!! Would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great mystery with some laughs along the way!!
I'm such a fan of this series and this book didn't disappoint!! I adore Cy and Lou and can't wait for the next book!! Would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great mystery with some laughs along the way!!
August 17, 2015
A good cosy mystery
As usual this entertaining mystery was fun to read and make my own deductions along the way. The clues from God are always interesting and sometimes mind boggling. I recommend this book to all lovers of light hearted mysteries.
As usual this entertaining mystery was fun to read and make my own deductions along the way. The clues from God are always interesting and sometimes mind boggling. I recommend this book to all lovers of light hearted mysteries.
January 29, 2016
Another good mystery from this author. This is the first time I ever guessed it, only because of a scene earlier in the story with interaction with a secondary character. Still a good book, good clean mystery with a lot of chuckles all along.
October 7, 2015
I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Love, Love, Love this series. I so admire the wit of the writer. I love anything that makes me laugh!! And boy did these do the trick.
November 29, 2015
Wonderful read.
I like reading a series. in which I feel like I know the people I am reading about. it is always interesting to find out how GOD's clues are deciphered.
I like reading a series. in which I feel like I know the people I am reading about. it is always interesting to find out how GOD's clues are deciphered.
March 9, 2016
Murder on a Blind Date
Another great book. I really enjoy reading Steve Dekker books. Steve is very entertaining. Can't wait to get started on a new one.
Another great book. I really enjoy reading Steve Dekker books. Steve is very entertaining. Can't wait to get started on a new one.
March 30, 2016
I have read all 9 of the books in this series and still want more
They are funny and you get drawn into the characters and can't put the books down until you Finnish it.
They are funny and you get drawn into the characters and can't put the books down until you Finnish it.
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