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Sage Gardens #2
Money Can Be Deadly
Samantha is relaxing by the lake enjoying the tranquil surroundings with her early morning cup of tea. The retirement village, Sage Gardens, is beautiful and peaceful at that time of the morning. But then Sam makes an unexpected discovery on the shores of the lake just before a Sage Garden’s employee turns up dead. The police arrest the perfect murder suspect, but the ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ do not believe he did it. The four retirees are on a mission to uncover the truth.Their investigations lead them directly towards some criminals and puts them in serious danger. Will they be able to find the real murderer before an innocent man spends his life behind bars? Or is the wool being pulled over their eyes and he really is guilty?
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 20, 2015
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June 25, 2020
The four residents of Sage Gardens solves another one.
In this book, there is both a murder to solve, drugs involved and stealing from the community’s cash fund.
Although both the mystery and drug dealing are solved, the embezzlement never really was looked into that well nor did anyone ever admit to it.
Again it is the gifts of the four residents that allow them to dig deeply and finding evidence the police did not fine. Mainly it is because they had a suspect and so stopped looking for any more evidence or looking for anyone more likely to be the culprit.
I would give this 3 1/2 stars if I could. It is slightly better than 3 but definitely not a 4.
In this book, there is both a murder to solve, drugs involved and stealing from the community’s cash fund.
Although both the mystery and drug dealing are solved, the embezzlement never really was looked into that well nor did anyone ever admit to it.
Again it is the gifts of the four residents that allow them to dig deeply and finding evidence the police did not fine. Mainly it is because they had a suspect and so stopped looking for any more evidence or looking for anyone more likely to be the culprit.
I would give this 3 1/2 stars if I could. It is slightly better than 3 but definitely not a 4.
May 23, 2020
Sage Garden Retirement Village home
to a nosy retired journalist, a retired
detective, a retired account and an
ex-catburglar is the scene of this crime.
Mysterious backpack filled with drugs,
a dead body, a break-in, bags of cash,
a gambler, a loan shark, a wrong arrest
and a current police detective with keep
the reader busy helping to figure out
the real culprit as the four retired resident
start their own investigation.
Fast paced, intriguing storyline with the
crime solving mature sleuths bending
rules to free the innocent and bring the
guilty to justice.
to a nosy retired journalist, a retired
detective, a retired account and an
ex-catburglar is the scene of this crime.
Mysterious backpack filled with drugs,
a dead body, a break-in, bags of cash,
a gambler, a loan shark, a wrong arrest
and a current police detective with keep
the reader busy helping to figure out
the real culprit as the four retired resident
start their own investigation.
Fast paced, intriguing storyline with the
crime solving mature sleuths bending
rules to free the innocent and bring the
guilty to justice.
December 14, 2021
Great book for a weekend read.
I definitely like the characters.
And Sage Gardens is cool place to live when you're a retired policeman and journalist.
It's looking like Sam and Eddy might like each other!
Hope so.
And their new friend Jo is fitting in fine.
Seems like everyone's getting along well.
Can't wait to get the next book!!
I definitely like the characters.
And Sage Gardens is cool place to live when you're a retired policeman and journalist.
It's looking like Sam and Eddy might like each other!
Hope so.
And their new friend Jo is fitting in fine.
Seems like everyone's getting along well.
Can't wait to get the next book!!
April 30, 2024
I am enjoying this series
This book is full of twists and turns. I like that these friends are giving an ex cat burglar a chance to make good. One is an ex cop, one an ex reporter and their friend. Samantha finds a bag in water an is totally surprised by whats inside. They get twisted up in murder, drugs and making a new friend. Very good story full of surprises.
This book is full of twists and turns. I like that these friends are giving an ex cat burglar a chance to make good. One is an ex cop, one an ex reporter and their friend. Samantha finds a bag in water an is totally surprised by whats inside. They get twisted up in murder, drugs and making a new friend. Very good story full of surprises.
October 6, 2024
A missing backpack leads to a dead body. The two things were certainly enough to raise the antennae of the retired journalist and detective of Sage Gardens. When the wrong man gets accused of the murder, Samantha has no choice but to go to bat for the poor guy. Once again, you happily trot along with these senior detectives as they look into the mystery. A good read!
October 30, 2017
Great story....
I enjoyed this story, in the series of Sage Gardens this stories has of course the four wonderful characters as the first stories in the series. The author has added some new people to the mystery and suspense. A good story to keep you well entertained.
I enjoyed this story, in the series of Sage Gardens this stories has of course the four wonderful characters as the first stories in the series. The author has added some new people to the mystery and suspense. A good story to keep you well entertained.
December 4, 2017
Money Can Be Deadly was a fun cozy mystery. The four main characters are back sticking their noses into situations that are really none of their business. I love how she has them all working together. I'm so happy I choose this series next after reading Dune House. I can't wait to start book 3.
October 30, 2021
This group of unlikely friends in an upscale retirement home has joined forces to solve another murder mystery... and I love how each of them uses their unique skills to work together and find the killer!
January 6, 2018
Messy, but fun
Much like the forest book, the story is kind of all over the place and messy, but the unusual cast of characters makes for a fun perspective on sleuthing.
Much like the forest book, the story is kind of all over the place and messy, but the unusual cast of characters makes for a fun perspective on sleuthing.
August 27, 2018
As good as book 1. An enjoyable series with interesting characters & straight-forward writing style.
January 1, 2019
Good story.
Enjoyed this one too. Reading how each character continues to form a strong friendship is interesting. Look forward to the next one.
Enjoyed this one too. Reading how each character continues to form a strong friendship is interesting. Look forward to the next one.
May 28, 2019
Probably not as good as the other two books I have read in this series. Character development in the four sleuths lays foundations for more happenings in their retirement village.
August 20, 2022
Who killed Vince and why??? AND Detective Brunner has decided to rely on others more, hasn’t he??? I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
September 20, 2022
Second in a series and this time with a slightly more
Complicated plot. Enjoyable
Complicated plot. Enjoyable
December 4, 2022
Rated PG 13
January 27, 2025
Second book in the series is about a found backpack by the water and a murder of an employee of the retirement village.
June 16, 2025
Second book done! So good!
March 3, 2017
Classic cozy
A bit schmaltzy, but a quick fun read.
If you like Murder She Wrote, you will definitely be a fab of this bit odd, but fun foursome
A bit schmaltzy, but a quick fun read.
If you like Murder She Wrote, you will definitely be a fab of this bit odd, but fun foursome
November 28, 2023
There is a lot happening in Money Can Be Deadly. While Samantha is relaxing by the lake, she sees a backpack. When she looks inside, she discovers a brick of cocaine. Before she can show it to Eddy, however, someone has already taken it back. To add to the mystery, Vincent--the Sage Gardens' bus driver is murdered. In order to solve the mysteries and keep Sage Gardens safe, Samantha (retired journalist), Eddy (former detective), and Walt (retired accountant) join forces once again. I continue to enjoy reading about these sleuths. I like that these sleuths live in a retirement community for those 65 years old and older. It's interesting to see how ex-thief- Jo handles her freedom. I am ready for what is in store in book three.
October 9, 2025
Sam makes an unexpected discovery on the shores of the lake just before a Sage Garden’s employee turns up dead. The police arrest the perfect murder suspect, but the ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ do not believe he did it. The four retirees are on a mission to uncover the truth.
I really enjouyed this book with some great characters and a realy good story line and I love how four very different personalities work together to find out who did the crime. I really enjoyed the descriptions of the people and Sage Gardens. I can almost see myself sitting by the lake with a good book and a cool drink in summer or a nice tea in fall.
A good read with likable characters
I really enjouyed this book with some great characters and a realy good story line and I love how four very different personalities work together to find out who did the crime. I really enjoyed the descriptions of the people and Sage Gardens. I can almost see myself sitting by the lake with a good book and a cool drink in summer or a nice tea in fall.
A good read with likable characters
May 4, 2015
Sage Gardens is a nice cozy mystery series
Very well written storyline, with developed characters. The main characters are fun to get to know. They each have wonderfully, entertaining personalities. Retired cop, retired investigative journalist, retired account and an ex-catburglar make crime solving their new endeavor.
Very well written storyline, with developed characters. The main characters are fun to get to know. They each have wonderfully, entertaining personalities. Retired cop, retired investigative journalist, retired account and an ex-catburglar make crime solving their new endeavor.
July 4, 2015
Money can be deadly sage gardens cozy mystery book 2
This cozy mystery series is growing on me.
Sage gardens is a retirement community and home to a nosy group of seniors.
This time the communities bus driver has been murdered and the intrepid foursome of Samantha,Eddy,Walt and a very wary Jo start digging into the murder.
Ready for book 3
This cozy mystery series is growing on me.
Sage gardens is a retirement community and home to a nosy group of seniors.
This time the communities bus driver has been murdered and the intrepid foursome of Samantha,Eddy,Walt and a very wary Jo start digging into the murder.
Ready for book 3
October 2, 2015
Jumpy
I liked this murder mystery but it jumps around logic. Some "leaps" from one conclusion to another. The characters are interesting. On to the next book
I liked this murder mystery but it jumps around logic. Some "leaps" from one conclusion to another. The characters are interesting. On to the next book
March 20, 2016
The group becomes friends
A backpack, drugs, a shoe print and four seniors trying to solve a murder. Will they be next or will the killer be caught?
A backpack, drugs, a shoe print and four seniors trying to solve a murder. Will they be next or will the killer be caught?
January 31, 2025
Sage Garden books are a pleasure to read. Characters are likable, plots are good. I read this one a few years ago, and it was still a nice read a second time through
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