Murder on the Night Shift

by Kathy Cohen

Television reporter Ellie Schimmel, alone on the night shift when the report of a dead body comes in over the police scanner, is the first journalist to the scene. Livid bruises on the victim's neck suggest murder. This is just the sort of story she's been waiting to cover. If she can convince her boss to let her stay on it and do a good job, maybe she'll get promoted to the day shift. Ellie sets to work doing her own investigating and making contacts in the police department. But, working two shifts and keeping up with a secret side job isn't easy. As the evidence mounts, there's another murder.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction

212 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2015

About the author

Kathy Cohen currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kathy writes mysteries. Some are humorous cozies and some are whodunnits.

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ellie's job in television news is not nearly as exciting as she had hoped. Covering fundraisers and meetings is not really giving her a chance to show off her journalism skills. Then one night, she lucks into a juicy murder case. A young woman has been strangled in her apartment. The list of suspects is long - a decades-older sugar daddy, her married lover, her married lover's jealous wife, an unhappy friend, her drug dealer and a burglar. Or was it someone else?

This one kept me guessing right to the end.

An involving mystery, fun, likable characters and rescued dogs.

What's not to like?



Need more incentive to buy this book? A percentage of sales will go to several dog rescue organizations.

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ellie wanting more to do with her journalism then her present job as a television reporter. A chance when the call of a murder and she is first reporter on the scene. Strangulation of a young woman, and while investigating another happens. Interesting of how she finally figured out who it was. Nice plot,that kept you interested to the end..

[Mary Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot moved well

I enjoyed this read. It kept me guessing until the end. Characters were well described and the action was fast paced. A gutsy lady.

[Tony Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sue Anne Cavanaugh (25, HS) & her current B/F Howard Howie Margolin had just moved into Westshore Lake Apartments (WLA).
Mr. Holling (WLA Manager) had found her strangled to death.
Several of the WLA & former HS classmates were interviewed.
Sergeant McDaniel (P/D) & Detective Bieterman (P/D) & Detective Morrison (P/D) were doing follow-ups.
Ellie Schimmel (WB/TV news reporter) was trying to get some leads for a story on the Sue Anne homicide also.
Shirley Nardo was murdered also.
Ellie finally caught up with Howard Margolin.

What did she find out?
Bart Vogel was interrogated by Detective Bieterman & Detective Morrison.

What did they find out?

How about the $10,000 pearl necklace?
Crime of passion, theft gone wrong or a drug crime murder?

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written who-dun-it suspense-filled murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great CSI murder mystery movie, or mini TV. For you animal lovers. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free Goodreads; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

[Joel Bresler · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Murder on the Night Shift" is a mystery solved by someone other than the police. A usual recipe for mysteries, author Kathy Cohen's successful sleuth, a budding television reporter, is much more credible than most. Ellie Schimmel happens to be in the right place at the right time, setting the novel in motion.
Cohen's novel starts logically, progresses naturally and tells its story without making the lead character its primary focus. Ellie pursues her investigation like a journalist, without trying to be more important than her subjects. The story does not get sidetracked by exaggerated conflicts or personalities - it flows artfully from start to finish. Kathy Cohen has a knack for moving her narratives along smoothly and, seemingly, without effort, and "Murder on the Night Shift" is no exception.

[Ed · Rating 3 out of 5]

In "Murder on the Night Shift", budding TV reporter Ellie Schimmel is working her typical overnight shift, when she hears about a young woman's strangulation over the police scanner. She manages to become the first journalist on the scene and uses that to talk her boss into assigning her to the story, to the consternation of the station's normally assigned reporter.

As Ellie investigates, she meets the cast of characters and decides eventually to share her discoveries with the police detective handling the case (which turns out to be a good thing). As the investigation proceeds, yet another young woman is strangled.

The story spends a lot of time in Ellie's thoughts as she tries to puzzle out the various potential scenarios and culprits -- necessary for the story, but a little slow for me. All in all, though, this is a standard murder mystery, handled professionally. 3 stars.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elie was a reporter onthe night shift but she wasn't happy about her rather boring job. One night a murder occurs and she is able to arrive on the scene before any other reporter.
Given this opportunity by chance she was determined to make the most of it.
Many suspects with valid motivations were uprooted until she finally is able to see her investigations bear fruit.
easy reading though at times a bit wordy.

[Amy Spelts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stayed up all night to finish this book. I was in suspense to find out who did it, and I had no idea who it was until the murderer was revealed toward the end. I thought it was very well written and I loved the main character. I hope there will be a sequel.

[Debbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Night Shift

This one was mediocre, at best! The story was alright but not that interesting. The plot was a little thin and not that mysterious. All in all, just okay!