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Coppin's Locks Mystery #1
Watered Down Death
Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B00S0JD6M2.
If you like cozy village mysteries with flair and flavor, eccentric characters, secrets from the past, and two successful snoops, don’t miss this free mystery with the most!
This cozy whodunit finds the elderly Dr. Bill Whitehall dead in the churning waters of the mill at the bottom of his garden in Coppin’s Locks. But was he alone?
Monica Goodwood and her business partner, Erin O’Malley, owners of Rocking Horse Antiques, dive into discovering the truth about the demise of the old curmudgeon, a man whose best bedside manner was reserved for animals in need and not people in pain.
The idyllic village of Coppin’s Locks with its British style pub, cozy tea shop, trendy boutiques and colourful characters is abuzz with curiosity. Who wanted the grumpy old man dead? Was it one of the locals, who all seem to have alibis tinged with lies, or is the death linked to the past with hidden details kept secret for decades? And why does the old black and white photograph found in a bureau seem so important to somebody?
At least one person in town knows the truth, but nobody is talking! And, the biggest fear in this quiet backwater is, will the killer strike again?
This mystery is book 1 in the Coppin’s Lock Mysteries featuring Monica Goodwood and Erin O’Malley.
If you like cozy village mysteries with flair and flavor, eccentric characters, secrets from the past, and two successful snoops, don’t miss this free mystery with the most!
This cozy whodunit finds the elderly Dr. Bill Whitehall dead in the churning waters of the mill at the bottom of his garden in Coppin’s Locks. But was he alone?
Monica Goodwood and her business partner, Erin O’Malley, owners of Rocking Horse Antiques, dive into discovering the truth about the demise of the old curmudgeon, a man whose best bedside manner was reserved for animals in need and not people in pain.
The idyllic village of Coppin’s Locks with its British style pub, cozy tea shop, trendy boutiques and colourful characters is abuzz with curiosity. Who wanted the grumpy old man dead? Was it one of the locals, who all seem to have alibis tinged with lies, or is the death linked to the past with hidden details kept secret for decades? And why does the old black and white photograph found in a bureau seem so important to somebody?
At least one person in town knows the truth, but nobody is talking! And, the biggest fear in this quiet backwater is, will the killer strike again?
This mystery is book 1 in the Coppin’s Lock Mysteries featuring Monica Goodwood and Erin O’Malley.
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148 pages, ebook
First published January 8, 2015
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September 18, 2015
Good old fashioned murder mystery
I really enjoyed this book and its characters and the small town setting. Monica and Erin are good old-fashioned lady sleuths with that Miss Marple kind of feel to them. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Highly recommend this book to friends and family who enjoy a good old-fashioned murder mystery.
I really enjoyed this book and its characters and the small town setting. Monica and Erin are good old-fashioned lady sleuths with that Miss Marple kind of feel to them. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Highly recommend this book to friends and family who enjoy a good old-fashioned murder mystery.
August 7, 2015
"Deep South - of England?"
Everything pointed to this being a murder mystery set in the English countryside. All the familiar characters were there; the two elderly ladies (a double dose of Miss Marple), a doctor, a gardener, a bumbling policeman and a few potential villains. However, there were constant American references which threw me. I wasn't sure where I was. Then there were the two ladies. They weren't elderly, but their dialogue certainly suggested they were. Overall, it was a reasonably absorbing story but Agatha Christie can rest easy.
Everything pointed to this being a murder mystery set in the English countryside. All the familiar characters were there; the two elderly ladies (a double dose of Miss Marple), a doctor, a gardener, a bumbling policeman and a few potential villains. However, there were constant American references which threw me. I wasn't sure where I was. Then there were the two ladies. They weren't elderly, but their dialogue certainly suggested they were. Overall, it was a reasonably absorbing story but Agatha Christie can rest easy.
December 29, 2016
I gather that this is a first novel and Davis made a good attempt. The plot holds together, the characters are described well, perhaps a bit too 'story-book', the dialogue is a little stilted. Really, a good editor could work wonders and would be worth the effort.
July 27, 2015
Not bad but needs an editor
The story is solid and the writing a bit overly descriptive. The biggest issue is repeated words, incorrect words and punctuation errors. It needs a good editor and then would be a very enjoyable read.
The story is solid and the writing a bit overly descriptive. The biggest issue is repeated words, incorrect words and punctuation errors. It needs a good editor and then would be a very enjoyable read.
June 22, 2015
Good
the story that that so many twists and turns and a murder to solve it took two ladies a while but the found the answer.
the story that that so many twists and turns and a murder to solve it took two ladies a while but the found the answer.
September 16, 2015
the 2 women got on my nerves ..i did really well to finish it ...not a bad story though ..
August 3, 2015
Awesome
Good storyline. Great characters, really enjoyed the two sleuthing shop keepers. Would read more from this author . Great book to read.
Good storyline. Great characters, really enjoyed the two sleuthing shop keepers. Would read more from this author . Great book to read.
October 14, 2019
Although the premise of the story was interesting, I found the writing poor and rather juvenile. The author built no real suspense and the characters lacked depth. The book could have benefited from editing as well.
February 20, 2017
Wasn't a bad story. Found some parts a little boring. Loved the ending.
August 10, 2016
Just a Fun Read
This is a light little mystery yet fun to read. Along the lines of "Murder She Wrote," the young ladies who,own the antique shop love to help,solve mysteries. As they hunt down clues, the reader is drawn into the story trying to discover where the clues lead. One thing making this different is, as a clue is discovered and a piece of the puzzle comes together, it is not entirely spelled out to the reader. While the reader pretty. Cush can figure out what happens, it reminds one of a commercial break on tv when one of the sleuths gets a clue yet it is not explained to the reader....until the end when the author wraps it all up plus gives us a wonderful look into the future of the characters.
This is a light little mystery yet fun to read. Along the lines of "Murder She Wrote," the young ladies who,own the antique shop love to help,solve mysteries. As they hunt down clues, the reader is drawn into the story trying to discover where the clues lead. One thing making this different is, as a clue is discovered and a piece of the puzzle comes together, it is not entirely spelled out to the reader. While the reader pretty. Cush can figure out what happens, it reminds one of a commercial break on tv when one of the sleuths gets a clue yet it is not explained to the reader....until the end when the author wraps it all up plus gives us a wonderful look into the future of the characters.
June 11, 2016
Disappointing
Quite apart from the constant mistakes throughout the book due to a total lack of proofreading, this book was,I'm sorry to say, the poorest example of a detective story I've ever read. It felt like it was written by an amateur. Apparently, pieces of the puzzle kept "falling into place" but even when the crime was explained in the "big reveal" at the end nothing flowed and it was all very convenient. I shall not be bothering with any more books by this author. Sorry.
Quite apart from the constant mistakes throughout the book due to a total lack of proofreading, this book was,I'm sorry to say, the poorest example of a detective story I've ever read. It felt like it was written by an amateur. Apparently, pieces of the puzzle kept "falling into place" but even when the crime was explained in the "big reveal" at the end nothing flowed and it was all very convenient. I shall not be bothering with any more books by this author. Sorry.
April 14, 2016
This was a quick read. I enjoyed the twists and turns that kept you turning pages. Monica and Erin have questions galore and the respect of the police, so they go about finding the murderer even though it was ruled a accident. Look forward to reading more of her books.
August 24, 2022
Like the main characters and all the other characters who "support" them. Monica has an adorable little dog called "haggis" who is always by her side helping solve mysteries. Nice book in beginning of series. Easy read, consider it a cozy mystery.
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November 4, 2015Full of twists
A fun cozy mystery full of twists and turns. Interesting characters and exciting explorations of history. My first by this author - will be looking out for more.
A fun cozy mystery full of twists and turns. Interesting characters and exciting explorations of history. My first by this author - will be looking out for more.
March 24, 2016
Two ladies and a dog work to solve who killed their grumpy old friend, Dr. Bill. Was an okay mystery, but really poor grammar and proofreading. Not very impressed!
October 7, 2016
I'm glad this was a freebie so it's only my time I wasted not money as well. Appalling grasp of English and juvenile style.
January 1, 2017
I am so glad I stuck with this book. I really enjoyed Erin and Monica once the story took off. Will look for book two in this series.
January 7, 2017
Old fashion murder
Gotta love the old way of doing things ! Ha ! Very good writing and kept the reader involved. Looking forward to reading the entire series
Gotta love the old way of doing things ! Ha ! Very good writing and kept the reader involved. Looking forward to reading the entire series
December 30, 2016
Watered Down Death
A good story, hard to follow in some areas because the author gets confused with characters and their stories. But, a good editor would go a long way in helping raise the author's ability to being award-winning.
A good story, hard to follow in some areas because the author gets confused with characters and their stories. But, a good editor would go a long way in helping raise the author's ability to being award-winning.
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