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Charlie Cooper Mystery #2
Pickled
Over 200,000 Charlie Cooper books are now in the hands of mystery readers!Fans of Stephanie Plum will get hooked on this quirky cast of characters and their mishaps.Charlie Cooper begins a new life in her hometown, Springston. Granted, it’s not as glamorous as she thought it will be. Living with her parents and her brother again means waking up at 6 a.m. with the sound of rock music and putting up with her brother’s annoying video games.Still, she’s confident that a new apartment will bring her the peace and quiet that she needs. Only lack of funds. But that should change soon! Together with her new companions, Marge and Celeste, she sets out to be the best undercover investigator the town has ever seen. When their first case comes rolling in, the girls have to bring an escaped red panda back to the zoo. It’s not exactly the dazzling detective work that Charlie had hoped for, but she’s determined to wrap up this case promptly.Things go south, when the girls not only find the panda, but also something else. Let’s just say it’s a body part that should definitely be attached to a person.The girls launch themselves into solving the missing body part mystery, but what they get is more than they’ve bargained for. To top things off, Springston’s most handsome detective is constantly on their tail.Join Charlie, Marge and Celeste in this fast-paced, humorous and exciting mystery!Pickled is a fast-paced, stress-free humorous mystery with a touch of romance and compelling twists and turns. A light read with no gore or foul language, this book is perfect to unwind at the end of the day.
- GenresMysteryCozy MysteryCozy
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2017
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Deany Ray
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Deany Ray has always wanted to be a writer so she decided to take the plunge and dive into it.
She loves writing cozy mysteries, as this is what she likes to read the most.
Her favorite activities are traveling, going to the movie theatre, meeting up with friends and having cooking sessions with her awesome mom.
Deany Ray has always wanted to be a writer so she decided to take the plunge and dive into it.
She loves writing cozy mysteries, as this is what she likes to read the most.
Her favorite activities are traveling, going to the movie theatre, meeting up with friends and having cooking sessions with her awesome mom.
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August 22, 2017
Keeps getting better and better
I can't get enough of these crazy ladies and their shenanigans. Who on Earth can run around town dealing with farting pandas and laugh at the end of the day
I can't get enough of these crazy ladies and their shenanigans. Who on Earth can run around town dealing with farting pandas and laugh at the end of the day
February 16, 2020
I needed a funny book after the book before the last one, so I knew exactly what to do: pick up in the Charlie Cooper series where I left off. The first book was pretty hilarious, and this one didn't disappoint me either. If anything, it might have been even funnier. The scenes with the panda nearly had me cry-laughing! If you haven't read this one, you need to. But, just a little advice would be to read these in order. There were a few things in this book referring to what happened in the first book. And you get the full effect of Mom and Dad Cooper if you read from the beginning. Personally, I love both of them. I think they might embarrass Charlie a little bit, but they definitely mean well and have certainly endeared Marge, Celeste and even Alex.
There wasn't a murder like I'm used to in this book, but the girls had gotten their first PI gig which of course led into something bigger and more dangerous that Alex had to continually warn them against snooping into. The crooks in this were hysterical! I'll leave it at that, because it might even be a spoiler to tell who/what the situation reminded me of. ;) I had no idea that a red panda didn't look like the typical black and white one, so of course, I had to check online and see that they are pretty stinking cute and look like an adorable cross between a raccoon and a fox. And stinking was definitely a major player with Lou, the panda they were supposed to locate then call for backup assistance. I absolutely can't wait to see what these three crazy, fun girls get into next!
There wasn't a murder like I'm used to in this book, but the girls had gotten their first PI gig which of course led into something bigger and more dangerous that Alex had to continually warn them against snooping into. The crooks in this were hysterical! I'll leave it at that, because it might even be a spoiler to tell who/what the situation reminded me of. ;) I had no idea that a red panda didn't look like the typical black and white one, so of course, I had to check online and see that they are pretty stinking cute and look like an adorable cross between a raccoon and a fox. And stinking was definitely a major player with Lou, the panda they were supposed to locate then call for backup assistance. I absolutely can't wait to see what these three crazy, fun girls get into next!
March 27, 2020
I’m glad I found this series!
This story is a good continuation of the series. The trio of friends believe themselves to be ace detectives. So much so, they all quit their jobs and open an undercover detective agency named, “CMC Services”. Their first case is to find a red panda that has escaped from the local zoo. During the investigation into the escape of the red panda, they find evidence of a probable crime that has them eager to solve this new mystery. Both cases lead them into trouble. The trouble found while working the first case is at times laugh-out-loud hilarious. The trouble they find with the second case could turn deadly.
Alex, the handsome and sexy police detective shadowing Charlie in the first book of the series, seems to be around a lot…again. What is his deal this time?
I won’t give away and spoilers. However, I will recommend this book for anyone who enjoys an entertaining and sometimes funny “light” read. As for me, I am off to KU to borrow the next book in the series as soon as I post this review. I am giving it a five-star rating; not because it is a literary masterpiece, but because it entertained me and caused me to laugh-out-loud at least three times! A great stress reliever. Thank you, Deany Ray, for brightening my day!
This story is a good continuation of the series. The trio of friends believe themselves to be ace detectives. So much so, they all quit their jobs and open an undercover detective agency named, “CMC Services”. Their first case is to find a red panda that has escaped from the local zoo. During the investigation into the escape of the red panda, they find evidence of a probable crime that has them eager to solve this new mystery. Both cases lead them into trouble. The trouble found while working the first case is at times laugh-out-loud hilarious. The trouble they find with the second case could turn deadly.
Alex, the handsome and sexy police detective shadowing Charlie in the first book of the series, seems to be around a lot…again. What is his deal this time?
I won’t give away and spoilers. However, I will recommend this book for anyone who enjoys an entertaining and sometimes funny “light” read. As for me, I am off to KU to borrow the next book in the series as soon as I post this review. I am giving it a five-star rating; not because it is a literary masterpiece, but because it entertained me and caused me to laugh-out-loud at least three times! A great stress reliever. Thank you, Deany Ray, for brightening my day!
October 11, 2017
E-Reader. Mystery
Charlie Cooper, real name Charlotte. Worked for Boston Police Department, answering phones & doing filing. The Chief asked her if she & a couple of friends would mind moving back to her hometown, Springston to do undercover work. Mingled with the town to see if they could tell if any narcotics were being sold from there.
Well Charlie & two friends, Marge and Celeste decide to be waitresses at Jim's diner, which her Dad owns. She's back living at home with parents and younger brother Bert.
They solve the case. It was right under the police departments nose, their Chief of police was the ring leader.
They decide to stay and work as under cover consultants for the police department.
They open a fake computer consultants business. Celeste knows the new police Chief, he's her Ex boyfriend.
Their first assignment is to capture an escapaded small red panda bear, Lou.
There is so much more to this mystery you need to read this book. There are some funny situations they get themselves involved in & some very dangerous situations too. Enjoy!
Charlie Cooper, real name Charlotte. Worked for Boston Police Department, answering phones & doing filing. The Chief asked her if she & a couple of friends would mind moving back to her hometown, Springston to do undercover work. Mingled with the town to see if they could tell if any narcotics were being sold from there.
Well Charlie & two friends, Marge and Celeste decide to be waitresses at Jim's diner, which her Dad owns. She's back living at home with parents and younger brother Bert.
They solve the case. It was right under the police departments nose, their Chief of police was the ring leader.
They decide to stay and work as under cover consultants for the police department.
They open a fake computer consultants business. Celeste knows the new police Chief, he's her Ex boyfriend.
Their first assignment is to capture an escapaded small red panda bear, Lou.
There is so much more to this mystery you need to read this book. There are some funny situations they get themselves involved in & some very dangerous situations too. Enjoy!
July 17, 2020
Answers?
Charlie, Marge, and Celeste have joined forces to open their new business, CMC Investigations. They even have a client of sorts, Celeste’s ex-husband, who happens to be the police chief. In exchange for Celeste keeping his personal business private, he has agreed to funnel some cases their way!
Their first case is the disappearance of Lou, one of the twin red pandas in the Springston Zoo. Though this assignment has the entire police force in stitches at their expense, and Celeste’s face redder than her hair, the girls rush eagerly to the zoo to talk to the staff and look for clues.
There they discover that someone briefly left the pandas’ door open and Lou escaped. They also learn that Lou has a liking for pickles! So they head home to rest, grab jars of pickles, and head for the park in the evening to bait a trap for Lou with pickles!
Will the girls find Lou? Will they be able to corral him? What else might be found in the park?
Read Pickled to find the answers to these questions and more!
♥️✝️🐑✡️♥️
Charlie, Marge, and Celeste have joined forces to open their new business, CMC Investigations. They even have a client of sorts, Celeste’s ex-husband, who happens to be the police chief. In exchange for Celeste keeping his personal business private, he has agreed to funnel some cases their way!
Their first case is the disappearance of Lou, one of the twin red pandas in the Springston Zoo. Though this assignment has the entire police force in stitches at their expense, and Celeste’s face redder than her hair, the girls rush eagerly to the zoo to talk to the staff and look for clues.
There they discover that someone briefly left the pandas’ door open and Lou escaped. They also learn that Lou has a liking for pickles! So they head home to rest, grab jars of pickles, and head for the park in the evening to bait a trap for Lou with pickles!
Will the girls find Lou? Will they be able to corral him? What else might be found in the park?
Read Pickled to find the answers to these questions and more!
♥️✝️🐑✡️♥️
June 15, 2020
For their first official job as CMC Investigations, Charlie, Marge, and Celeste are out to find an escaped Red Panda from the zoo. They find the panda but discover the he has a self defense mechanism. A very strong gaseous relief system.
While trying to find the panda they discover a severed finger. After getting the name of the owner of the finger, The group investigates him, encountering an exploding van, and being kidnapped by a counterfeit goods ring.
This is another great tale by Deany Ray. The action is fast paced and will keep the pages turning till the end. I am looking forward to the next release in this series.
While trying to find the panda they discover a severed finger. After getting the name of the owner of the finger, The group investigates him, encountering an exploding van, and being kidnapped by a counterfeit goods ring.
This is another great tale by Deany Ray. The action is fast paced and will keep the pages turning till the end. I am looking forward to the next release in this series.
March 30, 2022
The first book in this series was a nice cosy mystery, but in the second I got rather tired of her cookie cliche’s especially at inopportune times when no real human would think of “cookies”. This aspect makes Charlie seem a little two dimensional. Her characters aren’t as interesting as Jasmine Webb’s Charlie Gibson cosy mysteries.
The redeeming quality is her discovery that her family is important to her. If she could make her characters more real and drop the cookie obsession, these might be decent cosy mysteries for when one needs to just let their mind focus on a little absurdity and unwind.
The redeeming quality is her discovery that her family is important to her. If she could make her characters more real and drop the cookie obsession, these might be decent cosy mysteries for when one needs to just let their mind focus on a little absurdity and unwind.
May 28, 2018
Three Woman and a Red Panda
What can go wrong? Give your ex-wife and her friends a simple job. Find the missing red panda. They have a case and are out of the way so the station can get down to real crime fighting. Instead, they nearly get blown up and that is just part of the adventure. This is a PG joyride, equal Stefanie Plum’s disasters. Never a dull moment, between Charlie’s ability to get herself in trouble and her crazy family.Even Celeste and Marge have quirky personalities that add to the fun.
What can go wrong? Give your ex-wife and her friends a simple job. Find the missing red panda. They have a case and are out of the way so the station can get down to real crime fighting. Instead, they nearly get blown up and that is just part of the adventure. This is a PG joyride, equal Stefanie Plum’s disasters. Never a dull moment, between Charlie’s ability to get herself in trouble and her crazy family.Even Celeste and Marge have quirky personalities that add to the fun.
November 3, 2020
Fun book!
Deany Rae is one of my favorite authors. I loved this book! The storyline was fantastic! Kept me engrossed for the entire book! Charlie and her friends have opened a private detective business under the guise of computer repair. Their first job was to find the panda that had disappeared from the zoo. This is hilarious! It overlapped finding criminals that were selling fake products! You have to read this to figure out the ending! Lots of craziness, danger and love interests. I would highly recommend this book!
Deany Rae is one of my favorite authors. I loved this book! The storyline was fantastic! Kept me engrossed for the entire book! Charlie and her friends have opened a private detective business under the guise of computer repair. Their first job was to find the panda that had disappeared from the zoo. This is hilarious! It overlapped finding criminals that were selling fake products! You have to read this to figure out the ending! Lots of craziness, danger and love interests. I would highly recommend this book!
January 25, 2021
Book 2 in the series, and Charlie has gone into business with friends Celeste and Marge. They are undercover detectives working out of a supposed computer repair business. Through Celeste's threat of blabbing a secret, the new Police Chief (her ex-husband) gives them a case. Find a Red Panda that has escaped from the zoo. Along the way they find a finger as well, and now they are solving a whole different case as well as finding that missing Red Panda. Exciting wackiness follows the three partners.
August 9, 2021
This was another cute quick read. I would like to say to those who commented (over and over) that a red panda is not a bear: I did not find one single place where the red panda was called a bear. The whole point is Charlie is a little clumsy and doesn't always think everything through. It happens. It helps create chaos. If this is not your type of story, don't read. I happen to love all the characters and all their little character "flaws." Yes, Charlie needs to grow up a little, but I think that is the whole point.
July 7, 2018
Had me laughing out loud
Amateur detectives, or should I say wannabe detectives. It's possible for three women to decide they want to solve cases before the cops. I can see where someone might rate this book differently, but face it. Anything is possible for three ditzy doodles. The characters in this book will have you laughing out loud for the antics they find themselves in. And the hot, sexy blue eyed cop isn't too bad either. I'll even go so far to recommend this book.
Amateur detectives, or should I say wannabe detectives. It's possible for three women to decide they want to solve cases before the cops. I can see where someone might rate this book differently, but face it. Anything is possible for three ditzy doodles. The characters in this book will have you laughing out loud for the antics they find themselves in. And the hot, sexy blue eyed cop isn't too bad either. I'll even go so far to recommend this book.
June 7, 2020
Book 2 of the Charlie Cooper mysteries
Charlie and her new friends who were previously waitresses, after barely surviving a drug ring, decide they should start a private investigation business.
Really, they are definitely not qualified and have no training, and no idea what they are doing as you learn throughout this quick little book. They luck into surviving the scary situations they put themselves into.
Onto book 3... please help me.
Charlie and her new friends who were previously waitresses, after barely surviving a drug ring, decide they should start a private investigation business.
Really, they are definitely not qualified and have no training, and no idea what they are doing as you learn throughout this quick little book. They luck into surviving the scary situations they put themselves into.
Onto book 3... please help me.
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August 3, 2022
Charlie Cooper and her partners are a lot of fun
Charlie ,Celeste and Marge get an assignment to find and capture a pickle eating red panda...
Along the way they get mixed up with murder and explosions some bad guys and a couple of sexy men to round things out ...
I read 1 and 2 and they are a couple of fun reads
Charlie ,Celeste and Marge get an assignment to find and capture a pickle eating red panda...
Along the way they get mixed up with murder and explosions some bad guys and a couple of sexy men to round things out ...
I read 1 and 2 and they are a couple of fun reads
July 20, 2024
Another Great Story
Charlie Cooper and her two partners in solving crime did it again. They make a great team and do things on the fly, and then later on comes the should have planned better. A little love cultivating between Alex and Charlie. Such a fun and interesting series. On to the next book.
Charlie Cooper and her two partners in solving crime did it again. They make a great team and do things on the fly, and then later on comes the should have planned better. A little love cultivating between Alex and Charlie. Such a fun and interesting series. On to the next book.
May 5, 2017
Great Story!
Ms Ray does it again! I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery! It had some heart stopping moments, humor and good detective work! Looking forward to more adventures with Charlie Cooper!
Ms Ray does it again! I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery! It had some heart stopping moments, humor and good detective work! Looking forward to more adventures with Charlie Cooper!
June 26, 2017
A fun read
Charlie and her friends decided to go into business together and what they get into is funny and just crazy sometimes. They have no experience but somehow always get the guy or panda in this case. It was a fun read and easy to enjoy.
Charlie and her friends decided to go into business together and what they get into is funny and just crazy sometimes. They have no experience but somehow always get the guy or panda in this case. It was a fun read and easy to enjoy.
November 1, 2020
Pickled
If you love mystery with a touch of romance if humor this book is for you. Charlie and the girls Are out to save the towns Most favorite zoo animal. And solve the crime of the missing finger.Great story very enjoyable love that there is not any gor just great humor
If you love mystery with a touch of romance if humor this book is for you. Charlie and the girls Are out to save the towns Most favorite zoo animal. And solve the crime of the missing finger.Great story very enjoyable love that there is not any gor just great humor
July 11, 2023
Book Review:
Let the fun begin again with Charlie and her crime fighting sidekicks....It's not easy solving crimes and finding yourself in the middle of trouble all the time...They do solve their cases though and have fun doing it ...Thanks for another fun read ...M.L.🙂
Let the fun begin again with Charlie and her crime fighting sidekicks....It's not easy solving crimes and finding yourself in the middle of trouble all the time...They do solve their cases though and have fun doing it ...Thanks for another fun read ...M.L.🙂
June 17, 2017
Didn't like
Characters to childish. The author makes these three women act and sound more like six year olds, instead of adults.
Characters to childish. The author makes these three women act and sound more like six year olds, instead of adults.
July 2, 2017
very entertaining
August 5, 2017
Review: Pickled
This author has a way of writing that make you feel that you are there. She has a way of making parts extremely funny. It is a feel good book.
This author has a way of writing that make you feel that you are there. She has a way of making parts extremely funny. It is a feel good book.
December 13, 2017
2 star
Mostly it's blah. Easy to put down for anything else. Then add a bunch of small stuff from insufficient decent editing.
Mostly it's blah. Easy to put down for anything else. Then add a bunch of small stuff from insufficient decent editing.
June 16, 2018
Another good read
Keeping up the good work in Jammed with another great read. Recommended to all who want a light hearted book.
Keeping up the good work in Jammed with another great read. Recommended to all who want a light hearted book.
August 4, 2018
I recommend this by
I recommend this book itvwas not only a good mystery but a real hoot. I am going to get & read the other 2 bus in the series.
I recommend this book itvwas not only a good mystery but a real hoot. I am going to get & read the other 2 bus in the series.
January 27, 2020
Not as good as first one
January 15, 2021
This is a delightfully fun series. If you are looking for a series that is light and fun grab this book. It is any easy series to read at a time when chaos is all selling us.
February 25, 2021
Panda- monium
Fast paced unpredictable laugh a minute novel. Good friends, good looking men and crazy family members help Charlie Cooper save the day.
Fast paced unpredictable laugh a minute novel. Good friends, good looking men and crazy family members help Charlie Cooper save the day.
May 1, 2021
Fun
This is a light funny mystery. Lots of action, some romance an of course solving the mystery. I would read others in this series.
This is a light funny mystery. Lots of action, some romance an of course solving the mystery. I would read others in this series.
October 19, 2021
Fun book - Love that they get in so much trouble. A klutz after my own heart.
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