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Jerome Mysteries #1
The Copper Box
Antiques expert Marty Greenlaw comes to Jerome to face the horror that haunts her Did she kill her little sister twenty-two years ago?
Historian Paul Russell is in Jerome to face his own Was the car crash that killed his wife his fault?
Their lives become intertwined when an old lady dies on a long staircase in a vintage Victorian house. As Marty and Paul search the house for a small copper box Marty believes will unlock the mystery, accidents begin to happen.
Someone else wants the copper box—someone willing to commit murder to get it. As Marty and Paul face the shadows in the house and in their lives, they must learn to put the past behind them and run the race God is calling them to.
Historian Paul Russell is in Jerome to face his own Was the car crash that killed his wife his fault?
Their lives become intertwined when an old lady dies on a long staircase in a vintage Victorian house. As Marty and Paul search the house for a small copper box Marty believes will unlock the mystery, accidents begin to happen.
Someone else wants the copper box—someone willing to commit murder to get it. As Marty and Paul face the shadows in the house and in their lives, they must learn to put the past behind them and run the race God is calling them to.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2017
About the author
Suzanne J. Bratcher
5 books298 followersAward-winning author Suzanne J Bratcher, Ph.D. is the recipient of numerous awards for her fiction, including the Genesis Award, the Angel Award, and the coveted Selah Award. She delights in writing contemporary mysteries woven with romance and sprinkled with history. The majestic, magical Southwest inspires her stories. Her Jerome mysteries trilogy, set in the real town of Jerome, Arizona, includes The Copper Box, The Silver Lode, and The Gold Doubloons. Her Four Corners Folklore Fantasy series began with Kokopelli's Song (New Mexico). She is now hard at work on Tommyknocker's Gold (Colorado). She is continuing her non-fiction writing with Starting with Setting: A Different Way to Imagine a Novel.
Suzanne was a third grader who wanted to grow up to be Louisa May Alcott, a high schooler who wanted to grow up to be Mary Stewart, a college student who realized she couldn't support herself on five cents a word, an English teacher who started seven but never never finished one novel, an English teacher and mother who wrote poetry, an English professor who wrote about teaching writing, and a retiree who wrote mystery novels. Now she is a novelist with MS who writes more slowly than before.
She lives in Prescott Valley, Arizona, where she watches the sun come up over Mingus Mountain. When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys playing with her granddaughter, laughing at her rescue cat, and piecing fabric scraps into colorful quilts. To learn more about Suzanne and her writing, visit her website at www.suzannebratcher.com, and sign up for her monthly newsletter. Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsuzann...
Suzanne was a third grader who wanted to grow up to be Louisa May Alcott, a high schooler who wanted to grow up to be Mary Stewart, a college student who realized she couldn't support herself on five cents a word, an English teacher who started seven but never never finished one novel, an English teacher and mother who wrote poetry, an English professor who wrote about teaching writing, and a retiree who wrote mystery novels. Now she is a novelist with MS who writes more slowly than before.
She lives in Prescott Valley, Arizona, where she watches the sun come up over Mingus Mountain. When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys playing with her granddaughter, laughing at her rescue cat, and piecing fabric scraps into colorful quilts. To learn more about Suzanne and her writing, visit her website at www.suzannebratcher.com, and sign up for her monthly newsletter. Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsuzann...
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October 9, 2020
I’ve been to Arizona many times. In fact, I lived in Yuma for four years and later in Phoenix for over two years. But I’d never been to Jerome. Until I read Suzanne’s book.
Mysteries are one of my favorite genres, so there’s that. But the thing that really drew me into this book was how Suzanne brought the town of Jerome to life for me. I could wonder at the scenery. Feel the atmosphere. Meet the people.
If you enjoy going on a trip when you read a book, I highly recommend that you join Suzanne by taking a virtual journey to Jerome. You won’t be disappointed!
Mysteries are one of my favorite genres, so there’s that. But the thing that really drew me into this book was how Suzanne brought the town of Jerome to life for me. I could wonder at the scenery. Feel the atmosphere. Meet the people.
If you enjoy going on a trip when you read a book, I highly recommend that you join Suzanne by taking a virtual journey to Jerome. You won’t be disappointed!
February 13, 2021
I really enjoyed this book!! A little bit of romance mixed with mystery and maybe a murder?? I love the fact that the heart of the story lies in regular folks dealing with their pasts. It makes them much more relatable to me. An exciting book to curl up with and enjoy!
April 14, 2020
A cooper box ..
Facinating story, will keeping you guessing tiil the end. Love, devotion, making memories - new, living old memories! Must read.
Facinating story, will keeping you guessing tiil the end. Love, devotion, making memories - new, living old memories! Must read.
April 23, 2018
According to the acknowledgements at the beginning to this book, this is the author's first published novel. Wow! I think we have many hours of wonderful reading coming if this is how she has begun. A very well written story leading the reader in a number of different directions as you try to figure out who or what is behind the strange happenings. Are these all accidents or is there someone trying to discourage Marty from returning to her childhood memories?
October 10, 2018
An engaging story set in a real ghost town!
This well-written suspense mystery kept my interest until the very end. And the believable character descriptions and dialogue, along with realistic setting of Jerome, Arizona, added to the intrigue and mystery of the story. I loved the fact that this novel also offers a little romance and an element of faith. In fact, I can’t wait to the sequel—I hope it’s available soon! Kudos to author Suzanne J. Bratcher for a powerful debut novel.
This well-written suspense mystery kept my interest until the very end. And the believable character descriptions and dialogue, along with realistic setting of Jerome, Arizona, added to the intrigue and mystery of the story. I loved the fact that this novel also offers a little romance and an element of faith. In fact, I can’t wait to the sequel—I hope it’s available soon! Kudos to author Suzanne J. Bratcher for a powerful debut novel.
May 1, 2019
What a great book!
The Copper Box had lots of intriguing characters, some you didn't know whether to trust or not. The plot twisted and turned, keeping me guessing as to how it would all end. I loved the setting in Jerome, AZ where my husband and I have explored the same streets, making it really come alive for me. This was a wonderful clean mystery with a romance interwoven into the storyline. It is certainly a 5 star book.
The Copper Box had lots of intriguing characters, some you didn't know whether to trust or not. The plot twisted and turned, keeping me guessing as to how it would all end. I loved the setting in Jerome, AZ where my husband and I have explored the same streets, making it really come alive for me. This was a wonderful clean mystery with a romance interwoven into the storyline. It is certainly a 5 star book.
August 11, 2019
A romantic cozy mystery, this story held my attention and kept me wondering who was the murderer. Set in Jerome, AZ, it involves long-buried memories, long-lost family relationships, and a question of whether or not ghosts are real. Though I'm not a fan of romance, there was enough mystery and interesting possible suspects to keep me reading. I think fans of sweet romance/cozy mysteries will enjoy this book. I will definitely read more from this author.
July 28, 2017
Congratulations to Suzanne J. Bratcher for the best debut mystery novel I have ever read. When I got toward the end I just had to keep reading to finally calm my heart! The characters and setting are so wonderfully drawn, and the story is so well thought out. I can't think of a thing to make it better except a sequel to come out SOON! Write fast, Ms. Bratcher! You have a reader for life!
September 12, 2020
Suspense on every page! From the first cryptic text message, to the introduction of Marty's long-lost grandmother and the long-hidden memories she awakens in Marty, to the questions "Who's the villain?" and "What happened to Marty's baby sister?", the plot and characters kept me interested. Oh, yes, the romantic element adds to the intrigue.
January 13, 2023
Fun and wholesome book that kept me guessing about who did it. A fast-paced book that I did not want to put down with characters I really enjoy. Mostly entertaining yet had enough substance to be inspirational at the same time. If you want a clean read that will help you escape real life for a time this book is for you.
January 20, 2018
Great suspense novel!
I started getting tired halfway through this novel, but I knew I couldn't go to sleep until I reached the end, or Marty's nightmare would become mine! The novel definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Really enjoyed it!
I started getting tired halfway through this novel, but I knew I couldn't go to sleep until I reached the end, or Marty's nightmare would become mine! The novel definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Really enjoyed it!
January 3, 2021
The cover intrigued me and caused me to get this book. But once I started reading, the story kept me turning pages. The pacing was good, and I enjoyed the characters. It kept you guessing right up to the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
January 3, 2018
I couldn't put it down!
What a perfectly described setting and an exciting, fun read. I started this on New Years Eve and couldn't put it down!
What a perfectly described setting and an exciting, fun read. I started this on New Years Eve and couldn't put it down!
January 26, 2018
Loved this book! Can't wait for another from Suzanne Bratcher!!
September 30, 2018
An interesting mystery, but not so well written.
September 10, 2019
A well written murder mystery in Jerome, AZ that has a mixture of lost family relationships, hope, a little romance, and faith. It keeps you interested until the very end.
December 16, 2019
I recommend this well-written mystery. It kept me reading to learn if I'd solved the mystery right. Exciting!
June 15, 2020
Loved it !
Loved it and looking forward to reading more of what author has written .. Clean and suspenseful while being inspiring .
Loved it and looking forward to reading more of what author has written .. Clean and suspenseful while being inspiring .
January 30, 2021
Ooh. This book was so good! Full of intrigue and mystery and a bit of romance. I definitely look forward to reading more.
January 4, 2022
Couldn’t put it down!
Suzanne Bratcher combines great characters with non-stop action to create an excellent read. Can’t wait to read more of her books!
Suzanne Bratcher combines great characters with non-stop action to create an excellent read. Can’t wait to read more of her books!
July 6, 2022
I wanted to like this book... I love antiques I love history I love mystery but somehow this just did not grab me... At all.... I will give it a second chance after a time.
May 30, 2021
Page turner for sure!
Sat down to do some light reading & couldn’t stop turning the pages! This book sucks you in from the first page. The characters are so real you can imagine them as friends. They go through some of the same struggles as we do on a daily basis. However, the threads of faith, hope & love are evident. It is a must read!
Sat down to do some light reading & couldn’t stop turning the pages! This book sucks you in from the first page. The characters are so real you can imagine them as friends. They go through some of the same struggles as we do on a daily basis. However, the threads of faith, hope & love are evident. It is a must read!
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