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A mischievous ghost. A family secret. Cryptic, unsolvable clues. Just another mystery in the life of Cree Blue.

Cree Blue doesn’t play by the rules, not when it comes to the people she loves. Other people’s opinions have never factored into her decisions. She’s kind of stubborn like that.

When tragedy strikes close to home and threatens the very fabric of her personal Zen, she’s determined to solve the mystery. With a little help from her friends and an unruly ghost, she needs to find the killer and fast. When the clues start disappearing, and it turns into a race for the truth, she dusts off the running shoes she’s been saving for a zombie apocalypse to get the answers they all need, even if this is one mystery better left unsolved.

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 26, 2018

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Profile Image for Linda Rawlins.
Author 17 books173 followers
January 13, 2024
A ghost helps solves a murder

another good addition to the Cree Blue series about a psychic medium, who uses a ghost to help solve mysteries. Quick easy read.
Profile Image for Ann Lou.
573 reviews87 followers
October 12, 2022
Will write a review about the whole series after I finish books 5 and 6.
Profile Image for JadeShea.
3,235 reviews60 followers
November 21, 2018
Cree is going a little crazy with recent changes in her life. She needs some of her family back together, and when a new family member shows up things get even more crazy for her. However, things are getting a little bit complicated with her trying to find a killer, and it may end up too late for her to save everyone.

This book was okay. I felt like it was a little slow and kept going over the same thing, but other than that I enjoyed the humor and the drama. The mystery was interesting as well, and I do look forward to more.
Profile Image for Kristi Hudecek-Ashwill.
Author 2 books48 followers
February 1, 2018
This book was a real page-tuner. Cree, West, and the gang are unraveling a mystery that involves Faraday's brother. In a previous novel. John Faraday's brother, Thomas, was thought to be dead and reappeared. In this novel, Thomas really is dead. Now, it's a matter of who did it and why.

Cree is now a guardian of her cousin, Veronica. Cree didn't know she had a cousin until this sullen, insolent teenager shows up at her door. Veronica is a couple of months shy of turning 18 and had been living with another grandmother who died. Veronica is a pain in the backside, but Cree isn't to be deterred from doing what she knows has to be done with this girl.

But the story really isn't about the relationship with Cree and Veronica. It was a side story and a way to introduce a few new characters. It worked.

The end of the story was a mix of disappointment and a happily ever after. *No spoilers* It was written well and added intrigue all the way to the conclusion of the book.

The reason I gave this four stars is because it needs to go back to the editor. Despite the wrong word usage in several instances and some confusing sentences, it was still a great read.

I love Cree Blue and I love this series.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
501 reviews41 followers
February 8, 2025
What can I say that I haven't said about the first three in the series? Again, a wonderful proffering from Ms. Allenton. She keeps up the good work with plenty of laughs, fun, ghosts, romance and, of course, mystery. I read this in one sitting and have already started on the next in the series. These are excellent books, and I highly recommend this series.
Profile Image for Shari Ring Wolf.
562 reviews
April 4, 2018
SPOILER ALERT!

I love the wit and humor of the main character!! I've read this series thus far one right after another but thinking about breaking up. I may be calling it quits for good though I really thought I was in love! Haha. OK, I'm old and old fashioned. Most of my reading life there were no self published books, so books were edited professionally after the author sent the publisher a CLEAN copy of the story...not clean all bets are off for publishing. Nowadays I doubt that self publishers even proofread! In this series the author goes from 1st to 3rd person and back so fast its hard to envision the scene. Example: story going along narrated by main character, the sentence, "I put her hands on her hips." Impossible. The bad use of pronouns in this book had me rereading passages many times--trying to figure out who is doing what. I nearly quit reading the book a couple of times but then the author would come up with a quip so funny that MOST was forgiven! Now here comes the spoiler: help me out...am I missing something? At the end, the Leading Lady takes a pregnancy test. The stick is in her hand TEST COMPLETED when she has to have a shootout with the bad guy. She does not know the test result but the cops take the stick as evidence. Two women at the scene, both unconscious. One of them could be pregnant, great sub plot I think. But then, when the Dr saves both lives... nobody is pregnant! Nothing about a broken stick....and I read overit again to be sure the pg test was used and I quote, " After taking a shower I peed on the stick and got dressed." The pregnancy test stick would have shown negative or positive. If the cops took stick as evidence and said someone could be pregnant then the test read positive...or the author should have addressed a possible false reading. I'm all for lighthearted poetic license but this is cheating. Cartoons are more credible. I'm disappointed cuz gosh darnit I like this character! I am a reader paying attention to clues. Tell me how she could have not been pregnant it didn't fit at all and that should have been explained. Or... Tell me what I'm missing so I can go back to liking this series.
Profile Image for Cathy P.
1,788 reviews9 followers
January 28, 2018
Great series

Love this series. Different from her other series she has out. I love Cree and Archer together. This one wasn't quite as funny as the others, but still a great read. So many loose ends were wrapped up, it was almost like the series is ending. Glad to here there's another coming March.
This mystery had serial killer cops, dead double agents and rogue CIA operatives. I can't wait for the family connection to the mob to be explored, that's gonna feel funny. We are introduced to Veronica, a long list Blue cousin with the same gifts and an added chip on her shoulder.
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2,855 reviews21 followers
April 26, 2021
Good

This is book four of the series, and really needs to be read in order to make the most sense, since previous situations and characters from previous books are mentioned.

When Cree’s godfather retired, he had one last case to solve. One that hit a little too close to home, and that resulted in Cree needing to solve another murder!

These sweet, paranormal cosy mysteries, and enjoyable and fun to read. Cree is a quirky character, with a big personality.
The family and friends that surround her are equally quirky, making for an interesting read.

If you like cosy paranormal mystery books, then you’ll enjoy this series.
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987 reviews31 followers
February 14, 2018
I have been provided with a copy of Deadly Ties by the author for an impartial review. This is the fourth book in the Cree Blue Psychic Eye Mystery series and you would think that Cree couldn’t get herself into any more trouble well you be wrong if that’s what you thought. Once again Cree is out to solve a mystery to protect the people she cares about. This author has done it once again. She has created a book so easy to get lost in and I can’t wait to see what she has instore for Cree and her gang next.
Profile Image for Debra.
324 reviews8 followers
January 27, 2018
Questions Answered!

The latest installment in the Cree Blue series answers many questions that we have been waiting to have answered. Faraday’s brother Thomas, who was previously thought dead, really is dead now and his ghost leads Cree to find out who Killed him. The answer to the last case Cree’s father worked on with the police is also answered. There are a few surprise relatives who also come knocking. This is definitely the book you don’t want to miss!
Profile Image for Ruby McDemon.
824 reviews8 followers
February 5, 2018
I love how this book is fast paced, but at the same time it has a laid back feel. From the first page I was dragged into the story and I couldn't put it down (I actually fell asleep in the middle because I was up reading so late). The ever growing relationship with West and the surprise people who pop up just make this story even better. I love reading everything about Cree and getting lost into her highly enticing world.
4 reviews
February 18, 2018
I received an ARC of Deadly Ties from the author Kate Allenton and have chosen to review it. Deadly Ties is the fourth book in the new series A Cree Blue Psychic Eye Mystery and the latest book in this series and once again Cree has found herself in trouble. I really enjoyed getting to read this and see what else Cree can get herself into with the help of West. I look forward to seeing what takes place next.
270 reviews1 follower
May 20, 2019
Wow! I am loving this series! It is full of wonderful characters and intriguing stories. I am binge reading this series and I can't put it down! Faraday's brother is killed. Cree feels that Faraday will be in danger if she doesn't solve his brother's murder. Lots of twist and turns... An interesting person comes into her life...
Profile Image for Sheryl.
1,892 reviews38 followers
June 8, 2018
Another quick, enjoyable installment in this series. Love the relationships between these characters. It’s what makes these book so fun. The mysteries this time weren’t as interesting as those in the previous books but the interplay between the characters made it worthwhile nonetheless.
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822 reviews5 followers
February 2, 2019
Scared me!

This book was still great but again had so many twists and turns I got whiplash. I feel like I can see it better as a movie or television to get me through the characters.
Still great
443 reviews2 followers
July 9, 2021
Deadly Ties book 4

Good mystery romance action story with quirky characters with a few grumpys thrown in for good measure. Has a few editing errors and also sometimes I was unable to tell which characters were speaking till I read further but,still worth reading ❣️💃🏻
958 reviews2 followers
November 18, 2021
A Cousin

Cree finds out she hS a cousin she didn't know about. Roni is use to doing what she wants and gets in trouble. They find out who Thomas Faraday really was. Good story and characters.
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549 reviews5 followers
July 25, 2022
Great!

Cree is working on a cold case that Faraday had never solved. Things get really twisted, crazy and dangerous. Cree’s in over her head, but that’s not going to stop her until she solves the case for Faraday.
9 reviews
July 24, 2024
Love this series

I'm hooked on this series. I read book 1,2,&3 h now just got book 4. I just started reading these books a few days ago. A good mystery & very entertaining story. Another plus is they're available on Kindle Unlimited.
Profile Image for Rebecca Ellis.
152 reviews
June 29, 2025
Surprise, surprise…

Ok- once again it needed proofreading before publishing. The simple mistakes would be so easy to fix. Good plot, good characters. Heartwarming. Just, please, PROOFREAD!!!
2,205 reviews
May 15, 2018
Fun, enjoyable, quick and with that awesome Cree sense of humor.
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82 reviews1 follower
March 17, 2019
Quirky but well written story. Light fare for a quiet afternoon chilling, but like potato chips you can not read just one! Help I'm up to #6😁👵📒
784 reviews
March 28, 2019
Again, like teh characters, but the stories are just missing being really great.
799 reviews
March 3, 2020
Cute

Cute continuing story. Interesting storyline and the characters are everything from ful three dimensional characters to flat "paper doll" characters.
Profile Image for Dolly Macfarlane.
136 reviews3 followers
September 13, 2020
Romance and Murder

Great books with an entertaining mix of the good guys and the bad guys. Fast paced action keeps you glued to the book
Profile Image for Valadia.
155 reviews4 followers
April 21, 2021
Loved it.

Becoming attached to the characters in this series. Glad there are 2 more books in it. I need her to write more!
Highly recommend!!
14 reviews
November 9, 2021
Cree did it again

So looking forward to the next Cree Blue adventure with West+ Faraday+ and Veronica Freddie and Insight- Keep the adventures coming
Profile Image for Lisa Norvell.
733 reviews7 followers
April 6, 2022
Good

I am really enjoying this series. The characters are engaging and entertaining. The world created is interesting and fun. I will read more!
1,100 reviews4 followers
January 11, 2024
More surprises

This book is chock full of more surprises. Apparently almost nothing was at it seemed, but Cree and West are really good at uncovering hidden truths
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