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Paxton Park Mystery #3
A Puzzle in Paxton Park
This is book 3 in the Paxton Park Mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author J A Whiting. It is autumn in the mountain resort town of Paxton Park and Shelly Taylor and her friend, Juliet, are on their way to the center of town to see a horror movie. While they wait to cross the street, a car careens around the corner and crashes into a building. The vehicle’s occupant is dead, but it wasn’t the accident that killed her. Will Shelly’s unusual “intuition” be able to help the police gather the needed pieces to solve the puzzle of who murdered the woman in the car? This story has some mild paranormal elements.
- GenresCozy MysteryCozy
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2018
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J.A. Whiting
168 books319 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author and Amazon All Star, J A Whiting is the author of over 100 cozy mysteries. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Whiting loves spending time with family, reading, traveling, cycling, following New England sports teams, exercising, and being outdoors.
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December 27, 2018
Paranormal in no way effects story!
I enjoy the series mystery. But the psychic aspect is really falling flat. They hired Shelley to help the police department. Why?? She has not decoded her dreams. She has not figured out who the murder is. Not once. She just stumbled into them in all 3 books. Even when she stumbles into them she still does not get it until the murder explains. So the police hire her to what? Randomly walk in on a crime and hear a confession? Get attacked while sleeping, not solving a clue? The author writes other novels I enjoy. But this seems to happen a lot. Why give them powers if they are zero help? Why not let the characters actually use the powers to solve a mystery. If not? Get rid of the powers and make it a straight mystery. The psychic powers could have been cut out and you would have the exact same story! Nothing was effected by the dreams at all. I love paranormal cozy mysteries. But this author is really lost as to what genre she is writing. Either go all the way and incorporate the powers so the characters are not useless, or give up the paranormal aspect.
I enjoy the series mystery. But the psychic aspect is really falling flat. They hired Shelley to help the police department. Why?? She has not decoded her dreams. She has not figured out who the murder is. Not once. She just stumbled into them in all 3 books. Even when she stumbles into them she still does not get it until the murder explains. So the police hire her to what? Randomly walk in on a crime and hear a confession? Get attacked while sleeping, not solving a clue? The author writes other novels I enjoy. But this seems to happen a lot. Why give them powers if they are zero help? Why not let the characters actually use the powers to solve a mystery. If not? Get rid of the powers and make it a straight mystery. The psychic powers could have been cut out and you would have the exact same story! Nothing was effected by the dreams at all. I love paranormal cozy mysteries. But this author is really lost as to what genre she is writing. Either go all the way and incorporate the powers so the characters are not useless, or give up the paranormal aspect.
March 10, 2018
Purring in Paxton Park
JA Whiting has a way with animals. Dogs and cats find their way into her stories and into our hearts. This recent series, Paxton Park Mysteries, is no exception. While mayhem might be happening all around the main characters, the sweet Calico cat aptly named Justice, keeps her cool and her eyes open so she can assist when necessary.
This is the third installment in the series, and although it makes the most sense to read the books in order, each could easily stand alone. However, I recommend reading them 1, 2, 3. You just might fall in love with a beautiful mountain resort town, a smart baker, and a sweet, clever Calico cat.
JA Whiting has a way with animals. Dogs and cats find their way into her stories and into our hearts. This recent series, Paxton Park Mysteries, is no exception. While mayhem might be happening all around the main characters, the sweet Calico cat aptly named Justice, keeps her cool and her eyes open so she can assist when necessary.
This is the third installment in the series, and although it makes the most sense to read the books in order, each could easily stand alone. However, I recommend reading them 1, 2, 3. You just might fall in love with a beautiful mountain resort town, a smart baker, and a sweet, clever Calico cat.
April 11, 2018
A good book
I read the first three Paxton Park books and they all are good stories. This book has a mystery to solve, a murder, and the main character has to help solve it. The author provides great character development and a wonderful setting to tell her story. There is always a twist at the end as to who the killer is. Although I guessed correctly the murderer was, the book is worth the read.
I read the first three Paxton Park books and they all are good stories. This book has a mystery to solve, a murder, and the main character has to help solve it. The author provides great character development and a wonderful setting to tell her story. There is always a twist at the end as to who the killer is. Although I guessed correctly the murderer was, the book is worth the read.
April 26, 2018
Good reading
Good reading. This author comes through with good, strong characters, engaging settings, & good mysteries. This book did drag a bit. I felt the solution was obvious a long time before it was revealed. However, it was (almost) forgivable for how well all the other factors were handled. I **did* enjoy the "act" where the perpetrator was revealed.
Good reading. This author comes through with good, strong characters, engaging settings, & good mysteries. This book did drag a bit. I felt the solution was obvious a long time before it was revealed. However, it was (almost) forgivable for how well all the other factors were handled. I **did* enjoy the "act" where the perpetrator was revealed.
February 26, 2018
Another good mystery.
This was another good mystery by a talented author. I enjoy the settings and characters she writes into her books. I started with the Sweet Cove mysteries and loved them. Time to start another series.
This was another good mystery by a talented author. I enjoy the settings and characters she writes into her books. I started with the Sweet Cove mysteries and loved them. Time to start another series.
March 8, 2018
Great story.....
The author has once again proved that she is able to put together a wonderful group of characters in a adventure of suspense and mystery. I have enjoyed this story.
The author has once again proved that she is able to put together a wonderful group of characters in a adventure of suspense and mystery. I have enjoyed this story.
March 27, 2018
Loved this book!
Whenever I see another one of J A Whiting's books available, I can't wait to read it. This one did not disappoint! Interesting story. I'm looking forward to the next one!
Whenever I see another one of J A Whiting's books available, I can't wait to read it. This one did not disappoint! Interesting story. I'm looking forward to the next one!
April 8, 2018
Paxton Park Series
I found it very hard to put down this book. Excellent writing, great story, good characters. I did not figure out who the killer was until the book was almost finished. Good series J A Whiting. I hope you add another book or so to this series.
I found it very hard to put down this book. Excellent writing, great story, good characters. I did not figure out who the killer was until the book was almost finished. Good series J A Whiting. I hope you add another book or so to this series.
January 16, 2019
Another good book!
I am so enjoying, not the murder part,of course, these books so far. This author is a joy to read and make her books just mysterious enough to keep you interested. On to the next one!
I am so enjoying, not the murder part,of course, these books so far. This author is a joy to read and make her books just mysterious enough to keep you interested. On to the next one!
February 5, 2019
Exciting Read
The Paxton series is relaxing and exciting ,
I really love the fact that the books have been well proof read.
No glaring confusing mistakes, not like in many other authors I've read
The Paxton series is relaxing and exciting ,
I really love the fact that the books have been well proof read.
No glaring confusing mistakes, not like in many other authors I've read
June 8, 2024
A Puzzle in Paxton Park
A nice read of a mystery of death to a good woman from a jealous woman who wanted what she had. A story of what happens to many relationships. Interesting story without gory violence. I would recommend if you enjoy cozy mysteries.
A nice read of a mystery of death to a good woman from a jealous woman who wanted what she had. A story of what happens to many relationships. Interesting story without gory violence. I would recommend if you enjoy cozy mysteries.
March 5, 2018
Very entertaining.
March 7, 2018
Ok
Loved it, hope to be able to read many more
Looking forward to lots more of the same characters and pets
Loved it, hope to be able to read many more
Looking forward to lots more of the same characters and pets
March 9, 2018
Great story
Great story. Can't wait to see what happens next in the little town of Paxton Park. Wish I could go visit. :)
Great story. Can't wait to see what happens next in the little town of Paxton Park. Wish I could go visit. :)
March 30, 2018
New series
These books are brilliant I would!d reccomend these books if u like mystery's you will really enjoy these. A really good read
These books are brilliant I would!d reccomend these books if u like mystery's you will really enjoy these. A really good read
May 1, 2018
Great storya
J A Whiting is a wonderful author. I love her books which have terrific characters to relate to. Keep up the great stories!
J A Whiting is a wonderful author. I love her books which have terrific characters to relate to. Keep up the great stories!
July 9, 2018
Another Great Cozy
Another Great Paxton Park Cozy.
I loved the suspense,the storyline ,the characters and the setting.
This book is recommended for cozy mystery fans.
Another Great Paxton Park Cozy.
I loved the suspense,the storyline ,the characters and the setting.
This book is recommended for cozy mystery fans.
September 19, 2018
Great
I love this series! This one has Smelly whirling to find out what her dreams me. Love the characters and the town.
I love this series! This one has Smelly whirling to find out what her dreams me. Love the characters and the town.
March 25, 2019
The Paxton Park mysteries continue to be entertaining! Clever twists to the plot and characters evolving in each new book. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
November 26, 2019
Fun series
I am enjoying this series. Fun characters, good mystery with enough twists to keep you guessing. Look forward to next book. Nice writing style.
I am enjoying this series. Fun characters, good mystery with enough twists to keep you guessing. Look forward to next book. Nice writing style.
June 22, 2020
Good characters
Interesting plot. I was convinced it had to be one of two different men, but I was wrong. Intriguing story and a good mystery. I like Whiting’s writing.
Interesting plot. I was convinced it had to be one of two different men, but I was wrong. Intriguing story and a good mystery. I like Whiting’s writing.
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