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Crouch End Confidential - A Cozy Mystery Collection
Your chance to buy the three hilarious Crouch End Confidential cozy mystery series in one bargain box set. Follow the misadventures of bored chaotic housewife, Cathy, as she starts out investigating a lipstick-covered love postcard to husband Declan and discovers a talent for exposing murderers and running her own detective agency. Looking for La La – Cathy, world’s least organized mother, finds her predictable marriage upturned as she investigates a lipstick-covered love postcard sent to husband, Declan. Could Declan really be having an affair? And why do all her friends seem to be hiding secrets? With a handsome artist admirer igniting long-forgotten sparks and the scheming antics of Declan’s new assistant, it's obvious Cathy’s marriage is in jeopardy. But there is also a killer on the loose. 5 Stars ‘Devoured this through broken glass’ Kimmy’s Korner To Catch a Creeper – Cathy’s brand-new job at a top London advertising agency gets derailed when enemies sabotage her new career. With husband Declan apparently in the throes of a nervous breakdown, she hides her shameful secret with a double life of lies and deception. Meanwhile there’s a burglar, the notorious Crouch End Creeper, terrorising their neighbourhood and Cathy’s attempts to expose him will put more than her own life in danger. 5 Stars ‘Insanely good read for fans of humor and mystery cozies’ Rabid Readers Reviews Meddling with Murder – Cathy’s new investigative agency, Crouch End Confidential, is failing badly since she’s too soft to charge their little old lady clients. But just as Declan decides to transplant the whole family to Norfolk, a spate of unexpected cases involving drug-dealing teenagers, vandalism, guns and stolen bikes throw her into some hilarious predicaments, posing as a clueless mathematics tutor and investigating her best friend’s fiancé. Little does she know that her meddling will lead her to murder… 5 Stars ‘A lovely, engaging cozy mystery which makes us laugh, have fun but also exercises our intelligence in solving the mystery!’ Njkinny's World of Books
877 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2017
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About the author
Ellie Campbell
18 books213 followersEllie Campbell is the author name for two sisters, Lorraine Campbell and Pam Burks, who write together collaborating by phone and email from Surrey, UK and Colorado, USA. They have published six novels, How To Survive Your Sisters, When Good Friends Go Bad, Looking For La La, To Catch a Creeper, Million Dollar Question and Meddling With Murder. They also have published a collection of short stories - Love, Lies and Other Deceptions
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November 28, 2018
The reason for the 1 star is the random uninformed transphobia (a cross-dresser is not a transvestite, and also this isn't the 70s the correct term is transgender), sexism, and anti immigrant racism. It's not a lot of it but it's still too much.
The story lines were SUPER interesting but as often with "cozy mysteries" it's the execution that's lacking. However, without the issues mentioned about this would probably be a 3 instead.
Other issues were the frequent typos and the common use of colloquial British English (for Americans). Sadly most editors edit out that for American audiences so none of us are used to reading it and the cycle continues. There was a decent amount of conversations I barely understood.
The story lines were SUPER interesting but as often with "cozy mysteries" it's the execution that's lacking. However, without the issues mentioned about this would probably be a 3 instead.
Other issues were the frequent typos and the common use of colloquial British English (for Americans). Sadly most editors edit out that for American audiences so none of us are used to reading it and the cycle continues. There was a decent amount of conversations I barely understood.
August 31, 2018
Crouch End!!!
Cathy and her friends are annoying, wonderful, puzzling and strange. Just like real people. At first i was a bit annoyed by how Cathy acts as if she is none too bright, but ultimately I really enjoyed reading the 3 books that were in this group. I would recommend them to anyone who is curious about cozy mysteries from across the pond. It’s kind of fascinating to learn a bit more about life in another part of the world.
Cathy and her friends are annoying, wonderful, puzzling and strange. Just like real people. At first i was a bit annoyed by how Cathy acts as if she is none too bright, but ultimately I really enjoyed reading the 3 books that were in this group. I would recommend them to anyone who is curious about cozy mysteries from across the pond. It’s kind of fascinating to learn a bit more about life in another part of the world.
June 1, 2019
Not for me
Got this thinking great something i can probably relate too. Read the first book and boy did it take a while. The main character can run away with anything. Her imagination takes off by itself. Her husband needs a good kick up the backside, her friends are all nuts or deluded. Got three books read the first, tried the second wont be reading the third.
Got this thinking great something i can probably relate too. Read the first book and boy did it take a while. The main character can run away with anything. Her imagination takes off by itself. Her husband needs a good kick up the backside, her friends are all nuts or deluded. Got three books read the first, tried the second wont be reading the third.
August 28, 2018
A fun filled set of micro mysteries
Behind the everyday challenges of family home and work Cathy manages to root out some actual bad guys. With the help of a bevy of friends she sleuths and stumbles her way thru trouble and love. Great fun relaxing reads.
Behind the everyday challenges of family home and work Cathy manages to root out some actual bad guys. With the help of a bevy of friends she sleuths and stumbles her way thru trouble and love. Great fun relaxing reads.
August 20, 2018
A fun read
British writers should know that there is a diifference between discreet and discrete. More careful proofreading or copy editing would make all the difference.
British writers should know that there is a diifference between discreet and discrete. More careful proofreading or copy editing would make all the difference.
June 2, 2019
Crouch End
It was a great collection! It kept my interest and I found at times I could not put it down! Would recommend this book to all!!
It was a great collection! It kept my interest and I found at times I could not put it down! Would recommend this book to all!!
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