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Claire Rollins #3
Murder and Misfortune
Listening Length: 4 hours, 39 minutes
This is book 3 in the Claire Rollins Cozy Mystery series.
On a foggy, early summer morning in Boston, Claire Rollins goes for a run along the Charles River. When a woman runner passes her in the mist, a terrible sense of alarm rushes through Claire's body leaving her feeling anxious and uneasy. The next time she sees the young woman, Claire is thrown headlong into a confusing mystery of murder and deception. Can Claire, with the help of her friends and her "intuition", get to the bottom of the crime before another person loses her life?
This is book 3 in the Claire Rollins Cozy Mystery series.
On a foggy, early summer morning in Boston, Claire Rollins goes for a run along the Charles River. When a woman runner passes her in the mist, a terrible sense of alarm rushes through Claire's body leaving her feeling anxious and uneasy. The next time she sees the young woman, Claire is thrown headlong into a confusing mystery of murder and deception. Can Claire, with the help of her friends and her "intuition", get to the bottom of the crime before another person loses her life?
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Published April 10, 2018
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J.A. Whiting
171 books321 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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April 12, 2023
3.5 stars not bad but I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the previous ones. Claire was way to frenzied in her questioning and actions at times and it made her appear a tad bit cookoo. Claire sensed the murder of a woman she handed a hat too then later finds her body. There are enough red herrings around a second woman with the same name to raise doubts as to the who the intended victim was and who was really a suspect. The ending was kinda ridiculous especially the part involving the phone 🙄🙄🙄
June 6, 2017
I was happy to see another Claire Rollins mystery was out. This certainly did not disappoint. Interesting story. Now I'll have to wait for the next one.
July 22, 2017
parts of the stories are getting ridiculous. She's investigating stuff, told to stop by the cops, says she won't and they basically say be careful....Yea, that's going to happen in Boston???? She discovers information that she thinks the cops won't figure out--obvious things they would look for (if you've watched the Law & Order shows you know some of the obvious things the look for). If this were a true cozy and the story was set in a small town, it would be more 'believable'; think Murder, She Wrote with a psychic twist. Might read book 4, but at this point I'm staying away from the author's other books.
June 8, 2021
Excellent read!
Everything by J A Whiting is a fun read. This series has 2 adorable corgis, likable characters, NO editing issues, NO cliffhanger endings, evil doers doing evil deeds, a mystery to solve, and Claire can “feel” things…what more could I ask in a book to go with my morning tea? I’m all ready to get the next in this series. They can be read as stand alone stories, but reading them in order gives you the backstory of the characters as they develop. So, I suggest reading them in order. Enjoy!
Everything by J A Whiting is a fun read. This series has 2 adorable corgis, likable characters, NO editing issues, NO cliffhanger endings, evil doers doing evil deeds, a mystery to solve, and Claire can “feel” things…what more could I ask in a book to go with my morning tea? I’m all ready to get the next in this series. They can be read as stand alone stories, but reading them in order gives you the backstory of the characters as they develop. So, I suggest reading them in order. Enjoy!
June 15, 2017
Murder and Misfortune
J. A. Whiting writes a wonderful story and it's always worth the wait for the next book. In this story Claire and her friends need to solve the murder of a young woman. Claire is clairvoyant and uses her gift to help solve the crime. Why was the woman killed and who did the deed. Find out by reading this book that will keep you guessing until the end.
J. A. Whiting writes a wonderful story and it's always worth the wait for the next book. In this story Claire and her friends need to solve the murder of a young woman. Claire is clairvoyant and uses her gift to help solve the crime. Why was the woman killed and who did the deed. Find out by reading this book that will keep you guessing until the end.
March 28, 2018
Cozy
This series are G rated cozy style mysteries. While I personally had high hopes that the writer would become more adept at fleshing her characters out, so far this has not happened. I am going to read book four in this series and see. If it is as uninspiring as the previous three, however, that will be it for me.
This series are G rated cozy style mysteries. While I personally had high hopes that the writer would become more adept at fleshing her characters out, so far this has not happened. I am going to read book four in this series and see. If it is as uninspiring as the previous three, however, that will be it for me.
May 14, 2018
This author does such a great job!
I always look forward to each book in this series and I'm never let down. The author writes so well and with such detail, I can picture the setting in my mind like I'm there. I love trying configure out the mystery before Claire solves it but I never do, the author is that good!
I always look forward to each book in this series and I'm never let down. The author writes so well and with such detail, I can picture the setting in my mind like I'm there. I love trying configure out the mystery before Claire solves it but I never do, the author is that good!
June 11, 2022
Two Ashleys
Claire sees a girl running in park and gets a weird vibe. A few days later Claire sees a car parked in a strange place, she goes over and finds the girl from the park dead in the car. Claire gets involved with a new death. Claire learns girl worked at company that handles her financial affairs. God store love the new characters that have been added.
Claire sees a girl running in park and gets a weird vibe. A few days later Claire sees a car parked in a strange place, she goes over and finds the girl from the park dead in the car. Claire gets involved with a new death. Claire learns girl worked at company that handles her financial affairs. God store love the new characters that have been added.
May 31, 2017
Another good read
I love the fact that Claire's dogs are involved in solving the murders. There is always a clever little twist in this series of books. I really enjoy I A Whiting's books
I love the fact that Claire's dogs are involved in solving the murders. There is always a clever little twist in this series of books. I really enjoy I A Whiting's books
June 6, 2017
Murder and Misfortune
Excellent. Recommend this book. Enticing. Couldn't put this book down. So glad I discovered books by J A Whiting. If you love to read, this book is for you.
Excellent. Recommend this book. Enticing. Couldn't put this book down. So glad I discovered books by J A Whiting. If you love to read, this book is for you.
June 6, 2017
Awesome read
Full of intrigue and the same intrigue as the last book in this series. The plot and characters are solid nd the dogs entertaining. Love this and look forward to the next installment.
Full of intrigue and the same intrigue as the last book in this series. The plot and characters are solid nd the dogs entertaining. Love this and look forward to the next installment.
June 22, 2017
Good story..
I enjoyed this story, the author has done a great job of telling her story of adventure and suspense. J. A. has put together a wonderful story my, murder and thrown in a little romance to balance it all, good job.
I enjoyed this story, the author has done a great job of telling her story of adventure and suspense. J. A. has put together a wonderful story my, murder and thrown in a little romance to balance it all, good job.
August 17, 2017
Well done!
Book3 of the Claire Rollins cozy mystery series, but could be read separately, if desired. Well thought out mystery, likable and well rounded characters, with a touch of paranormal clairvoyance.
Book3 of the Claire Rollins cozy mystery series, but could be read separately, if desired. Well thought out mystery, likable and well rounded characters, with a touch of paranormal clairvoyance.
October 4, 2017
A thrilling ending
Wow! This one was great. I could not put it down. Kept saying I need to go to bed, but kept telling myself I'll stop after I finish this chapter. Then would get so caught up in the story, I had to read another chapter. This was really a thrilling book.
Wow! This one was great. I could not put it down. Kept saying I need to go to bed, but kept telling myself I'll stop after I finish this chapter. Then would get so caught up in the story, I had to read another chapter. This was really a thrilling book.
February 19, 2018
Another great mystery
I really enjoy this series. This story had several twists and turns. The main characters are very endearing, and they prevent the events that unfold from becoming too dark and depressing. I’m sure I will be reading the entire Claire Rollins series.
I really enjoy this series. This story had several twists and turns. The main characters are very endearing, and they prevent the events that unfold from becoming too dark and depressing. I’m sure I will be reading the entire Claire Rollins series.
June 14, 2018
Hitman, money and murder
Good but seemed a bit lack lustre compared to the previous two books. Why was she killed? Was the wrong person targeted? The characters too seemed to not interact as well as previously. Hopefully the next book will be better. However even so a good solid cozy.
Good but seemed a bit lack lustre compared to the previous two books. Why was she killed? Was the wrong person targeted? The characters too seemed to not interact as well as previously. Hopefully the next book will be better. However even so a good solid cozy.
September 25, 2020
Coming Right. Along
Getting used to the authors pace. The plot was convoluted the characters conflicted but the story marched on without a hitch The end was surprising we
Were glad our favorites were well and we felt that justice was served
Getting used to the authors pace. The plot was convoluted the characters conflicted but the story marched on without a hitch The end was surprising we
Were glad our favorites were well and we felt that justice was served
May 27, 2017
Enjoyable reading
I really like this series. It's a fun read, with great characters and believable plots. I recommend this series. Enjoy
I really like this series. It's a fun read, with great characters and believable plots. I recommend this series. Enjoy
May 30, 2017
Another Winner
Having read the last Claire Rollins book, I jumped right into this one! The characters are more evolved, but just as exciting. She's done it again!
Having read the last Claire Rollins book, I jumped right into this one! The characters are more evolved, but just as exciting. She's done it again!
May 31, 2017
Favorite
I love Ms. Writing's series of books and I have read all of them! I like all the twists and turns and enjoy trying to guess the answers before the heroine.
I love Ms. Writing's series of books and I have read all of them! I like all the twists and turns and enjoy trying to guess the answers before the heroine.
May 31, 2017
Great as usual
I really enjoy this series and the characters. I like the setting of the story and the pace. Can't wait for next one.
I really enjoy this series and the characters. I like the setting of the story and the pace. Can't wait for next one.
June 1, 2017
Cute book
I'm enjoying reading this series. It's light reading ,in a nice setting , with real characters, with a mystery twist. A pleasant way to escape into a book. :-)
I'm enjoying reading this series. It's light reading ,in a nice setting , with real characters, with a mystery twist. A pleasant way to escape into a book. :-)
June 5, 2017
A good book.
I enjoyed this book. I have read steve of these in the series. They are good but a little long. I think the story could be told in less time.
I enjoyed this book. I have read steve of these in the series. They are good but a little long. I think the story could be told in less time.
June 13, 2017
Murder and Misfortune
This book involves a murder and a young woman who likes to solve them. She works for a chocolate shop.
This book involves a murder and a young woman who likes to solve them. She works for a chocolate shop.
June 23, 2017
Great cozy mystery
Really enjoy this series. The historical location and the sweet dogs make for a good read. Looking forward to the next.
Really enjoy this series. The historical location and the sweet dogs make for a good read. Looking forward to the next.
June 29, 2017
Good story
Great story of mystery and intrigue. Claire is involved in a murder and financial embezzlement. Lots of good ideas for dessert.
Great story of mystery and intrigue. Claire is involved in a murder and financial embezzlement. Lots of good ideas for dessert.
July 6, 2017
Enjoyed
For once I did not figure it out before the end. Thank you . It takes a lot to do that.
For once I did not figure it out before the end. Thank you . It takes a lot to do that.
July 12, 2017
Good mystery
Being from New England I enjoy the familiar places mentioned. I'm reading two series by this author and always look forward to the next book.
Being from New England I enjoy the familiar places mentioned. I'm reading two series by this author and always look forward to the next book.
July 20, 2017
A good light read
I enjoyed this book as I have others by this author. The stories are well thought out and give you an fun read.
I enjoyed this book as I have others by this author. The stories are well thought out and give you an fun read.
August 9, 2017
Not believable
Not likely
The whole thing was so unbelievably silly I could barely read it just wasn't sure if you could ever behave like that
Not likely
The whole thing was so unbelievably silly I could barely read it just wasn't sure if you could ever behave like that
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