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Maintenance Required
Who knew retirement could be so dangerous? Maintenance Required is the first book in the Fernandina Beach Mysteries Series. Rex and Gayle Langley have retired early and gotten part-time jobs. Their plan was to relax and spend more time together. They didn't know their time spent together would include solving a murder.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2018
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July 14, 2018
I had forgotten just how good Rodney Riesel's writing is. You get that answer when you find yourself lying down after midnight, and the only light in the room is coming from your tablet. You're fighting off sleep because you HAVE to find out what happens next! Yeah, THAT kind of good, which is what he is. 'Maintenance Required' has a couple of interesting twists, and some great characters we are no doubt being introduced to for the long haul, and subsequent titles.
Want a fun, easy read set in Florida? Look no further, you've arrived. You'll laugh, you'll recognize a few of the characters as having come out of your own town and neighborhood, and you'll want to go back to Fernandina Beach again!
Keep typing, Rodney, we're waiting!
Want a fun, easy read set in Florida? Look no further, you've arrived. You'll laugh, you'll recognize a few of the characters as having come out of your own town and neighborhood, and you'll want to go back to Fernandina Beach again!
Keep typing, Rodney, we're waiting!
March 9, 2021
The humor was what drove the story and it was light and had some memorable characters. A good start to the series, although my only knock was that it wasn't longer. I'll be reading the rest of the series soon!
January 30, 2023
Light Quick and Witty
Not my typical type of read. It was good for what it was. My favorite part was that it wasn't long. It was interesting, mellow and kind of cute. I needed a break from romances with the same exact plots. I wanted more of a mystery but this was very light. Still looking for a good suspense.
Probably won't read the others in this series anytime soon, as it's not the type of book I am that into, however it was refreshing.
Cute relatable characters.
Not my typical type of read. It was good for what it was. My favorite part was that it wasn't long. It was interesting, mellow and kind of cute. I needed a break from romances with the same exact plots. I wanted more of a mystery but this was very light. Still looking for a good suspense.
Probably won't read the others in this series anytime soon, as it's not the type of book I am that into, however it was refreshing.
Cute relatable characters.
July 14, 2018
PUNCHING THE TICKET
An entirely captivating who done it, a la amateur Hart to Hart. I don’t imagine Fernandina Beach will ever be the same.
I’ve been reading works by Rodney Riesel for well over a year now and to date he has never disappointed me. His various books cover venues from Key West to the rock bound Coast of Maine and every one of his books has had the distinction of totally drawing me into the story AND the surroundings. This book is well worth reading.
An entirely captivating who done it, a la amateur Hart to Hart. I don’t imagine Fernandina Beach will ever be the same.
I’ve been reading works by Rodney Riesel for well over a year now and to date he has never disappointed me. His various books cover venues from Key West to the rock bound Coast of Maine and every one of his books has had the distinction of totally drawing me into the story AND the surroundings. This book is well worth reading.
September 23, 2022
When I visited Annette and Charles in Fernandina Beach, FL, they introduced me to this author who set two of his books in Fernandina Beach. The books are mysteries, and the main character is a sarcastic, witty maintenance man who was a contractor before he retired. His wife, who is gorgeous and also a kick-ass, is a former cop. Their adventures in the town with the real police detective just grabbed me from start to end.
August 19, 2018
Pure reading 📚fun!!
Mr Riesel has a great sense of humour and his talent for writing is exemplary. Once I begin one of his great books I don't quit till I turn the last page. His writing is better than tv crap shows. These books are entertainment by words that is so easily visualized. That's TALENT!!!!!
Mr Riesel has a great sense of humour and his talent for writing is exemplary. Once I begin one of his great books I don't quit till I turn the last page. His writing is better than tv crap shows. These books are entertainment by words that is so easily visualized. That's TALENT!!!!!
December 15, 2021
Excellent read
A basic plot told with excellence. A book that stays on track mixed with humor and believable characters. Time passes quickly when the reader makes an effort to pick up this book.
A basic plot told with excellence. A book that stays on track mixed with humor and believable characters. Time passes quickly when the reader makes an effort to pick up this book.
August 26, 2023
Vics
Great story. Like the characters. Like the location since I have been there several times. It is a great small town, and the characters are believable. Fast read and a good plot.
Great story. Like the characters. Like the location since I have been there several times. It is a great small town, and the characters are believable. Fast read and a good plot.
June 18, 2019
No.
Dude does not know a combustion from a combustible engine. Figured a few pages was enough. Self-editing does not work for everyone.
Dude does not know a combustion from a combustible engine. Figured a few pages was enough. Self-editing does not work for everyone.
January 25, 2020
I was looking for a light hearted murder mystery and I sure found it here. I can honestly say that if you read this you will truly enjoy every minute.
July 21, 2020
As I always with Rodney Riesel books, I thoughroughly enjoyed this one. Great character builds and I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
March 6, 2021
Good
a book where a couple who is retired and they both work part time.the both enjoy the things that they.
a book where a couple who is retired and they both work part time.the both enjoy the things that they.
June 23, 2022
well the humor is as expected
The meanderings of the story took me by, not quite surprise, but took off in unexpected tangents.
Perhaps book 2 will be more gripping?
The meanderings of the story took me by, not quite surprise, but took off in unexpected tangents.
Perhaps book 2 will be more gripping?
December 21, 2023
Well, I could dwell on the bad things about this book (sloppy writing, lousy character development, weak attempts at humor), but I won’t. I would like to focus on what I liked about it.
1. It was short.
1. It was short.
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