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Sage Gardens #12
Greed Can Be Deadly
Eddy is happy to be reconnecting with an old colleague who he hasn’t seen in years. But it looks like Colin doesn’t just want to reminisce about his days on the police force, he has landed up in hot water and needs Eddy’s help.
But things become much more serious when someone lands up dead and Eddy is right in the middle of the investigation. His three friends join him in the search to find the murderer and clear Eddy’s name. But their investigations send them straight towards danger, and they uncover more secrets than they bargained for.
Eddy, Walt, Samantha and Jo land themselves in far deeper than they expected and now not only need to investigate a murder and keep Eddy out of jail, but they have to fight to stay alive as well. Will the ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ find the murderer before someone else lands up dead?
But things become much more serious when someone lands up dead and Eddy is right in the middle of the investigation. His three friends join him in the search to find the murderer and clear Eddy’s name. But their investigations send them straight towards danger, and they uncover more secrets than they bargained for.
Eddy, Walt, Samantha and Jo land themselves in far deeper than they expected and now not only need to investigate a murder and keep Eddy out of jail, but they have to fight to stay alive as well. Will the ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ find the murderer before someone else lands up dead?
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2018
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November 28, 2022
I've really been enjoying the Sage Gardens series, and this one has been my favorite so far. It was so good I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting. I enjoy all four of the main characters and will miss reding about them when I finish the series.
I will definitely be checking out other series by this author after I finish this series.
I will definitely be checking out other series by this author after I finish this series.
July 18, 2018
Greed Can Be Deadly is the twelfth book in Sage Gardens Cozy Mystery series but the first book in the series that I have read.
It can be read as a standalone and I had to trouble at all getting into the story.
Eddy, retired police officer is contacted by his former partner, Colin who needs his help but will not say why. His invites Eddy to a birthday party of yet another policeman where he promises to explain what seems to be the problem. But before he can do so Colin is murdered. Eddie has taken Colin's coat by mistake and in it he finds some money and a cryptic message.
Bewildered and sad, Eddie and Sam decide to investigate matters themselves, but get in so deep that they have to fight just to stay alive.
Very well written, fast paced and suspenseful thriller.
Characters are intelligent and realisticaly presented.
It grips you from the start and is impossible to put down.
I received ARC copy for an honest review.
It can be read as a standalone and I had to trouble at all getting into the story.
Eddy, retired police officer is contacted by his former partner, Colin who needs his help but will not say why. His invites Eddy to a birthday party of yet another policeman where he promises to explain what seems to be the problem. But before he can do so Colin is murdered. Eddie has taken Colin's coat by mistake and in it he finds some money and a cryptic message.
Bewildered and sad, Eddie and Sam decide to investigate matters themselves, but get in so deep that they have to fight just to stay alive.
Very well written, fast paced and suspenseful thriller.
Characters are intelligent and realisticaly presented.
It grips you from the start and is impossible to put down.
I received ARC copy for an honest review.
July 25, 2018
I have read many of Cindy Bell's other series but this was my first in the Sage Garden Mysteries. I enjoyed the four main characters -- Eddy, Samantha, Jo and Walt. What wonderful friends. Each one had their talents and their specific quirks. Eddy is invited to a birthday party for the police chief by an old partner, Colin, who he had not spoken to for years. Colin said he had something he needed to tell Eddy but he never got the chance to do so before he was found murdered at the party. When Eddy discovers a bag of money and a note addressed to him in a trench coat he believed to be his, Eddy felt he needed to help find out what actually happened to Colin.
This book quickly grabs your attention and you will want to finish it as soon as you can to find the killer.
I received an advanced copy for an honest review. What an awesome book!
This book quickly grabs your attention and you will want to finish it as soon as you can to find the killer.
I received an advanced copy for an honest review. What an awesome book!
July 10, 2018
While this isn't the first of Cindy Bell's books I've reviewed, it is the first in the Sage Gardens series. I hate to admit it but I didn't want to read a book about retired age protagonists. Well, SHAME ON ME! Not only did I love the story but I adored the characters. I was surprised by the twists and turns as well as the satisfying climax. I found this book hard to put down and I know that I will be starting the series from Birthdays Can Be Deadly which is the first. Greed Can Be Deadly is a fantastic read and I'm looking forward to the next mystery when it is released!
July 7, 2018
Love these friends!!!
This was the first series I read by Cindy Bell and have enjoyed all the Sage Garden books. Couldn’t put this down till the end. Excellent story. Very happy to read everything by this author. Hope the next one comes out soon. To long between books.
This was the first series I read by Cindy Bell and have enjoyed all the Sage Garden books. Couldn’t put this down till the end. Excellent story. Very happy to read everything by this author. Hope the next one comes out soon. To long between books.
July 9, 2018
Great read! I really enjoy the Sage Gardens series and this new addition is very good. There were some definite moments of real danger for the characters that had me worried for a few pages. The ending was satisfying. Good clean cozy mystery. I recommend the entire series.
July 13, 2018
Great story........
I enjoyed this story of adventure and suspense, the author has done it great job of putting together a wonderful cast of friends and helping them though a mystery of murder and crime. The mix of romance and humor makes it fun!
I enjoyed this story of adventure and suspense, the author has done it great job of putting together a wonderful cast of friends and helping them though a mystery of murder and crime. The mix of romance and humor makes it fun!
July 17, 2018
Great read
I love all the characters in this cozy book 12 and I can't wait till the next one if you're like me and love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this one by Cindy Bell is a must read
I love all the characters in this cozy book 12 and I can't wait till the next one if you're like me and love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this one by Cindy Bell is a must read
July 19, 2018
A great cozy mystery!
A retired police detective and his three friends--one a retired cat burglar--band together to solve a police friend's murder.
Also read one of her Donut Truck mysteries.
Plenty of choices. Look forward to reading her other series.
A retired police detective and his three friends--one a retired cat burglar--band together to solve a police friend's murder.
Also read one of her Donut Truck mysteries.
Plenty of choices. Look forward to reading her other series.
March 10, 2019
What can I say? I have read the whole series and this book is just as good as the first. The books are standalone, however, I would suggest reading from the beginning. I love reading about older protagonists. I recommend the Sage Gardens Series.
June 30, 2021
Read anything by Cindy Bell!!!! All her mysteries are primo!!!! The best.
Everyone should enjoy her stories. The characters come off the pages. I have laughed outloud and cried . That is a great writer. Cindy Bell is top tier!!!
Everyone should enjoy her stories. The characters come off the pages. I have laughed outloud and cried . That is a great writer. Cindy Bell is top tier!!!
July 27, 2018
Alas
While I continue to like the dynamic of a much different group of friends, this ended up being a letdown since it was all such a waste.
While I continue to like the dynamic of a much different group of friends, this ended up being a letdown since it was all such a waste.
December 24, 2018
Good read.
This book is a quick and enjoyable read. I Like the characters in this series of books by Cindy Bell.
This book is a quick and enjoyable read. I Like the characters in this series of books by Cindy Bell.
June 30, 2019
Love this author good read
August 25, 2019
Great story.
Great story from this great author. I enjoy reading her wonderful stories. Always so very well worth the read. You won't be disappointed.
Great story from this great author. I enjoy reading her wonderful stories. Always so very well worth the read. You won't be disappointed.
February 5, 2020
One of the best
This little story, was more intense that the normal cozy mystery! I could not put it down until I completed the whole book!
This little story, was more intense that the normal cozy mystery! I could not put it down until I completed the whole book!
May 2, 2025
You’re never too old to solve a mystery.
July 10, 2018
E-Reader. Coy Mystery
Eddy is a retired policeman (Detective). And now lives in a retirement community. He has a dear friend Samantha.
He received a telephone call from Colin, who was his partner before he retired. Colin wants him meet at an old bar they used go to many years ago. Colin is now also Detective on the police force now. Eddy felt like father figure to Colin 10 years ago so goes to meet him.
Eddy can tell there's something bothering Colin, but he can't get him to say what is. But Colin asks him come to a very special birthday for the Cheif of Police Department & he can bring a guest with him.
He invites Samantha to the party & she looks it up & it's being held at a very expensive hotel. So both of them need to get dressed up.
They go to the party & Colin asked Eddy to meet him out by the front door, but wait 10 minutes after Colin leaves, before Eddy goes out to meet with Colin.
Eddy went out but Colin wasn't out there. As he waits people start to come out of the hotel that police are telling everyone & staff must leave. Eddy finds out from a friend somebody was murdered.
Samantha sees Eddy as he's trying to get back in to hotel. Eddy sees another policeman who he know well & allows both of them to go by him.
Samantha lies when they get close to the kitchen, saying she's a doctor. Well Colin is laying on the floor dead. Another Detective tells them they must leave now.
There is so much more to this story you need to read it!
There many more characters in this book and plenty of danger too!
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!
Eddy is a retired policeman (Detective). And now lives in a retirement community. He has a dear friend Samantha.
He received a telephone call from Colin, who was his partner before he retired. Colin wants him meet at an old bar they used go to many years ago. Colin is now also Detective on the police force now. Eddy felt like father figure to Colin 10 years ago so goes to meet him.
Eddy can tell there's something bothering Colin, but he can't get him to say what is. But Colin asks him come to a very special birthday for the Cheif of Police Department & he can bring a guest with him.
He invites Samantha to the party & she looks it up & it's being held at a very expensive hotel. So both of them need to get dressed up.
They go to the party & Colin asked Eddy to meet him out by the front door, but wait 10 minutes after Colin leaves, before Eddy goes out to meet with Colin.
Eddy went out but Colin wasn't out there. As he waits people start to come out of the hotel that police are telling everyone & staff must leave. Eddy finds out from a friend somebody was murdered.
Samantha sees Eddy as he's trying to get back in to hotel. Eddy sees another policeman who he know well & allows both of them to go by him.
Samantha lies when they get close to the kitchen, saying she's a doctor. Well Colin is laying on the floor dead. Another Detective tells them they must leave now.
There is so much more to this story you need to read it!
There many more characters in this book and plenty of danger too!
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!
November 21, 2023
Who Killed Colin and why??? And now Orin??? I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
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