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Ella Daniels #2
A Murder on Poet's Hill
This is book 2 in the Ella Daniels Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. A. Whiting.
Ella Daniels, a professor of American history at Green Hill University, comes from a family with many talents, and seeing ghosts is one of them.
When Ella's brother, Ben, becomes worried about one of his friends, he and Ella go to check on the man and discover a terrible scene. What happened to Ben's friend? Who is responsible? Is there a link between the incident and another mystery on Poet's Hill?
With the help of their sister and a black cat named Raisin, will Ella and Ben and the rest of the family members find the answers before it is too late?
This story has ghosts and mild paranormal elements.
Ella Daniels, a professor of American history at Green Hill University, comes from a family with many talents, and seeing ghosts is one of them.
When Ella's brother, Ben, becomes worried about one of his friends, he and Ella go to check on the man and discover a terrible scene. What happened to Ben's friend? Who is responsible? Is there a link between the incident and another mystery on Poet's Hill?
With the help of their sister and a black cat named Raisin, will Ella and Ben and the rest of the family members find the answers before it is too late?
This story has ghosts and mild paranormal elements.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2020
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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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Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
June 15, 2021
An enjoyable afternoon read with likable characters, more than one ghost to get to know throughout the story and a murder. I love the close family relationships that appear in each of these stories.
June 27, 2021
A lovely light read, perfect for summer afternoons. I really enjoy Ella and her family. I think the family relationships is what I enjoyed the most in this book. Well, and of course the cat Raisin. When Ben checks on a friend he hasn't heard from he takes Ella with him. What they discover starts the action and ghosts.
August 5, 2021
Seemed incomplete, but well worth the read!
by Barbara Kelley
Another great episode in the series. This book seemed somewhat incomplete at the end, but it was well worth the read. The only typographical error was the use of the word "confidant" which is reference to a person, when the word should have been "confident" which is a state of mind. This happened twice in the book. The characters, live humans as well as the ghosts, seem extremely real in the way they are described, as well as how they act and react to a situation. There are two ghosts in this episode, much as like in the first book: one from the 1700s and one from the current day.In the first book, one old ghost and one young ghost were murdered by someone close to them, both being killed in the same garden of an inn. In this second book, the ghost from the 1700s was a man who died in the first battle of the Revolutionary war, and his 13-year-old daughter was killed on the same day; while the young man who was murdered in the current day was a Revolutionary War reenactor, who had an extremely large collection of Revolutionary War era antiques and museum-worthy artifacts that were probably worth millions of dollars. This young ghost had a 12-year old daughter whose mother ran away with her, and Joe never got to meet her. Each of the young ghosts from each book were extremely wealthy. The first book did make reference of who would inherit Leo's fortune, but the second book never said what became of Joe's house, the restaurants he owned, or if the Revolutionary War relics and antiques went to a museum, or to specific people. This is why I think there should have been a few pages added to the story, in order to complete the story. Was Joe's daughter ever found? Did Matt inherit the restaurant in Quinsigamond? I still gave this book 5 stars because it was a very good read, even if it was somewhat incomplete.
by Barbara Kelley
Another great episode in the series. This book seemed somewhat incomplete at the end, but it was well worth the read. The only typographical error was the use of the word "confidant" which is reference to a person, when the word should have been "confident" which is a state of mind. This happened twice in the book. The characters, live humans as well as the ghosts, seem extremely real in the way they are described, as well as how they act and react to a situation. There are two ghosts in this episode, much as like in the first book: one from the 1700s and one from the current day.In the first book, one old ghost and one young ghost were murdered by someone close to them, both being killed in the same garden of an inn. In this second book, the ghost from the 1700s was a man who died in the first battle of the Revolutionary war, and his 13-year-old daughter was killed on the same day; while the young man who was murdered in the current day was a Revolutionary War reenactor, who had an extremely large collection of Revolutionary War era antiques and museum-worthy artifacts that were probably worth millions of dollars. This young ghost had a 12-year old daughter whose mother ran away with her, and Joe never got to meet her. Each of the young ghosts from each book were extremely wealthy. The first book did make reference of who would inherit Leo's fortune, but the second book never said what became of Joe's house, the restaurants he owned, or if the Revolutionary War relics and antiques went to a museum, or to specific people. This is why I think there should have been a few pages added to the story, in order to complete the story. Was Joe's daughter ever found? Did Matt inherit the restaurant in Quinsigamond? I still gave this book 5 stars because it was a very good read, even if it was somewhat incomplete.
January 19, 2020
Soldiers and re-enactments
A good read. The plot is an old. Greed. But the cousins are drawn into the case as they find the body.
Why would someone kill the local entrepreneur? Most people got on well with him and apart from his fixation on the Civil War no-one had a bad word to say. Could it be due to his love life? A divorce and now a broken relationship. Or could it have been caused by money. The man had been a trust fund baby that just got richer or could it be the relics he had from the Civil War. Was he dead before he was hung (his ghost can't tell them who killed him)? Then there is an actual ghost from the Civil War that has been causing problems. Will the cousins find out what is keeping both of the ghosts around? Can the ghosts help in finding the killer and will they then move on?
A nice mix of two different men but with one identical theme running through this well thought out cozy. Whilst the characters are evolving into colourful but good friends.
A good read. The plot is an old. Greed. But the cousins are drawn into the case as they find the body.
Why would someone kill the local entrepreneur? Most people got on well with him and apart from his fixation on the Civil War no-one had a bad word to say. Could it be due to his love life? A divorce and now a broken relationship. Or could it have been caused by money. The man had been a trust fund baby that just got richer or could it be the relics he had from the Civil War. Was he dead before he was hung (his ghost can't tell them who killed him)? Then there is an actual ghost from the Civil War that has been causing problems. Will the cousins find out what is keeping both of the ghosts around? Can the ghosts help in finding the killer and will they then move on?
A nice mix of two different men but with one identical theme running through this well thought out cozy. Whilst the characters are evolving into colourful but good friends.
January 29, 2020
Murder, Revolutionary War ghosts and re-enactors and witches, what more could you ask for. What is the link between the Revolutionary War ghost and the current murder victim? The history buff gave the story a nice twist. The plot was well crafted and the world building is great. The characters are fun and entertaining. They feel like people you have been friends with for a long time. Highly recommend this mystery to all cozy mystery lovers.
September 23, 2020
Revolutionary war, then and now.
Ella and Ben find a body when they go to check on Ben's friend Joe. He was a revolutionary war re-enactor with a huge collection of revolutionary war memorabilia. Then they meet Henry, a ghost of a revolutionary war militiamen, who won't cross over but likes to cause trouble. The family has their hands full as they solve both problems.
Ella and Ben find a body when they go to check on Ben's friend Joe. He was a revolutionary war re-enactor with a huge collection of revolutionary war memorabilia. Then they meet Henry, a ghost of a revolutionary war militiamen, who won't cross over but likes to cause trouble. The family has their hands full as they solve both problems.
January 21, 2020
An Interesting Paranormal Czy
This was an interesting paranormal cozy.I
I loved the storyline and the interesting characters.
This book is recommended for those who love paranormal cozies.
This was an interesting paranormal cozy.I
I loved the storyline and the interesting characters.
This book is recommended for those who love paranormal cozies.
January 29, 2020
Ella Daniels Mystery book 2
J a Whiting has written another entertaining mystery. Cutie Cat is a special kitty. Love the family relationships. Glad she wrote someone in for the detective. How long before next book is released. Jo
J a Whiting has written another entertaining mystery. Cutie Cat is a special kitty. Love the family relationships. Glad she wrote someone in for the detective. How long before next book is released. Jo
January 31, 2020
Another great read by J A Whiting
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. Likeable characters and an engrossing mystery make for an interesting story. I truly look forward to each new book.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. Likeable characters and an engrossing mystery make for an interesting story. I truly look forward to each new book.
February 25, 2020
I enjoy all of I A Whitings books. She has great imagination and truly keeps you entertained.
I have read many of her books and come out feeling satisfied with each purchase. They are romantic and
Suspenseful.
I have read many of her books and come out feeling satisfied with each purchase. They are romantic and
Suspenseful.
March 25, 2020
So good 👍!
Each one of these books are better than the one before. Plot is so well thought out and exciting. Characters lovable uniqueness makes them so interesting. Can't wait to read the next episode. Satisfying conclusion.
Each one of these books are better than the one before. Plot is so well thought out and exciting. Characters lovable uniqueness makes them so interesting. Can't wait to read the next episode. Satisfying conclusion.
March 26, 2020
A very good read.
I enjoyed this book. I didn't realize that I was reading the second in the series. It flowed nice and easy along. I liked the characters especially Raisin the 🐱. Now onto book 1 of the series. Lol
I enjoyed this book. I didn't realize that I was reading the second in the series. It flowed nice and easy along. I liked the characters especially Raisin the 🐱. Now onto book 1 of the series. Lol
February 1, 2021
Good
I really enjoyed reading about Ella , her sister and their brother Ben helping ghosts find peace. This family is committed to providing support for the souls who need help. They help the police solve the cases that caused these spirit's death.
I really enjoyed reading about Ella , her sister and their brother Ben helping ghosts find peace. This family is committed to providing support for the souls who need help. They help the police solve the cases that caused these spirit's death.
January 24, 2022
Loved it
This is a true cozy mystery. I love this series. The characters are people I would like to be friends with. This is very well written. And there is the touch of romance.
This is a true cozy mystery. I love this series. The characters are people I would like to be friends with. This is very well written. And there is the touch of romance.
January 21, 2020
Great book
Another great book by J A Whiting. This is a great series about solving murders and helping ghosts to cross over.
Another great book by J A Whiting. This is a great series about solving murders and helping ghosts to cross over.
January 26, 2020
Fun
The book was a fun story. It was easy to get into so I relaxed and let the story carry me along with it.
The book was a fun story. It was easy to get into so I relaxed and let the story carry me along with it.
January 28, 2020
Enjoyable read
Easy read with some mystery and mystic mixed through out the story. Characters are relatable and the author gives them depth. Nice continuation of the series.
Easy read with some mystery and mystic mixed through out the story. Characters are relatable and the author gives them depth. Nice continuation of the series.
February 1, 2020
Really liked it!
A well written story, good characters, plenty of suspense, too! I loved how well all the characters were written, and animals always add something to the story.
A well written story, good characters, plenty of suspense, too! I loved how well all the characters were written, and animals always add something to the story.
February 4, 2020
Enjoyed
I really have enjoyed reading your latest book I like the characters and the story line and I am looking forward to your next book.
I really have enjoyed reading your latest book I like the characters and the story line and I am looking forward to your next book.
February 9, 2020
Great series......
I've been enjoying another of Ms J. A. Whiting's wonderful stories, she has a great way of entertaining me. I can't wait for the next one.
I've been enjoying another of Ms J. A. Whiting's wonderful stories, she has a great way of entertaining me. I can't wait for the next one.
May 18, 2020
This one of those series that keeps you reading, enjoying every word and leaves you wanting more. Great Reading Everyone!
January 28, 2021
I enjoyed this just as much as the first, but I downloaded it on my kindle and for some reason there were several pages missing throughout the book.
February 14, 2021
A Murder on Poets Hill
Another enjoyable story that flowed nicely. The characters are believable and interesting. I have enjoyed this book and look forward to the next.
Another enjoyable story that flowed nicely. The characters are believable and interesting. I have enjoyed this book and look forward to the next.
October 30, 2023
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. J, a wsitting is an excellent author and her series is going to be a winner. I enjoyed book one, and I really enjoyed book two.
I really enjoyed this book. J, a wsitting is an excellent author and her series is going to be a winner. I enjoyed book one, and I really enjoyed book two.
November 26, 2024
Another sweet book, the characters are well-defined and different from each other, and I just love how the family is close and have nice moments together.
The mystery was interesting, the investigation always ends with the murderer coming out and declaring guilty, but I still enjoy the reading experience even if there is no way for me to solve it really.
The mystery was interesting, the investigation always ends with the murderer coming out and declaring guilty, but I still enjoy the reading experience even if there is no way for me to solve it really.
March 6, 2020
Ella and her extended family share a wide variety of talents. Brother Ben with his Blacksmith shop makes a variety of hinges, tools, and implements, including things favored by war reenactors . Given their New England locations, there are many groups from the Revolutionary and Civil wars
Ella is a professor of American history. Her lectures on cloth and domestic tools used by women seem to be popular.
Their new Police Detective friend Jonas seems to be taking awhile recovering from his injuries from the last case he helped on. Perhaps cousin Colleen can help his transition.
A friend of blacksmithing brother Ben fails you stop by to visit his shop, leaving Ben with an uneasy feeling. In the wake of the sad events that follow, Liam seems to draw closer to the family as well.
An interesting family and friends network in this series so far!
Ella is a professor of American history. Her lectures on cloth and domestic tools used by women seem to be popular.
Their new Police Detective friend Jonas seems to be taking awhile recovering from his injuries from the last case he helped on. Perhaps cousin Colleen can help his transition.
A friend of blacksmithing brother Ben fails you stop by to visit his shop, leaving Ben with an uneasy feeling. In the wake of the sad events that follow, Liam seems to draw closer to the family as well.
An interesting family and friends network in this series so far!
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