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Lt. Dekker Mystery #17
A Puzzling Murder
A murder has been committed. Clues found by constructing a jigsaw puzzle and delving through a large number of library books let Cy and Lou know where they can find the body and who the murderer is. Sort of. The victim can be found in one of about seventy houses and they have only the first name of the murderer. Well, it’s one of eight first names. They knock on doors with hilarious results until they finally find one house that smells worse than the others. Once they find and identify the victim, Sam is able to provide eight last names to go with those first names. Once they question those eight people, they find they have six people who were ready to push each other out of the way to be the first to shoot the victim, one who seems to like the person, and one who seems hardly to know the person. It’s time to use everything they know and each clue and message they are given to deduce which of the eight is the murderer.
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275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2020
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March 4, 2020
Fascinating Fun
This is one of the most unusual mysteries i have ever read. Truly, i had no idea who did it or how the jigsaw puzzle would tie into solving the mystery. Rarely has there ever been a victim more hated. Bravo, Mr. Demaree! Now your public is eager for more. 😎
This is one of the most unusual mysteries i have ever read. Truly, i had no idea who did it or how the jigsaw puzzle would tie into solving the mystery. Rarely has there ever been a victim more hated. Bravo, Mr. Demaree! Now your public is eager for more. 😎
February 4, 2020
Another fantastic cosy mystery from the pen of Steve Demaree and one of my favourite Cy Dekker stories. As always, the characters are well written, the plot moves at a steady pace and the humour runs throughout the story. Highly recommended.
February 15, 2020
Another Winner.
Just finished the latest Dekker Mystery and it was most enjoyable (as usual). I didn't solve the murder and the ending was a surprise... (I thought that it was the UPS driver?). I do miss Helouise though, as she and Cy always made for humorous conversation... Perhaps she and Twinkle Toes will be resurrected in a future Cozy Mystery?
Just finished the latest Dekker Mystery and it was most enjoyable (as usual). I didn't solve the murder and the ending was a surprise... (I thought that it was the UPS driver?). I do miss Helouise though, as she and Cy always made for humorous conversation... Perhaps she and Twinkle Toes will be resurrected in a future Cozy Mystery?
February 23, 2020
I loved this book
This book was just as good as all the previous ones. The jokes made the book fun. However you could never doubt their seriousness to seek justice. I hope there are more being written. There are very few books i read twice but this series i will definitely read again.
This book was just as good as all the previous ones. The jokes made the book fun. However you could never doubt their seriousness to seek justice. I hope there are more being written. There are very few books i read twice but this series i will definitely read again.
February 26, 2020
Very puzzling
A Puzzling Murder is the 17th in the ongoing saga of Lt. Cy Decker & Sgt. Lou Murdock. Like most of the books, there are a multitude of clues & suspects, & the fin sa l clues are kept secret in order to spring the surprise perpetrator in the last few pages. It works. Waiting for #18.
A Puzzling Murder is the 17th in the ongoing saga of Lt. Cy Decker & Sgt. Lou Murdock. Like most of the books, there are a multitude of clues & suspects, & the fin sa l clues are kept secret in order to spring the surprise perpetrator in the last few pages. It works. Waiting for #18.
February 14, 2023
Interesting book
The Dekker Cozy Mystery Series is written with a lot of humor and are interesting stories. The author keeps you in suspense until the last minute to reveal the murderer. This book was very puzzling in that it had so many clues that they were sometimes hard to follow.
The Dekker Cozy Mystery Series is written with a lot of humor and are interesting stories. The author keeps you in suspense until the last minute to reveal the murderer. This book was very puzzling in that it had so many clues that they were sometimes hard to follow.
February 11, 2020
Puzzling mystery
This doesn't gets old. Love the characters, the humor & the twist to this puzzling mystery. End too soon for me but will happily impatiently wait for the next good mystery.
This doesn't gets old. Love the characters, the humor & the twist to this puzzling mystery. End too soon for me but will happily impatiently wait for the next good mystery.
February 16, 2020
Great Read
Another 5 star book by Steve Demaree! I've read all of the Dekker books and, like the rest of the series, this book did not disappoint. I always enjoy Cy and Lou and their wit and humor. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
Another 5 star book by Steve Demaree! I've read all of the Dekker books and, like the rest of the series, this book did not disappoint. I always enjoy Cy and Lou and their wit and humor. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
March 28, 2020
This one had me puzzled!
Well, I didn't see that coming! When the murderer was revealed, it definitely took me by surprise because I was sure it was someone else. Other than the mix up of the vehicle the main characters used in one of the chapters, a good read!
Well, I didn't see that coming! When the murderer was revealed, it definitely took me by surprise because I was sure it was someone else. Other than the mix up of the vehicle the main characters used in one of the chapters, a good read!
February 2, 2020
Best Dekker book!!
I loved this book! Cy and Lou are fantastic as usual. It kept me laughing and guessing until the very end. Thanks for another amazing mystery !
I loved this book! Cy and Lou are fantastic as usual. It kept me laughing and guessing until the very end. Thanks for another amazing mystery !
February 7, 2020
Great book.
Loved the book. The author has a wicked sense of humor. It's hard to stop reading any of the Dekker books once you start.
Loved the book. The author has a wicked sense of humor. It's hard to stop reading any of the Dekker books once you start.
February 7, 2020
Anticipation
I love a mystery that keeps me thinking. This is what this book did. I also love the humor in th book.
I love a mystery that keeps me thinking. This is what this book did. I also love the humor in th book.
February 10, 2020
Good Read
Always time well spent reading a book by Mr. Demaree. He spins an entertaining tale. Pleasant and paced well. Looking forward to the next one.
Always time well spent reading a book by Mr. Demaree. He spins an entertaining tale. Pleasant and paced well. Looking forward to the next one.
February 16, 2020
Don't know how Cy and Lou figured out the meaning of all those numbers but they always come through. Shocked at who the murderer turned out to be.
February 18, 2020
Another Puzzling Murder
I love Cy and Lou! Their banter with each other is hilarious! I look forward to the next time the detectives are called out of retirement.
I love Cy and Lou! Their banter with each other is hilarious! I look forward to the next time the detectives are called out of retirement.
February 29, 2020
Awesome Book
I love these two retired detectives and their witty and fun bantering as they solve another murder . Steve Demaree nailed it again!!
I love these two retired detectives and their witty and fun bantering as they solve another murder . Steve Demaree nailed it again!!
April 18, 2020
Great book as usualt
Great mystery . Kept my interest to the very end. Surprised at the person who did it. 😀😃😃 keep the books coming
Great mystery . Kept my interest to the very end. Surprised at the person who did it. 😀😃😃 keep the books coming
June 23, 2020
Creative Mystery
Steve Demaree is a very creative writer. I enjoy his Cy Dekker series, even more now that his neighbor is gone. A creative way to write a mystery story.
Steve Demaree is a very creative writer. I enjoy his Cy Dekker series, even more now that his neighbor is gone. A creative way to write a mystery story.
July 13, 2020
Steve Demaree is my new favorite author I have read the entire Dekker murder mystery series couldn't put them down
July 27, 2020
Great book!
Did not disappoint. Always a great story! Wonderful characters and interesting plot twists. I never expected the ending. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!
Did not disappoint. Always a great story! Wonderful characters and interesting plot twists. I never expected the ending. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!
January 13, 2021
Edge pieces first.
Well developed characters. Lots of detail. The usual wittines.
I couldn't figure it out. Can you? A very good book.
Well developed characters. Lots of detail. The usual wittines.
I couldn't figure it out. Can you? A very good book.
June 27, 2021
Murder mystery, Hilldale
Great story and surely not the murderer I had picked out. But it does make sense since we know she was strong enough to pick him up.
Great story and surely not the murderer I had picked out. But it does make sense since we know she was strong enough to pick him up.
August 20, 2023
A good mystery
I wasn't sure I would like the addition of a dog, since most books with a dog are cheesy, but this series has stayed true to form.
I wasn't sure I would like the addition of a dog, since most books with a dog are cheesy, but this series has stayed true to form.
February 15, 2020
Interesting
A murder that was found and solved using crossword puzzles. I liked the ending which seemed like a fair conclusion.
Merged review:
A good book in which Cy and Lou, the detectives, have to first find the body and then find the murdered by working crossword puzzles.
A murder that was found and solved using crossword puzzles. I liked the ending which seemed like a fair conclusion.
Merged review:
A good book in which Cy and Lou, the detectives, have to first find the body and then find the murdered by working crossword puzzles.
February 8, 2020
I have read everything by this author and am excited about the NEXT ONE.
The idea of two ex detectives solving cases is believable and I love the sly humor. I highly recommend all of the books by this writer.
The idea of two ex detectives solving cases is believable and I love the sly humor. I highly recommend all of the books by this writer.
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