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The Adventures of Finn and Annie #5
The Case of the Disappearing Diamond
When an expensive diamond and pearl earrings go missing, was the new maid responsible? Join Finn and Annie as they try to solve the case and discover what really happened!
In this heartwarming short story by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson, join Finn and Annie as they work together to solve The Case of the Disappearing Diamond!
Finnian Church is trying to piece his life back together. After losing his leg serving in the Army, he is starting a new career as an insurance investigator. Joining him is newly hired videographer Annie Summers— a woman who lost her hearing and is trying to make it as a single mother of two. The world might see them as broken and battered souls, but as they come together to solve mysteries, they discover that they make a great team. Join this unlikely duo as they investigate their way through murder, arson, theft, embezzlement, and maybe even love, seeking to distinguish between truth and lies, scammers and victims.
In this heartwarming short story by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson, join Finn and Annie as they work together to solve The Case of the Disappearing Diamond!
Finnian Church is trying to piece his life back together. After losing his leg serving in the Army, he is starting a new career as an insurance investigator. Joining him is newly hired videographer Annie Summers— a woman who lost her hearing and is trying to make it as a single mother of two. The world might see them as broken and battered souls, but as they come together to solve mysteries, they discover that they make a great team. Join this unlikely duo as they investigate their way through murder, arson, theft, embezzlement, and maybe even love, seeking to distinguish between truth and lies, scammers and victims.
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
45 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2019
240 people are currently reading
42 people want to read
About the author
Christopher Greyson
64 books1,076 followersMy name is Christopher Greyson, and I am a storyteller.
Since I was a little boy, I have dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or what quest lay over the hill. If I couldn’t find an adventure, one usually found me, and now I weave those tales into my stories. I am blessed to have written over twenty novels.
My love for tales of mystery and adventure began with my grandfather, a decorated World War I hero. I will never forget being introduced to his friend, a WWI pilot who flew across the skies at the same time as the feared, legendary Red Baron. My love of reading and storytelling eventually led me to write and it’s the best job I’ve ever had.
I love to hear from my readers. Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com, where you can become a preferred reader, download an exclusive Jack Stratton mystery, and receive advanced notifications of book releases and more! Please follow Detective Jack Stratton on Twitter @chris_greyson and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherG.... Thank you for reading my novels. I hope my stories have brightened your day.
Sincerely,
Christopher Greyson
Since I was a little boy, I have dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or what quest lay over the hill. If I couldn’t find an adventure, one usually found me, and now I weave those tales into my stories. I am blessed to have written over twenty novels.
My love for tales of mystery and adventure began with my grandfather, a decorated World War I hero. I will never forget being introduced to his friend, a WWI pilot who flew across the skies at the same time as the feared, legendary Red Baron. My love of reading and storytelling eventually led me to write and it’s the best job I’ve ever had.
I love to hear from my readers. Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com, where you can become a preferred reader, download an exclusive Jack Stratton mystery, and receive advanced notifications of book releases and more! Please follow Detective Jack Stratton on Twitter @chris_greyson and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherG.... Thank you for reading my novels. I hope my stories have brightened your day.
Sincerely,
Christopher Greyson
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Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
July 30, 2020
Finn and Annie are my favorite mini-mystery series bar none! I absolutely adore them! Finn is an insurance investigator; Annie is his photographer. He has a prosthetic leg (war injury), she is deaf (but an excellent lip reader. Together, in a very intelligent and often humorous way, they set out to investigate/solve cases of insurance fraud.
This is a whole series, if you haven’t read them, I HIGHLY recommend it - starting with #1 (to get the background on the characters). They are completely enjoyable, completely uplifting, and extremely satisfying reads.
Don’t be fooled by the books covers, they are not simplistic. I just love them and wholeheartedly look forward to my next in the series!
This is a whole series, if you haven’t read them, I HIGHLY recommend it - starting with #1 (to get the background on the characters). They are completely enjoyable, completely uplifting, and extremely satisfying reads.
Don’t be fooled by the books covers, they are not simplistic. I just love them and wholeheartedly look forward to my next in the series!
October 9, 2021
Sweet as all the other Finn and Annie mysteries. (If you want to read about ripping bodices and sweaty bodies then these books aren’t that.)
August 19, 2019
I've said it before and I will say it again: These Mini Mysteries are wonderful. They quickly solve the diamond mystery and forward their friendship/romance.
Easy and quick to read and also satisfying.
Easy and quick to read and also satisfying.
April 9, 2020
The Case of the Disappearing Diamond: A Mini Mystery Series (The Adventures of Finn and Annie Book 5 [Kindle Unlimited] — Christopher Greyson (4 chapters) April 6, 2020
This case was interesting for its diversity and looking at things from a different view point.
I have liked this series from the gig because of the diversity. This throws in a maid and missing jewelry. How it gets solved is easy to understand and per usual the reader is able to figure it out along with Finn.
A subplot is going on here and me likey!
Four stars.
This case was interesting for its diversity and looking at things from a different view point.
I have liked this series from the gig because of the diversity. This throws in a maid and missing jewelry. How it gets solved is easy to understand and per usual the reader is able to figure it out along with Finn.
A subplot is going on here and me likey!
Four stars.
March 31, 2020
The Case of the Disappearing Diamond
Good book. Good plot and characters. Finn and Annie are almost too good to be true. No conflict unless it is from the supporting characters. Good book just too short, even for a short story.
Good book. Good plot and characters. Finn and Annie are almost too good to be true. No conflict unless it is from the supporting characters. Good book just too short, even for a short story.
April 16, 2020
So sweet and pure we get to hear Annie's voice
I find Finn a bit too hard sonetimes. Annie has such joy in life! I find her back story gives a bit of spice in the gumbo. Annie still finds the rainbow on the sunny day.
I find Finn a bit too hard sonetimes. Annie has such joy in life! I find her back story gives a bit of spice in the gumbo. Annie still finds the rainbow on the sunny day.
October 12, 2020
Light, easy to read during lock down.
September 17, 2022
I really like these short little mysteries.
October 18, 2023
Loving these short stories.
January 18, 2020
Great short story
I love this series of short stories from this author. Just long enough to get your teeth into, but short enough to read while having a coffee break. Can’t wait to read the next one.
I love this series of short stories from this author. Just long enough to get your teeth into, but short enough to read while having a coffee break. Can’t wait to read the next one.
January 11, 2020
Great story, great series!
This was a great short story and I love this series of vignettes... little glimpses into the lives of a two person investigative team.
This was a great short story and I love this series of vignettes... little glimpses into the lives of a two person investigative team.
August 16, 2019
T ball and diamonds
Loved it but again much too short as under 70% of the page count. The characters though are really growing on me and it's great to see the growing attraction between them as well as the acceptance her children have for Finn.
She's overslept and now her children are keeping him company as she rushes around to get dressed. Their case is an insurance claim of the loss of a diamond ring. The owner has not only filed a claim but is urging the police to arrest her new maid whom she has subsequently fired. The maid is Spanish and the two believe her when she claims that she didn't steal the ring or the pair of earrings that disappeared a couple of days before the ring. The owner is abrupt, arrogant and obnoxious. Can Finn work out what happened? Will the owner retract the claim and the police report? Plus now Annie has to go to her son's first T ball game and worse not only Finn but her ex-husband have both said that they will attend. What happens?
Loved it but again much too short as under 70% of the page count. The characters though are really growing on me and it's great to see the growing attraction between them as well as the acceptance her children have for Finn.
She's overslept and now her children are keeping him company as she rushes around to get dressed. Their case is an insurance claim of the loss of a diamond ring. The owner has not only filed a claim but is urging the police to arrest her new maid whom she has subsequently fired. The maid is Spanish and the two believe her when she claims that she didn't steal the ring or the pair of earrings that disappeared a couple of days before the ring. The owner is abrupt, arrogant and obnoxious. Can Finn work out what happened? Will the owner retract the claim and the police report? Plus now Annie has to go to her son's first T ball game and worse not only Finn but her ex-husband have both said that they will attend. What happens?
August 28, 2019
From Annie’s POV, Finn is the opposite of her ex husband. When she became deaf at age 14, her mother told her to grab the first guy interested in her, or she’d be alone. She did, and he was no good, divorcing her while he was in jail. Finn is brilliant, respects her, includes her in their work, values her, and reins in his temper.
Even when they face a woman claiming her maid stole her diamond ring, without any proof, he manages to question her in an even tone. He asks about some flower petals and learns she has a robotic vacuum. In the dust bag, he finds the woman’s ring and a pair of earrings she also said went missing.
Later, he encourages her son at T-ball, while her ex puts him down. Nice relationship forming.
KU
Even when they face a woman claiming her maid stole her diamond ring, without any proof, he manages to question her in an even tone. He asks about some flower petals and learns she has a robotic vacuum. In the dust bag, he finds the woman’s ring and a pair of earrings she also said went missing.
Later, he encourages her son at T-ball, while her ex puts him down. Nice relationship forming.
KU
September 19, 2019
"A Quick Mystery Solved"
In this mini-mystery story, expensive jewelry is missing from the home of a rich woman, and the maid may be a suspect. So Finn and Annie work for the insurance company to find out the truth. A fun, entertaining quick tale. Read all the fascinating, entertaining Finn and Annie stories. I love them!
In this mini-mystery story, expensive jewelry is missing from the home of a rich woman, and the maid may be a suspect. So Finn and Annie work for the insurance company to find out the truth. A fun, entertaining quick tale. Read all the fascinating, entertaining Finn and Annie stories. I love them!
August 16, 2019
Totally enjoyed the series can't wait for the next one
Well written and enjoyable read looking forward to the.next in series. As a quick read with a good on going story line this series is hard to beat
Well written and enjoyable read looking forward to the.next in series. As a quick read with a good on going story line this series is hard to beat
October 2, 2019
This series keeps getting better and better! I love seeing Annie and Finn get closer, and I love how they work together and look out for each other. We also learned a little more of Annie's backstory and met her ex-husband. I adore these little shorts and can't wait for the next one!
August 24, 2019
Great Short Mysteries
I like these short mysteries. They are so simple, but they are heart warming and moral. A nice, clean series with down to earth characters.
The Finn and Annie shorts are the perfect length. And you can read them over and over.
I like these short mysteries. They are so simple, but they are heart warming and moral. A nice, clean series with down to earth characters.
The Finn and Annie shorts are the perfect length. And you can read them over and over.
September 3, 2019
Amusing and entertaining
I like these short stories when I want a bit of relax time,. They are a lovely way to forget the trials of the day. Thanks for making them available on Kindle Unlimited.
I like these short stories when I want a bit of relax time,. They are a lovely way to forget the trials of the day. Thanks for making them available on Kindle Unlimited.
September 21, 2019
Finn and Annie
Love love love these mini mysteries. Lighthearted, funny, romantic fast reads. They always leave me smiling! Again looking forward to more from Christopher Greyson!
Love love love these mini mysteries. Lighthearted, funny, romantic fast reads. They always leave me smiling! Again looking forward to more from Christopher Greyson!
November 5, 2019
Another Great Mini-Mystery
This is another mini mysteries with Finn and Annie
This time out they are looking for missing jewelry. The woman claims the maid took them. The maid swears she didn't. Who is telling the truth? Read it, and find out. You'll be glad you did!
This is another mini mysteries with Finn and Annie
This time out they are looking for missing jewelry. The woman claims the maid took them. The maid swears she didn't. Who is telling the truth? Read it, and find out. You'll be glad you did!
August 14, 2019
Delightful
Another delightful short story with Finn, Annie, and her adorable children. I can't wait for the next one. I hope they finally realize they should be together.
Another delightful short story with Finn, Annie, and her adorable children. I can't wait for the next one. I hope they finally realize they should be together.
August 23, 2019
Wonderful story great characters. The story is over to quickly. We know some of Finn’s backstory, it was good to st some of Annie’s and her children’s.
September 9, 2019
Wonderful writing.
This was a page turner for me. Only thing was the short little books. Not sure why in this format. Don’t matter. Hope the story continues on in a kindle book.
This was a page turner for me. Only thing was the short little books. Not sure why in this format. Don’t matter. Hope the story continues on in a kindle book.
September 15, 2019
I CAN’T WAIT TO READ THESE; I’M JUST LOVING THIS MINI-SERIES A MYSTERY AND A SECOND CHANCE SERIES. IT IS SO WONDERFUL WATCHING THEM FALL IN LOVE. SIGH!’D
September 28, 2019
Hitting a Home Run
Finn and Annie proved the innocence of a wrongly accused employee. Then Finn helps Tommy to find his hitting ability in T-ball.
Finn and Annie proved the innocence of a wrongly accused employee. Then Finn helps Tommy to find his hitting ability in T-ball.
October 23, 2019
Love this short series of stories
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