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Summer Snoops: Down Under
12 Cozy Mystery Authors and Their Readers to the Rescue Down Under
Looking for cool cozy mysteries for hot summer days?
Then you'll love our collection of stories in this purr-fectly paw-some cozy boxed set from twelve USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon best-selling authors.
Help us Help our Australian animal friends as you enjoy hours of fun sniffing out clues on sandy beaches, in shimmering waterways, at mountain top resorts, and small-town celebrations.
These cozy, friendly stories are full of wily sleuths, cagey plots, and un-fur-gettable tails!
Fetch your copy now to get these furr-ocious cozy mysteries and woof it up with us as we go to the rescue down under!
They're howlingly great reads!
INCLUDED IN THIS LIMITED EDITION BOX SET:
Judith Lucci: The Most Slippery Crime of the Year: Death on the Slopes - When the pour is just too perfect.
Colleen Mooney: Politicians, Potholes and Pralines - There's no place like New Orleans to have a good crime!
Anna Celeste Burke: A Tango Before Dying - When trouble waltzes in, it's not long before Georgie Shaw and Detective Jack Wheeler step in when a famous ballroom dance champion is murdered.
Dianne Harman: Murder in Cottonwood Springs - Sheriff Rich got the call every lawman dreads – a relative’s murder. And it’s even worse when it’s your sister.
Sam Cheever: Bayou Bubba - Where Miss Chance meets Cal Amity.
Amy Vansant: Pineapple Lies - If Janet Evanovich and the Golden Girls had a baby, it would be the Pineapple Port series!
Fiona Quinn: Mine - A sleepy town in southwest Virginia wakes up to a nightmare of untimely deaths.
Cindy Bell: A Tough Case to Crack - It is a race against the clock to solve a murder so Nuts about Nuts can open on time.
J A Whiting: Reversal of Fortune - Will Claire's paranormal intuition help solve the case or will her skills fail her when she needs them the most?
Kathi Daley: The Curse of Hollister House - How is one to start again after losing the one thing that speaks to your heart and fuels your passion?
Summer Prescott: Spellstruck - If you liked Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, you're going to love Spellstruck. Pirate, the talking cat, will charm your socks off!
Tonya Kappes: Stamped Out - More than mail is being delivered...there's a murder 'bout to happen!
Looking for cool cozy mysteries for hot summer days?
Then you'll love our collection of stories in this purr-fectly paw-some cozy boxed set from twelve USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon best-selling authors.
Help us Help our Australian animal friends as you enjoy hours of fun sniffing out clues on sandy beaches, in shimmering waterways, at mountain top resorts, and small-town celebrations.
These cozy, friendly stories are full of wily sleuths, cagey plots, and un-fur-gettable tails!
Fetch your copy now to get these furr-ocious cozy mysteries and woof it up with us as we go to the rescue down under!
They're howlingly great reads!
INCLUDED IN THIS LIMITED EDITION BOX SET:
Judith Lucci: The Most Slippery Crime of the Year: Death on the Slopes - When the pour is just too perfect.
Colleen Mooney: Politicians, Potholes and Pralines - There's no place like New Orleans to have a good crime!
Anna Celeste Burke: A Tango Before Dying - When trouble waltzes in, it's not long before Georgie Shaw and Detective Jack Wheeler step in when a famous ballroom dance champion is murdered.
Dianne Harman: Murder in Cottonwood Springs - Sheriff Rich got the call every lawman dreads – a relative’s murder. And it’s even worse when it’s your sister.
Sam Cheever: Bayou Bubba - Where Miss Chance meets Cal Amity.
Amy Vansant: Pineapple Lies - If Janet Evanovich and the Golden Girls had a baby, it would be the Pineapple Port series!
Fiona Quinn: Mine - A sleepy town in southwest Virginia wakes up to a nightmare of untimely deaths.
Cindy Bell: A Tough Case to Crack - It is a race against the clock to solve a murder so Nuts about Nuts can open on time.
J A Whiting: Reversal of Fortune - Will Claire's paranormal intuition help solve the case or will her skills fail her when she needs them the most?
Kathi Daley: The Curse of Hollister House - How is one to start again after losing the one thing that speaks to your heart and fuels your passion?
Summer Prescott: Spellstruck - If you liked Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, you're going to love Spellstruck. Pirate, the talking cat, will charm your socks off!
Tonya Kappes: Stamped Out - More than mail is being delivered...there's a murder 'bout to happen!
- GenresMystery
1800 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 28, 2020
256 people are currently reading
124 people want to read
About the author
Judith Lucci
63 books425 followersDr. Judith Lucci is an Amazon bestselling author who writes what she knows. She is the author of the Alex Destephano Medical Thriller Series and the soon to be released Michaela McPherson, Private Eye, a series centered on a retired homicide detective from Richmond, Virginia who really can’t retire.
“Before I wrote fiction, I was an academic writer who published research, theoretical works, text books and just about anything a nurse or college professor needed to publish to survive. The differences in academic writing and writing fiction are dramatic. Writing what I know propels me to pull from my clinical experiences, some good, some not and use popular fiction as a means to teach and advocate for others. My books have three purposes, to engage the reader, to entertain them and to educate about healthcare and perhaps, the darker side of hospital life.
I am a nurse and hold graduate and doctoral degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia. I have always been a reader and a writer and I love it. I am a member of the Virginia Writers Club, The Shenandoah Valley Writers and Sisters in Crime.
When I’m not writing I am probably teaching, paining on silk as I am a multi-media artist or playing with my many dogs. Please feel free to contact me at judithlucciwrites@gmail.com. I am excited about meeting you!
“Before I wrote fiction, I was an academic writer who published research, theoretical works, text books and just about anything a nurse or college professor needed to publish to survive. The differences in academic writing and writing fiction are dramatic. Writing what I know propels me to pull from my clinical experiences, some good, some not and use popular fiction as a means to teach and advocate for others. My books have three purposes, to engage the reader, to entertain them and to educate about healthcare and perhaps, the darker side of hospital life.
I am a nurse and hold graduate and doctoral degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia. I have always been a reader and a writer and I love it. I am a member of the Virginia Writers Club, The Shenandoah Valley Writers and Sisters in Crime.
When I’m not writing I am probably teaching, paining on silk as I am a multi-media artist or playing with my many dogs. Please feel free to contact me at judithlucciwrites@gmail.com. I am excited about meeting you!
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July 31, 2020
I have read three of these books already!
Judith Lucci: Death on the Slopes
Judith Lucci is one great author-I have read a couple of her books and loved them all. I was able to read this in one sitting-the characters come alive. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing!!
Anna Celeste Burke: A Tango Before Dying
I read this a while ago and loved it!! But then I love all of Anna Celeste Burke's novels and I am pretty sure I have read and reviewed all of them.
Dianne Harman: Murder in Cottonwood Springs
Another of my absolute favorite authors. I don't think I have missed any of her books in any of the series. Yes, I read and reviewed this one a while back also. Her recipes at the back of each will make you drool!
I have read books by several of the others authors who contributed their works for this compilation and loved them as well.
But do you know what I love most--the proceeds go to help the Australian wildlife!!
Judith Lucci: Death on the Slopes
Judith Lucci is one great author-I have read a couple of her books and loved them all. I was able to read this in one sitting-the characters come alive. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing!!
Anna Celeste Burke: A Tango Before Dying
I read this a while ago and loved it!! But then I love all of Anna Celeste Burke's novels and I am pretty sure I have read and reviewed all of them.
Dianne Harman: Murder in Cottonwood Springs
Another of my absolute favorite authors. I don't think I have missed any of her books in any of the series. Yes, I read and reviewed this one a while back also. Her recipes at the back of each will make you drool!
I have read books by several of the others authors who contributed their works for this compilation and loved them as well.
But do you know what I love most--the proceeds go to help the Australian wildlife!!
July 29, 2020
This is a fantastic cozy anthology. I am reviewing a few of the books in the collection.
Sam Cheever: Bayou Bubba . Bayou Bubba is a really fun story. Felicity Chance employs private investigator Cal Amity (ha ha ) to find her missing father. The trip leads them to the bayou. This was a really fun story.
I very much liked the characters and the mystery was a fun one. This is the start of a great series.
I cannot wait for the next one
Summer Prescott: Spellstruck - I was so excited to find out that Summer Prescott had written her first cozy paranormal book. This debut paranormal is so well written, I really hope it becomes a series.
I absolutely love Babs Baldwin who is a self proclaimed decorating diva. She has a interior decorating business. The mystery here is so well thought out and fun ! Add to that a haunted house, a bakery owned by a medium, tea leaves and mystery is abound! The story if intriguing and humorous and multi-dimensional.
I expect nothing less from Summer Prescott who has an extreme talent to cross genre's like no other other I have read.
Tonya Kappes: Stamped Out - Bernadette (Bernie) is my new favorite character! I love that the author has written a middle aged character that for me is so relatable. It is clear to this reader that the author has done her research about the postal service and that authenticity adds to the character development and story line.
The setting of Sugar Creek Gap is one where I want to live with such a great community of people supporting one another. The mystery is so well written with so many twists and turns I had my sleuthing cap on but I wasn't even close to guessing who the murder was. I love Bernie's rescue kitty Rowena. The author writes animals into her stories seamlessly yet so integrated that they truly are one of the characters.
And let me just say that the ending BLEW me away. The characters are so well developed and fleshed out with a well written mystery.
Sam Cheever: Bayou Bubba . Bayou Bubba is a really fun story. Felicity Chance employs private investigator Cal Amity (ha ha ) to find her missing father. The trip leads them to the bayou. This was a really fun story.
I very much liked the characters and the mystery was a fun one. This is the start of a great series.
I cannot wait for the next one
Summer Prescott: Spellstruck - I was so excited to find out that Summer Prescott had written her first cozy paranormal book. This debut paranormal is so well written, I really hope it becomes a series.
I absolutely love Babs Baldwin who is a self proclaimed decorating diva. She has a interior decorating business. The mystery here is so well thought out and fun ! Add to that a haunted house, a bakery owned by a medium, tea leaves and mystery is abound! The story if intriguing and humorous and multi-dimensional.
I expect nothing less from Summer Prescott who has an extreme talent to cross genre's like no other other I have read.
Tonya Kappes: Stamped Out - Bernadette (Bernie) is my new favorite character! I love that the author has written a middle aged character that for me is so relatable. It is clear to this reader that the author has done her research about the postal service and that authenticity adds to the character development and story line.
The setting of Sugar Creek Gap is one where I want to live with such a great community of people supporting one another. The mystery is so well written with so many twists and turns I had my sleuthing cap on but I wasn't even close to guessing who the murder was. I love Bernie's rescue kitty Rowena. The author writes animals into her stories seamlessly yet so integrated that they truly are one of the characters.
And let me just say that the ending BLEW me away. The characters are so well developed and fleshed out with a well written mystery.
August 16, 2020
This is a collection of twelve mystery stories by different authors. And as a quick note of clarification, the stories are not set in Australia as you might guess from the title of the collection. The proceeds are going to help Australia after the big wildfire. Enough on that.
Twelve stories by twelve authors sets you up for one of my favorite types of anthologies. This collection gave me a chance to explore new authors while also revisiting some old favorites. Each of the stories was well written and highly enjoyable with a mix of mystery and humor that just made things fun. I particularly enjoyed Bayou Bubba by Sam Cheever for its bizarre humor, but there was not a dud in the bunch.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
Twelve stories by twelve authors sets you up for one of my favorite types of anthologies. This collection gave me a chance to explore new authors while also revisiting some old favorites. Each of the stories was well written and highly enjoyable with a mix of mystery and humor that just made things fun. I particularly enjoyed Bayou Bubba by Sam Cheever for its bizarre humor, but there was not a dud in the bunch.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
August 13, 2020
Bayou Bubba: Felicity Chance is looking for her dad. Cal Amity is the PI she hired to help her. Yup, those are their names, which is just the start of this hilarious book! Felicity’s search with help of local members of the Bent Society (BS for short), Irene and Dorrie Tae, who know everything that is going on in Bent, Alabama, just cracked me up! The ride with them in their truck had me snort laughing, which to me, is a sign of a great book! Ms. Cheever’s done it again with the start of this new series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2020
Felicity hires PI Cal Amity to track down her missing father. He tracks him down in Alabama. Felicity goes with Cal to Alabama against his wishes. Once they get there they must solve the mystery surrounding Felicity's dad. This was a good read even if it was a short read. Nothing was lacking, there was murder, mystery, and just the right amount of humor. Can't wait to hear more about Felicity and Cal.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2020
This is my review for Bayou Bubba. Such a fun book to read. The names of the main characters are hilarious. Felicity Chance is rich and has a purse fetish, PI Cal Amity has been hired by Felicity to find her father. This leads them to the bayou in Alabama, where a body has been found. You will have to read to find out if it is her dad, along the way you will find great food, mystery, laughs, and maybe a hint of a future romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 3, 2020
Summer Snoops Down Under is entirely a great collection, however, I will be focusing on Bayou Bubba by Sam Cheever.
Felicity Chance hires PI Cal Amity to find her father, only to be told he’s in the morgue. They travel to Bent, Alabama to investigate what happened. Sam Cheever has created great characters in Bayou Bubba and I laughed out loud throughout the story. I especially loved the banter between Irene and Dorrie Tae.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Felicity Chance hires PI Cal Amity to find her father, only to be told he’s in the morgue. They travel to Bent, Alabama to investigate what happened. Sam Cheever has created great characters in Bayou Bubba and I laughed out loud throughout the story. I especially loved the banter between Irene and Dorrie Tae.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2020
A wonderful collection of cozy mysteries from fairly well-known authors, quite a few of them series starters.
I was glad to find some of my favorite authors represented in this anthology, and enjoyed to re-read their stories.
As a collection - if you are not familiar with some of the authors yet, this is a great opportunity to try and see if you like their writing style and their characters.
As it is, this anthology is promising a good time reading, entertainment and fun.
I was glad to find some of my favorite authors represented in this anthology, and enjoyed to re-read their stories.
As a collection - if you are not familiar with some of the authors yet, this is a great opportunity to try and see if you like their writing style and their characters.
As it is, this anthology is promising a good time reading, entertainment and fun.
August 3, 2020
Bayou Bubba by Sam Cheever is a wonderful story to read. This book in in the Summer Snoops: Down Under box set and if all the books in this box set are as wonderful as Bayou Bubba this the whole box set is wonderful. I highly recommend this wonderful box set to everyone who loves reading about cozy mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 14, 2020
Great set of books
This set of books benefits the animals in Australia injured in the wildfire. Really liked the set. I wish they would have put the first book in the set in this set because as I was ready I felt like I had missed something....and I had the first books in each of the series
This set of books benefits the animals in Australia injured in the wildfire. Really liked the set. I wish they would have put the first book in the set in this set because as I was ready I felt like I had missed something....and I had the first books in each of the series
October 5, 2020
Really good stories and it makes you want to read more by these authors.
A really great collection of stories by these authors. You think you know where the authors are going with the story then as usual they switch things throwing a curve in the story. Really enjoyable reading the stories.
A really great collection of stories by these authors. You think you know where the authors are going with the story then as usual they switch things throwing a curve in the story. Really enjoyable reading the stories.
October 13, 2020
Great collection of mystery books
I really enjoyed reading this box set featuring dogs and cats along with their owners solving mysteries. I am glad that the proceeds from this box set are helping animals, that are suffering in the Australian Bush fires. I would recommend this box set, to anyone who likes cozy mysteries.
I really enjoyed reading this box set featuring dogs and cats along with their owners solving mysteries. I am glad that the proceeds from this box set are helping animals, that are suffering in the Australian Bush fires. I would recommend this box set, to anyone who likes cozy mysteries.
July 28, 2020
I just finished it and enjoyed reading it. The ending was a real surprise. This is the second book I have read by this author. Both were good books
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 30, 2020
Summer Snoops: Down Under is a great collection of cozy mysteries.
One of my favourites is Bayou Bubba by Sam Cheever. This story has quirky characters and is a fun read with PI Cal Amity, humour, murder, and mystery. I highly recommend it.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
One of my favourites is Bayou Bubba by Sam Cheever. This story has quirky characters and is a fun read with PI Cal Amity, humour, murder, and mystery. I highly recommend it.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
September 26, 2020
Entertaining
This compilation of cozy mysteries by different authors is a delightful treat for any reader who enjoys clean, fun mysteries. Each mystery is different and complete. Enjoy!
This compilation of cozy mysteries by different authors is a delightful treat for any reader who enjoys clean, fun mysteries. Each mystery is different and complete. Enjoy!
July 31, 2020
This was such an enjoyable story. The characters are loveable. The story is light hearted and fun. Its what I think a cozy should be like. I really really liked it.
August 13, 2020
So far I’ve read the first two books in the ebook box set. Both 5*! Looking forward to reading the rest!
August 29, 2020
What a great set!!!
This is a must read set. Each book is fantastic and the recipes are yummy. To put the frosting on it all the money from the sells are for a good cause.
This is a must read set. Each book is fantastic and the recipes are yummy. To put the frosting on it all the money from the sells are for a good cause.
October 13, 2021
Fantastic
I love all of the books. They were each great books and very well written. This was a pretty fast read.
I love all of the books. They were each great books and very well written. This was a pretty fast read.
May 7, 2023
Wonderful Cozy Mystery Anthology
This is a great collection of cozy mysteries whose profits are all donated to support the land and animals affected by the horrific Australia wildfires. Twelve very good authors have each contributed a story. Some of the stories fit into a series, some don't, but all stand alone. I have read a couple of them already and just loved them. I have read other stories by all of these authors and they are all top drawer! This is a great deal for a great cause. You will love these stories. I bought this book and this is my honest opinion.
This is a great collection of cozy mysteries whose profits are all donated to support the land and animals affected by the horrific Australia wildfires. Twelve very good authors have each contributed a story. Some of the stories fit into a series, some don't, but all stand alone. I have read a couple of them already and just loved them. I have read other stories by all of these authors and they are all top drawer! This is a great deal for a great cause. You will love these stories. I bought this book and this is my honest opinion.
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