Crack the Code

Glock Grannies #5

by Shannon VanBergen

Nikki is looking to expand her friendship circle and try new things. When a day of geocaching turns deadly, she finds herself wrapped up in another murder mystery that brings the grannies and the police together. Their only clue is a series of cryptic cyphers. Can they crack the code and find a killer who intentionally left a trail of clues? And more importantly, can you solve the puzzles before the Nikki, Owen, and the grannies?

Genres: Mystery

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2020

About the author

Shannon is a mother, wife, artist, and USA Today Bestselling Author. When she's not busy taking care of her family, she does everything from creating art with melted crayons to painting in the rain to writing entertaining stories under several different pen names. Her first mystery series features a flirtatious sleuth, a cooky grandma, and a retirement home of gun-toting vigilante grannies. Her stories are sure to entertain.

The first two books in the Glock Grannies Cozy Mystery Series have made the USA Today Bestsellers list a combined three times.

To learn more about Shannon's new books, and to claim a free cozy mystery starter library, visit:
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Reviews

[Sabine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Glock Grannies series and this installment fit the bill perfectly. Funny, a great mystery and some awesome heroines.
I am already excited for the next one and hope this will be a long ongoing series.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic book. Nikki looks to extend her friends but doesn’t expect a murder instead. Don’t miss out.

[Brianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could be a part of the Glock Grannies. They really do make you laugh out loud.

[Renee Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! This series is a must read. Being as I am a woman of a certain age myself, I seriously am enthused with the persistence, attitude, and courage of the Glock Grannies. Nikki is also growing, developing, and learning more about herself in each new adventure. His author has a way with words that pull a reader right in...and sigh when sigh when the last page has been read. So looking forward to number 6. What new adventure will be faced on the road trip? Will N and S really get to be friends? Where will that lead? Be sure to grab this series! I'm sure if you like cozies, you will find it as captivating as I did.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nikki has met some new friends and hadn’t even memorized their names yet when she went running full out to escape a snake she had accidentally grabbed as she searched the grass. Fortunately, Kent caught it and held it up to show her! On a geocaching hunt, adult treasure-hunting with a GPS, with Annalise and her friends, Nikki was about to go back to the car to avoid the “wildlife” when Annalise found the geocache they were looking for! Piper was the last to choose something from the container – a message in a little bottle. But the message was in code or something: “TMBA PIDM AWUM NCV”. But now Nikki was excited and eager to continue looking for the next one! As she ran to catch up with the others, she trips over something and discovers a dead body! She called Owen who knew right away Nikki had found trouble once again!

A code was found in an envelope left at the Newspaper office for Nikki. Could it have anything to do with John Asuza’s murder or someone who just read about it in the paper? Then when Nikki and Grandma Dean went to talk to the victim’s mother in their retirement community, Nikki found another paper with a code on it and a business card tucked under a bowl in the kitchen! Owen didn’t seem to take the codes seriously, but Nikki had a feeling they were indeed connected to the murder somehow. Even though the victim is hated by pretty much everybody, Nikki and the Grannies are more determined than ever to find his killer, and Nikki is turning her attention to the series of cryptic cyphers to find a lead. Can they crack the code to discover the killer who seems to have intentionally left a trail of possible clues to follow?

This is a fun mystery to follow with an ending you won’t see coming! Grab your copy and join the ladies as they help Owen “crack” the case!

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicky wants to meet more people her own age - much as she likes the Glock Grannies - and goes geocaching with friends of an acquaintance, only to literally fall over a body of a locally famous man. When suddenly more and more coded messages appear and they all seem to have to do with the murder the Glock Granny gang cannot help itself but get active again to solve the murder.
An intriguing story with a few surprises, engagingly written and all in all entertaining.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Norma Wiegert · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Grannies are at it again when Nikki who is visiting her Grannie and stumbles over a body while socalizing with her new friends. The victim was not well liked but Nikki and the Grannies are determied to find the killer. There is romance, numerous clues, hilarious incdents and a surprise endng. A very fun and enjoyable read I love this series.

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[Jean Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good read with a crime to solve, humour and a touch of romance. It’s the first book I have read in this series but about to find and read the earlier books. Now I know the characters I want to know how it all began.

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[Val Preston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun romp in the Florida retirement community! But this story involves more of the younger generation, gaming, and google. And the code that we learn about is a simple letter substitution - but makes the story more entertaining.

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[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nikki is trying to do somethings with people more her own age. Nice idea, but let's face it, things don't always go as planned. This little attempt ends up with a murder mystery with cryptic messages. Of course, this does not go unnoticed by the Glock Grannies. Enjoy this laugh out loud story with the Grannies and Nikki. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Booksprout.

[Dorothy Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stepping out of the comfort zone into the wild with geocaching friends, Nikki is intrigued by a code and stumbles on a body. Along with the Grannies, Nikki works to find the truth. I enjoyed this mystery and laughed out loud at the rescue mission behind the Mayor’s house.

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[Lita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun. A mystery with codes that the reader could try to solve. While I figured out the words, I didn't figure out who-done-it. The tale Geraldine's mystery man is revealed and we find out who Nikki's real grandfather was and why he isn't in Geraldine's life. Next stop Branson to see this mysterious man and see if Geraldine will reconnect with the love of her life.

[Loretta TheMoodyRedhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite so far! There were a few parts that are so funny and one in particular between Hattie and Lucca that had me laughing so hard I peed myself! 🤣 (it wasn’t only what was in Hattie’s purse, but also what she said while pulling the item out. Hilarious!!)

Next is book 6, Road Trip. Let’s see what the grannies and Nikki get into on their way to Branson to find Geraldine’s first love.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series! When everyone disliked the murder victim, there are plenty of suspects. The solid plot and hilarious characters make this a fun read. I’m looking forward to the next book. I received this book free and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.

[Polly Helms · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Another Granny book to get hooked on! What a wonderful series. Humorous to the lol point. Get lost in the ongoing saga of the spry grannies and the daughter's daughter.

[Phthon · Rating 5 out of 5]

These grannies are a hoot! I rarely laugh out loud while reading a cozy mystery but I tend to burst out laughing multiple times with the funny ladies! I envy Nikki getting to hang out with women of such wit! I love this series immensely for that reason!

[gary c lehn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Series......

I've been enjoying reading this story, Crack the Code, a story of murder and mystery. The author does a wonderful job of putting her characters together in a story of adventure.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outrageous and entertaining characters tell a witty and page turning whodunit. Hard to put this down. It's always fun to try to figure out who done it. Good book for the Glock Grannies series.

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[Nancy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glock Grannies rock

The grannies learn about the video gaming industry while trying to find a murderer we get to learn s little more about the grannies which is fascinating we also learn about you tube as well. Great storyline

[Jay Hole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Next please!

Really enjoying the grannies! Finished all 4 books quickly and am looking forward to the ensuing road trip as this is a cliff hanger!

[Haley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun, I only wish I didn’t have to wait for the next one to come out before I can read it.

[Rosá Flood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loveee

Awww I love this series so so much, they are a definite must read. I can't wait for the next one...

[stephanie huntington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great fun and very entertaining

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will the grannies find the killer? Will Geraldine tell her grand-daughter about the mystery man in the photo album? I can hardly wait to read the next book in the series.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite in the series so far.

[Lorna Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a brilliantly entertaining read. Fast paced, granny antics galore and all the while Nikki is evolving and becoming a super sleuth. Brave, daring and relentless, these women are amazing as are the books.

[Suzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nikki was trying to do something with people her own age and literally tripped over a dead body. This led to a series of codes being left for multiple people around town. While she and the grannies where trying to decipher tge codes and solve the murder things were going on with all the grannies too. Nikki and Owen were also dealing with personal stuff. In they end the murder did get solved and tge outcome was unexpected.

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[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nikki and the Grannies have to solve a puzzle so to speak to catch a killer. What they don't know is the killer isn't playing by the rules and if not for a hard hitting Granny the killer almost gets away. Poor Owen is in way over his head with this bunch but he wouldn't have it any other way. 😉