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Sam Hendricks, Author, Mystery Series #1
The Wrong Place
A best-selling mystery author gets involved in a murder investigation and incurs the wrath of one of the detectives because he is making more headway in solving the case than the police are.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2020
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November 20, 2020
An Excellent Stand Alone by Steven Demaree
I always look forward to a new book by Steve Demaree, but I’ll admit that this one took me by surprise. The primary character is a recently widowed author who is obviously not bad to look at! Because of an accidental meeting with a young widow and her two little girls. When he goes to a friends apartment with her he discovers a young dead woman. The search not only for the murderer, but for the unknown murder victim. And then another body is discovered, also unknown. The author turned detective helps two policemen as they attempt to solve the crime.
I am usually pretty good at guessing the murderer, but this one had me guessing until the final pages. I recommend this one for some good reading.
I always look forward to a new book by Steve Demaree, but I’ll admit that this one took me by surprise. The primary character is a recently widowed author who is obviously not bad to look at! Because of an accidental meeting with a young widow and her two little girls. When he goes to a friends apartment with her he discovers a young dead woman. The search not only for the murderer, but for the unknown murder victim. And then another body is discovered, also unknown. The author turned detective helps two policemen as they attempt to solve the crime.
I am usually pretty good at guessing the murderer, but this one had me guessing until the final pages. I recommend this one for some good reading.
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October 15, 2021I like Steve Demaree's book series'.
I have read the Dekker & Aylesford Place series'. The Wrong Place is the first of his stand-alone novels for me. I was slightly disappointed in it. IDK, perhaps I was expecting too much. I certainly wasn't expecting a long cozy. I will read more of Demaree's books, but I do hope he will flesh them out more. There are times when an easy read cozy is just what is needed, but other times I want something more complex, a mystery that makes me think, makes me work out whodunnit! Fact is, I will continue to read Demaree's books b/c I enjoy them. I just won't put my own expectations on them anymore.
I have read the Dekker & Aylesford Place series'. The Wrong Place is the first of his stand-alone novels for me. I was slightly disappointed in it. IDK, perhaps I was expecting too much. I certainly wasn't expecting a long cozy. I will read more of Demaree's books, but I do hope he will flesh them out more. There are times when an easy read cozy is just what is needed, but other times I want something more complex, a mystery that makes me think, makes me work out whodunnit! Fact is, I will continue to read Demaree's books b/c I enjoy them. I just won't put my own expectations on them anymore.
December 19, 2020
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A Mystery Authors Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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As with all of the Steve Demaree books, I thoroughly enjoyed this one too... My favorite mysteries are with Cy and Lou as detectives, but this one also had some very funny moments with Sam and the two city detectives who remind me of Abbott and Costello. In the end, the murders are solved, but it's not who you thought... RECOMMENDED
A Mystery Authors Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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As with all of the Steve Demaree books, I thoroughly enjoyed this one too... My favorite mysteries are with Cy and Lou as detectives, but this one also had some very funny moments with Sam and the two city detectives who remind me of Abbott and Costello. In the end, the murders are solved, but it's not who you thought... RECOMMENDED
January 19, 2021
Great Mystery
I enjoyed this book - it kept me guessing the whole time. I love the humor! I still miss the Dekker Series! Wish there were more of them! Steve Demaree is a good author,and I love a good laugh when I am reading a mystery! I missed the faith based books of the Dekker Series! I have read several in that series twice.
I enjoyed this book - it kept me guessing the whole time. I love the humor! I still miss the Dekker Series! Wish there were more of them! Steve Demaree is a good author,and I love a good laugh when I am reading a mystery! I missed the faith based books of the Dekker Series! I have read several in that series twice.
February 19, 2022
Wrong Place
I liked the fact that an author had such great ideas a out where to look for clues. I don't think there was anything I didn't like. I enjoyed the characters, they were perfect for this story. I gave a five because, the story was enjoyable and it flowed really well. I would love to read more book about Sam, the author and his ability to help the two detectives.
I liked the fact that an author had such great ideas a out where to look for clues. I don't think there was anything I didn't like. I enjoyed the characters, they were perfect for this story. I gave a five because, the story was enjoyable and it flowed really well. I would love to read more book about Sam, the author and his ability to help the two detectives.
October 12, 2022
Steve has done it again
This book held my attention so much!
I love the humor and conflict between Sam and the detectives. It was good to see Sam start dating again after his wife's death.
I knew Sam would figure out who the murderer was, but he had me guessing until the end.
I can't wait to start another one of these great books!
This book held my attention so much!
I love the humor and conflict between Sam and the detectives. It was good to see Sam start dating again after his wife's death.
I knew Sam would figure out who the murderer was, but he had me guessing until the end.
I can't wait to start another one of these great books!
July 13, 2023
Quite a ride trying to figure out which of the several suspects did it!
Lots of interesting and clever characters in this Who Done It mystery book. Author Steve Demaree sets the stage for a second Sam Hendricks book, which is sure to keep you entertained and guessing. You won’t want to miss this series laced with just the right amount of humor.
Lots of interesting and clever characters in this Who Done It mystery book. Author Steve Demaree sets the stage for a second Sam Hendricks book, which is sure to keep you entertained and guessing. You won’t want to miss this series laced with just the right amount of humor.
July 14, 2023
The Wrong Place by Steve Demaree is an excellent mystery with plenty of characters to give you a good twist or two! I love the new character Demaree came up with for the story and really glad there is a second book , out now, with Sam Hendrick, the author and mystery/murder detective! There are two ‘real’ detectives that need a little help solving cases and Sam is the perfect assistant!
September 19, 2023
good
First, I thought the book started very slow and tedious, after about 3 chapters, I stopped reading, but decided to read a couple more chapters,as Steve is one my favorites. The action picked up and I actually t
Like the rest of the book. If he writes another one of these, I'll buy that one also.
First, I thought the book started very slow and tedious, after about 3 chapters, I stopped reading, but decided to read a couple more chapters,as Steve is one my favorites. The action picked up and I actually t
Like the rest of the book. If he writes another one of these, I'll buy that one also.
February 16, 2021
Makes you really think
Really enjoy reading a mystery that keeps making me change my mind about who did it. Love how the writer keeps throwing things in to throw you off track. Very good read.
Really enjoy reading a mystery that keeps making me change my mind about who did it. Love how the writer keeps throwing things in to throw you off track. Very good read.
July 31, 2023
This Sam is no Sham
I've enjoyed many of Steve Demaree's past books and was excited to see he has begun another series. No blood and guts, no gore, no missing children. Just a good, solid whodunit and believable characters
I've enjoyed many of Steve Demaree's past books and was excited to see he has begun another series. No blood and guts, no gore, no missing children. Just a good, solid whodunit and believable characters
August 8, 2023
Really good
I really enjoyed reading this book. The main characters are funny. It is a bit different to the author's other series. There's no swearing or sex, guts and gore. Well worth five stars.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The main characters are funny. It is a bit different to the author's other series. There's no swearing or sex, guts and gore. Well worth five stars.
November 23, 2020
The Wrong Place
A great book! I loved the old lady and her interaction with main characters! Steve Demaree is a great author!
A great book! I loved the old lady and her interaction with main characters! Steve Demaree is a great author!
November 24, 2020
On the edge of my seat
I loved this book. Is a little different from the other books but has that wonderful sense of humor. A book I couldn't put down.
I loved this book. Is a little different from the other books but has that wonderful sense of humor. A book I couldn't put down.
November 26, 2020
Great book. Should be a series. Loved all the characters especially Sam. More of these books please, Steve.
December 22, 2020
A fun intriguing mystery
Starts off with a twist and keeps twisting. Fun characters looking for a murder. Steve Demaree is always keeping us amused.
Starts off with a twist and keeps twisting. Fun characters looking for a murder. Steve Demaree is always keeping us amused.
January 20, 2021
First Impression
The plot and characters of this was interesting. However, the flow of the story seemed to drag which made reading it difficult. Maybe the next one will flow better!
The plot and characters of this was interesting. However, the flow of the story seemed to drag which made reading it difficult. Maybe the next one will flow better!
June 21, 2021
Totally awesome!
This was an awesome mystery keeping me guessing as to who did it. I love this author and have read almost all of his books. This was a wonderful addition.
This was an awesome mystery keeping me guessing as to who did it. I love this author and have read almost all of his books. This was a wonderful addition.
July 20, 2021
Interesting as usual. Can't wait for next book. This book was a little different. I was hoping for another book with Cy.
August 9, 2021
A fun cosy mystery with well-written characters and some amusing moments. The plot moves at a steady pace and the solution does not disappoint.
August 27, 2021
Great story!
I enjoyed this book. I hope there are more. I loved the characters and the story. I was hooked from the first page. I never knew who was the murderer was.
I enjoyed this book. I hope there are more. I loved the characters and the story. I was hooked from the first page. I never knew who was the murderer was.
July 15, 2023
Ten stars. One of the funniest mysteries I've ever read!
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