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Fenway Stevenson Mysteries #4-6
The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries, Collection Two: Books 4–6
Enjoy the next three novels in this hardboiled coroner series by bestselling mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin!
"If you love page-turning, unputdownable mysteries, then Ardoin is the real deal."
--Mark Stay, host of The Bestseller Experiment podcast
Blood is thicker than oil—until murder is involved!
The collection includes the Books 4-6 of The Fenway Stevenson
The Upstaged The local university's Shakespeare troupe already had plenty of drama—then their manager was murdered. The morning after the coroner election, Fenway Stevenson finds herself in the middle of another emotionally charged case. The manager of a renowned Shakespeare group is killed—and there's no shortage of suspects. Uncovering secret affairs and ties to a deep conspiracy, she gets stonewalled by actors, accountants, and even the university president—who all seem to know more than they admit. Can Fenway solve the murder before she becomes the next victim?
The Courtroom A dead defendant. A court in lockdown. And a murderer in the room. Coroner Fenway Stevenson is distraught. Not only is her father on trial for murder, but a huge conspiracy is wrecking the coastal town she calls home. And with two gunshots in a crowded courtroom, everything changes. A dead body. Thirteen people. A set of locked doors. As the hours tick by, one thing becomes the killer is still in the courtroom and will stop at nothing to ensure the truth never comes out. With only a fingerprint kit, an Ethernet cable, and her wits, can Fenway catch the killer before becoming a victim herself?
The Watchful A murder in the city’s most exclusive hotel. The main suspect? Her boyfriend’s ex-wife. There’s another killing in the cozy beach town of Estancia. This time, Coroner Fenway Stevenson needs to solve the murder of one of the most prominent businessmen in town. But everyone has ulterior motives. The new mayor is pressuring her to make a quick arrest. Is he eager for justice or does he have something to hide? Fenway’s relationship with her boyfriend is strained when the investigation threatens to unearth a terrible secret and tear his family apart. Her father lies comatose after being shot by a bullet meant for Fenway. His company is on the brink of disaster. The investigation quickly turns into a political and personal battleground. Her friends, colleagues, and family get caught in the web of complicated relationships and contradictory evidence—and as the mayor turns the screws on Fenway, her emotions reach the boiling point. When the main suspect's alibi changes, Fenway knows something isn't right. Is she trying to hide a bigger secret or is she playing a more nefarious game?
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Mixing murder, small-town politics, and hidden conspiracies, The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries follow the newly-elected coroner as she tries to get to the bottom of the high-profile murders in her town—while juggling the politics of the coroner's office, the whims of her rich, powerful father, and a romance with the county sheriff.
The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries, Collection Two is a boxset of the second three books of the hardboiled murder mystery series.
"If you love page-turning, unputdownable mysteries, then Ardoin is the real deal."
--Mark Stay, host of The Bestseller Experiment podcast
Blood is thicker than oil—until murder is involved!
The collection includes the Books 4-6 of The Fenway Stevenson
The Upstaged The local university's Shakespeare troupe already had plenty of drama—then their manager was murdered. The morning after the coroner election, Fenway Stevenson finds herself in the middle of another emotionally charged case. The manager of a renowned Shakespeare group is killed—and there's no shortage of suspects. Uncovering secret affairs and ties to a deep conspiracy, she gets stonewalled by actors, accountants, and even the university president—who all seem to know more than they admit. Can Fenway solve the murder before she becomes the next victim?
The Courtroom A dead defendant. A court in lockdown. And a murderer in the room. Coroner Fenway Stevenson is distraught. Not only is her father on trial for murder, but a huge conspiracy is wrecking the coastal town she calls home. And with two gunshots in a crowded courtroom, everything changes. A dead body. Thirteen people. A set of locked doors. As the hours tick by, one thing becomes the killer is still in the courtroom and will stop at nothing to ensure the truth never comes out. With only a fingerprint kit, an Ethernet cable, and her wits, can Fenway catch the killer before becoming a victim herself?
The Watchful A murder in the city’s most exclusive hotel. The main suspect? Her boyfriend’s ex-wife. There’s another killing in the cozy beach town of Estancia. This time, Coroner Fenway Stevenson needs to solve the murder of one of the most prominent businessmen in town. But everyone has ulterior motives. The new mayor is pressuring her to make a quick arrest. Is he eager for justice or does he have something to hide? Fenway’s relationship with her boyfriend is strained when the investigation threatens to unearth a terrible secret and tear his family apart. Her father lies comatose after being shot by a bullet meant for Fenway. His company is on the brink of disaster. The investigation quickly turns into a political and personal battleground. Her friends, colleagues, and family get caught in the web of complicated relationships and contradictory evidence—and as the mayor turns the screws on Fenway, her emotions reach the boiling point. When the main suspect's alibi changes, Fenway knows something isn't right. Is she trying to hide a bigger secret or is she playing a more nefarious game?
_______________________
Mixing murder, small-town politics, and hidden conspiracies, The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries follow the newly-elected coroner as she tries to get to the bottom of the high-profile murders in her town—while juggling the politics of the coroner's office, the whims of her rich, powerful father, and a romance with the county sheriff.
The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries, Collection Two is a boxset of the second three books of the hardboiled murder mystery series.
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Published February 9, 2021
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About the author
Paul Austin Ardoin
32 books126 followersPaul Austin Ardoin is the author of the Fenway Stevenson Mysteries. A California native with a degree in creative writing from UC Santa Barbara, Ardoin has also published short fiction and humorous essays in Bottomfish and Sweet Fancy Moses. His non-fiction articles about computer security have appeared in California Computer News and European Communications. He lives in the Sacramento area with his wife, two teenagers, and a menagerie of animals.
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August 17, 2021
The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries, Collection Two: Books 4,5,6 by Paul Austin Ardoin.
The books in the Fenway Stevenson Mysteries are to be read in order. Each book has a mystery murder to be solved and at the end of each book that main mystery is solved, however there are cliff hanger endings. The overall story arc over all 7 books is the personal relationships of Fenway with her father, her mother, her father's second wife, her lovers, her friends and the people she works with. In each book more of her personal back ground is revealed. The plot is page turning for each book for the mystery involved and the outcome. The writing style may not be to everyone's liking but for me all 7 books in this series kept me engaged till the very last page. I would suggest you buy the box sets. A great read.
The books in the Fenway Stevenson Mysteries are to be read in order. Each book has a mystery murder to be solved and at the end of each book that main mystery is solved, however there are cliff hanger endings. The overall story arc over all 7 books is the personal relationships of Fenway with her father, her mother, her father's second wife, her lovers, her friends and the people she works with. In each book more of her personal back ground is revealed. The plot is page turning for each book for the mystery involved and the outcome. The writing style may not be to everyone's liking but for me all 7 books in this series kept me engaged till the very last page. I would suggest you buy the box sets. A great read.
February 12, 2023
I have now finished six books about Fenway Steveson. Paul Austin Ardoin’s writing style is one I love. You cannot read one of these books as they are a series and you cannot contemplate missing out on the next mystery to be solved because there are cliff-hangers in each one. I have also purchased the seventh book in this series.
Fenway’s character, as a Coroner, is excellent. She is strong, and intelligent, has loving relationships with her estranged father and male friends, and is superb at solving murders. Other characters are well described and you get to love them — or despise them.
I would recommend anyone to purchase this series as the stories are page-turners.
Fenway’s character, as a Coroner, is excellent. She is strong, and intelligent, has loving relationships with her estranged father and male friends, and is superb at solving murders. Other characters are well described and you get to love them — or despise them.
I would recommend anyone to purchase this series as the stories are page-turners.
November 1, 2021
This was a collection of three more books in the series. I enjoyed each of them as much as the others I have read. This author has a style that I truly enjoy and it makes the story flow. He does get a bit stuck on describing Fenways love of a certain restaurant and their food. In this collection, I found myself becoming a bit upset with Fenway. She is supposed to be this strong woman capable of being the Coroner and she wasn't coming across that way at all. Anyway, Mr. Ardoin did not continue along that thread. I am ready to begin the next book in this series.
August 30, 2021
I loved this series and Fenway's grit to deal with life and becoming a fantastic Coroner. I really hope there are more books to come as the author truly has a skill of hiding clues in plain sight and you may not see them until after Fenway points them out. I really want to see how she bests the mayor!. Great series. Will search for more books from the author and hope they are as good as this series has been.
August 29, 2021
I do love a good mystery
Fenway is an amazing character and though a mystery is solved another one begins. Really makes me feel like I know these people and would love to sit down and have coffee (can’t eat Mexican food). Will begin the next book after lunch. Sitting outside in the shade enjoying the sun, birds and breeze. Nothing better!
Fenway is an amazing character and though a mystery is solved another one begins. Really makes me feel like I know these people and would love to sit down and have coffee (can’t eat Mexican food). Will begin the next book after lunch. Sitting outside in the shade enjoying the sun, birds and breeze. Nothing better!
March 5, 2022
I love this series!!
I love reading about Fenway and her crew. The author has a wonderful way with suspense. You never see it coming and BAM it hits you over the head. I hope the Mayor gets his in the next one.
I love reading about Fenway and her crew. The author has a wonderful way with suspense. You never see it coming and BAM it hits you over the head. I hope the Mayor gets his in the next one.
October 13, 2025
I love Mr. Ardoin’s books!!
I love Mr. Ardoin’s books! I enjoy the intricate stories and the believable characters. I find humor and poignancy in his story telling. Book #7 here I come.
I love Mr. Ardoin’s books! I enjoy the intricate stories and the believable characters. I find humor and poignancy in his story telling. Book #7 here I come.
June 24, 2023
very enjoyable series
I came upon this series & decided to give it a try. I simply fell in love with the main characters. At times the stories do drag a bit, but believe you me. Worth the read!
I came upon this series & decided to give it a try. I simply fell in love with the main characters. At times the stories do drag a bit, but believe you me. Worth the read!
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