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Midwest Cozy Mystery #10
Murder in England
A murder in the English pub where you're staying? Definitely not the way to start a vacation!What could be better than going to Northern England to visit the places where famous authors such as Bram Stoker, Beatrix Potter, and Catherine Cookson lived and worked? If you're an author it's a dream come true and something Kat had always wanted to do.But when the popular pub employee, Sam, is murdered the night Kat and her friends arrive at the pub, Kat feels she has to help. And even though she'd promised her husband she wouldn't become involved in any more murder investigations, she can't turn her back on the genial uncle of the murdered pub employee, who has no idea what to do. She can see that he desperately needs her help.She never expected the local police to use her mystery solving talents, but Sergeant Nick Black realizes he needs some help from a civilian when there's a stakeout. And Kat can't get rid of the thought that Bailey, Sam's Belgian Malinois dog, must have known who the murderer was, because he hadn't tried to protect Sam from the killer.After all, he'd come to Sam's rescue before, so why hadn't he protected Sam the night the murder took place? Had he recognized the murderer? Was it someone Sam knew and was on friendly terms with?Join Kat and her friends as they explore the Northern England countryside while they help solve a murder.This is the 10th book in the Midwest Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author. Plenty of dogs and recipes!
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Published June 15, 2021
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August 16, 2021A murder in the English pub where you're staying? Definitely not the way to start a vacation!
What could be better than going to Northern England to visit the places where famous authors such as Bram Stoker, Beatrix Potter, and Catherine Cookson lived and worked? If you're an author it's a dream come true and something Kat had always wanted to do.
But when the popular pub employee, Sam, is murdered the night Kat and her friends arrive at the pub, Kat feels she has to help. And even though she'd promised her husband she wouldn't become involved in any more murder investigations, she can't turn her back on the genial uncle of the murdered pub employee, who has no idea what to do. She can see that he desperately needs her help.
She never expected the local police to use her mystery solving talents, but Sergeant Nick Black realizes he needs some help from a civilian when there's a stakeout. And Kat can't get rid of the thought that Bailey, Sam's Belgian Malinois dog, must have known who the murderer was, because he hadn't tried to protect Sam from the killer.
After all, he'd come to Sam's rescue before, so why hadn't he protected Sam the night the murder took place? Had he recognized the murderer? Was it someone Sam knew and was on friendly terms with?
Join Kat and her friends as they explore the Northern England countryside while they help solve a murder.
This is the 10th book in the Midwest Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author. Plenty of dogs and recipes!
What could be better than going to Northern England to visit the places where famous authors such as Bram Stoker, Beatrix Potter, and Catherine Cookson lived and worked? If you're an author it's a dream come true and something Kat had always wanted to do.
But when the popular pub employee, Sam, is murdered the night Kat and her friends arrive at the pub, Kat feels she has to help. And even though she'd promised her husband she wouldn't become involved in any more murder investigations, she can't turn her back on the genial uncle of the murdered pub employee, who has no idea what to do. She can see that he desperately needs her help.
She never expected the local police to use her mystery solving talents, but Sergeant Nick Black realizes he needs some help from a civilian when there's a stakeout. And Kat can't get rid of the thought that Bailey, Sam's Belgian Malinois dog, must have known who the murderer was, because he hadn't tried to protect Sam from the killer.
After all, he'd come to Sam's rescue before, so why hadn't he protected Sam the night the murder took place? Had he recognized the murderer? Was it someone Sam knew and was on friendly terms with?
Join Kat and her friends as they explore the Northern England countryside while they help solve a murder.
This is the 10th book in the Midwest Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author. Plenty of dogs and recipes!
September 3, 2021
This is another fun instalment in the Midwest cozy mystery series but can be read as a standalone mystery like all the others. The author always does a lot of homework and plotting before writing her stories and this shows in the cleverly crafted plots, she even came up with things I didn't know and I live in England. It is backed up by a nice group of friends and a mystery that had me guessing the wrong killer.
For Kat as a mystery writer taking a holiday in England and visiting where famous authors lived and worked is a dream come true. That is until Sam a popular employee and nephew of the owner of the pub where they are staying is murdered. His big dog didn't react to the murder and Kat believes that means not only did the owner and dog know the killer but it was someone they trusted. Will solving the murder ruin the holiday for Kat and her friends or knowing the killer got away? Kat can't enjoy the sites of the English countryside knowing that she might just be able to help catch a killer but will do so put her and her friends in harm's way? Or will the local police back her up?
I did like the narrator, I am just not sure about some of the English accents she used but that could just be me not recognising how others hear us speak.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request from audiobooksunleashed and have voluntarily left this review.
For Kat as a mystery writer taking a holiday in England and visiting where famous authors lived and worked is a dream come true. That is until Sam a popular employee and nephew of the owner of the pub where they are staying is murdered. His big dog didn't react to the murder and Kat believes that means not only did the owner and dog know the killer but it was someone they trusted. Will solving the murder ruin the holiday for Kat and her friends or knowing the killer got away? Kat can't enjoy the sites of the English countryside knowing that she might just be able to help catch a killer but will do so put her and her friends in harm's way? Or will the local police back her up?
I did like the narrator, I am just not sure about some of the English accents she used but that could just be me not recognising how others hear us speak.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request from audiobooksunleashed and have voluntarily left this review.
August 10, 2021
What a lovely trip to the English countryside these 4 friends took! The imagery was amazing-I almost felt like I was there!! All the woman had different places they wanted to see and they got to see all of them! Kat, who if you remember her from the other Midwest Cozies is an author. She really wanted to see where all these famous authors hung out and hoped she might get some inspiration.
They were staying at a hotel that was super friendly-some of the best service any of these women has ever experienced. The owner was really nice. His nephew ran the bar and was super helpful. So when the police came knocking to say that the nephew had been murdered--well Kat just had to offer her help! What bothered Kat the most was that his Belgian Malinois dog did not try to protect Sam (the nephew) from the killer.
She ends up helping the police and not only was the killer found--but a bad cop was also uncovered! Twists and turns galore--and you won't guess who killed Sam!
There is a lot of eating going on as the women go about the country side--my mouth was watering-and of course at the end of the novel-several of those tempting dishes will appear with their recipes!
They were staying at a hotel that was super friendly-some of the best service any of these women has ever experienced. The owner was really nice. His nephew ran the bar and was super helpful. So when the police came knocking to say that the nephew had been murdered--well Kat just had to offer her help! What bothered Kat the most was that his Belgian Malinois dog did not try to protect Sam (the nephew) from the killer.
She ends up helping the police and not only was the killer found--but a bad cop was also uncovered! Twists and turns galore--and you won't guess who killed Sam!
There is a lot of eating going on as the women go about the country side--my mouth was watering-and of course at the end of the novel-several of those tempting dishes will appear with their recipes!
February 12, 2022
This is book #10 in the series. I haven’t read all of the previous 9 but I’ve read most of them. I enjoy the main character Kat, her husband Blaine, her daughter, and their dog. In this book, Kat travels to England with three of her friends. This book is interesting in that the author tells about the area the ladies are visiting so as one is reading you get a tour of the area too.
Kat gets involved in solving a murder and her three friends help. The nephew of the pub/hotel owner gets killed while on the front porch of his home. Kat is puzzled b/c Sam has a Belgium Melanois who very protective and wonders how the killer did not provoke the dog. Kat does help solve the murder but it is the police sargeant who actually finds the murderer. The book ends with the four ladies leave the pub/hotel and continue on their travels.
This book is entertaining. It is a typical cozy mystery. It’s easy reading and the characters are engaging. Truthfully some of the early Midwest Cozy Mystery books had more mystery and a bit more excitement than this one.
Kat gets involved in solving a murder and her three friends help. The nephew of the pub/hotel owner gets killed while on the front porch of his home. Kat is puzzled b/c Sam has a Belgium Melanois who very protective and wonders how the killer did not provoke the dog. Kat does help solve the murder but it is the police sargeant who actually finds the murderer. The book ends with the four ladies leave the pub/hotel and continue on their travels.
This book is entertaining. It is a typical cozy mystery. It’s easy reading and the characters are engaging. Truthfully some of the early Midwest Cozy Mystery books had more mystery and a bit more excitement than this one.
June 17, 2021
Kat Denham and Three Friends Solve a Murder
Kat had in the past helped each of the three friends with whom she was going on a trip to the northeast of England. They started in Whitby to look into Bram Stoker's writing Dracula, Beatrice Potter's Lakes District and Peter Rabbit, and another author from the past. While there is very interesting description of their travels, the focus is primarily on the murder and their group's participation in the investigation and solution of the crime. Another great mystery by Mrs Harman.
Kat had in the past helped each of the three friends with whom she was going on a trip to the northeast of England. They started in Whitby to look into Bram Stoker's writing Dracula, Beatrice Potter's Lakes District and Peter Rabbit, and another author from the past. While there is very interesting description of their travels, the focus is primarily on the murder and their group's participation in the investigation and solution of the crime. Another great mystery by Mrs Harman.
September 6, 2024
This was book 10 in this easy reading cozy mystery series. Kat and her friends have stopped in NE England en route to the Seychelles on vacation. Shortly after arriving, a local pub employee they have befriended is found stabbed to death. With Kat’s experience she assists the local police in investigating this crime but soon ends up finding a link to another series of crimes in town. Leave it to Kat to help find the culprit, and a surprising one it was!
July 10, 2021
Interesting
Having visited the Whitby area several times, it was nice to read about places I recognised. However , it did read a bit like a travel blog at times rather than a mystery. The actual murder mystery and it's resolution was intriguing and creative. Enjoyable overall.
Having visited the Whitby area several times, it was nice to read about places I recognised. However , it did read a bit like a travel blog at times rather than a mystery. The actual murder mystery and it's resolution was intriguing and creative. Enjoyable overall.
December 29, 2021
I really enjoyed this book! Kat and her friends are visiting England for a little vacation and to visit some places they are interested in. But then a pub employee is discovered murdered. Kat gets the chance to help out with the investigation. I loved the England location and the descriptions of the local area. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was enjoyable.
June 15, 2023
Murder In England
Kat and her her friends head to England for a vacation and come across another murder. Touring the world of a few authors they discover some tasty cuisine along the way to finding the killer. Kat works with the local police and help the victims family fnd justice and closure.
Kat and her her friends head to England for a vacation and come across another murder. Touring the world of a few authors they discover some tasty cuisine along the way to finding the killer. Kat works with the local police and help the victims family fnd justice and closure.
July 10, 2023
A fun read that made me want to visit this part of the UK. It just read like it was written in a hurry and needed better editing. For example, at one point the author describes the car that a character is driving and makes a point to say what brand it is. A few pages over she mentions that the character is driving a different brand of car.
July 14, 2023
Another exciting adventure for Kat and girlfriends to Northern England to visit residences of some famous authors. A friendly assistant manager is found murdered and Kat and friends decide to help with the investigation while continuing their vacation. Good reading with nice description of the sights and nice interaction with the English police. Thanks for the enjoyable read
June 16, 2021
Wonderful
Thank you for another novel with Kat and hope to see more. This book includes three of her friends as a bonus. Great mystery and tour of northeast England kept me from putting it down.
Thank you for another novel with Kat and hope to see more. This book includes three of her friends as a bonus. Great mystery and tour of northeast England kept me from putting it down.
July 5, 2021
Great story with lots of history
This was another great story in this series (best to read in order). Loved the history lesson in the travels taking place in the story. Enjoyable and easy read with a side of murder.
This was another great story in this series (best to read in order). Loved the history lesson in the travels taking place in the story. Enjoyable and easy read with a side of murder.
July 9, 2021
Kat plus 3
Kat & her 3 friends go on vacation to Southeast England. The story is low key, slow but with a lot great tourist site information. They help in a murder that has a twisted plot. I enjoy when Kat is home but it was still a good read.
Kat & her 3 friends go on vacation to Southeast England. The story is low key, slow but with a lot great tourist site information. They help in a murder that has a twisted plot. I enjoy when Kat is home but it was still a good read.
July 19, 2021
Overseas murder solved!
This was one of the best books I have read in some time. The assortment of friends, the setting in England. And the cast of characters made for furious reading this weekend. Surprise ending made so much sense also.
This was one of the best books I have read in some time. The assortment of friends, the setting in England. And the cast of characters made for furious reading this weekend. Surprise ending made so much sense also.
August 14, 2021
Women friends getting together to see northeast part of England.the settling the friendly people, a beautiful hotel. When a knock on the door change things. Delightful story that draws one in with good narration
July 7, 2024
another great book
Dianne Harmon is an amazing author. This is another one of her books that I will read again. This author knows how to keep you in suspense from the very beginning of the book
Thank you Dianne Harmon
Dianne Harmon is an amazing author. This is another one of her books that I will read again. This author knows how to keep you in suspense from the very beginning of the book
Thank you Dianne Harmon
October 18, 2024
it’s all good!
What I really enjoy about Harman’s writing is “I know there will be a whole done it” I know it will be solved…. But how does she come up with sort of complicated patterns consistently and different!!
What I really enjoy about Harman’s writing is “I know there will be a whole done it” I know it will be solved…. But how does she come up with sort of complicated patterns consistently and different!!
June 18, 2021
Great book
This is a great book in the Midwest Cozy series by Dianne Harman. I can't wait for the next book.
This is a great book in the Midwest Cozy series by Dianne Harman. I can't wait for the next book.
August 21, 2021
Loved taken a trip to the English country. The murderer was a surprise! Great story!
August 25, 2021
Who killed Sam and why??? A group of authors gets busy checking things out!!! I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
September 21, 2021
Great Read
Enjoyable characters and easy reading. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Going to check out more books written by Dianne Harman.
Enjoyable characters and easy reading. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Going to check out more books written by Dianne Harman.
November 27, 2021
Vacation mystery are great
Read this book in one sitting. The characters are great, the description Northern England was fantastic. The murder mystery had a surprise ending.
Read this book in one sitting. The characters are great, the description Northern England was fantastic. The murder mystery had a surprise ending.
April 18, 2022
This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
April 22, 2022
This was a basic cozy mystery in England. Kat was a likeable enough character as were her friends. She just wanted to take some time off but found herself solving another murder.
June 28, 2024
Who killed Sam Williams and why??? AND why hadn't Bailey alerted??? He had secretly made a video??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
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