What do you think?
Rate this book
Miller Avenue Murder
Tillamook county, Northwest Oregon had been lulled, a slumber gradually trailing the brisk night when an unthinkable tragedy sends a tremor through the district. Blake Campbell an antique storekeeper had been found lacerated in a threadbare wedding dress in the heart of her late husband's home on Miller Avenue.
And four women find themselves tied to the investigation.
Detective Rachel Olson believes it’s a wedding night gone wrong. Criminal law professor Claire Fisher, thinks it’s the ex-wife. Psychologist Lisa Patterson is convinced it’s the disturbed son. And District Attorney Regan Sinclair has her money on the governor.
Four perspectives and a killer on the loose.
And four women find themselves tied to the investigation.
Detective Rachel Olson believes it’s a wedding night gone wrong. Criminal law professor Claire Fisher, thinks it’s the ex-wife. Psychologist Lisa Patterson is convinced it’s the disturbed son. And District Attorney Regan Sinclair has her money on the governor.
Four perspectives and a killer on the loose.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2021
13 people are currently reading
3490 people want to read
About the author
Nenny May
12 books115 followersIndie author Nenny May is a Young Adult and New Adult thriller author whose new vision revolves around telling stories about strong black girls using their wit and intuition to explore difficult situations and building connections along the way.
Want to know more about Nenny May? Follow her social media platforms;
Tiktok: @Authornennymay
Instagram: @Authornennymay.
Want to know more about Nenny May? Follow her social media platforms;
Tiktok: @Authornennymay
Instagram: @Authornennymay.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 63 reviews
September 15, 2021
Blake Campbell is found stabbed and strangled to death in the bedroom of her late husband's home on Miller Avenue.. She was wearing an old threadbare wedding gown. Who would want this antique storekeeper dead?
As it turns out .. there are several people who had a motive.
The investigation is headed by Detective Rachel Olson who thinks this was a wedding night gone wrong. But who was she supposed to have married? Claire Fisher, a criminal law professor thinks it was Blake's husband's ex wife. But why would she kill her now? Psychologist Lisa Patterson is sure that it's Blake's son .. who looks to have an anger management problem. District Attorney Regan Sinclair would bet anything this was the governor's doing.
Four women involved in the investigation ... all four have their prime suspect in mind. So .. who is right ... or are any of them right?
This novel comes with an action-packed plot. The story line is unique in that each character share the responsibility of solving the crime and stopping a murderer in his/her tracks. The characters are as many as suspects, each solidly developed. There are a few twists and turns that lead to a surprising conclusion.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this psychological thriller. read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
As it turns out .. there are several people who had a motive.
The investigation is headed by Detective Rachel Olson who thinks this was a wedding night gone wrong. But who was she supposed to have married? Claire Fisher, a criminal law professor thinks it was Blake's husband's ex wife. But why would she kill her now? Psychologist Lisa Patterson is sure that it's Blake's son .. who looks to have an anger management problem. District Attorney Regan Sinclair would bet anything this was the governor's doing.
Four women involved in the investigation ... all four have their prime suspect in mind. So .. who is right ... or are any of them right?
This novel comes with an action-packed plot. The story line is unique in that each character share the responsibility of solving the crime and stopping a murderer in his/her tracks. The characters are as many as suspects, each solidly developed. There are a few twists and turns that lead to a surprising conclusion.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this psychological thriller. read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
July 19, 2021
I received an ARC of this for free.
The premise was interesting to me, but I couldn't really get into it. There's a lot of characters to keep track of, and I wasn't quite satisfied with the story arc - the ending was pretty abrupt.
But this is very good to have been written by a teenager! I wish her all the best with her writing.
The premise was interesting to me, but I couldn't really get into it. There's a lot of characters to keep track of, and I wasn't quite satisfied with the story arc - the ending was pretty abrupt.
But this is very good to have been written by a teenager! I wish her all the best with her writing.
July 26, 2021
Who would kill Blake Campbell, an antique storekeeper placing her in a worn-out wedding dress in her late husband's home? What did she do to deserve this? Four different women think they know the answer to the who and the why, but who is right? Is any of them right? A very interesting story. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 15, 2021
Murders just do not happen in small town, Tillamook. Yet, when a fifty-year-old woman, was found stabbed and strangled to death in her home, the town gets shook.
Rachel Olson is the lead detective on the case. Being only her second murder investigation, her colleagues wonder if she is up for the task. Determined to prove she is the right woman for the job, she has numerous obstacles, or dare she say people, that keep getting in her way. Will she be able to solve the case before others within the community screw everything up?
In Miller Avenue Murder, Nenny May writes from the different perspectives of several characters impacted by a murder. Nenny cleverly showcases how the actions of one can impact another, causing a ripple effect throughout. Not only does this type of writing keep readers on their toes, it throws every one of their theories out the window.
None the less, confusion arose given the number of characters being followed. At times, the storyline was difficult to comprehend due to the constant changes in character views. In addition, an overuse of profanity, moderate sexual content, plus grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors, led to a challenging read. Therefore, a rating of 3 out of 5 stars is awarded.
Caution is recommended for the following triggers: murder, prostitution, adultery, alcohol use, schizophrenia, depression, postpartum depression, hallucinations, misogyny, assault.
In a nut shell, a great mystery with an ending you never saw coming.
Thank you to #VoraciousReadersOnly, #MillerAvenueMurder #NennyMay and #SleuthPress for the opportunity to review this book.
Rachel Olson is the lead detective on the case. Being only her second murder investigation, her colleagues wonder if she is up for the task. Determined to prove she is the right woman for the job, she has numerous obstacles, or dare she say people, that keep getting in her way. Will she be able to solve the case before others within the community screw everything up?
In Miller Avenue Murder, Nenny May writes from the different perspectives of several characters impacted by a murder. Nenny cleverly showcases how the actions of one can impact another, causing a ripple effect throughout. Not only does this type of writing keep readers on their toes, it throws every one of their theories out the window.
None the less, confusion arose given the number of characters being followed. At times, the storyline was difficult to comprehend due to the constant changes in character views. In addition, an overuse of profanity, moderate sexual content, plus grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors, led to a challenging read. Therefore, a rating of 3 out of 5 stars is awarded.
Caution is recommended for the following triggers: murder, prostitution, adultery, alcohol use, schizophrenia, depression, postpartum depression, hallucinations, misogyny, assault.
In a nut shell, a great mystery with an ending you never saw coming.
Thank you to #VoraciousReadersOnly, #MillerAvenueMurder #NennyMay and #SleuthPress for the opportunity to review this book.
September 17, 2021
I would like to thank the author and Voracious Readers for this review copy; this review is my unbiased opinion.
Blurb: An antique storekeeper - Blake Campell - is found murdered in a wedding dress in the sleepy town of Tillamook.
Miller Avenue Murder is written in a bold, direct way. It’s an highly atmospheric crime novel, and personally reminded me of the hit series Twin Peaks.
It’s described from different perspectives: 1. it’s a wedding night gone wrong, 2. it’s the son, 3. it’s the ex, 4, it’s the governor.
I absolutely loved the writing style, - it felt it was my job to witness the whole process, and pronounce judgement.
With believable conversations, strong character building, and flawed and imperfect protagonists (I personally like that a lot), the main focus of this crime novel is on how people deal with the aftermath of a serious crime. The story screams justice, and grief; the author has a legal background and that is clearly noticeable in the storyline.
This is the first in a series, I definitely want to read the sequel.
A small note of constructive criticism - the author uses adjectives too liberally impho and it slows down the pace of the narrative a bit.
4 stars.
Blurb: An antique storekeeper - Blake Campell - is found murdered in a wedding dress in the sleepy town of Tillamook.
Miller Avenue Murder is written in a bold, direct way. It’s an highly atmospheric crime novel, and personally reminded me of the hit series Twin Peaks.
It’s described from different perspectives: 1. it’s a wedding night gone wrong, 2. it’s the son, 3. it’s the ex, 4, it’s the governor.
I absolutely loved the writing style, - it felt it was my job to witness the whole process, and pronounce judgement.
With believable conversations, strong character building, and flawed and imperfect protagonists (I personally like that a lot), the main focus of this crime novel is on how people deal with the aftermath of a serious crime. The story screams justice, and grief; the author has a legal background and that is clearly noticeable in the storyline.
This is the first in a series, I definitely want to read the sequel.
A small note of constructive criticism - the author uses adjectives too liberally impho and it slows down the pace of the narrative a bit.
4 stars.
September 15, 2021
Nenny May brought a stunning whodunnit with a bit of romance, and kept me guessing until the final pages. I love when a book makes it difficult to guess the killer, and Miller Avenue Murder makes it near impossible. I never could have figured it out.
I did enjoy the multiple perspectives, though I found it a bit hard to follow at times. Rachel Olson was probably my favorite character to read.
The victim being found stabbed to death in a wedding dress added to the mystery of this story. Why would a woman who clearly had no reason to wear a gown be murdered in one? I like that Nenny May brought something unique in this story.
I just going to make a brief comment on the sexual content – I didn’t really feel that it brought much to the story, but I’m never really a fan of sex scenes. Some people may enjoy reading it, but it’s just not for me. The scene was well-written and descriptive.
I was impressed by Nenny May’s Miller Avenue Murder. It is a well-crafted mystery that will keep readers guessing until the end. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the Campbell Murder Series!
I received an advanced review copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I did enjoy the multiple perspectives, though I found it a bit hard to follow at times. Rachel Olson was probably my favorite character to read.
The victim being found stabbed to death in a wedding dress added to the mystery of this story. Why would a woman who clearly had no reason to wear a gown be murdered in one? I like that Nenny May brought something unique in this story.
I just going to make a brief comment on the sexual content – I didn’t really feel that it brought much to the story, but I’m never really a fan of sex scenes. Some people may enjoy reading it, but it’s just not for me. The scene was well-written and descriptive.
I was impressed by Nenny May’s Miller Avenue Murder. It is a well-crafted mystery that will keep readers guessing until the end. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the Campbell Murder Series!
I received an advanced review copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 17, 2021
A Psychological Thriller with a Surprise Twist
The plot starts slowly. At times, I had to go back to get a better understanding of the multifaceted characters, the distinctive flow of dialogue, and the dramatic settings. The backdrop is Tillamook, a sleepy little town in Oregon, where an elderly woman is found brutally murdered in her wedding dress. Lead Detective Rachel Olson, a loner, and a strong-minded individual see similarities between the victim and a cold case file. Her partner, Detective Chase Dawson, has his opinions about who the killer is and criticizes her unfriendly ways that at times can cause friction between the two. As layers upon layers begin to unfold, the character-driven plot becomes a game of cat and mouse when Paul Campbell, the victim’s son, appears, making demands and threats to Sheriff Pierce who has a past connection to the family, exposing misogynistic attitudes, bigoted overtones, sexual orientation, deceit, and scandal. As four women of various positions, come into play, their viewpoints regarding Blake Campbell’s past and who murdered her, makes this story more compelling, building up to a bombshell shocker.
The plot starts slowly. At times, I had to go back to get a better understanding of the multifaceted characters, the distinctive flow of dialogue, and the dramatic settings. The backdrop is Tillamook, a sleepy little town in Oregon, where an elderly woman is found brutally murdered in her wedding dress. Lead Detective Rachel Olson, a loner, and a strong-minded individual see similarities between the victim and a cold case file. Her partner, Detective Chase Dawson, has his opinions about who the killer is and criticizes her unfriendly ways that at times can cause friction between the two. As layers upon layers begin to unfold, the character-driven plot becomes a game of cat and mouse when Paul Campbell, the victim’s son, appears, making demands and threats to Sheriff Pierce who has a past connection to the family, exposing misogynistic attitudes, bigoted overtones, sexual orientation, deceit, and scandal. As four women of various positions, come into play, their viewpoints regarding Blake Campbell’s past and who murdered her, makes this story more compelling, building up to a bombshell shocker.
October 23, 2021
I enjoyed the idea of this story. It was difficult at times to follow along and the ending was so fantastical it felt like an abrupt end without any closure on certain aspects of the story with the many characters. I know this is part of a series, and I imagine some of my questions may be addressed in the next book. The author clearly has talent.
September 14, 2021
This is my first read from this author but won't be my last! Lots of twists and turns and threads to pull. Very good murder mystery!
Many thanks to Book Sirens for this ARC!
Many thanks to Book Sirens for this ARC!
October 27, 2021
DNFed at 3%. Couldn’t stand the sentence structures, so off rhythm. And why are hips jutting and eyes being widened for the most mundane observations? Can’t. Sorry. No.
July 19, 2021
When I first started reading this book, I didn't know what to expect. I was thrown into the first page with a murder investigation, an old lady has been killed, stabbed, and strangled. The first characters I met were side characters... I don't know how to feel about that... Then I find out later on that our main characters are the detective who's too invested in the case, the psychologist who I don't really understand, and the District Attorney... I can't even categorize the law professor as one of the main characters... However, If I were to review this book based on writing style and plot structure, I have to give it a four-star review. I got this book as an ARC from the Author who's a good friend of mine and I promised to give an unbiased review.
July 19, 2021
I've read a lot of books, but nothing by this author... I'm in awe of her writing style. The clues about what happened on the night of Blake Campbell's murder are slowly revealed through the characters. I liked the premise of this book and was excited to read it. Miller Avenue Murder keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first chapter and all the way to the end where you're smacked in the face with a plot twist...
July 14, 2021
This is my first book by this author and in simple terms, I loved it. I couldn't get enough of it. I am a busy woman with three kids and a dog and I was able to fit a chapter a day into my schedule. I couldn't get enough of it. The dead woman had her own back story. She had a reason to live. She didn't deserve to die like that. I felt for Blake Campbell. And the twist at the very end. I tell you I was screaming reading it. To know this was written by a kid blows my mind!
October 3, 2021
Could not finish.
I heard about this book on a podcast and had to try it out. I can see a lot of potential in this author and her story, but it is certainly not ready for primetime.
There were numerous grammatical errors that were very distracting (the novel is written, edited, and published by the author). A quick read-through from a colleague/classmate/family member would eliminate many of them.
The premise of the murder and various suspects was intruiging. A good editor could tighten up the plot line and prose to make this novel more compelling.
I heard about this book on a podcast and had to try it out. I can see a lot of potential in this author and her story, but it is certainly not ready for primetime.
There were numerous grammatical errors that were very distracting (the novel is written, edited, and published by the author). A quick read-through from a colleague/classmate/family member would eliminate many of them.
The premise of the murder and various suspects was intruiging. A good editor could tighten up the plot line and prose to make this novel more compelling.
October 20, 2021
Not even sure what this book was about, so hard to read with all of the typos and annoying word choices, e.g., why are all rooms she mentions in the book described as "petite"? Seems minor, but throughout the book she had odd descriptions. 🤔
Also, the ending was bizarre and totally implausible - you cannot introduce an entirely new suspect in the last few pages.
Also, the ending was bizarre and totally implausible - you cannot introduce an entirely new suspect in the last few pages.
June 26, 2022
I’ve tried to get into this book 3 times now but I just can’t do it. There are so many characters that it’s impossible to keep track of them all. There are so many storylines that when I pick up the book to continue reading where I left off I can’t remember who is who and I end up having to go back and re-read it all.
I appreciate that a teenager wrote and edited it but there are a ton of spelling and grammatical mistakes that distract from the story. I also had a hard time with the fact that Blake was consistently described as old and elderly but was only 50…again I realize a teenager wrote this and to them 50 probably seems ancient but this distorted and juvenile concept of reality made it hard to connect with.
Maybe I will try to read it again in the future but I am shelving this one for now.
I appreciate that a teenager wrote and edited it but there are a ton of spelling and grammatical mistakes that distract from the story. I also had a hard time with the fact that Blake was consistently described as old and elderly but was only 50…again I realize a teenager wrote this and to them 50 probably seems ancient but this distorted and juvenile concept of reality made it hard to connect with.
Maybe I will try to read it again in the future but I am shelving this one for now.
October 30, 2021
Nenny May is a young author and Miller Avenue Murder is her third novel. A woman is found murdered with multiple stab wounds and lacerations. Four women, a criminal law professor (Claire Fischer), psychologist (Lisa Patterson), District Attorney (Regan Sinclair) and police detective (Rachel Olson) each thinks it’s a different suspect. Who is the murderer: is it a wedding night gone wrong, the ex-wife, the disturbed son or the Governor? As suspicions are investigated, the tension mounts, until the unforeseen twist of a conclusion is revealed. An enjoyable beginning to a new crime series with a three-and-a-half-star rating. With much thanks to Nenny May for a copy for review purposes that was unsolicited by the author. The opinion above is freely given without fear or favour.
July 20, 2021
Indie author Nenny May drops you right into the action as Lieutenant Connelly Wilson, Crime Scene Investigator Dan Harriet, and Sargent Beverly Garwood are picking up the pieces of a fifty-six-year-old woman's gruesome death in her late husband's home in an old raggy wedding dress.
Four women have a perspective of what could have happened...
Both police departments are stumped and the victim's son is impatient.
I loved the opening and the twist at the end, the pace is fast and the writing style is better than I would have expected from an indie. Nenny May is definitely one author I will be looking out for in the future...
Four women have a perspective of what could have happened...
Both police departments are stumped and the victim's son is impatient.
I loved the opening and the twist at the end, the pace is fast and the writing style is better than I would have expected from an indie. Nenny May is definitely one author I will be looking out for in the future...
July 29, 2021
Tense and fast-paced. I would love to thank Prolific Works for a free copy of this book. I wasn't prepared for the gruesome crime scene. A fifty-six-year-old prostitute is killed in her late husband's home. The lead detective is crippled by anxiety and a need to take every case too seriously. The. psychologist for the victim's son thinks he's the killer, and his fiance thinks his father's first wife was the killer. The District Attorney has her eye on the governor. And after all this, none of these people were the killer. I couldn't put this book down.
July 14, 2021
Read this as an ARC and I know this review is early but I couldn't wait another second. Can I just point out my favorite character in this book is Rachel FREAKING Olson! She is a curvy legend! And best of all, she's not one of those plain characters, not to discriminate. She's a strong black woman who's on the larger size, she manages to work together with Detective Dawson to solve a murder while managing to make a move on him! Their love is slow burn and I can't wait for book two!
July 28, 2021
I really enjoy this author's writing style. Miller Avenue Murder incorporates multiple perspectives and that involves a lot of head-hopping and I have to say, Nenny May was able to retain formality and simplicity while darting from one character to another. Sure, there were times I got confused between Lisa Patterson and Regan Sinclair's perspectives, but it never once took away from the general plot. Miller Avenue Murder is a diamond in the rough.
July 28, 2021
Wow, this one is not for the faint-hearted. I just finished this book and I am hooked for the second installment. Detective Rachel Naomi Olson is faced with the murder of a fifty-six-year-old woman and with the help of Detective Dawson, the D.A., a psychologist, and a criminal law professor, she assists in uncovering what happened to Blake Campbell. From the onset, the woman didn't have a nice backstory, but to be killed, she didn't deserve that.
July 29, 2021
Gut-wrenchingly brilliant.
This book.
This book.
I have no words.
And I have everything to say at the same time. I am obsessed with this book. I need the second book in the series. Rachel Olson, Lisa Patterson, Regan Sinclair, and Claire Fisher. Four women tied to the investigation of a fifty-six-year-old woman's murder, and neither one of them found the killer. Hell one of them probably died in the end. But I wouldn't know since I haven't read the second book.
This book.
This book.
I have no words.
And I have everything to say at the same time. I am obsessed with this book. I need the second book in the series. Rachel Olson, Lisa Patterson, Regan Sinclair, and Claire Fisher. Four women tied to the investigation of a fifty-six-year-old woman's murder, and neither one of them found the killer. Hell one of them probably died in the end. But I wouldn't know since I haven't read the second book.
March 9, 2022
This book did not make any sense to me, at all. The writing was extremely problematic: lack of subject/verb agreement, many spelling errors, missing words, etc. I found it very difficult to read due to these issues, in addition to the plot holes. I forced myself to finish because I knew it had high ratings but I was not satisfied at all by the ending - it was very abrupt and seemed unbelievable. I understand this is a teen author and I applaud her effort, but this book very much needed an editor's review and a stronger plotline.
July 14, 2021
This isn't your average thriller. Set in a small town, Tillamook, Oregon, featuring diverse characters of varying races and sexualities and mental stability, Nenny May managed to weave diversity into what would have been any other crime thriller. And the ending... Oh My Gosh! There's rumors about a book two and I can't wait!
July 19, 2021
If you want to be chilled to the bone, on the edge of your seat, and smacked in the face with a cliffhanger you didn't see coming, read Miller Avenue Murder. Just finished reading it and I might post about this on my Tiktok. Nenny May touches a wide range of topics in this crime thriller and I can't wait for book two! This is an ARC I don't regret collecting from Booksiren!
July 23, 2021
5/5 stars, the story starts off with a gripping hook, a woman is murdered in her Miller Avenue Home the pace is quick as we follow not only the anxious and traumatized detective, but we peer into multiple characters as well. I did notice there were a lot of characters to keep track of, but it didn't take away from the plot and I never saw the end coming...
July 28, 2021
Wow! what a rollercoaster of a story this was! From the first page, this author had me! The characters were all interesting in one way or another, Rachel Olson had anxiety and yet she was left to lead a murder investigation, Blake Campbell didn't deserve to die just because she wasn't a good enough example to the people of Tillamook.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2021
BUCKLE UP! Because, this is a complex, head spinning, absolutely disturbing, twisty, and truly delicious crime thriller by Nenny May. I received an ARC copy from the author through her newsletter and Voracious Readers Only, and Detective Rachel Olson was an iconic character. As was Lisa Patterson, Regan Sinclair, and Claire Fisher.
August 1, 2021
Wow! What a thriller!
I was excited for this book because the blurb sounded super exciting. And boy did it live up to the hype! I felt for Rachel Olson, especially when she tried to put herself out there with her colleagues and clammed up, Blake Campbell didn't deserve to die. Sure she was different, but was that enough of a reason to kill her?
I was excited for this book because the blurb sounded super exciting. And boy did it live up to the hype! I felt for Rachel Olson, especially when she tried to put herself out there with her colleagues and clammed up, Blake Campbell didn't deserve to die. Sure she was different, but was that enough of a reason to kill her?
Displaying 1 - 30 of 63 reviews