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A Flock of an Alibi
Discover ten captivating stories surrounding the national bird of the Bahamas.
From flocked towns to angry neighbors, everyone has strong feelings about this shrimp loving feathered misfit. But love them or hate them, you’ll have a flocking good time reading how they become the focal point for 10 different mysteries.
A Flock of an Alibi, a flamingo themed cozy mystery anthology, from ten flocking good authors.
A Bird-Brained Scheme by Connie B. Dowell
Poppy Ashfield, gardener and the new Town Witch, just wants to relax and guzzle coffee on Saturday morning when a talking flamingo arrives with a strange proclamation. Now she’s got to change out of her pajamas and try to stop a murder before the sun sets.
The Case of Flamingo Fakery by S. Newell
When Mandy wakes up to a town covered in flamingos, she assumes it's just another over-the-top town celebration, but the town decorating committee denies any responsibility. With tensions on the rise among the shopkeepers and flamingos coating every surface, Mandy must find the source before her best friend, Samuel, has a meltdown over the fact that he forgot to make flamingo cupcakes.
The Fatal Flamingo by Jemima Jenkins
Professional interior designer. Amateur sleuth. A gardener is murdered in one of Sydney's oldest, most prestigious suburbs. The top suspect has asked me, Elisa, to investigate. I can't say no. It's a bit complicated, flamingos everywhere, and nothing adds up. But I won't stop asking questions until I get the right answers!
The Only Witness by Mary B. Barbee
Margaret Green and her pet flamingo, Fiona, are an inseparable pair, but their close relationship comes to a sudden end when Margaret’s lifeless body is found lying next to Fiona’s pool. In this compelling small town mystery, Margaret’s oldest daughter finds herself faced with the challenge of solving the crime and consoling poor Fiona, the only witness.
Red Herrings and Pink Flamingos by Brittany E. Brinegar
This afternoon I received an invite to the reading of Uncle Al’s last will and testament. The problem? I don’t have an Uncle Al. The mysterious stranger left me a ceramic flamingo with a hidden message. Turns out my fake uncle was murdered. Becky Robinson is on the case.
Big Birds and Burglary by Rune Stroud
When a music producer is killed, it'll take the witness statement of a flamingo to tie the killer to the crime.
The Biscuit Mix-Up by R. A. Muth
I'd rather bag groceries at the Piggly Wiggly than befriend the exchange student my parents hosted for the summer. When a trip to the mall proved too tempting for my sticky-fingered pseudo-sibling, neither of us could have predicted what would happen next.
Pink Flamingos and the Witch by J. J. Justice
Everyone loves a pool party! And this is especially true when the Lobelia Falls Resort throws a movie night at the pool to screen John Waters' "Pink Flamingos." But when a guest turns up dead, Meg Leisler (a new witch and COO of the resort) helps the town sheriff get to the bottom of the mystery.
Azure and the Case of the Flocked Yards by Verena DeLuca
Salutations, I’m Azure your local dragon. Shh, it’s a secret but I can trust you, right?
My human is an amateur sleuth—newsflash I’m better.
Join me as I outsmart the vile plastic pink bird plaguing our town.
Whole Lawn of Love by Zoey Chase
When Thea learns that her good friend, Hennie, has a difficult day ahead, she plans a flamingo surprise to cheer her up. But Thea’s cute idea turns into a pink plastic nightmare when a vandal strikes. Thea must bring the culprit to justice, while finding a way to comfort Hennie through a troubling day.
From flocked towns to angry neighbors, everyone has strong feelings about this shrimp loving feathered misfit. But love them or hate them, you’ll have a flocking good time reading how they become the focal point for 10 different mysteries.
A Flock of an Alibi, a flamingo themed cozy mystery anthology, from ten flocking good authors.
A Bird-Brained Scheme by Connie B. Dowell
Poppy Ashfield, gardener and the new Town Witch, just wants to relax and guzzle coffee on Saturday morning when a talking flamingo arrives with a strange proclamation. Now she’s got to change out of her pajamas and try to stop a murder before the sun sets.
The Case of Flamingo Fakery by S. Newell
When Mandy wakes up to a town covered in flamingos, she assumes it's just another over-the-top town celebration, but the town decorating committee denies any responsibility. With tensions on the rise among the shopkeepers and flamingos coating every surface, Mandy must find the source before her best friend, Samuel, has a meltdown over the fact that he forgot to make flamingo cupcakes.
The Fatal Flamingo by Jemima Jenkins
Professional interior designer. Amateur sleuth. A gardener is murdered in one of Sydney's oldest, most prestigious suburbs. The top suspect has asked me, Elisa, to investigate. I can't say no. It's a bit complicated, flamingos everywhere, and nothing adds up. But I won't stop asking questions until I get the right answers!
The Only Witness by Mary B. Barbee
Margaret Green and her pet flamingo, Fiona, are an inseparable pair, but their close relationship comes to a sudden end when Margaret’s lifeless body is found lying next to Fiona’s pool. In this compelling small town mystery, Margaret’s oldest daughter finds herself faced with the challenge of solving the crime and consoling poor Fiona, the only witness.
Red Herrings and Pink Flamingos by Brittany E. Brinegar
This afternoon I received an invite to the reading of Uncle Al’s last will and testament. The problem? I don’t have an Uncle Al. The mysterious stranger left me a ceramic flamingo with a hidden message. Turns out my fake uncle was murdered. Becky Robinson is on the case.
Big Birds and Burglary by Rune Stroud
When a music producer is killed, it'll take the witness statement of a flamingo to tie the killer to the crime.
The Biscuit Mix-Up by R. A. Muth
I'd rather bag groceries at the Piggly Wiggly than befriend the exchange student my parents hosted for the summer. When a trip to the mall proved too tempting for my sticky-fingered pseudo-sibling, neither of us could have predicted what would happen next.
Pink Flamingos and the Witch by J. J. Justice
Everyone loves a pool party! And this is especially true when the Lobelia Falls Resort throws a movie night at the pool to screen John Waters' "Pink Flamingos." But when a guest turns up dead, Meg Leisler (a new witch and COO of the resort) helps the town sheriff get to the bottom of the mystery.
Azure and the Case of the Flocked Yards by Verena DeLuca
Salutations, I’m Azure your local dragon. Shh, it’s a secret but I can trust you, right?
My human is an amateur sleuth—newsflash I’m better.
Join me as I outsmart the vile plastic pink bird plaguing our town.
Whole Lawn of Love by Zoey Chase
When Thea learns that her good friend, Hennie, has a difficult day ahead, she plans a flamingo surprise to cheer her up. But Thea’s cute idea turns into a pink plastic nightmare when a vandal strikes. Thea must bring the culprit to justice, while finding a way to comfort Hennie through a troubling day.
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2021
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Sabetha Danes
20 books130 followersSabetha is an eccentric introvert located in Central Texas, in a Stars Hollow-esque small town. Her default language is sarcasm, and is fueled by coffee. As a life long bibliophile, she reads and edits all genres but specializes in fantasy and cozy mysteries. Her degree in interpersonal communication helps her over-analyze characters that are only found in stories. She spends her days with her daughter and dude walking trails and drinking coffee. Did we mention she’s enjoys a great cup of coffee?
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October 17, 2021
Fun flamingo featured anthology
Great variety of cozy novellas. Some funnier others more intentional in their mysteries. Hard not to end up with a smile while reading these stories all centered around the beautiful pink bird
Great variety of cozy novellas. Some funnier others more intentional in their mysteries. Hard not to end up with a smile while reading these stories all centered around the beautiful pink bird
July 18, 2021
Flamingo-Themed Cozies . . .
This is a flamingo-themed cozy mystery anthology from ten authors. Below is a review for one of the books to give you an idea of the fun these authors had writing these stories. Titles included are:
1. A BIRD-BRAINED SCHEME by Connie B. Dowell
2. THE CASE OF THE FLAMINGO FAKERY by S. Newell
3. THE FATAL FLAMINGO by Jemima Jenkins
4. THE ONLY WITNESS by Mary B. Barbee
5. RED HERRINGS & PINK FLAMINGOS by Brittany E. Brinegar
6. BIG BIRDS AND BURGLARY by Rune Stroud
7. THE BISCUIT MIX-UP by R. A. Muth
8. PINK FLAMINGOS AND THE WITCH by J.J. Justice
9. AZURE AND THE CASE OF THE FLOCKED YARDS by Verena DeLuca
10. WHOLE LAWN OF LOVE by Zoey Chase
*** Reviewing “THE FATAL FLAMINGO” by Jemima Jenkins ***
Walking up to the address they were given, Luca and Elisa, from Quayside Designs, were open-mouthed with shock. In this fancy neighborhood, the house and wrought iron railing had been painted bright pink, the paint flaking off of the railing which made it look even worse. The garden was a mess of rose bushes in pink pots and different shades of pink flamingos poking out of the ground everywhere you looked. Elisa was supposed to host the interior design segment of a new home renovation show for TV. The house was owned by the producer. But no one was answering the door.
Bobby Miller’s rude wife, Linda, drove up. She ignored Luca and said Bobby promised to be here waiting for them. The caretaker Ted also should have been here. The backyard was also pink, pink stones, pink outdoor furniture. Then Elisa spotted a boot sticking out from a bush. The body was in a pool of blood. He was dead, but his skin was still warm. The caretaker? He didn’t look like a caretaker with jeans, mismatched socks, and good quality leather boots. One of the flamingo garden stakes was sticking out of his back, but no sign of a struggle. Elisa was not expecting her old flame Greg, an Inspector at the local police station, to show up. He asked her to stay out of this case since, the year before, she almost got herself killed. In the meantime, Linda has driven away from the crime scene.
Luca and Elisa went next door to the friendly and talkative Mrs. Jones and found that the producer’s first wife (Deidre) was the sister of the dead caretaker (Tim). Mrs. Jones called Deidre to drive over to chat. The pink flamingo headband on her hair and flamingos on her sneakers told them she was the flamingo lover with the terrible decorative taste. She had a key and they all trooped over next door to look inside the house for clues. It was also decorated inside with flamingos, but this time Elisa liked the effect. So Deidre hired Elisa and Luca to find who killed her brother. She had no confidence in the police. Just then an angry thud on the back door sounded, and Greg’s face was furious at her interfering again.
When Elisa’s best friend Stella arrived, the three of them were ready to ramp up the investigation. Who killed Tim, the caretaker, and why? This is quite an in-depth mystery, not just a quick story. So grab your copy of the anthology and delve into these great cozy mysteries that will keep you following the clues and trying to figure out who-dun-it.
This is a flamingo-themed cozy mystery anthology from ten authors. Below is a review for one of the books to give you an idea of the fun these authors had writing these stories. Titles included are:
1. A BIRD-BRAINED SCHEME by Connie B. Dowell
2. THE CASE OF THE FLAMINGO FAKERY by S. Newell
3. THE FATAL FLAMINGO by Jemima Jenkins
4. THE ONLY WITNESS by Mary B. Barbee
5. RED HERRINGS & PINK FLAMINGOS by Brittany E. Brinegar
6. BIG BIRDS AND BURGLARY by Rune Stroud
7. THE BISCUIT MIX-UP by R. A. Muth
8. PINK FLAMINGOS AND THE WITCH by J.J. Justice
9. AZURE AND THE CASE OF THE FLOCKED YARDS by Verena DeLuca
10. WHOLE LAWN OF LOVE by Zoey Chase
*** Reviewing “THE FATAL FLAMINGO” by Jemima Jenkins ***
Walking up to the address they were given, Luca and Elisa, from Quayside Designs, were open-mouthed with shock. In this fancy neighborhood, the house and wrought iron railing had been painted bright pink, the paint flaking off of the railing which made it look even worse. The garden was a mess of rose bushes in pink pots and different shades of pink flamingos poking out of the ground everywhere you looked. Elisa was supposed to host the interior design segment of a new home renovation show for TV. The house was owned by the producer. But no one was answering the door.
Bobby Miller’s rude wife, Linda, drove up. She ignored Luca and said Bobby promised to be here waiting for them. The caretaker Ted also should have been here. The backyard was also pink, pink stones, pink outdoor furniture. Then Elisa spotted a boot sticking out from a bush. The body was in a pool of blood. He was dead, but his skin was still warm. The caretaker? He didn’t look like a caretaker with jeans, mismatched socks, and good quality leather boots. One of the flamingo garden stakes was sticking out of his back, but no sign of a struggle. Elisa was not expecting her old flame Greg, an Inspector at the local police station, to show up. He asked her to stay out of this case since, the year before, she almost got herself killed. In the meantime, Linda has driven away from the crime scene.
Luca and Elisa went next door to the friendly and talkative Mrs. Jones and found that the producer’s first wife (Deidre) was the sister of the dead caretaker (Tim). Mrs. Jones called Deidre to drive over to chat. The pink flamingo headband on her hair and flamingos on her sneakers told them she was the flamingo lover with the terrible decorative taste. She had a key and they all trooped over next door to look inside the house for clues. It was also decorated inside with flamingos, but this time Elisa liked the effect. So Deidre hired Elisa and Luca to find who killed her brother. She had no confidence in the police. Just then an angry thud on the back door sounded, and Greg’s face was furious at her interfering again.
When Elisa’s best friend Stella arrived, the three of them were ready to ramp up the investigation. Who killed Tim, the caretaker, and why? This is quite an in-depth mystery, not just a quick story. So grab your copy of the anthology and delve into these great cozy mysteries that will keep you following the clues and trying to figure out who-dun-it.
July 6, 2021
This is a short story by Zoey Chase. It involves characters from the Cedar Fish Campground series of books. In this story, you will find out why an entire lawn of pink flamingos represent the love of friendship and why these flamingos represent the love of a couple and a whole lot more. Very sweet story. I loved it.
Merged review:
So far I have only read A Whole Lawn of Love by Zoey Chase. I will need to read the rest of the books in this anthology. This is the review for Zoey's story.
This is a short story by Zoey Chase. It involves characters from the Cedar Fish Campground series of books. In this story, you will find out why an entire lawn of pink flamingos represent the love of friendship and why these flamingos represent the love of a couple and a whole lot more. Very sweet story. I loved it.
Merged review:
So far I have only read A Whole Lawn of Love by Zoey Chase. I will need to read the rest of the books in this anthology. This is the review for Zoey's story.
This is a short story by Zoey Chase. It involves characters from the Cedar Fish Campground series of books. In this story, you will find out why an entire lawn of pink flamingos represent the love of friendship and why these flamingos represent the love of a couple and a whole lot more. Very sweet story. I loved it.
July 7, 2021
A Whole Lawn of Love is a short story in the Cedar Fish Campground series. In this story, Thea does something for Henny only to have it destroyed so she goes on a mission to find the culprit and do something else for Henny's anniversary.
I received an ARC of this story from the author and this is my honest, unbiased review. The story's well-written with wonderful characters and it'll touch your heart. It's a quick, fun read about friendship. I was drawn in from the beginning and kept hooked throughout reading it in one sitting. I highly recommend both the story and the series.
I received an ARC of this story from the author and this is my honest, unbiased review. The story's well-written with wonderful characters and it'll touch your heart. It's a quick, fun read about friendship. I was drawn in from the beginning and kept hooked throughout reading it in one sitting. I highly recommend both the story and the series.
July 8, 2021
One of the stories in this book is 'Whole Lawn of Love' by Zoey Chase. It features the characters of her Cedar Fish Campground series but is complete in itself.
It is about the heartbreak of memories for Hennie and the joy of having Thea and others connecting with her in a very touching tribute of remembered love.
A delightful short story. This was provided to me by the author for review.
It is about the heartbreak of memories for Hennie and the joy of having Thea and others connecting with her in a very touching tribute of remembered love.
A delightful short story. This was provided to me by the author for review.
July 7, 2021
Whole Lawn of Love Zoey Chase
Love this short story! Hennie is down in the dumps as her anniversary is coming up. Unfortunately, her husband died several years ago. Thea searches for a plan to cheer her up. She decides to decorate with the flamingos that Hennie’s husband displayed each year. But things go downhill from there until Thea solves the mystery
Love this short story! Hennie is down in the dumps as her anniversary is coming up. Unfortunately, her husband died several years ago. Thea searches for a plan to cheer her up. She decides to decorate with the flamingos that Hennie’s husband displayed each year. But things go downhill from there until Thea solves the mystery
July 7, 2021
RE: Whole Lawn of Love
Cute short story, lovely characters and well written. I would have liked a little more background info but still an enjoyable read. I received a complimentary copy from the author and leaving an honest review.
Cute short story, lovely characters and well written. I would have liked a little more background info but still an enjoyable read. I received a complimentary copy from the author and leaving an honest review.
September 26, 2021
I was given a complimentary ARC of this short story, A Whole Lawn of Love, and I loved it. Thea is an amazing character who keeps searching to find out what happened. Looking forward to her next adventure. I have reviewed all the stories in the book.
A Bird-Brained Scheme- a great cozy mystery. I like that the main character is just finding out how to be a witch. I look forward to more stories with Poppy and more books by this author.
The Case of the Flamingo Fakery- is a fun quick read. I like the main character, Mandy.
The Fatal Flamingo- I liked this story. It was a great quick read with great characters. I would like to read more of this series but can't find any in Canada.
The Only Witness- sad beginning. This story is about Naomi's mom and her flamingo. It was impossible to put down. Well written.
Red Herrings & Pink Flamingos- this one had me puzzled right until the end. Loved it
Big Birds and Burglary- I loved this book about a character who can talk to animals just like Dolittle.
The Biscuit Mix-Up- this one was fun to read.
Pink Flamingos and the Witch- I loved this one. The characters are great and I loved the way they figured out what happened.
Azure and the Case of the Flocked Yards- this one took a little bit to get into it, but I enjoyed the ending.
A Bird-Brained Scheme- a great cozy mystery. I like that the main character is just finding out how to be a witch. I look forward to more stories with Poppy and more books by this author.
The Case of the Flamingo Fakery- is a fun quick read. I like the main character, Mandy.
The Fatal Flamingo- I liked this story. It was a great quick read with great characters. I would like to read more of this series but can't find any in Canada.
The Only Witness- sad beginning. This story is about Naomi's mom and her flamingo. It was impossible to put down. Well written.
Red Herrings & Pink Flamingos- this one had me puzzled right until the end. Loved it
Big Birds and Burglary- I loved this book about a character who can talk to animals just like Dolittle.
The Biscuit Mix-Up- this one was fun to read.
Pink Flamingos and the Witch- I loved this one. The characters are great and I loved the way they figured out what happened.
Azure and the Case of the Flocked Yards- this one took a little bit to get into it, but I enjoyed the ending.
May 22, 2021
How amazing there really is A Pink Flamingo Day! This is an amusing (in a way) short book. Henni was supposed to wake to a lawn filled with bride & groom pink flamingos, but, someone had destroyed them. Her husband used to do it on their anniversary & that’s why Thea got involved. She manages to find the culprit who confesses in front of the local policeman & o. Her way home she comes across a magnificent surprise for Henni.
May 29, 2021
Short and Poignant Love Story
This is a cute and short novella that stars pink lawn flamingos. It introduces a bad seed competitor that will always be a pain in the neighborhood. There is also a sweet love story. For the most part, it needs to be read as part of a series because it gives almost no background on any of the characters, the town they live in, or what they do for a living.
This is a cute and short novella that stars pink lawn flamingos. It introduces a bad seed competitor that will always be a pain in the neighborhood. There is also a sweet love story. For the most part, it needs to be read as part of a series because it gives almost no background on any of the characters, the town they live in, or what they do for a living.
June 7, 2021
This is a magical book about love and loss and the memories we have upon the loss of a loved one. Very well written short with fabulous characters. Hennie is a woman after my own heart; sometimes we are scared to think about our loss but in the end you will deeply remember the good over the bad. Enjoy! I received an ebook from the author and this is my voluntary, honest review.
May 12, 2021
Exceptional story of a woman with a large collection of lawn flamingos and the mystery of their destruction. In trying to solve the crime, her friend meets the kindly old man who creates them. Well written, touching story.
August 27, 2021
I'm am totally enjoying these flamingo stories. They're cute and funny mini cozies! I jumped already and read the one with Azure and Hailey in it and have also read the first few. I'm really enjoying this anthology!
August 19, 2021
Enjoyed the kindle version of this book so much so I really want to read and review the print format of the book too.
I recommend this book. Will read again
I recommend this book. Will read again
August 25, 2021
Love a good Cozy Mystery anthology to read during the weekend and this one was a great read.
Loved all the different stories and characters.
Loved all the different stories and characters.
September 8, 2021
Good collection of short stories
If you like flamingos or not this book of short stories is very entertaining. You may find a new author to follow. Enjoy.
If you like flamingos or not this book of short stories is very entertaining. You may find a new author to follow. Enjoy.
October 3, 2021
Loved it!
So much fun!! Great mystery short stories about flamingos. I enjoyed everyone creative spin. It even had a magical ending!
So much fun!! Great mystery short stories about flamingos. I enjoyed everyone creative spin. It even had a magical ending!
November 5, 2021
Excellent collection of stories, very entertaining
May 19, 2024
My Favorite Genre is Cozy Mysteries! Our Grown Daughter Has Been Posting on Facebook About Flamingoes Lately and It Piqued My Interest! It Was Great Fun to Read a Flamingo Themed Cozy Mystery Anthology! Even if You Haven't Thought Much About Flamingoes, This Was an Awesome Flamingo Themed Cozy Mystery Anthology! I Highly Recommend This Anthology!
As a Member of the Cozy Mystery Tribe Book Club for the Last Couple Years, I Can Also Recommend the Book Club as a Great Way to Read 2 Different Cozy Mysteries Every Month! It's a Great Way to Get Know These Authors and More! I've Found So Many Awesome Cozy Mystery Authors That Way!
I Received a Reading Copy of This Anthology from the Cozy Mystery Tribe! This is My Voluntary and Honest Review!
As a Member of the Cozy Mystery Tribe Book Club for the Last Couple Years, I Can Also Recommend the Book Club as a Great Way to Read 2 Different Cozy Mysteries Every Month! It's a Great Way to Get Know These Authors and More! I've Found So Many Awesome Cozy Mystery Authors That Way!
I Received a Reading Copy of This Anthology from the Cozy Mystery Tribe! This is My Voluntary and Honest Review!
June 28, 2023
3.5
Like with all short story collections, some stories were better than others, but, for the most part, I really enjoyed this.
Like with all short story collections, some stories were better than others, but, for the most part, I really enjoyed this.
December 2, 2024
Loved it!
I loved all these stories. They all involved flamingos real or made. It almost makes wish for a real flamingo.
I loved all these stories. They all involved flamingos real or made. It almost makes wish for a real flamingo.
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