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Damned Curious
Everyone has their demons.
But most people don’t claim that theirs are actual demons.
So when local newsreader Dave Richmond is found murdered, and it’s claimed that a bona fide demon is to blame, local Police Typist Armitage Black finds her curiosity well and truly piqued.
After meeting the ungrieving widow, and despite the best efforts of Cattringham County’s hottest Detective to keep her out of the investigation, Armitage becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Richmond and getting to the bottom of ‘Peggy’, the demon that his family seem to have adopted.
But as the case progresses and another body turns up, Armitage finds herself well and truly caught in Peggy’s web – one so carefully crafted, there might not be a way out of it...
But most people don’t claim that theirs are actual demons.
So when local newsreader Dave Richmond is found murdered, and it’s claimed that a bona fide demon is to blame, local Police Typist Armitage Black finds her curiosity well and truly piqued.
After meeting the ungrieving widow, and despite the best efforts of Cattringham County’s hottest Detective to keep her out of the investigation, Armitage becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Richmond and getting to the bottom of ‘Peggy’, the demon that his family seem to have adopted.
But as the case progresses and another body turns up, Armitage finds herself well and truly caught in Peggy’s web – one so carefully crafted, there might not be a way out of it...
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2022
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September 21, 2025
Snooping Ain’t Easy
In what can best be described as a “Cozy Mystery - After Hours Version,” the sequel to Death By Curiosity brings back snoopy wannabe detective Armitage Black who finds herself in the middle of another serious murder investigation. Although there are a lot of jokes and humor, the murders in this book are gruesome, turning the traditional cozy mystery story into something a little darker. There is also this “enemies to lovers” subplot continuing with Armitage and Hadaway (the detective) which seemed a little out of place given the situation they were all in. But given how the first book ended between the two, it wasn’t unexpected. The book dragged some in the middle, with the flirty subplot taking center stage and the murder all but forgotten for a little while. Armitage (who has massive ADHD) is a complex character who overtinks everything which is both an advantage as well as a detriment. We get to know literally everything she thinks which does drag the story at times. But her feistiness keeps her a compelling character who will find out what she needs to know no matter what. Some of the chapters could have been either cut down or separated (there was a lot of repetitiveness), and in fact, this could have been two books. I did guess the main culprit but not the motive or others involved in the murders.
In what can best be described as a “Cozy Mystery - After Hours Version,” the sequel to Death By Curiosity brings back snoopy wannabe detective Armitage Black who finds herself in the middle of another serious murder investigation. Although there are a lot of jokes and humor, the murders in this book are gruesome, turning the traditional cozy mystery story into something a little darker. There is also this “enemies to lovers” subplot continuing with Armitage and Hadaway (the detective) which seemed a little out of place given the situation they were all in. But given how the first book ended between the two, it wasn’t unexpected. The book dragged some in the middle, with the flirty subplot taking center stage and the murder all but forgotten for a little while. Armitage (who has massive ADHD) is a complex character who overtinks everything which is both an advantage as well as a detriment. We get to know literally everything she thinks which does drag the story at times. But her feistiness keeps her a compelling character who will find out what she needs to know no matter what. Some of the chapters could have been either cut down or separated (there was a lot of repetitiveness), and in fact, this could have been two books. I did guess the main culprit but not the motive or others involved in the murders.
June 14, 2022
I loved this sequel! Tidge is just as stubborn and curious as ever as she tries to find out the truth about "Penny", a demon that was apparently adopted by the most recently deceased murder victim.
I thought this book was better than the first. It had a bit more depth about it too and I liked that I got to feel a bit more for her. We get a bit more insight into some of the characters and their families and pasts. I can't wait to read the next one 😁
I thought this book was better than the first. It had a bit more depth about it too and I liked that I got to feel a bit more for her. We get a bit more insight into some of the characters and their families and pasts. I can't wait to read the next one 😁
June 17, 2022
Even better than the first!
I was thrilled to discover Armitage and Ang were back on the case—no matter how much the cops didn’t want them to be. As much as I loved the first installment, this one seemed more suspenseful and more deadly. The ending was extremely well-written and left no stone unturned. As usual, I loved the chemistry between Armitage and Hadaway and can’t wait to read the next one. (Hopefully soon!)!
I was thrilled to discover Armitage and Ang were back on the case—no matter how much the cops didn’t want them to be. As much as I loved the first installment, this one seemed more suspenseful and more deadly. The ending was extremely well-written and left no stone unturned. As usual, I loved the chemistry between Armitage and Hadaway and can’t wait to read the next one. (Hopefully soon!)!
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