Eye for an Eye

Molly Sutton Mysteries #10

by Nell Goddin

Murder follows wherever she goes....

It's just a relaxed visit to Provence to see old friends. A joyful reunion...until a murder spree breaks out in the neighborhood--and you know Molly's not going to rest until the killer is caught.

But so many bodies, so many suspects, so many red herrings. How in the world will Molly do it?

Genres: Mystery, France

323 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 19, 2022

About the author

She has worked as a radio reporter, SAT tutor, short-order omelet chef, and baker. She tried waitressing but was fired twice.

Nell grew up in Richmond, Virginia and has lived in New England, New York City, and France. Currently she's back in Virginia with teenagers and far too many pets. She has degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University.

Reviews

[Kristin M. Middleton · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing

I have read the entire series which I have enjoyed until this latest one. The book is sloppily written and extremely disjointed. I finished the entire book as I kept hoping that I would be surprised and the plot would pull together. It never did. The main character Molly is now annoying in her eagerness to track down a murderer to make her ego feel better. It almost feels as if two different people were writing the book and neither were good writers.

[Deidre Parry · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very frustrating read. Molly was ridiculous in her behavior and ghoulish in her frantic pursuit of murder. She was a poor house guest and friend to Adele and Michel but they were also made into very odd and unlikeable people. Quite unnecessary. Basically a badly written book. Sorry Nell but more complication does not make for a better read.

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

This series had been so good but this book was awful. I didn't like Adele or Michel the first time around. They were so shallow and self-centered. I really tried to get into this book but I reached the point where I wasn't even very fond of Molly. Why would a newly wed leave her husband at home to spend any time with these two? This series needs to get back home and include her husband. Hopefully the next book is back on course, or I'm done with this series.

[Cynthia Farrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have loved all the books so far until this one. I understand that there can only be so many murders to solve in a small town or the neighboring bigger towns but seriously, this book didn't make much sense. It was a really bad time to go visiting people she barely knew in the first place all the way to another province and when they start to act less than hospitable, the smart, expedient thing to do would have been to return home to help Ben in running the gite business, which is totally new to him. A couple of days visit would have been okay, but weeks? It's just not the thing to do. And rather than actually spend time with them she is more concerned about solving murders? Just not believable. I kept hoping maybe Ben would join her and they would be hired to help. That would have been acceptable, but she wants the glory for herself and that has never sat well with me. I lost a lot of respect for Molly when she couldn't take a hint and go home. She couldn't even appreciate the Van Goghs at the museum Adele took her to. Come on. She's too full of herself. It also bothered me the way the French are portrayed as looking down on her because they can tell her accent is American. I felt a little of that prejudice when I was in France in the '70's, but are they still like this? My father landed at Utah Beach on day 70 of WWII and stayed until the end of the war. We and the British liberated France from Hitler. They should be grateful to us instead of being so rude. I know this story is fiction, but this theme (hating on Americans) has been used over and over. I don't mind learning about cultural differences, like how much more open and friendly Americans are with strangers, but downright rudeness just because of some preconceived ideas just take away the joy of her whole experience of fitting in and making good friends. I just didn't enjoy reading this. I would not have tolerated that Berenice, the lady sweeping the front of her house, the way she talked down to Molly. I'm going to read the last one and hope it is happier.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read the entire series and while I had mixed feelings about taking Molly out of Castillac, I soon warmed to the situation. And as an introvert, I always cringe a bit at Molly’s approach to people, between her nosiness and leaving friends hanging during the middle of a discussion, but Molly wouldn’t be Molly if she didn’t do that, right?

The mystery itself was fine with some twists and turns but there were a few things that seemed a bit off to me. One item that didn’t sit right with me was how Adele was portrayed. I felt Molly was quick to assume things about her without much proof and then to pretend that it all didn’t happen equally as fast. Didn't necessary feel like the actions of a good friend.

Another was the whole reason for going to Aix-en-Provence - it didn't seem necessary. A play that isn’t to take place for weeks and then Molly leaves before even seeing it, just seemed like a random excuse to visit friends that wasn’t entirely needed to justify her reason for staying with Adele and Michel.

Aside from those issues and some editing issues, it was still a fun read.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eye for an Eye is written by Nell Goddin.
The title is Book #10 in the Molly Sutton Mystery series.
Aix-in-Provence must be a beautiful, interesting location as it figures in many mysteries these days. Bravo. I have read many good books featuring Aix.
Molly Sutton, recently home from her honeymoon with Ben Dufort, is visiting friends Adele and Michel Faure for a few weeks at their home on Rue Niccolo in Aix-in-Provence. When their area becomes the scene of many murders and robberies, Molly can’t seem to control her investigative instincts and gets involved.
I like the characters, Molly’s village of Castillac in the Dordogne region, the locals and their local hang-outs. The writing is good, flowing, I love the book covers.
A good, solid cozy mystery. ***

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great addition to this series-this story follows Molly as she leaves Castillac to visit friends in Provence. As always, the food is front and center. The author also does a great job of capturing the awkwardness of an extended stay at someone else's house in this book. I enjoyed the main story as well as seeing how everyone was faring at home with Molly gone. I am looking forward to getting back to Castillac for the next book!

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this tenth book in the Molly Sutton mystery series, Molly leaves Castillac for a vacation in Aiz-de-Provence to visit old friends Adele and Michel Faure. Her visit becomes distracted when there are a series of murders in the neighborhood within days of each other. Molly can't help but want to be involved in the investigations.

It is a change of scenery and characters, but the book still has the warm friendly feel that I've come to expect in this series.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had me disliking Molly a lot. Her friends invited her to Aix, yet she couldn’t focus on them and be there for them. She was constantly running off to snoop around on murders that did not concern her. Her friends were struggling yet she blew them off time and time again. She didn’t even stay in contact with her husband. For being forty years of age, she certainly didn’t act like it and doesn’t act like it. She has responsibilities yet she blows them off on others.

Not very like able in this book.

[Carey Mundy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a big fan of the Molly Sutton mystery series. In this 10th book, Molly has set off from the Dordogne to Aix-en-Provence to visit friends. When she arrives she comes across a murder spree and a burglary ring - never being one to let a mystery go unsolved, Molly steps in. Many twists and turns but in the end, she solves both. Very pleasant read!

[Brenda Colbath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy reading delightful story line.

Molly and Ben, so in love, yet so different. The era of this story was so relaxing and it made me a little envious of the lifestyle they enjoyed. Visiting friends didn't stop Molly from poking into the reason for three murders, and nearly solving them before they were confessed to her by the least likely murderer.

[Meghan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Having been in Provence in January, I was rather confused by the author's description of the region in December. I had doubts to her knowledge of the region.

I read this in a paperback format even though that edition is not listed as existing on GoodReads

[Karen L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It just keeps getting better!

I have enjoyed all ten of the books and am eager to read the rest. Now I know the main characters so well, I expect them to appear at my door. Or maybe I will have to go to France!

[Lanae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series by Nell Goddin is one of the greatest escape reads. I love that there are more, and I haven't finished them all yet. Molly Sutton is a fun character. Much more bold than most real people, but much more fun than most as well.

[Janet Sketchley · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I can't pinpoint what it was, but something felt vague about this one. Like there was an ingredient missing or an element that needed deepening. Still it was a pleasant enough read.

[Kathleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Molly visits Aix. 3 people are murdered on the street where she is staying with friends. I didn't like the setting. I want Castellac and all the characters in her home town.

[Anwnh5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

another good book in the series. Molly goes to another city to visit "friends" and finds trouble.

[Vickie Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story duration

The stories are starting to drag on too long. Too much of the sameness book to book, for example the baby thing.

[Cyndi Berve]

Aix & a serial killer

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one dragged a bit....

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read and enjoyed all of the previous Molly Sutton books in the series. Eye for an Eye, Book 10 did not disappoint. It was good to read about Molly Sutton and her adventures again. I continue to love the French setting. This time most of the story was in Aix-Provence, although Castillac and the villagers did pop in regularly. The mystery and clues were great, along with good red herrings and twists. Eye for an Eye, Book 10 is another delightful Molly Sutton mystery.