“A wonderful series, each book is better than the last.”Join Madigan Amos and her cat, Lucky, as she travels around English zoos improving the lives of the resident animals whilst also solving the mysterious murders that happen along the way. 5 complete mystery novels in 1 boxset! PENGUINS AND MORTAL PERIL (Book 1)Finding a body in the penguin pool isn’t a great way to start the day.It’s even … isn’t a great way to start the day.
It’s even worse when you realise you’re now in charge of looking after the penguins.
Because their keeper is the one at the bottom of the pool.
Zookeeper, Madigan Amos, is just as curious as anyone about the strange circumstances surrounding the penguin keeper’s death.
But after apprehending armed intruders, getting caught in the middle of a deadly attack, and sparring with a machete wielding murderer, she starts to wonder if she should have kept her curiosity to herself.
THE SILENCE OF THE SNAKES (Book 2)
A cursed emerald.
A suspicious snake.
There’s something strange going on at Snidely Safari Park. A mystery illness is spreading through the staff.
When a zookeeper collapses inside the lion enclosure, Madigan Amos is the only one close enough to make a decision that could save the keeper, or condemn them both.
Then, one stormy night, a stranger turns up at the zoo bearing a sickly green mamba… but Madi smells a rat.
There’s a snake in the grass at Snidely.
Madi must find out who’s playing who, or risk being bitten.
MURDER IS A MONKEY’S GAME (Book 3)
Falling from the sky is not a pleasant way to die.
Madi is horrified when she witnesses a strange, fatal paragliding incident. But when her private detective boyfriend, Lowell, arrives on the scene, he recognises the dead man right away.
Does someone know about Lowell’s dark past that he shared with the victim?
Who are the man and woman – who turn up in the village wearing suits and asking questions – really working for?
All of a sudden, Lowell is on the list of suspects for a crime where the only witness to murder is a monkey.
LIONS AND THE LIVING DEAD (Book 4)
A Cornish zoo in peril.
A horrible Halloween murder.
Madi is facing her greatest test yet, trying to save a zoo full of animals who’ve been left in a terrible condition – but that’s not her only challenge.
One of her new colleagues has a stalker… and they’ve just graduated from dirty tricks to murder!
It’s not long before Madi discovers she’s worryingly close to the stalker’s victims… and there’s no telling who they’ll kill next.
THE PEACOCK’S POISON (Book 5)
Christmas has come to Avery Zoo!
But the Winter Wonderland is the least of Madi’s worries when she finds a body in the barn…
Jenna Leary, Avery Zoo’s resident ‘proud peacock’, has been murdered.
Unfortunately, her flirtatious lifestyle leaves more than a few suspects.
Madi knows whose feathers Jenna has been ruffling.
That knowledge could make Madi the next person to die…
The first 5 books in the Madigan Amos series! These books can all be read as standalones but they are better enjoyed as part of the series.
Pick up this mystery series today and you’ll be up all night turning the pages to find out ‘whodunnit’!
Praise for Penguins and Mortal Peril:
I loved this Book! This was a great story kept you guessing all the way. – M. Thomas
Warning DO NOT READ RIGHT BEFORE BED. Due to high paced adventure and intriguing clues, you will not be able to put it down. You will lose a night of sleep. – Shotts
I have loved every book I have read by this author. This is no exception! Great pacing, awesome characters and interesting story. Cannot wait to read the next instalment! – K. Charon
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Zoo Animals and A Cozy Mystery
What could be better? The heroine is a gal we can all identify with. She is a zookeeper, a zoo habitat designer, a cartoonist, and an unwilling sleuth. The stories are all top drawer with plot twists, a bit of romance and some really rotten villains. Someday I will have the whole set of paperbacks in my bookcase.
Fantastic Cozy Mystery series. Madi delights with knowledge of zoo life even after calamities occur. Her love life is almost as unstable as the lives of her friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Mischief ensues. Murders occur. Threats hang over it all. The twists and turns don’t lead directly to the solution. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I have enjoyed all of Ruby Loren’s books. The Madigan Amos Zoo Mysteries may be the best series yet. It is fun to learn about the different animals. Madi is a zoo consultant on habitats to keep animals busy and content. The characters are well developed – especially Madi. The plots always have some unexpected twists, murder and some romance. They kept my interest so that I have to reach each book in just one sitting. I own an individual copy of each story in this series so I did not purchase the box set. I truly believe you will enjoy these books.
Parrots and Payback (a prequel) – A cute, little prequel about another day at the zoo with some of our favorite characters. A quick read where readers familiar with Mad’s zoo will know what’s going on. I personally would read this after The Peacock’s Poison, but that’s how I did it. LOL. 5*
Penguins and Mortal Peril #1 – A good thriller. A well written, intriguing suspense with a well thought out, twisting plot and believable characters. There’s interesting information about the zoo and its animals. Madi is an intelligent, caring person, especially with the animals, and takes loving care of the zoo. There’s also humor; beware of furry pyschos. The animals are a good part of the story and some even have their own personalities. I finished the book in one sitting, immersed in the mystery. If you liked Blooming, you’ll like this book, too. 5*
The Silence of the Snakes #2 – Spellbinding! Ruby just gets better with each book she writes. A well written, intriguing suspense with believable characters and a plot that doesn’t let the reader put down the book until the last page. This is a substantial story, not a weak cozy, that would make Christie proud to write. Don’t let this series pass you by, they’re must reads. 5*
Murder is a Monkey’s Game #3 – Another well written, intriguing suspense this time set in France. There’s an interesting plot that holds the reader’s attention, although a bit slower when compared to the previous two books. The characters are still interesting and the relationships between the characters are realistic and entertaining. While not necessary since each book is a standalone, I would recommend reading the books in order. Madi’s story is continuously evolving and her growth as a character, too. I contacted the author to review her work many books ago. 5*
Lions and the Living Dead #4 – Her best book yet! This is a substantial and intriguing suspense with a well written, fast paced plot and believable characters. The main characters continue to evolve and the new characters are developed enough to have weight. The descriptions and storylines are vivid and full. The dialog realistic. The story flows from page to page making it difficult to put the book down. I stayed up late to finish it. 5*
The Peacock’s Poison #5 – Another well written, well thought out story with our Madi and her crew. A longer book than usual, but just as substantial, that keeps the reader immersed in the pages until the end. Someone did their homework and makes it look bad for Madi. Poor dummy, bad move. Each book in the series gets better and the books always have you thinking. I watched this author mature as an author and her work doesn’t disappoint. I have to recommend this series as must reads. Start with Penguins #1 to meet Madi and finish with Lions. If these are the only two books of the series you read, you picked well. But don’t miss out on Silence and Monkey’s Game. Sequentially is how they should be read, but it’s not necessary, they’re all standalones. 5*
A Memory for Murder #6 – Oh my gosh! This book has it all: intrigue; romance; subterfuge; romance; stings; murders; and the list goes on. Every book in this series gets better and better, and this is the “betterest”. The amazing plot swings the reader in every direction; yah, some things are figured out, but there are some characters that are questionable. The characters, old and new, are interesting, have grown or have enough background where needed. Their dialog is realistic and there’s no stupidity in second guessing or questioning everything – just straight thoughts and actions. I couldn’t put this book down until I had finished it. The is the most substantial book by Ms. Loren and I’m looking forward to #7. I’m happy I volunteered to review her work. She has immense growth as an author since the first book I read by her, Snowed In With Death. 5*
Whales and a Watery Grave #7 – What what a way to die! Sorry, but the murder of this victim is extremely different from the usual murders found in other mystery books, which complicates the investigation. Ms. Loren does another fabulous job with this book, its characters and the murder itself. Well written, intriguing and suspenseful, the story line holds the reader glued to the pages, which zip by quickly. There’s continued growth with our favorite characters and the new characters are developed enough to either like or dislike them. The animal characters always add something to the stories. A simple, relaxing holiday in Mallorca isn’t in the cards for Madi and Auryn with the complex, intriguing murder, there’s suspects everywhere. 5*
Foxes and Fatal Attraction #9 – I just love the expressions of the fox and the hound, such a funny cover; it makes you wonder what has the clever fox happy and the hound worried. Well the story does give you that info. Another intriguing, substantial murder mystery with all of our favorite characters and the return of an old favorite or two, of which one brings even more secrets and subterfuge to Madi’s present and future. The animals still play a large part in the story and add to the humor, which blends in well with the drama and intrigue. Another wonderful addition to a great series. 5*