Poppy Fields has a movie-star mother, 84 million Instagram followers, paparazzi following her every move, and a problem. Her Mexican vacation just went sideways (abducted-by-a-drug-lord sideways).Suddenly her life resembles one of her mother’s movies, except the bullets are real, people are dying, and there’s no guarantee of a happy ending.Surrounded by trained killers and unsure who she can … unsure who she can trust, only one thing is certain—if Poppy doesn’t escape, this vacation will be her last.
“Poppy Fields is in a tough spot. People are dying at a statistically significant rate after interacting with her, starting with her ex-boyfriend. Now a drug cartel is chasing her, the police have taken her passport, and that beach vacation where she was supposed to chill out has turned into a nightmare. Action, humor, great characters, and an intriguing mystery, Mulhern has packed a lot into this excellent mystery. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy!” ~ Julie Moffett, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Lexi Carmichael Mysteries
“The best book I’ve read this year!” ~ Gretchen Archer, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Davis Way Crime Capers
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Looking for something light and fun? Looking for escape into a world different from your own? If you haven’t discovered Julie Mulhern, USA Today bestselling author, and her Poppy fields Adventures, I suggest you give them a try. Super fun!
A fun action/adventure thrill ride!
Poppy Fields has a life many would envy. Part of the uber-rich Hollywood crowd, the world is her oyster. So, why is she so dissatisfied?
It doesn’t help that her superstar mother spent Poppy’s childhood jet-setting from one movie set to another, often leaving her daughter in the hands of her father and others, until he went missing- presumed dead.
During an overnight date with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Poppy awakens to his death of a possible overdose. Heartbroken, she accepts a promotional trip to the opening of a fancy five-star hotel and villas in Cabo San Lucas, not expecting trouble to dog her steps.
Soon, she’s embroiled in a drug war between feuding Cartel members, the reappearance of her supposedly DEAD boyfriend, murder around every corner, a crazy kidnapping, marauding lions, a ferocious chihuahua, and so much more!
This book was so much fun! Poppy proves herself to be stronger than her captors expect, making this a page-turning adventure I thoroughly enjoyed. I can’t wait to read more of her adventures- an enjoyable murder/mystery {is that a thing? lol}
This is a great series. I can’t wait for the next one!
Excellent Action Adventure
This spy adventure is the first in a series. The plot was well done and believable. This should be a great series. The story is quite a page-turner and has some very tense parts. I love the heroine! I bought this book and this is my honest review.
Quirky characters, lots of action, and a bit of romance.
What do you do to forget about finding your dead ex in bed? Of course you accept an invitation to attend a blow-out launch at a Mexican resort. Too bad the itinerary includes kidnapping and murder. This is a fast-paced story with quirky characters and lots of danger. I recommend it highly, in fact my husband is reading it now.
I read each of the available Field Guides, one after the other. I tried them because I like Julie Mulhern’s writing. The characters, time frame, and everything are so different from her Country Club series. I was doubtful I’d enjoy the new series as much so I was pleasantly surprised. She simply is a darn good writer! Her characters are subtly delightful.
An enjoyable read. Poppy is a spoiled young woman, who mostly wants to have fun, preferably without having to pay for it. Still she has untapped strengths – a feisty side – of which she herself is not entirely aware until she is faced with life or death situations while held captive by a drug cartel. Add in a bit of family drama and humor, an intimidating Chihuahua, action and suspense, and you have a fun choice for your next beach read.
I loved this book. It was suspenseful and exciting. I could not put the book down. I love the characters. Poppy is such an interesting character. So strong and smart. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
Ms. Mulhern has written a mystery that kept me turning the pages. I liked Poppy and found her to be down-to-earth considering her “glitzy” lifestyle. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat as Poppy saved herself and Consuelo, the killer chihuahua.
This is the start of a wonderful cozy mystery series about a movie star’s daughter who jets around to exciting places.
Love Poppy Fields! Love, love, love Consuela!
An amusing and entertaing light and easy read with just enough action and suspense to stay interesting.
Very engaging read!
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Wow, Wow, Wow! I sat down to start this book last Monday evening and I didn’t look away until I finished the whole thing.
This is not a cozy mystery. This is a wild ride of action and suspense.
Poppy Fields escapes to Mexico after enduring a harrowing event. She plans to lie on the beach, make one public appearance and relax. Well, that didn’t happen. The dead bodies start to pile up at a rapid pace and then she is abducted. And then there are even more dead bodies!
Full of crazy twists and turns poor Poppy finds herself in all kinds of dangerous situations. I love Poppy, that girl needs to think on her feet and she does for the most part, but there are some situations you just need to let happen and hope and pray there will be another way out.
Ms. Mulhern has topped herself and knocked this way out of the park! She partners suspense with humor in a way I believe only she can. She has created a fantastic protagonist. I was cheering for Poppy the whole way. The pace was fast, the plot was fabulous, and the dialogue was fluid. Such as exciting read!
This story has moved to the top of my Best Reads of 2018. I can’t wait for the next installment! Bring on more Poppy Fields as soon as possible!
Ready for a hilarious action packed adventure? Poppy Fields is the daughter of a famous actress. After dealing with a tragedy she accepts an invitation to a resort in Mexico. A free week stay to take some pictures for promotion of the resort, What could go wrong? Plenty. Before Poppy knows it she is thrown into a murder investigation and learning that things in her life aren’t as they seem.
I loved this story. Poppy had me laughing out loud from the first page. She is a character everyone will love. I found myself throwing myself in the story. I felt like I was on this adventure. My husband even a few times asked me what was wrong as I was reading and I had to ask him to be quiet because I was in the mix. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, this book would surprise me and I couldn’t put it down until I got to the end. And the way it ends leaves room for more with Poppy. I can’t wait for more! I highly suggest this book for mystery and action fans.
This was quite a hoot to read. Seems like every time that Poppy Fields turns around there is another dead body. The story is a great first story for a new series. Can’t wait to see what is in store for Poppy with her new chosen field.
It was a fairly quick read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to more adventures.
This book kept me interested, i could not put it down, could not wait to see what would happen next. Now to get the next one!
Julie Mulhern hit her new series running! This action adventure novel never slowed down from the dead man in the bed to.., well that might be a spoiler so let’s say to the last man down. Poppy Fields is one of those famous for being famous Hollywood kids who really would like to be more than her mother’s daughter. A series of unexpected and terrifying incidences gives her, and us, a chance to discover what she is made of. Calling on the skills her father taught he before his death when she was a tomboy teen, and taking advantage of what she has learned through her years in Hollywood, Poppy threads her way through death all around her, threats to her life and abduction.
As much as I love the Country Club mysteries, I look forward to seeing Poppy develop into her new normal. I did not love this as much as the first Country Club book but I did love it. It may not be an award type book, but it is going to be another winner with readers.
FIELD’S GUIDE TO ABDUCTION
SENSATIONAL!
Julie Mulhern’s Field’s Guide to Abduction (A Poppy Field’s Mystery) is absolutely sensational! What a way to kick off a new series! Mulhern has created a dynamic new series that is full of excitement from start to finish. Her list of characters include those that are quirky, some that are very endearing, many that are very treacherous and then there’s the very unforgettable heroine Poppy Fields. Poppy has led an interesting life. She’s had it all but she’s missed the opportunity to have the things that are the most important needs of everyone. That makes her a perfect unwitting target for both good and evil. Poppy just wants a free trip to a friend’s resort in Mexico. What can possibly go wrong? Ask her again at the end of her trip! Who knows – she may end up being the best actress in her family, a well compensated author or being a government agent. I was provided an ARC of this book by the author. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence. I have already preordered my own personal copy to add to my collection.
Missing that little something to make it special.