Death By Bourbon: Life takes a dramatic turn for Josiah when she witnesses a death at an engagement party for Matt, her best friend.
Charming socialite Addison DeWitt falls into a fit after taking a sip of bourbon. That would be upsetting enough, but Josiah is sure it is murder. However, no one will believe her except for Lady Elsmere and Meriah Caldwell, the famous mystery writer. The three of … three of them conspire to bring the murderer to justice. It turns out the suspect is always three steps ahead of them.
To make matters worse, Josiah’s daughter, Asa decides to move to London, Franklin leaves town, and Jake starts singing a different tune. Josiah doubts her ability to meet the future alone. Maybe it’s time to sell the Butterfly and move to Florida with the rest of the old folks.
But Josiah is sure of one thing. There is justice and then there is Kentucky justice.
Death By Lotto: Ethel Bradley thinks someone is trying to kill her, but doesn’t know who or why. She enlists the help of her childhood friend, Lady Elsmere, but Lady Elsmere has troubles of her own in the form of a ne’er-do-well English nephew who’s trying to steal her estate. Both women turn to Josiah Reynolds, who has just returned from New York.
Josiah calls Detective Goetz who recommends a shamus named Walter Neff. Walter and Josiah scour the Bluegrass for answers that turn out to be deadly. To make matters worse for Josiah, Fred O’nan (the rogue cop who tried to kill Josiah in Death By A HoneyBee) is a free man and still gunning for her.
Josiah, full of sass and vinegar, meets these challenges head on with the support of her friends, Franklin and Matt. Will Josiah be thwarted this time?
Kentucky can be a cruel mistress to those wanting justice and exacts a high price for it. Sometimes the “dark and bloody ground” demands double indemnity. This is something Josiah knows very well. Very well indeed.
Death By Chocolate:
Josiah Reynolds is tracking down the disappearance of an old friend’s son. But while she is chasing a missing person, O’nan is hot on Josiah’s trail chasing her. And he is threatening, conniving, and blackmailing others to help destroy the woman he thinks ruined his life. Will he finally succeed?
Or will Josiah outwit him as she has always done?
One thing is for sure . . . when Josiah and O’nan finally clash at the Cumberland Falls, will justice will be done? As Josiah always says – there is the law and then there is Kentucky justice.
Will Josiah survive the thundering and treacherous waters of the Cumberland Falls or will O’nan finally push our brave Josiah over the edge?
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Books 4-6 were just as enjoyable as 1-3. New characters are introduced and you are moved further into the main characters world and are a part of their journey which Ms. Keam pulls off quite well. It is one of many things I enjoy about the series.
Very enjoyable. I love a series where I feel I get to know the characters. They are very entertaining and flawed enough to be real. Most of these books keep me guessing until the end, and make me want to continue with the next book.
Read on order to get the most out of the series! Great characters and plots that are believable. Happy reading!
I have rad all the Joseah Reynolds and am waiting for the next one to come out.
enjoy this author and all the books she’s written
I like the characters. They seem real and likeable. look forward to more! Characters are not limited to young, slim and sexy.!Well done
Weird. Not very interesting and characters are boring.
I like these books because I enjoy following the characters through each new adventure. There’s excitement when things get dangerous and threatening, and there’s a satisfying continuity in the denouement.
The Classic Who Done It with great twists… an eccentric female lead, a bit reminiscent of Dorothy Gilman’s Mrs. Polifax; a rotating male “Watson” – all handsome, of course; and some unique twists to keep the reader intrigued.
WOULD BE EXCELLENT IF NOT SO WORDY GET TO THE POINT WITHOUT GOING AROUND THE WORLD TO GET THERE
Love these books.
good
Great characters and smart, witty heroine. Also enjoy the name-dropping of artists and bits of Kentucky history.
Excellent series.
very poorly written, implausible beginning, no continuity
I’ve read all three of the stories in this set.
I was intrigued by the premise and setting as a Kentuckian, but alas was disappointed by the disjointed plot and writing style. I found it hard to develop much of an affinity for the characters. I realize I started with a mid-series book, but having done so successfully with different series books in the past, I found this one to not stand well alone.
I love this character and her complex relationships. Thanks for letting her intelligence and determination shine.
I think Kathy Bates should play Josiah. I started reading these when Harry’s Law ended and Kathy popped right into my mind’s eye as Josiah.
This series is very entertaining.
I have read the entire Josiah Reynolds Mysterie series 1-6. I love how the character evolved and the twists and turns. This is a great series. I am sorry they have not done more.