A GREAT cozy mystery without the cute!
Madison Boone is keen to buy a fabulous stone cottage in the country, and she nixes her budding relationship with Coleman Welles to do it. But once the renovation begins, the property’s long-buried secret threatens to derail everything. Can her friends help solve the mystery?
Mark of the Loon – the first of the series – is the skillful combination of … of the series – is the skillful combination of history, mystery, and romance in a novel that explores choices, taking risks, dealing with loss, deep, satisfying, unconditional friendships – and introduces Genevieve Delacourt as an impressive amateur sleuth!
What Amazon readers are saying:
Molly Greene’s stunning debut novel, Mark of the Loon, is a glorious read, with brilliant descriptions and pitch-perfect characterization. I loved spending time with the four smart, wise, fun-loving women at the center of this novel. As I read, their gorgeously developed friendship made me wish I could climb into their world and join them. With Mark of the Loon, Molly Greene has established herself as a remarkable new voice in contemporary fiction. ~ Terri Giuliano Long, Author of the bestselling novel, In Leah’s Wake
”From the time that Mallory Blackburne hears “the thunderous boom of metal striking wood…” this mystery captures the reader. Romance and mystery without the need for graphic sex or graphic violence; just a great read!”
”…a mystery that doesn’t devolve around murder, peopled by smart women who are figuring out things for themselves, who have personal issues that don’t center on whether they’re overweight or pretty or…whatever. The main characters are all fleshed out and real, with real people problems. And well edited to boot!”
”Molly Greene has a gift which spins a tale that keeps you in the dark until the dawn slowly rises and reveals a landscape of unexpected proportions. Ms. Greene is very good at defining characters via their actions and dialogue. The dialogue is so well crafted the reader feels they are sitting in an armchair or at the table with those in discussion instead of reading words on a page.”
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Best intriguing inquisitive story!
The good first. A pretty good story line with characters well defined and friendships developed. Now the bad. The bad language that seemed thrown in for no apparent reason, and the lengthy descriptions of everything! And I do mean everything. I just had to start skipping over those parts
a great read with a different story line
It was such a surprise.
wonderful group of long time friends, their lives and adventures, together and apart – and a glorious, mysterious setting – maybe a house of your dreams!
The first chapter got me hooked. This book slowed down after that and took a little while to get me back into it. All in all I’m glad I read the book. It was worth the time. I enjoyed the twists and turns to see if my hunches were correct.
A different mystery and very good writing. Not just some body that turns up a warm story with more than one mystery. All is solved at the end which makes for a satisfied ending that leaves you something to think about. Linda
I really enjoyed this book, Mark of the Loon by Molly Greene. I will be buying anything she writes in this series. No foul language. WONDERFUL characters that have a fantastic relationship. There are funny places .. some tense moments … some romance … But ALWAYS this closeness between all the main characters. I found it very entertaining.
Witty & Clever
Great easy read mystery and romance, I very much enjoyed
Well written and with interesting characters and a little twist, Mark of the Loon was a jolly good read. I couldn’t put it down.
Really loved the characters and the unexpected plot. Definitely want to read more of these books
Loved the characters. Quick entertaining read. So wonderful to find an author who doesn’t need profanities to punctuate her sentences.
I Loved it …it kept me reading …and reading
I am now hooked on Molly Greene’s mysteries. The plot moves quickly with unexpected twists and turns.
I enjoyed this read.
The story is about a realtor who buys a large estate and a story unfolds with friends Gen and Gabi. I never stopped reading because I had to know what happened.
This would make a great Hallmark chick flick movie. I loved the English cottage “fixer upper” full of mystery. The bond of friendship was well done. A wonderful story of mystery, romance and friendship.
This story is believable and told well. There is humor laughter and love that makes for a nice read.
Interesting cozy mystery