Are loyalty and the love of adventure traits worth dying for?Fast moving cozy mystery with lots of suspense!Maddy is your typical fun-loving drama queen.Her new acting career and adventurous nature puts her right in the middle of a deadly poisoning during Act Two of the play. Does she play too much?Lea is a very loyal friend and sister to a fault.Her loyalty brings her into the murder when her … fault.
Her loyalty brings her into the murder when her friend and client becomes the main suspect. Could she be wrong about this individual?
When faced with danger, will Lea will be able to overcome her own fears in order to save her sister?
Will Gracie and Spirit, our favorite canine sleuths, find the clue that solves this case?
You’re guaranteed to love the sisters’ sassiness, courage, and tenacity as well as the twists and turns of this intriguing plot.
The clues are there for the observant but the final revelations are sure to surprise. The tight, pacy plot leads the reader through many twists and turns, and the result is a whodunit with a completely unpredictable ending.
Being clever and astute, may not be enough to keep the sister sleuths alive…
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This is a sensational Cozy Mystery with murder, intrigue and romance. It is the second in the series by Rayna Morgan, a highly acclaimed author who is also a huge fan of mystery novels. Her books are also known for including some superb every day wisdom. She loves to write cozy mysteries and books for women.
What customers are saying:
By Brianna:
“Awesome sisterly mystery. A Sisters Sleuth mystery that is also steeped in romance and drama, Murder: Act Two incorporates much and succeeds with all. Sisters Maddy and Lea, not quite detectives but darn good at being detectives, chase the perpetrator of a murder while unearthing all sorts of nefarious goings-on. A local theatre company provides not only a wealth of colorful characters, but a spectacular setting for murder and mayhem.
Rayna Morgan has a deft touch with making everything real. Detective Tom Elliott, stage manager Eddie King, Dianne the mousy assistant, Jon and Paul, Lea’s family, Maddy’s romanctic forays, and this is BEFORE the cast of actors even become involved….
An awesome story! And no, no spoilers in this review. Read it yourself! Five Stars!!!”
By J Phillips:
“An excellent cozy mystery where the plot is good and everything seems realistic. The characters are likeable, colorful, fun, interesting, and full of energy. The story contains romance and drama with several twists and turns. Well worth reading and highly recommended. I received a copy of this book from the author thru Library Thing in exchange for an honest review, but also purchased it for my collection.”
By Deborah B.:
“You should read this book. This is a great book. It had twists and turns that were unexpected. The characters are fun and interesting. There is even some lessons given in the book about feeling good about yourself. Just be the best you that you can be. Definitely refreshing. I look forward to reading more about these characters.”
By TN in GA:
“Worthy read. This is a nice cozy mystery. While it did keep to the basic formula, I liked the potential of the double attempt to murder the victim. One suspect was obvious and served as a nice foil to keep the real murderer hidden. There are plenty of clues to lead to the real murderer, but they are not so obvious as to ruin the chase. My one quibble is that Lea’s escape from being tied up and under threat to be drowned at sea was a significant stretch of the imagination, even for a dog lover. Overall a good story. I would look forward to reading more from Ms Morgan.”
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Who dunnit? This next installment of the Sleuth Sisters was as entertaining as the previous books. Will Maddy ever get her love life straightened out? I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
I was first introduced to this series with the fifth book Murder After Hours. I have since read four of the other books in the series. I enjoyed each book and chain read three since they were substantial and interesting. The sisters aren’t like other characters that do the stupid formula with their investigations, but actually help law enforcement with interviews from reluctant or missed people. The reader never knows where the path will lead since it’s definitely not straight.
The Nut Case: How It All Began – This book was a freebie offered in Murder After Hours. It was just as enjoyable as MAH. A well written, fast paced story with a well thought out plot. The characters are interesting and they have developed continuously in MAH. None of the characters acted stupidly and their dialog was realistic. I contacted the author to review her books. 4*
Murder At The Pier #1 – This picks up after The Nut Case and keeps right on going. This fast-paced, intriguing story keeps the reader glued to the pages. Just when everyone thinks the crime is solved, it gets deeper with intrigue. While the suspect isn’t a surprise, the reader gets a selection of possible criminals. The author does a great job with her descriptions, both characters and scenes. There’s a touch of possible romance; it appears in the making.
I had read the fifth book first, so I saw the growth of the characters as compared to The Nut Case and this book. The dialogue is realistic; there’s no stupid formulas; and the characters are compliment each other, both socially and as crime solving “partners”. 4*
Murder Act Two #2 – Another well-written, fast-paced story with an interesting story line and characters. This story picks up a month after Murder At The Pier stopped. There are the regular characters, as well as new ones. The characters needed for this story are developed enough to keep the reader’s interest. The regulars keep showing more facets to their personalities. Another substantial read, with an interesting plot that really kicks it into gear around the 70 percent mark of the story with autopsy findings; along with the background material that makes it easy to fall into the story. But there’s a bit of preaching when Lea and Jon are talking, not sure if chapter 18 is necessary for the story. 4*
Murder Western Style #3 – This book starts three weeks after Murder Act Two ended. Another interesting novel with our favorite characters and a few new ones. Fast paced and filled with suspense, the book is a substantial story with realistic dialog and no stupid formulas. The ladies are still working with law enforcement without doing the officers’ jobs. The author’s descriptions keep the story interesting and the pages fly by quickly. 4*
Murder After Hours #5 – This is my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised to find this book substantial and interesting. It is well written, fast paced with a thoughtful, twisting plot. I liked the interesting characters and found them realistic and their dialog better than average. I couldn’t put the book down and finished it in one sitting. It was a pleasure to read book without profanity and sex. I loved the ending. I look forward to reading more of her books. 4*
Hit and Run #6 – Another intriguing and interesting story from one of my new favorite indie authors (a very short list). This is actually different from the previous stories concerning certain family members doing the investigation and the new locations. The sisters’ retired father and Lea undertake an investigation while Lea is visiting her parents. She learns a lot of her retired chief of police dad, but still manages to get herself in trouble.
I didn’t care that Lea was so free (childlike?) with her information while she was interviewing “suspects”; an example: she said her dad was retired after he said he was CoP. She trusts the word of a “suspect” and takes off flying around Mexico by herself – dumb. But that bit of idiocy aside, the rest of the story and especially the ending is worth reading and entertaining.
Well written and thought out, the story keeps the reader interested in completing the story, even with the stupidity that impulsive Lea engages in while in Mexico. I think the ending gives a good indication of the future for some of the characters and I’m looking forward to seeing more of the partnership between the sisters and their family. Warren and Barbara, the parents, were engaging and likable, and an great addition to this story. 4*
I contacted the author to review her books out of curiosity.