If curiosity kills the cat, what will it do to the Sister Sleuths?Lea and Maddy are your typical compassionate save-the-world sisters.This murder mystery starts when Lea’s dogs discover a dead man under the pier in her beachside community. The crime is tied to a string of unsolved burglaries the sister sleuths have been exploring. Find out how the sisters’ curiosity gets them into trouble with … curiosity gets them into trouble with their detective friend Tom, how it could get one of them killed while snooping and yet it is just what they need to try to solve this shocking murder.
There’s no shortage of suspects since the victim was despised by several people in town.
You’re guaranteed to love the sisters’ spunk, intelligence, and tenacity as well as the twists and turns of this intriguing plot.
Are these irrepressible siblings up to the challenge? How far are they willing to go…
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This is a sensational Cozy Mystery with murder, intrigue and romance. It is the first 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. Her favorite authors include John Lescroart, Daniel Silva, Sue Grafton, Marie Force, J. A. Jance, Patricia McLinn, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, David Mitchie and Neal Donald Walsh.
What customers are saying:
By L Harrison:
“Great Twists and Turns. I love a good mystery and this book did not disappoint! The characters where all very well rounded and made you feel like a part of the story. The sneaky twists and turns are fabulous and keep you wanting to read on to find out what’s coming next. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to spend an afternoon of mystery and intrigue, all curled up in your favourite chair with a warm cup of tea or coffee and wile away a few hours, it is sooo worth it!! ”
By John Whiter:
“Well written and good character development. Mystery, intrigue and romance are all ingredients that make ” Murder At The Pier” an enthralling and entertaining read. Once I started getting to know the characters I couldn’t put it down. Well written and good character development. Highly recommended this book and it makes for a good weekend read.”
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“Very unique story line. Definitely suspenseful with the added interest and insight into dogs and their appeal to dog lovers. The humor inserted in a appealing way. Will certainly look forward to reading more. Didn’t want to put book down until finished.”
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“Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Would recommend and will definitely read more..”
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A fun afternoon’s entertainment and a good mystery!
Maddy Conley and Lea are sisters with a healthy sense of curiosity, which some might consider nosiness, but combine it with their women’s intuition Lea’s dog Gracie, and you have a pair of talented sleuths.
Their friend, police Lieutenant Tom Elliot, is investigating a string of construction site burglaries around town so when a neighbor calls Lea to say there are intruders at a new home site in their neighborhood, Lea decides to stop by for closer look with Gracie and Spirit. She intends to sneak away and call the police but Gracie chases the burglars and jumps into their van. In the ensuing chase, Lea catches up with the van at the pier where the burglars escaped leaving Gracie behind. While waiting for the police to arrive, Lea walks the dogs on the beach and stumbles over a murder victim.
It seems too much of a coincidence that the van and the dead body are so close, and Tom agrees, and when the victim is identified as having strong ties to the construction industry the scope of the investigation widens.
The story has plenty of plot twists to keep you guessing. The Sleuth Sisters are a fun afternoon’s entertainment.
Having read The Nut Case: A Sister Sleuths Prequel Novella (see my review here) I just had to read book 1 in this delightful cozy.
Maddy is the more adventurous of the sisters but is really good at getting her sister Lea involved! Of course Lea’s husband is not at all happy about their sleuthing! They can be pretty sneaky and besides Lea’s dog is really good at sniffing out the good from the bad guys! It is actually the dogs who find the dead body under the pier–
Of course Lea’s husband and the police detective who is close friends with Maddy but thinks maybe he wants more–warn the two sisters to stay out of this one–good luck guys!!
Plenty of suspects and many twists and turns before the culprit is caught—and Maddy has a new admirer–one who actually saved her from –well you will have to read this book to find out!
I’m not usually a fan of cozy mysteries but his one has so much substance that I found myself wanting to know what happens next. The sisters have a cute relationship with each other, ones spouse and maybe a blooming love interest for the other sister. It has all the things you look for in a good mystery.i look forward to more in this series.
Murder at the Pier – a review by Rosemary Kenny
Business writer Lea and her sibling Maddy, are the ‘Sister Sleuths’ in Rayna Morgan’s series.
Book 2 is Murder at the Pier, (or more accurately under it), where Lea and her dogs, Gracie and Spirit find the body of Neal Henderson – an unpopular local construction site boss.
Leah’s husband, Paul, a construction site advisor, is hired to see if Neal’s death is linked to a spate of thefts from other sites locally…what does he find?
Detective Tom Elliott is hot on the case too, as are Lea and Maddy, in their different ways.
What happens to Maddy and who rescues her?
How are Council members involved?
With an exciting, unpredictable denouement, you won’t want to miss, make sure to get your copy of Rayna Morgan’s series opener, Murder at the Pier, as soon as you can!
While walking Spirit and Gracie along the beach at the pier Lea’s dogs find a dead body. The dead man had so many enemies it is going to be hard to find out who killed him Lea is married to Paul and puts together promotions or program for people or companies by place bids. Her husband Paul help clients in the construction and development business when he is asked too. He seems to work a good bit, but they have a son Jon and he tries to be there for a thing he has going on. Lea’s sister Maddy is a fashion designer for a large furniture store. Paul has a fried Tom who is a cop and it seems that Paul and Lea are trying to push Maddy and Tom together. She has been divorced 5 years after her husband cheated on her and she seems happy if she does or doesn’t have a date. Both Paul and Tom do not like the girls “snooping”.around crimes, but they call it sleuthing and Lea’s dog Gracie tends to have a nose for bad guys. There are so many twists and turns and finding out all the things the dead man, Neal, was involved with, it is hard to figure out who did it. The main four characters are well thought out and lots of fun. Lea would eat a salad and Maddy would want to make sure she has chocolate. These sleuthing sisters are going to be fun to read, but there is always dander around the corner, that they don’t think ahead of especially Maddie. I will be reading more books by Rayna Morgan with the Sleuthing Sisters, have already bought the next one. I think anyone who likes mystery, a little humor and a little romance will love this book.
Lea keeps seeing things she shouldn’t. Maddy meets a new guy. But who killed Neal? This is a well crafted mystery with plenty of action, humor and leads to the wrong persons and a great ending. I am happy to have discovered Ms. Morgan’s books. I am looking forward to the next one.
I received this book free of charge from the author and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review without other compensation.
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.
First book I’ve read by this author but I plan to read all the books in the series. This is a stand alone but you can tell the characters aren’t done yet. It’s a who dunnit with lots of suspects and people of interest that kept me guessing almost to the end. The story is told from the perspective of the two sisters, as well as the detective which I enjoyed.