A dead bubblegum heiress, a handful of unrelated clues, and a small island community where everyone is a suspect until they’re not…Prosperity Spartanburg is gaining confidence in her new role as Forensic Pathologist for Martha’s Vineyard Police Department. Her associate Reuben Jackson certainly makes her job easier and a whole lot more enjoyable.As the chaos of clues surrounding Ophelia Rump’s … enjoyable.
As the chaos of clues surrounding Ophelia Rump’s untimely death slowly start to make sense, Prosperity and Reuben get ever closer to finding her killer.
However, everything isn’t what it seems in Martha’s Vineyard and there’s more to this story than first meets the eye. As Prosperity’s mama always used to say, “you never know what you’re going to find until you unzip the sealed tab.”
If you like your suspenseful mystery with a little zany fun and a touch of romantic tension, you will LOVE The Prosperity Spartanburg Files. Readers of Janet Evanovich, Sue Grafton, and J.D. Robb are sure to grow to love this series.
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Raising Prosperity
by David Berens
Humor flourishes in Raising Prosperity, a clever story; but not what you would think this book is about from the title. The plot of Raising Prosperity has it all; this is a page-turner filled with intrigue, twists and turns, suspense, action-packed, and a cozy little murder mystery; keeping the readers interest from page one. A book and series for those wanting to be entertained, intrigued; while their brain is tickled start reading and enjoying the Prosperity series by David Berens. The quirky comedy is a perfect stress-free read, light and fluffy.
The characters of the Prosperity series have a worldly wisdom and you cannot but love them. Really remarkable characters, interacting in ways that make them come alive. Our heroine is gutsy, smart and funny at the same time; has the role of a forensic service consultant with the PD, in forensic pathology and investigator and is assisting in solving a murder. One male a Detective Sargent of the Martha’s Vineyard Police Department, a source of extraneous information on life and more, coupled with a handsome Business Management student and volunteer fireman, make this book filled with testosterone.
Raising Prosperity is a clever story written by a talented author, David Berens. The Author is a genius and has done a fantastic job at bringing the story and the characters to life. The authors writing styles and storytelling creates a book that begs to be read in one sitting, and when a book complete leaves the reader wanting to read the next in the series. I was attracted to this series by David Berens’ name and to this book by the very cool cover. I have to say that I was interested in this second book in the very first chapter, I was grinning, and chuckling throughout the book.
Raising Prosperity was a very fun read, had a fun time reading it and I am looking forward the next two books furthering the adventures of Prosperity. I enjoyed the interaction of the characters in this new series from the first book Finding Prosperity and I am sure that the feeling will continue throughout the rest of the series. I expect nothing less though from this author, this is a gem; I highly recommend this book and series are a must read. As a beta reader, I am willing to write reviews for the authors to help spread the news of their books. I rate this book and the author both with a 4.5-star rating.
I loved this mystery. Prosperity Spartanburg is the new Forensic Pathologist, and is tasked with the case of helping solve the mystery. The Authors and Narrator have done a fantastic job at bringing the story and the characters to fruition. And the voices on the audio is fabulous. This is a real page turner with twists and turns. Its definitely a must read or listen.
Shauna Joesten
Prosperity’s adventures will keep you reading all night as she helps solve murders and interacts with the characters around Martha’s Vineyard.
A wonderful book by a new to me author. A unique set of naming conventions and twists that make you surprised by the young Prosperity and her insights into forensic pathology. A not to be missed book!
Raising Prosperity was a quaint quick mystery. The storyline itself was cute but found it a little predictable and cliche’. I enjoyed the story’s quirkiness but struggled a bit to really get into it.
Raising Prosperity (A Quirky, Suspenseful, Thrilling Mystery with a Touch of Romance) The Prosperity Spartanburg Files, Book 1, my first read/listen from authors David F. Berens & Cherie Mitchell. Camilia Lalani’s narration made the 4-hour 33-minute tale bearable. The book, while not bad, was not good. I own another dozen of Beren’s books & eight more of Mitchell’s books, after reading this one I don’t see me reading any of those anytime soon. I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
Mastery over words Author David Berens not only tells the “story” intended in Raising Prosperity, but weaves the reader and the story right on in to Home Base! A little gritty here, little tough there, little sweet tender romance even. The well written characters, all play their perfectly written parts to so believeably build a story line in Raising Prosperity and that builds into a great story that is one of adventure, while it delivers a fun read at the same time too!! Loved the sparkling humor as well. So this story has it ALL and is well written. David Berens outdid himself with writing Raising Prosperity!! I HIGHLY recommend Raising Prosperity as a great fun read. ENJOY!!
Loved it! Great interaction between Prosperity and Reuben. Can’t wait for more adventures!
Prosperity is a criminal investigator helping Reuben with a murder case. A dead body found in the ocean. The deceased has a wad of bubble gum stuffed in her throat. Her very expensive bracelet with charms on is missing. There are some twists and turns in the investigation to find the killer.