Star Actor Shot Dead During Performance Everyone thought the murder was part of the play at first… pursue the case.
The clues the girls find are shocking. Could this murder have something to do with Chelsea’s past? Why are there mysterious junk removal guys destroying evidence all over town?
And what will happen during the second performance of the play?
As Chelsea and Miss May get closer to the truth they realize their own lives are in danger. Will they survive an attack by the killer? And will Chelsea finally get closure on her turbulent childhood?
You’ll love book seven in the apple orchard cozy series because it features delicious food, it’s got lots of laughs, and it’s filled with suspense.
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Shot Through the Tart is book 7 in the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery series by Chelsea Thomas. I know when I pick up ne of the books it will have all the vital ingredients from humour, murder, twists and …
***Star Actor Shot Dead During Performance***
Everyone thought the murder was part of the play at first…
…but the actor never stood up to take a bow.
The killer planned the murder well. Except for one tiny detail…
Miss May and Chelsea were in the audience. Now they’re hungry for justice. So they grab their wacky friend Teeny and pursue the case.
The clues the girls find are shocking. Could this murder have something to do with Chelsea’s past? Why are there mysterious junk removal guys destroying evidence all over town?
And what will happen during the second performance of the play?
As Chelsea and Miss May get closer to the truth they realize their own lives are in danger. Will they survive an attack by the killer? And will Chelsea finally get closure on her turbulent childhood?
In this story Germany plays a big part, but I have the hardest time saying the name, my mind always goes to Jeremy. As I have said before the characters are well-developed and we continue to learn a little bit more about each of them. My favourites are still Teeny (always evokes a giggle), auntie May and Chelsea.
I continue to enjoy this cozy mystery series. I find them to be entertaining and the plot moves at a steady pace that keeps you engaged.
I highly recommend this book/series. It can easily stand alone but I recommend you read the series from the beginning.
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The stage is literally set with a shot!
A murder in front of a captive audience is just the latest caper that the intrepid trio become involved in! However, this becomes more personal for Chelsea on more than one level. The ladies are still as zany as ever as they play “hopscotch” trying to solve this whodunit. An enjoyable cozy read, with some twisty turns…just enough to keep you guessing!
I’ve read this entire series and I like it a lot. Germany brings a great comedic relief and I cheered when Zambia and the Junkyard Boys put the amateur sleuths in their place. However, this book is like all the others. Some crimes and cast of characters. There isn’t any growth. Chelsea is a young woman who spends all of her time with two senior women. Come on. Aren’t there any young people in this town? She doesn’t have one friend or acquaintance to spend time with? Teeny was one of my favorite characters. I used to think she was funny and cute but now she’s just annoying. What is supposed to be sarcasm and wit comes off as foolishness. I’m a fan of these authors and will not give up on this series.
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Miss May, Teeny and Chelsea go to a play that Chelsea’s boyfriend is the director in. With a room full of witnesses, one of the actors is shot and killed. While investigating the girls find out things just aren’t all that great with the casting crew and the director. But when things led to girls getting a clue to Chelsea’s parents’ death…things get personal. Can they find the killer and why? Read the book to find out. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Shot Through the Tart: Book 7
I really enjoy reading stories centered around the zany, quirky, and sometimes ditzy, antics of the trio of amateur detectives who make this series a hit. Miss May, Chelsea, and Teeny provide the same great entertainment I have come to expect from this series of books. This story goes a little deeper than most in this series as Chelsea is working on solving a personal mystery as well.
The imaginative writing duo weaves a story of drama, romance, intrigue, and mystery in this well-written whodunit. A fun and easy read in the world of fiction.
Miss May and Chelsea always get in the way of some killer! I hope they are nearby if someone offs me! So this is another fabulous cozy mystery, book 7 in the series and this book is awesome, compelling, and filled with plenty of twists to keep you guessing.
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This is book 7 in the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery series. This has been a great series and this book did not disappoint l. The story and characters are well written and developed. I really enjoyed the storyline and recommend reading.
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Germany Turtle is directing the local theatre group’s latest production. He didn’t bargain on a bitter relationship between the leading man and his understudy. Germany also didn’t imagine he would be a prime suspect in a murder.
The entire town was in the audience when a shot rang out during the final scene. It was so realistic, as was the actor’s fall to the stage. When it became apparent that the man was dead, the sleuthing team of Chelsea, Miss May and Teeny begin searching for clues. Unfortunately for Chelsea, the investigation leads to information she never thought she’d learn.
This is the seventh book in the apple orchard cozy series. I look forward to each new book and this was no exception. My favorite characters are back and still better at catching the killer than the police chief and her detectives. The author does a fabulous job at introducing new characters and weaving in many that we’ve met in the past. The story is engaging and keeps you wanting more. I recommend this book and suggest if the series is new to you that you start back at book one.
Chelsea, her aunt – Miss May, and their friend, restaurant owner Teeny, embark on yet another investigation into the murder of a local citizen. This time the rather pompous actor, Adam Smith, is murdered before the eyes of the audience, as he performs the Phantom of the Opera. Not surprisingly, the three women are stage-side witnesses to the murder and immediately check out the crime scene. Chelsea’s old flame is the primary detective on the case, and her friends try matchmaking as Chelsea and Wayne are brought together more than once during the investigation. Who did it? A rival actor? A scorned lover? A scorned wife? Chelsea’s boyfriend, Germany Turtle? Someone else? The trio get themselves into plenty of danger, not only dumpster diving and breaking and entering, but also when they confront the people they think are suspects. This is an entertaining addition to the Apple Orchard cozy mystery series, and gives readers a lot to consider as they look at one suspect after another. Very enjoyable; my only criticism is that it ended with a whimper rather than a bang.
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I think this one was the hardest to work out who the killer was and had some of the best and shocking revelations along with twist. The fact that Miss May, Chelsea and Teeny have people asking if they are the 4th member of their team had me cracking up. I feel like little ole Miss Sunshine is about ready for a complete nervous breakdown and I am still sitting on the fence about Germany but will see what happens in the next book!
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VERY GOOD BOOK!
I really loved the characters in this book. The story kept me hooked until the end and the characters were well written. The description of things was awesome and I really hated for this book to end. A very good read!
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This book was a good read. As usual the story line and the characters made the story come to life. I received this free copy for an honest review.
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In this 7th book in an awesome cozy mystery series, Chelsea, Miss Mae and Teeny are back to solving a murder that has the police at a loss. At a theatrical production of Phantom At The Opera, the lead actor is shot dead. With multiple suspects and lots of twists and turns, this tale will keep you guessing. This is another great addition to the Apple Orchard Cozy mysteries.
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Chelsea, Miss May and Teeny are at it again, hot on the case that has the police stumped. Mayhem and merriment still follow them around but this installment seemed a little edgier than the previous ones. Chief Flanagan is more confrontational, Chelsea’s disagreement with Germany stronger than expected and Miss May’s pie-in-a-purse less effective. On the other hand, I love the quirky characters and how they interact and the creative predicaments Chelsea finds herself in. All in all, it’s another hit and I can’t wait for the next one.
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Cozy Mystery Not Unlike Abbott and Costello
This story takes all the worst aspects of the series and runs with them. The three main ‘sleuths’ act like even bigger idiots than they have been. They fall upon clues and the truth purely by accident. There seems to be no thought process or logic, just pure luck.
The author writes in the first person and, as such, she often speaks directly to the reader. I find that annoying. Worse, she uses that method to inform the reader of what is to come in the story. I find that it ruins the flow of the story as well as annoying the socks off my feet! In prior books of the series, these issues were masked by the interesting things going on in the orchard. I didn’t realize how necessary that was to the story until this episode. I found the entire book to be pretty juvenile. I was expecting a much better story from this author. I received this ARC book for free from Booksprouts and this is my honest review.
Chelsea, Miss May, and Teeny are pulled into a mystery that has police stymied. They must use all their charm, wits, and dumpster diving skills to get close to the truth. However, surprises pop up that signal danger. I have read (and purchased) all the the books in the Apple Orchard Mystery series. The writing remains crisp and the storylines fresh. I recommend this enjoyable novel.
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This is book 7 of the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery series. If you’ve already read some of the previous books, then you know that Miss May, Chelsea, and Teeny are amateur sleuths in the village of Pine Grove. And you probably already know that they solve the crime before the police. If this is your first entry into the world of Pine Grove, don’t despair, the book is easily read as a stand-alone.
Chelsea and Matt Thomas have done a great job with character development and there is a wonderful playful interaction between the characters. Each new character added in a story is as fleshed out as the characters from the previous stories.
I have only one reservation. Every book is basically the same plot. Someone is killed. The Terrific Trio is on the case. They go through their antics to solve the case. That being said, every case is different. A different method of murder, different suspects, and of course, the situations our industrious trio find themselves in differ in every book.
This is a fun read, the epitome of cozy mysteries. The only thing that would make it better would be if some of Teeny’s recipes were included in the book.
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Despite the rain and cold, Chelsea Thomas was happy as she walked to her favorite restaurant to meet her boyfriend, Germany Turtle, whom she described in the most accurate way possible: “On a scale of one to weird, he was an eleven.” (That was my favorite line!)
As they ate their sandwiches, Germany was distracted. Chelsea asked him about what was bothering him. He had been working as director of the new play at the community theater, so she asked whether something had happened during rehearsal. Finally he told her that Adam, despite his experience, didn’t know his lines, wasn’t being professional, despite the first show happening the next evening. Their argument had even escalated to yelling at each other!
As Chelsea convinced him to come back to the farmhouse for cookies and to relax a little, another cast member ran in demanding to talk to Germany about replacing Adam due to his obvious lack of acting skill. Master Skinner, a sensei who owned the local dojo in town, was Adam’s understudy and threatened Germany to let him have the lead part or he “would regret it”!
Unfortunately, the regret came true! A murder was committed right on theater stage in plain sight with probably the entire town watching in the audience! It will take Chelsea, Miss May, and Teeny to track down the murderer. Because Adam Smith wasn’t well liked, there are many suspects to make solving this one even more difficult. And there is a side issue involving the death of Chelsea’s parents to “muddy the waters”! It’s going to take some special teamwork to solve this one! Grab your copy and follow the clues!
Another good read on this series. Chelsea and Germany Turtle’s relationship is one of the highlights in this book – the weird but adorable couple. This mystery is about Adam Smith who gets shot while performing in the community theater’s production of Phantom of the Opera. The major twist Chelsea and Miss May run into while investigating this mystery is that her parent’s deaths are tied into it. She finally gets a bit of closure when they solve the current case.
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This is a really great addition to the series. I think the characters are getting funnier and the mysteries are getting better. I really enjoy this series. I just wish it came with some of Teeny’s cooking.
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