Can Curiosity Also Kill The Sisters?Sisters, Lea, a freelance business writer, and Maddy, an interior designer, are the main characters in this series of fun loving cozy mysteries.The Sisters and their canines stick their noses into murders committed in a peaceful beach community.Murder at the PierThe Sisters are jumping into the murder Lea’s adventurous canines discovered under the Pier.There’s … canines discovered under the Pier.
There’s no shortage of suspects since the victim was despised by several people in town including a humiliated fiancé jilted at the altar, angry co-workers frustrated by his undeserved success, a married lover and her devoted spouse, an employee wrongfully terminated, and dangerous criminal associates.
You’re guaranteed to love the sisters’ spunk, intelligence, and tenacity as well as the twists and turns of this intriguing plot.
Murder: Act Two
Fast-moving cozy mystery with plenty of suspense!
The second book in the “Sister Sleuths Mystery” series presents Lea, Maddy, and Detective Tom with at least one body, several suspects, and plenty of motives.
The local community theatre in their beachside town provides the backdrop and a provocative cast of suspects including an arrogant actor, a business partner anxious to sell, a stage manager with a gambling addiction, and a cunning wife who would like to get rid of both the theatre and her husband.
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.
Murder Western Style
A day at the rodeo ends up in murder, and sister sleuths Lea and Maddy find themselves defending more than one suspect.
The weapon is a pistol belonging to Maddy’s close friend, Scott Miller, who has had run-ins with the deceased. Maddy’s desire to defend Scott makes detective Tom jealous, but could defending Maddy’s friend prove to be deadly for our heroines?
The victim’s ranch is on a valuable piece of land. When a developer is suspected of foul play, Lea is asked to help clear his name. Will her snooping into the developer’s activities put the sisters in harm’s way?
The setting is a rodeo in a small beachside community, so put on your boots and saddle up. You’re in for one rough ride!
Comments from readers:
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.”
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 Philips
WHO DONE IT?
“Very well written western murder mystery with an excellent plot and well developed characters. Twists and turns exist and has an unexpected excellent ending. Keeps the reader guessing who committed the murder. Would definitely recommend this book to family and friends.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.”
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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.