Murder. Mayhem. A madcap lady vicar with a case for sweets… her days zipping her Mini Cooper around the country lanes, seeking out new cafés and bakeries, while attempting to win the finicky attention of her church cat, Biscuit.
As Annabelle faithfully ministers her quaint parish, trouble seems to follow in her footsteps. Instead of her beloved tea and cakes, she is regularly served a heaping plate of murder. Now if only she could have a second helping of handsome Inspector Mike Nicholls…
This digital box set contains the first four mysteries in this bestselling series:
Death at the Café: Reverend Annabelle Dixon is not your typical vicar. Her passion and dedication to her calling are matched only by her weakness for cakes and sweets. But when Annabelle makes plans meet her old friend Sister Mary at a cafe, she has no idea that she will soon find herself embroiled in a deadly mystery. This quick-thinking, quick-footed holy woman must piece together the clues, pacify a dogged detective, and find the real perpetrator… before she and her friend both wind up in jail.
Murder at the Mansion: Trouble arises for Annabelle Dixon when she welcomes a new resident to her quaint parish. She visits newcomer, Sir John Cartwright, hoping to welcome him to her flock, and to dispel rumors of shady happenings at his mansion. But instead of tea and cakes, she finds murder is on the menu…
Body in the Woods: When a young boy running through the woods unearths a buried human bone, word of the grisly discovery quickly spreads. Reverend Annabelle once again finds herself in the thick of a murder investigation. With her knack for gaining people’s trust, teasing out their secrets, and piecing together clues, Annabelle is determined to solve the mystery. But first she’ll need a double helping of cake, to set her mental gears spinning…
Grave in the Garage: When her beloved Mini Cooper breaks down, Reverend Annabelle Dixon is forced make a stop at Mildred’s Garage. But instead of a quick tune-up, she stumbles upon a lifeless hand, peeking out from beneath a parked car. With one mysterious corpse, two missing mechanics, and a diabolical killer on the loose, Annabelle may be biting off more she they can chew. Luckily, she has an ace up her sleeve… an adorable little puppy, with a talent for sniffing out clues.
What readers are saying:
★★★★★ “This cozy series is a riot!”
★★★★★ “A perfect weekend read.”
★★★★★ “Annabelle reminds me of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple.”
★★★★★ “This series keeps getting better and better.”
★★★★★ “As a former village vicar, this ticks the box for me.”
★★★★★ “4 thumbs up!!!”
★★★★★ “Annabelle, with her great intuition, caring personality, yet imperfect judgment, is a wonderful main character.”
★★★★★ “A wonderful read, delightful characters and if that’s not enough the sinfully delicious recipes will have you coming back for more.”
★★★★★ “Great book – love Reverend Annabelle Dixon and can’t wait to read more of her books.”
★★★★★ “It kept me up until 3am. I love it.”
★★★★★ “I couldn’t put it down!”
If you like quaint English towns, fun and colorful characters, a strong, yet compassionate female lead, and a hint of romance, then you’ll love this boxed set of four deliciously devious cozy mysteries.
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I have read and loved all the books so far in the Reverend Annabelle series. If you like books that are well written….without multiple errors…..with well-developed characters, and a story line that will keep you interested right to the end, you will love Alison Golden’s books. I have read all of her books and have not been disappointed in any of them. I recommend this author and all of her books without hesitation or reservation.
Review:
4 stars
I have purchased a copy of the England based series The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Cozy Mysteries: Books 1-4 (The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Series Boxset) by Alison Golden and this review was given freely. An eclectic mix of colorful characters, mysteries and murder set in England that contain a bit of romance and ends with some popular dessert recipes.
Death at the Café:
5 stars
I have purchased a copy of the England based series The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Cozy Mysteries Book 1: Death at a Cafe by Alison Golden and this review was given freely.
Starts a bit slow with a history lesson but is ultimately intriguing, complex and action packed with a dynamic and outspoken Reverend Annabelle Dixon who finds herself in the middle of multiple murders and a mystery which she solves despite the interference of the police.
Murder at the Mansion:
4 stars
I have purchased a copy of The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Cozy Mysteries Book 2: Murder at the Mansion by Alison Golden and this review was given freely.
Down to earth colorful characters,small town rumors, vivid and at times flowery descriptions, a elaborate murder mystery, and a hint of romance.
Trouble arises when Annabelle Dixon goes to Woodlands Manor to welcome Sir John Cartwright to the Upton ST. Mary Parish only to find him dead in his bedroom with a arrow in his heart and a mysteriously disappearing girl necessitating the involvement of the local laid back, mischievous Constable Jim Raven and Truro’s Inspector Mike Nicholls.
Body in the Woods:
4 stars
I have purchased a copy of The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Cozy Mysteries Book 3:Body in the Woods by Alison Golden and this review was given freely.
Eclectic characters like the outspoken Phillipa, the socially awkward anthropologist Dr.Robert Brownson, the easily irritated Inspector Nicholls, and the dessert loving, curious and at times persistent Reverend add color to the pages filled with rambling descriptions and conversations,multiple mysteries which are entwined with multiple love triangles, a murder, and a love match.
When eight year old Dougie Dewar trips over a skeleton in the woods of Upton ST. Mary, Detective Mike Nicholls tries to keep the quick witted Reverend Annabelle away from the investigation but town gossip situates her perfectly to solve the twenty year old murder case.
Grave in the Garage:
5 stars
I have purchased a copy of The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Cozy Mysteries Book 4: Grave in the Garage by Alison Golden and this review was given freely.
Suspenseful and action packed involving a few twist, puppies, and some surprises. As Reverend Annabelle laments the reduction in church funds and her friendship with Inspector Mike deepens, Phillia’s matchmaking escalates, and the village of Upton ST. Mary experiences another murder as well as a secret gambling ring.
Horror in the Highlands:
5 stars
I have purchased a copy of The Reverend Annabelle Dixon Cozy Mysteries Book 5: Horror in the Highlands by Alison Golden and this review was given freely.
Vivid descriptions, an eclectic group of colorful characters, and a series of oddities and mysteries fill the pages of this cozy mystery where Reverend Annabelle visits her brother Roger and niece Bonnie on the island of Blodraigh, Scotland where she finds herself having to solve the murder of pub owner Harry Anderson without the help of the police while isolated on a small island in the midst of a severe storm. Things escalate when a chance email results in a surprise visit from Inspector Mike.