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Murder Most Annoying: A Cozy Mystery (A Carolyn Neville Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by John Duckworth (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
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A WITTY AND FULL-OF-SUSPENSE COZY MYSTERY.

Carolyn Neville may not be the world’s greatest detective, but that’s fine she doesn’t need to be…yet. She’s living life working as a long-suffering Manhattan book editor—one of those dinosaurs in danger of being replaced by spell check and Netflix.

While Carolyn tries to edit the world around her, the world won’t cooperate. Her spiritual life is shaky and her love life is nonexistent. Unfortunately, her job at a Manhattan publishing house keeps drawing her into more danger—much to her irritation.

Paired with her sarcastic sidekick, Stephen Ames, the two begin to investigate shocking charges that prove one of their bestselling authors, Willow Hayly, is a fraud. When the Atlanta blogger who broke the story is murdered, they find themselves chief among the suspects.

Can Carolyn prove her innocence and pull her life together before she ends up charged with murder?

Perfect for fans of Horace Rumpole, Monk and Stephanie Plum, the Carolyn Neville Mysteries are full of laugh-out-loud cozy mystery suspense.

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    A Carolyn Neville Mystery
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    May 20, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0887FL4MD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CKN Christian Publishing (May 20, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1647348838
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the clever humor and witty writing style that make them laugh out loud. Readers enjoy the suspenseful story with plot twists that keep them guessing until the end. The characters are described as wonderful, three-dimensional, and well-defined. Overall, customers describe the book as a good, quick read with an interesting mystery.

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Customers find the book an enjoyable and quick read with quirky characters. They appreciate the delightful and amusing storytelling style. The book is well-written and a perfect way to spend time sequestered.

"This was an enjoyable story, with a number of amusing passages that, if not quite laugh-out-loud funny, will at least elicit a grin or chuckle from..." Read more

"...Add in the world of a super popular author, some romance and suspense and you have a good book." Read more

"This book was a delight to read. As a former co-worker of the author's, I hadn't realized how much I'd missed his humor...." Read more

"...John's many years of experience in publishing, this is a fun sendup of the industry cleverly disguised as a murder mystery...." Read more

9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find the humor clever, witty, and amusing. Many reviewers say the humor is the best aspect of the mystery.

"...I love that voice. Smart and funny and snarky. And, I might add, perfectly edited...." Read more

"This was an enjoyable story, with a number of amusing passages that, if not quite laugh-out-loud funny, will at least elicit a grin or chuckle from..." Read more

"The wit was the best thing about this mystery. I cackled many times. The plot itself was not quite believable at several points...." Read more

"...This book is jam-packed with one liners will make you laugh out loud and will reveal a lot about the book publishing industry...." Read more

9 customers mention "Suspense"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story with plot twists. They find the book an engaging mystery with romance and a well-crafted mystery. Readers say they never expected the ending.

"...And, I might add, perfectly edited. There’s a great story, wonderful characters and an excellent mystery...." Read more

"...The plot was unusual, containing enough unexpected twists to keep even a casual reader completely engaged and entertained...." Read more

"Interesting story with plot twists and an inside look at an editor's duties and responsibilities working for a large publisher...." Read more

"...A must-read for those in book editing an anyone who enjoys books. A good plot plus some wit and a bit of wisdom make this one of my favorite reads..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the well-developed characters with distinct motives.

"...And, I might add, perfectly edited. There’s a great story, wonderful characters and an excellent mystery...." Read more

"...All of the characters were three-dimensional, with well-defined motives...." Read more

"The thing I appreciated most about the book is how human the characters are. You can see yourself in their shows...." Read more

"Loved the quirky characters. Good and interesting mystery. Never guessed the ending. Highly recommend." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's wisdom and wit. They find the voice smart, funny, and snarky.

"...I love that voice. Smart and funny and snarky. And, I might add, perfectly edited...." Read more

"...A good plot plus some wit and a bit of wisdom make this one of my favorite reads this year." Read more

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  • savvyshoppers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent in so many ways!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
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    This book is written in the voice of Carolyn Neville, the main character, and what a voice it is. I love that voice. Smart and funny and snarky. And, I might add, perfectly edited. There’s a great story, wonderful characters and an excellent mystery. I recommend it to everyone who appreciates any of these qualities in a book, and I’m going to buy Murder Most Irritating right. Oh - and my husband loved this book too.
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  • Beckett Shiona
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
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    This was an enjoyable story, with a number of amusing passages that, if not quite laugh-out-loud funny, will at least elicit a grin or chuckle from the reader. The plot was unusual, containing enough unexpected twists to keep even a casual reader completely engaged and entertained. All of the characters were three-dimensional, with well-defined motives. The religious theme throughout the story was persistent without becoming actually obnoxious. While I disagree with the author and the characters regarding em dashes and parentheses, which I devoutly adore, I must admit that the book lived up to the characters' editorial careers; it was extremely well-written.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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    Interesting story with plot twists and an inside look at an editor's duties and responsibilities working for a large
    publisher. Add in the world of a super popular author, some romance and suspense and you have a good book.
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  • RuthG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clever humor
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
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    The wit was the best thing about this mystery. I cackled many times.

    The plot itself was not quite believable at several points. And I was an editor at University of Chicago Press (yes, publisher of The Chicago Manual of Style), and we don't abhor sentences beginning with "and" or "however." Editor sleuth Carolyn's attitude toward language isn't consonant with her level of experience or the novel's setting in the recent past.

    But it's all in good fun, and I really really needed a fun read. So I'm giving it the four stars for that.
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  • Marianne Hering
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witty!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
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    This book was a delight to read. As a former co-worker of the author's, I hadn't realized how much I'd missed his humor. This book is jam-packed with one liners will make you laugh out loud and will reveal a lot about the book publishing industry. A must-read for those in book editing an anyone who enjoys books. A good plot plus some wit and a bit of wisdom make this one of my favorite reads this year.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Kathryn A. Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Reader
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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    If you suffer from insomnia, don't read this book thinking it will put you to sleep. For that you'll need something more soporific such as a book of marriage or parenting advice. Instead, this book will make you laugh out loud, and if you're unlucky enough to have to wear a CPAP mask, you will sound like a serial killer doing his (or increasingly her) dirty deeds. Just sayin'. After John's many years of experience in publishing, this is a fun sendup of the industry cleverly disguised as a murder mystery. Sadly, it's doubtful he has any friends whatsoever in Legal or Marketing since he implies that those aren't even real careers. But he has many fans in Editorial, and that's what counts. Buy this book. You won't be sorry.
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  • Jon D
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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    Quality work sir! Spectacular mix of comedy & mystery. Couldn't put it down! Also can't wait for the next two!!
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  • Renaissance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Carolyn could be your best friend
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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    The thing I appreciated most about the book is how human the characters are. You can see yourself in their shows. It was also fun seeing the comments about the publishing industry, the self-help gurus, and those who keep them running. Add a murder and job stresses and you have a winner of a story. If you want a good quick read, Carolyn's story is for you.
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