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    Plotted for Murder
    Plotted for Murder
    Plotted for Murder

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    Audiobook5 hoursSt. Marin's Cozy Mystery Series

    Plotted for Murder

    Written by ACF Bookens

    Narrated by Sarah Pesek

    4.5/5

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    • Friendship

    • Community

    • Small Town Life

    • Bookstore

    • Mystery

    • Amateur Sleuth

    • Friends to Lovers

    • Amateur Detective

    • Small Town Secrets

    • Small Town Charm

    • Love Triangle

    • Power of Friendship

    About this audiobook

    She has always said if she was running, it’s because she was being chased. That’s never been more true.

    It's Autumn, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett’s favorite time of year, and she's most excited about two things – her bookshop's float in the annual Harvest Parade and pumpkin everything. But when her best friend Mart finds the body of her running coach and high school gym teacher behind the bleachers one fall morning, Harvey becomes enthralled in a mystery that uncovers their quaint town's darkest secrets.

    When Harvey's curiosity gets the best of her, she and her pup Mayhem find that maybe there are just some secrets better left undiscovered.

    Editor's Note

    Delightfully Cozy...

    Bookstore owner and amateur sleuth Harvey Beckett returns in “Plotted for Murder,” part of Bookens’ “St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery” series. Harvey is a charming character, and her warmth, openness, and curiosity make her detective skills feel like a natural extension of who she is. Bookens’ writing is lively and fun, and it’s a pleasure to dive into the town of St. Marin’s and solve the mystery along with Harvey.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBryant Street Publishing
    Release dateSep 7, 2021
    ISBN9781094427300
    Author

    ACF Bookens

    ACF Bookens lives in the Southwest Mountains of Virginia, where she enjoys gardening and cross-stitching when she's not using her body as a human airbag for her toddler son. She and her son live with two old cats and an old dog in an antebellum farmhouse with stream nearby. Find her at bookens.andilit.com.

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    Reviews for Plotted for Murder

    4.5/5

    346 ratings11 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a mixed bag. Some reviewers express strong dislike for the book, criticizing its handling of sensitive topics and lack of character development. However, there are also positive reviews praising the book's narrator, the romantic ending, and the important subject matter. Overall, the book receives a range of reactions, with some readers enjoying it as a cozy mystery while others find it cheesy or unrealistic. Despite the mixed reviews, the book manages to spark interest in readers who appreciate the author's storytelling and are willing to overlook its flaws.

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    • 1/5

      Mar 17, 2025

      I have listened to all the previous books in this series. They have gotten too “preachy” for me to continue. They have stories about black history were good. The LGBTQ+ stuff is being shoved down our throats. Live your life, don’t force me to agree. The sexual assault angle is ok, I have been a victim more than once. Having all three in one book is too much. I’m done.
    • 3/5

      Oct 29, 2023

      Meh. Like a Hallmark channel movie in an audio book. A little saccharine for my taste.
    • 4/5

      Sep 7, 2023

      Another wonderful instalment in this lovely cozy mystery series. Although a very heavy topic it is handled with lots of love and the ending was fantastic.
    • 5/5

      Jun 26, 2023

      One of the most Important subject's told beautifully. Thanks.
      F.EH.
    • 2/5

      Jun 15, 2023

      The characters are strange. I am sure Harvey's ex husband has a diff version of why their marriage didn't work. He got out!! Dan, Harvey's present boyfriend she likes because he is as passive as she is righteous and crass. Pass on this author and this series if you want a realistic world version mystery. The characters are nauseating.
    • 4/5

      Mar 23, 2022

      The romantic ending and the book’s moral of listening to people who have uncomfortable experiences, giving all people a voice and showing compassion.
    • 3/5

      May 27, 2023

      Tired of the constant leftist agenda. I get it, support equal rights, married a black man, know the prejudice on BOTH sides of the b/w population but I read for enjoyment. Not politics.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      May 27, 2023

      Wow! What an amazing book! Excellent narrator! Fun and charming! Trigger warning: sexual assault is a theme in the book. Definitely going to read more from this author!
    • 4/5

      Oct 26, 2021

      Cute. Easy to listen to, fun book enjoy this book
    • 1/5

      Oct 15, 2021

      I love mysteries and a cozy read seemed perfect for me but this is hardly a mystery. There are no clues and the mystery solves itself out of nowhere. The characters are vapid and cartoonish. The book style is very cheesy which isn’t my taste.
      I edited my first review because it was harsh. I still don’t think the book deserves the reviews it has. I recommend you skip this one.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 2/5

      Sep 20, 2021

      This narrator is too old for the project. I’m not sure exactly how old the MC is supposed to be, but she has a roommate and is just starting out in business, so I’m guessing low 30s, tops. Well the reader sounds at least 45, closer to 55. I’m not being ageist- it’s just that it makes everything seem just off.
      And the male characters, ugh. The BF sounds like a goon, and he’s at least 70, I swear. The characters who are acknowledged as middle- to senior-aged are inexplicably given Southern or backwoods accents.
      I tried going up a speed tick, but then she jus sounded jerky and awkward. I just do not think she is a very good narrator. Her poor performance definitely spoiled the story for me.

      1 person found this helpful