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Schooled (Lexy Cooper Mystery #1)
by
Christa Charter (Goodreads Author)
Videogames, Sex, and Murder
Lexy Cooper is a Community Manager at Xenon Corporation, maker of the Xenon24/7 videogame console and Xenonline gaming service. When a young woman's nude body is discovered on the Xenon corporate campus, Lexy's uncle, homicide detective Mike Malick, catches the case. As Malick investigates the crime, Lexy works the case from inside Xenon and disc...more
Lexy Cooper is a Community Manager at Xenon Corporation, maker of the Xenon24/7 videogame console and Xenonline gaming service. When a young woman's nude body is discovered on the Xenon corporate campus, Lexy's uncle, homicide detective Mike Malick, catches the case. As Malick investigates the crime, Lexy works the case from inside Xenon and disc...more
Kindle Edition, 300 pages
Published
November 5th 2012
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Video games, sex, and murder. What more can a gamer ask for? Being the obsessed gamer that I am, this was right up my alley. Get a glimpse behind the scenes of the dirty, dark side of the gaming industry, as you ride along with sexy Left Cooper as she attempts to help solve a murder. Once I started, I couldn't tear myself away. Great story with a nice twist and plenty of naughty moments. Can't wait to see what kind of trouble Lexy gets herself into next!
I have things to say about this book, because feelings. But not yet, because also feelings.
I'm processing. Might need to read a second or third time to express the feelings. GOOD feelings! Read this book, I'll get around to talking about feelings soon.
UPDATE: Here's the review.
If you're a woman and you've ever worked in the gaming or technology industry, you'll recognize at least some part of yourself in this book. The author hits that nail square on the head, which makes for a beautifully const...more
I'm processing. Might need to read a second or third time to express the feelings. GOOD feelings! Read this book, I'll get around to talking about feelings soon.
UPDATE: Here's the review.
If you're a woman and you've ever worked in the gaming or technology industry, you'll recognize at least some part of yourself in this book. The author hits that nail square on the head, which makes for a beautifully const...more
I got to preview this book and plan to read it again after its release. I laughed out loud in the first paragraph so I knew the book was going to be a fantastic read. I was NOT disappointed. I enjoyed the flow of the book and how Christa didn't drag the story out unnecessarily. She didn't get crazy with detail but expertly explained gaming world topics so everyone could understand. Some of my favorite parts of the book were the dialogue between Lexy and Uncle Mike. I love Lexy and can't wait for...more
From the discovery of the body until the very end, I was hooked and had a hard time putting the book down. The detailed descriptions of everything breathed life into the world of Lexy. You feel every moment in the book, like you are nothing but a spectral bystander to what is happening as you absorb Lexy's story. This feeling is intensified and makes you feel almost like a voyeur during certain parts of the book. Yes, I'm talking about you Chapter Three. A great book that I just couldn't put dow...more
A super fun read, finished it way faster than I expected, and now not sure what to read next - @trixie360 hurry up and finish writing the rest of the series :)
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Christa Charter has taken the old triumvirate of "sex, drugs and rock n roll" and brought it more in line with today's sensibilities....now it's "sex, violence and video games!" Lexy Cooper, a mild mannered (ok...not so mild mannered) Community Manager at leading video game manufacturer Xenon finds herself drawn into the center of a murder mystery when a body of another Xenon employee is found on campus. Lexy's uncle...more
Christa Charter has taken the old triumvirate of "sex, drugs and rock n roll" and brought it more in line with today's sensibilities....now it's "sex, violence and video games!" Lexy Cooper, a mild mannered (ok...not so mild mannered) Community Manager at leading video game manufacturer Xenon finds herself drawn into the center of a murder mystery when a body of another Xenon employee is found on campus. Lexy's uncle...more
The life in the videogame industry fast lane can seem like paradise to any person looking from the outside in. Parties, sex, booze, and access to information most of your friends would kill for are all part of the day-to-day. But what would happen if suddenly a member of this idolized industry is murdered on sacred nerd holy land? SCHOOLED: Lexy Cooper Mystery toys with this very idea and takes us into the world of video games, sex, and murder.
SCHOOLED introduces us to the sassy and, dare I say...more
SCHOOLED introduces us to the sassy and, dare I say...more
Loved it!
I worked fairly closely with the author at Xbox, when I was part of the slightly maligned Marketing and PR Teams over in Building A, where Callie's body was found. I had the chance to partner with Christa on several projects, and was at many of the events he covered with the Xbox community. I know her as a talented writer, and a smart, quirky, and maybe-only-slightly-less-outrageous than her protagonist Lexy.
I looked forward to checking out Christa's first book, especially because it t...more
I worked fairly closely with the author at Xbox, when I was part of the slightly maligned Marketing and PR Teams over in Building A, where Callie's body was found. I had the chance to partner with Christa on several projects, and was at many of the events he covered with the Xbox community. I know her as a talented writer, and a smart, quirky, and maybe-only-slightly-less-outrageous than her protagonist Lexy.
I looked forward to checking out Christa's first book, especially because it t...more
From the cover, you might expect Schooled! to be funny (it is) and sexy (it is) and lighthearted, the kind of book that reviewers might call a "spirited romp." Lexy Cooper is spirited, but this is not a romp. Schooled! is a sordid tale of murder, intrigue, and infidelity. A lot of infidelity.
It seems like no-one on gaming giant Xenon's Redmond campus can keep it in their pants, and those who aren't cheating on a fiancee or a spouse are cheating with someone who is in a "committed" relationship,...more
It seems like no-one on gaming giant Xenon's Redmond campus can keep it in their pants, and those who aren't cheating on a fiancee or a spouse are cheating with someone who is in a "committed" relationship,...more
Christa Charter has nailed it with her latest novel. Lexy Cooper is a smart, sexy, but very human heroine, and her inadvertent entry into detective work is a nail-biting, but fully believable, romp that will have you glued to your Kindle. You'll cheer Lexy on and you'll say "WTF are you doing, Lexy?," because Lexy doesn't read like a character, she really feels like a three-dimensional person. The story that unfolds is full of deceit, twists, interesting personalities--and a bit more sexytime th...more
This was one of those books I could not put down. I was so determined to figure out whodunit! The humor and sex are well done, and Lexy is a character I find myself thinking about even weeks after finishing the novel. My only disappointment is that I have to wait to read more Lexy adventures. I want book #2 now! /demandingfan
You know the kind of books that have you thinking "I totally know someone like that" and get you so involved that not only do you know characters like those in the book, but you wouldn't be surprised to actually meet said characters? This is one of those.
Lexy is smart, funny, quirky, and sometimes makes dumb decisions. She's your friend, your sister, your cousin... Maybe she's even you. And that's just one example. (can I have just one date with Uncle Mike? Please?)
The plot was suspenseful and...more
Lexy is smart, funny, quirky, and sometimes makes dumb decisions. She's your friend, your sister, your cousin... Maybe she's even you. And that's just one example. (can I have just one date with Uncle Mike? Please?)
The plot was suspenseful and...more
So this was a light little read in the hammock. I rather suspect its author wrote it from a lot of personal experiences too, knowing some of her history with Microsoft and Xbox which was why I thought I'd check it out in the first place.
Some of the prose was matter of fact (statement upon statement, rapid-fire within a paragraph), and sometimes went a detail too far (such as what type of 'sneakers' she wore, which often seemed like an irrelevant detail). Not my normal type of read at all (lots o...more
Some of the prose was matter of fact (statement upon statement, rapid-fire within a paragraph), and sometimes went a detail too far (such as what type of 'sneakers' she wore, which often seemed like an irrelevant detail). Not my normal type of read at all (lots o...more
After reading Schooled I felt like I was taken on a wild ride where I got to hang out with the coolest chick in town, peak behind the videogame industry curtain to see some of its dirty secrets, and watch a mystery being solved along the way. It was a fast-paced, slightly naughty ride... and I finished the book wanting more! I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves videogames, mysteries, and/or saucy and flirty female lead characters. Definitely an engrossing read that readers of all ages...more
I loved this book! When's the next one coming out? :)
From a completely neutral perspective:
This book is an awesome mix of humor, action, sex and more. The storyline was so intriguing, I wanted to keep turning those virtual pages to find out what was going to happen next. The actual crime was mysterious enough to be compelling, and investigated and played-out well enough to be believable. I also loved the characters, they were interesting and I felt like I really cared about them. They seemed rea...more
From a completely neutral perspective:
This book is an awesome mix of humor, action, sex and more. The storyline was so intriguing, I wanted to keep turning those virtual pages to find out what was going to happen next. The actual crime was mysterious enough to be compelling, and investigated and played-out well enough to be believable. I also loved the characters, they were interesting and I felt like I really cared about them. They seemed rea...more
Ah, Lexy Cooper. She is the epitome of what gamer guys look for in a woman. She is beautiful, sexy and above all else, is knowledgable about games. The fact that she seems to be very intelligent, if not a bit naive, is a bonus.
Knowing a small portion of Christa Charter’s (the author) background, I loved the relevance of the story arc. I was enthralled (yes, enthralled) by the book, so much so that I didn’t put it down until I was done (of course excluding meals and bathroom breaks, but even some...more
Knowing a small portion of Christa Charter’s (the author) background, I loved the relevance of the story arc. I was enthralled (yes, enthralled) by the book, so much so that I didn’t put it down until I was done (of course excluding meals and bathroom breaks, but even some...more
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A great start to a mystery series. It was my first, I'm not ashamed to say.... I have a hard time focusing long enough to read a book, but this one was no problem for me at all. It was well written, and an easy read in every sense.
Entertaining enough for the adult in you, but naughty enough for the adolescent in you. Christa Charter has given "Schooled" a particular charm of its own. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next part of the series!
Good Show!
Entertaining enough for the adult in you, but naughty enough for the adolescent in you. Christa Charter has given "Schooled" a particular charm of its own. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next part of the series!
Good Show!
I was extremely hyped for the book from the moment I knew about it. I've known Christa online for a few years and if you know the kind of things she says on Twitter, you can't help it, you HAVE to be excited for her book. And thankfully, I wasn't diappointed, this is one hell of a story and Lexy is just kickassing-ly amazing.
All this coming from a person who usually doesn't read a lot anymore. Academic reading for university and no ability to concentrate on a book have turned me into a "I only r...more
All this coming from a person who usually doesn't read a lot anymore. Academic reading for university and no ability to concentrate on a book have turned me into a "I only r...more
I never would have found this book on my own, but my video gamer husband said I would like it. He was right. It probably helps that I have been surrounded by video games for the better part of 15 years, so I was able to relate to the world of gamers, but overall, it was funny, fast-paced, and the mystery was interesting. Maybe a bit far fetched, but it was entertaining to see how it all played out.
I had a lot of fun reading this book, was one of those ones you pick up and don't want to put back down, but then again you don't want to finish too quick either. Christa has a wonderful writing style and makes the book fun to read. Being that she has seen the inner workings of the video game industry, it was fun just to read about some of the goings on in the background of said industry. There were a couple of OMG parts in the book, and might make parents think about letting younger readers rea...more
Fantastic book, I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read more from Christa!
When a body is discovered at Xenon HQ, it hits a little close to home for homicide detective Mike Malick. With his niece Lexy working for the same company, it's up to him to find the killer before they strike again. As Mike and his team begin their investigation, Lexy decides to do a little digging of her own. But is the Xenon Community Manager ready for what she will discover about her friends and colleagues?
Once again Christa Charter hits it out of the park, with a title that will grip you fro...more
Once again Christa Charter hits it out of the park, with a title that will grip you fro...more
Schooled offered me the most fun that I've had with a mystery in a very long time. Not only did it revolve around the video game industry (which is of extreme interest to me), but it was well written and had a female protagonist that really drew me in. Lexy Cooper makes you love her because of her flaws, not in spite of them. Schooled is a definite must read for the summer!
An interesting mix of sex, murder, and gaming. Definitely not for the younger audience or the pure of mind. Also not for those that are worried about what the people reading over your shoulder might think. I indeed look forward to future installments in tales of Lexy Cooper.
Video games, mystery, sex and more this book is jam packed and I loved it so much! I can't wait until the next one comes out. Christa does a wonderful job of capturing your attention from the start. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Great book. A brilliant blend of a sexy mystery mixed with today's video game culture. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
GAH!
I WANT BOOK TOO NAO!
Just saying!
I still have a girl-crush on Lexy.
I will still spend the night with Nate.
I WANT BOOK TOO NAO!
Just saying!
I still have a girl-crush on Lexy.
I will still spend the night with Nate.
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Christa Charter is a mother of three, military wife, and Amazon Kindle fangirl. She has worked in the videogame industry for 17 years including eight years as community manager/website editor/video hostess "trixie360" for Microsoft's Xbox Live. She is the author of "Schooled: A Lexy Cooper Videogame Mystery" and "The Sleepless Nanny."
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