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Miranda and the D-Day Caper
On a sparkling spring morning in the Blue Ridge, small-town realtor Miranda Davis approached the tailgate market, intent on dealing with her whimsical cousin Skip’s unexpected arrival from New York. It turns out that Skip was on the run and, in his panic, grabbed his beloved tabby Duffy, recalling that Miranda had a recent part in solving a case down in Carolina. His predicament stemmed from intercepting code messages like “Countdown to D-Day,” playfully broadcasting the messages on his radio show over the nation-wide network, and subsequently forced to flee. At first, Miranda tried to limit her old childhood companion’s conundrum to the sudden abduction of Duffy the cat. But the forces that be were hell-bent on keeping Skip under wraps by any means after he stumbled close to the site of their master plan. Miranda’s subsequent efforts to decipher the conspiracy and somehow intervene placed both herself and her old playmate on a collision course with a white-nationalist perpetrator and the continuing machinations of the right-wing enterprise, with the lives of all those gathered for a diversity celebration in nearby Asheville and a crucial senatorial vote on homeland security hanging in the balance.
338 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2020
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Shelly Frome
17 books379 followersProfessor Emeritus of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut
Former professional actor
Screenwriting columnist for Southern Writers Magazine
Features writer for Gannett Media
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May 21, 2020
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MIRANDA AND THE D-DAY CAPER by Shelly Frome is a cozy mystery featuring amateur sleuth, Miranda Davis. This is the second book featuring this protagonist, but it can easily be read a standalone.
Miranda Davis is a small-town realtor in the Blue Ridge Mountains who received some notoriety when she helped solve a mystery. Now her cousin and childhood companion, Skip shows up on the run from New York City hoping for her help. He embellished some stories with items he saw in the station manager’s office harking back to WWII and D-Day on a nighttime radio talk show he was covering for a friend. All of a sudden, he is being threatened and his beloved tabby cat is stolen and held to control Skip.
Miranda thought Skip’s story was just another one of his whimsical stories, but she is willing to help find his cat. But as she gets more involved, she discovers that there is much more truth than fantasy in the story Skip told on air. They are suddenly entangled in a plot involving right-wing nationalists that leads all the way back to D.C.
Can Miranda, Skip and all Miranda’s friends figure out who all the players are and what they have planned before the clock runs out and many people are killed?
I enjoyed Miranda and all the characters in her town. It is small-town southern laid-back even as Miranda tries to hurry some along in their help. When Miranda and Skip come together, I had a hard time at first straightening out what was happening, but once everyone was sorted and the mystery plotline began to pick up in pace I was completely caught up in the story. I feel Mr. Frome did a good job of using a heavy political topic lightly, but not frivolously. It was done with both entertaining characters and an intricate plot. The mystery plot was believable and could come right out of the news today, even as the plot clues were out of WWII.
I recommend Miranda and all her friends for an intriguing and entertaining cozy mystery read.
MIRANDA AND THE D-DAY CAPER by Shelly Frome is a cozy mystery featuring amateur sleuth, Miranda Davis. This is the second book featuring this protagonist, but it can easily be read a standalone.
Miranda Davis is a small-town realtor in the Blue Ridge Mountains who received some notoriety when she helped solve a mystery. Now her cousin and childhood companion, Skip shows up on the run from New York City hoping for her help. He embellished some stories with items he saw in the station manager’s office harking back to WWII and D-Day on a nighttime radio talk show he was covering for a friend. All of a sudden, he is being threatened and his beloved tabby cat is stolen and held to control Skip.
Miranda thought Skip’s story was just another one of his whimsical stories, but she is willing to help find his cat. But as she gets more involved, she discovers that there is much more truth than fantasy in the story Skip told on air. They are suddenly entangled in a plot involving right-wing nationalists that leads all the way back to D.C.
Can Miranda, Skip and all Miranda’s friends figure out who all the players are and what they have planned before the clock runs out and many people are killed?
I enjoyed Miranda and all the characters in her town. It is small-town southern laid-back even as Miranda tries to hurry some along in their help. When Miranda and Skip come together, I had a hard time at first straightening out what was happening, but once everyone was sorted and the mystery plotline began to pick up in pace I was completely caught up in the story. I feel Mr. Frome did a good job of using a heavy political topic lightly, but not frivolously. It was done with both entertaining characters and an intricate plot. The mystery plot was believable and could come right out of the news today, even as the plot clues were out of WWII.
I recommend Miranda and all her friends for an intriguing and entertaining cozy mystery read.
May 6, 2020
Whoo-boy, what a read! I have read a couple of Shelly Frome’s books before, so I knew I was in for a whirlwind when I started this one and I was not disappointed. Frome’s style of story telling is exactly the type of thing that I enjoy– fast-paced, quick, witty dialog and smart characters who can actually manage to get themselves out of their own predicaments. I absolutely adored the other books of his that I read and this one was no exception.
I’ve read the previous Miranda Davis book before this one, but it was a while ago and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to remember the character or the setting very well. Of course, I should never have doubted, Frome’s writing brought it all back instantly.
In this book, Miranda starts out trying to enjoy a simpler life after the end of her last tense case. Unfortunately for her, while she is shopping at the farmer’s market she’s approached by her cousin who turns out to be embroiled in a case of his own. This one involves World War II code breaking, a massive conspiracy and a stolen cat. Miranda agrees to take the case initially to try and help her cousin find his cat, but ends up getting pulled into something much bigger and much more international than one simple purloined feline.
As a mystery, this was pitch-perfect. It kept me guessing the whole way through and at the end of the book, when everything started working itself out, I had one of those beautiful “Ah-ha!” moments that we mystery readers love so much. I highly recommend this book to anyone. It’s a fun ride and one that I won’t be forgetting. I can’t wait to read what Shelly Frome cooks up for his next story! I highly recommend it.
I’ve read the previous Miranda Davis book before this one, but it was a while ago and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to remember the character or the setting very well. Of course, I should never have doubted, Frome’s writing brought it all back instantly.
In this book, Miranda starts out trying to enjoy a simpler life after the end of her last tense case. Unfortunately for her, while she is shopping at the farmer’s market she’s approached by her cousin who turns out to be embroiled in a case of his own. This one involves World War II code breaking, a massive conspiracy and a stolen cat. Miranda agrees to take the case initially to try and help her cousin find his cat, but ends up getting pulled into something much bigger and much more international than one simple purloined feline.
As a mystery, this was pitch-perfect. It kept me guessing the whole way through and at the end of the book, when everything started working itself out, I had one of those beautiful “Ah-ha!” moments that we mystery readers love so much. I highly recommend this book to anyone. It’s a fun ride and one that I won’t be forgetting. I can’t wait to read what Shelly Frome cooks up for his next story! I highly recommend it.
May 2, 2020
Miranda Davis just can't seem to catch a break.
Or, rather, she keeps catching breaks, and that's exactly the problem.
After closing a super tense case in the previous book in the series, Miranda is intent on taking things easy and slow. After all, she's not really a detective but a real estate agent.
So when her cousin Skip, comes to town and tells her that he wants to meet with her, she assumes that her old childhood friend just wants to catch up.
Boy, is she ever wrong.
It turns out that Skip has gotten mixed up in some very big, very bad criminal dealings.
In a panic, he flees from his home with his cat, Duffy and crosses the country to request the help of his cousin.
At first, Miranda is reluctant to help at all, deciding that the best course of action is to help Skip find the cat he recently lost and move on. But soon she finds herself knee-deep in a case unlike any she has faced before. One where she must crack a conspiracy from World War II and protect the nation itself.
I have to say, even as a lifelong mystery reader, I did not guess how this one was going to turn out. I found myself happily surprised by the ending, a feat that I can't say too many other books I've read lately have accomplished.
I believe this is the second book in this Miranda Davis series but you don't need to have read the first book to enjoy this one. Shelly Frome does an excellent job of keeping the reader apprised of any relevant information as you go along.
This was intriguing, highly-entertaining and overall just fun. I had a great time reading it and I'm sure you will too.
Or, rather, she keeps catching breaks, and that's exactly the problem.
After closing a super tense case in the previous book in the series, Miranda is intent on taking things easy and slow. After all, she's not really a detective but a real estate agent.
So when her cousin Skip, comes to town and tells her that he wants to meet with her, she assumes that her old childhood friend just wants to catch up.
Boy, is she ever wrong.
It turns out that Skip has gotten mixed up in some very big, very bad criminal dealings.
In a panic, he flees from his home with his cat, Duffy and crosses the country to request the help of his cousin.
At first, Miranda is reluctant to help at all, deciding that the best course of action is to help Skip find the cat he recently lost and move on. But soon she finds herself knee-deep in a case unlike any she has faced before. One where she must crack a conspiracy from World War II and protect the nation itself.
I have to say, even as a lifelong mystery reader, I did not guess how this one was going to turn out. I found myself happily surprised by the ending, a feat that I can't say too many other books I've read lately have accomplished.
I believe this is the second book in this Miranda Davis series but you don't need to have read the first book to enjoy this one. Shelly Frome does an excellent job of keeping the reader apprised of any relevant information as you go along.
This was intriguing, highly-entertaining and overall just fun. I had a great time reading it and I'm sure you will too.
April 20, 2020
I had such a delightful time reading Shelly Frome's latest cozy mystery titled Miranda and the D-Day Caper ! It did take me until chapter 3 to really get into it, so I would tell you to give it a chance. This may have been more about the current state of our nation than anything to do with the book though - so take that for what it's worth. I found the characters to be likeable and enjoyable and the plot had plenty of twists and turns that kept me on my toes. There was lots of dialogue which helped draw me into the story. I felt the story was filled with just the right amount of drama and intrigue and I think we all have a "Skip" in our life - so his whimsy often made me smile. Reading this book was enjoyable and I'd absolutely recommend it to a friend!
May 15, 2020
I've been excited about this one! It's been a minute since I've had a really interesting mystery to read!
The story follows Miranda Davis who is a small-town realtor. Her whimsical cousin, Skip, has come to town unexpectedly. Well - not for a family visit, but it turns out Skip is on the run and needs Miranda's help. He intercepted a coded message and had no idea it was a code or what it is about. Now he is on the run and Miranda is his only hope.
Ooooo Miranda. I feel so bad for her! If it was me I don't know what I would do if one of my cousins came knocking on my door and was on the run. Bless her heart for wanting to help! Maybe that is why I liked her so much. She is so sweet and smart and just so cool. I would want to be her best friend in real life! I adored her.
Skip...well...he was Skip.
Duffy the cat was cute. I wanted more time with Duffy!
This was a fun mystery and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I finished this in just a couple of sittings. I had to know what was going to happen next!!
The beginning took a little bit for me to get into though. Once Skip showed up and the mystery started getting interesting, then I was hooked.
I wanted more from the ending too. I wonder if there will be more for Miranda!
Overall, this was a nice mystery to read while it has been rainy over here. Fun characters and an intriguing mystery! I for sure recommend. I'll give this 4 stars.
The story follows Miranda Davis who is a small-town realtor. Her whimsical cousin, Skip, has come to town unexpectedly. Well - not for a family visit, but it turns out Skip is on the run and needs Miranda's help. He intercepted a coded message and had no idea it was a code or what it is about. Now he is on the run and Miranda is his only hope.
Ooooo Miranda. I feel so bad for her! If it was me I don't know what I would do if one of my cousins came knocking on my door and was on the run. Bless her heart for wanting to help! Maybe that is why I liked her so much. She is so sweet and smart and just so cool. I would want to be her best friend in real life! I adored her.
Skip...well...he was Skip.
Duffy the cat was cute. I wanted more time with Duffy!
This was a fun mystery and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I finished this in just a couple of sittings. I had to know what was going to happen next!!
The beginning took a little bit for me to get into though. Once Skip showed up and the mystery started getting interesting, then I was hooked.
I wanted more from the ending too. I wonder if there will be more for Miranda!
Overall, this was a nice mystery to read while it has been rainy over here. Fun characters and an intriguing mystery! I for sure recommend. I'll give this 4 stars.
May 12, 2020
It seems important, but what on earth is it? This mysterious D-Day has a bunch of people riled up.
Poor old Skip was just making fun of it on his radio program. He soon learned that people were taking it seriously. After being threatened, he just grabbed his cat, Duffy, and took off for his cousin's place. He kept trying to get her to help him, but Miranda didn't take him seriously until his cat was kidnapped.
It was difficult to figure out how to help him since he was wound so tightly and not making sense most of the time.
It was right down to the wire before they could get some help with the whole thing.
Thank you, Mr. Frome, for introducing me to Miranda and Skip. Will we see them in any more books? Which small town in Indiana was Miranda and Skip's hometown? Maybe it was my small hometown in Indiana.
Poor old Skip was just making fun of it on his radio program. He soon learned that people were taking it seriously. After being threatened, he just grabbed his cat, Duffy, and took off for his cousin's place. He kept trying to get her to help him, but Miranda didn't take him seriously until his cat was kidnapped.
It was difficult to figure out how to help him since he was wound so tightly and not making sense most of the time.
It was right down to the wire before they could get some help with the whole thing.
Thank you, Mr. Frome, for introducing me to Miranda and Skip. Will we see them in any more books? Which small town in Indiana was Miranda and Skip's hometown? Maybe it was my small hometown in Indiana.
June 2, 2020
I haven't read any of this author's books but I am glad that I read this book. This is my review of Miranda and the D-Day Caper by Shelly Frome. This 334-page novel was published by BQB Publishing (Boutique of Quality Books) on March 1, 2020. The genre is amateur sleuths and cozy mysteries.
The Author
Shelly Frome is a former professional actor who writes for the monthly profiles for the Gannett Media and is a film columnist for the Southern Writers Magazine. He is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and a professor of dramatic arts at the University of Connecticut. Shelly is a writer of crime novels, and books on theatre and film. He has written many books besides this one.
Plot
When a cousin from New York asks small-town real estate broker and amateur sleuth, Miranda to meet him at a small marketplace, she is baffled. Miranda's cousin Skip, tells her that he had intercepted coded messages by accident thinking it wasn't real and relaying it on his radio show. Now he is on the run and his beloved cat, Duffy was kidnapped to keep him quiet. Miranda doesn't really believe him until the mention of his cat. She starts out trying to help him find his cat. He comes to her for help because she had solved a case before. He isn't behaving the way he has before so she thinks it's because of his missing cat. But the more she delves into the mystery the deeper she goes. By looking into the missing cat, she hears of codes, and WW II tactics and politics. Now she has to solve the mystery if she wants to save the lives of the people who will be at a celebration party near Asheville. Will she save everyone, you will have to read the book to find out.
My Thoughts
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery book. This is a fast-paced novel that grabs your attention from the moment you start reading. I enjoyed reading this novel with its nerve ending plots. I love that this novel is set in a small town where everyone is laid back. There is lots of intrigue with politics mixed in with the plot and mystery of this novel. The author makes it easy for readers to read the novel because of its writing style. This book is full of descriptive scenes in which one can easily picture the scene. The characters go together beautifully. I love the contrast between Miranda and her distant cousin, Skip. These characters are so different but are real and believable.
I would definitely recommend this author to others. I hope to read more of this author in the future.
The Author
Shelly Frome is a former professional actor who writes for the monthly profiles for the Gannett Media and is a film columnist for the Southern Writers Magazine. He is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and a professor of dramatic arts at the University of Connecticut. Shelly is a writer of crime novels, and books on theatre and film. He has written many books besides this one.
Plot
When a cousin from New York asks small-town real estate broker and amateur sleuth, Miranda to meet him at a small marketplace, she is baffled. Miranda's cousin Skip, tells her that he had intercepted coded messages by accident thinking it wasn't real and relaying it on his radio show. Now he is on the run and his beloved cat, Duffy was kidnapped to keep him quiet. Miranda doesn't really believe him until the mention of his cat. She starts out trying to help him find his cat. He comes to her for help because she had solved a case before. He isn't behaving the way he has before so she thinks it's because of his missing cat. But the more she delves into the mystery the deeper she goes. By looking into the missing cat, she hears of codes, and WW II tactics and politics. Now she has to solve the mystery if she wants to save the lives of the people who will be at a celebration party near Asheville. Will she save everyone, you will have to read the book to find out.
My Thoughts
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery book. This is a fast-paced novel that grabs your attention from the moment you start reading. I enjoyed reading this novel with its nerve ending plots. I love that this novel is set in a small town where everyone is laid back. There is lots of intrigue with politics mixed in with the plot and mystery of this novel. The author makes it easy for readers to read the novel because of its writing style. This book is full of descriptive scenes in which one can easily picture the scene. The characters go together beautifully. I love the contrast between Miranda and her distant cousin, Skip. These characters are so different but are real and believable.
I would definitely recommend this author to others. I hope to read more of this author in the future.
May 4, 2020
Shelly Frome – Miranda and the D-Day Caper – Reviewed 5/3/20 – Read 4/21/20
When an old friend needs help the only thing you can do is JUMP IN!!!
When Skip, an old playmate of Miranda Davis, contacts her and wants to meet under mysterious circumstances, Miranda is baffled. She agrees to meet him at a local tailgate marketplace. It seems that Skip is on the run after accidentally intercepting some coded messages that he thought was all in fun. But when his tabby cat, Duffy, is kidnapped and he is threatened to keep quiet, he remembers that Miranda had some luck in the past solving another case. When Miranda reluctantly looks into the matter, her actions put both Skip and herself in the middle of a conspiracy regarding a crucial senatorial vote on homeland security. Additionally, a celebration in a nearby town comes under fire. Will Miranda solve this mystery and recover Duffy? What will happen at the celebration? Read on to find out how Miranda could be the hero again!
What did I like? I have never read anything of Shelly’s but I sure enjoyed this book and will put him on my TBR Author’s list. I liked the easy manner of the writing style and his characters. Plus, anyone that writes and includes cats in their storylines is one up in my book. LOL! I looked up his biography and found that he lives in North Carolina. I lived there for a while and found the easy manner of the locals to be similar to Shelly’s writing style. I still have several friends that live in the area.
What will you like? Interesting, with tons of excitement, mystery, deep intrigue and an underline mystery to keep track of. Very unique characters and of course, an awesome tabby cat to worry about! An exciting storyline that gets involved with political undertones. All this excitement in an easy to read manner that is spiked with lots of details and description to keep you in the mix of the excitement. You definitely can feel the tension and hear the cats meow. Excellent read, another one in my growing library.
• File Size: 3028 KB
• Print Length: 312 pages
• Publication Date: March 1, 2020
• ASIN: B07WPG7R3K
• Genre: Political Fiction, amateur Sleuth, Political Fiction
When an old friend needs help the only thing you can do is JUMP IN!!!
When Skip, an old playmate of Miranda Davis, contacts her and wants to meet under mysterious circumstances, Miranda is baffled. She agrees to meet him at a local tailgate marketplace. It seems that Skip is on the run after accidentally intercepting some coded messages that he thought was all in fun. But when his tabby cat, Duffy, is kidnapped and he is threatened to keep quiet, he remembers that Miranda had some luck in the past solving another case. When Miranda reluctantly looks into the matter, her actions put both Skip and herself in the middle of a conspiracy regarding a crucial senatorial vote on homeland security. Additionally, a celebration in a nearby town comes under fire. Will Miranda solve this mystery and recover Duffy? What will happen at the celebration? Read on to find out how Miranda could be the hero again!
What did I like? I have never read anything of Shelly’s but I sure enjoyed this book and will put him on my TBR Author’s list. I liked the easy manner of the writing style and his characters. Plus, anyone that writes and includes cats in their storylines is one up in my book. LOL! I looked up his biography and found that he lives in North Carolina. I lived there for a while and found the easy manner of the locals to be similar to Shelly’s writing style. I still have several friends that live in the area.
What will you like? Interesting, with tons of excitement, mystery, deep intrigue and an underline mystery to keep track of. Very unique characters and of course, an awesome tabby cat to worry about! An exciting storyline that gets involved with political undertones. All this excitement in an easy to read manner that is spiked with lots of details and description to keep you in the mix of the excitement. You definitely can feel the tension and hear the cats meow. Excellent read, another one in my growing library.
• File Size: 3028 KB
• Print Length: 312 pages
• Publication Date: March 1, 2020
• ASIN: B07WPG7R3K
• Genre: Political Fiction, amateur Sleuth, Political Fiction
March 24, 2020
It's an entertaining and engrossing read. I liked the setting, the characters and the plot.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
March 23, 2021
In Miranda and the D-Day Caper Shelly Frome offers an off-beat, comical thriller set in a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Frome cleverly brings his setting to life with a quirky atmosphere where his protagonist, Miranda Davis, a real estate agent and recent amateur sleuth, encounters an eccentric type of culture which is so vivid that the yarn could not have been set in any other location and still have the same characters and plot.
The narrative is jump started when Miranda meets up with her long-lost cousin, Skip. Skip is hightailing it from New York City, and out of the blue shows up on Miranda’s door step seeking her skill and support. Before his arrival he had emailed Miranda a succinct note about an article he read in USA Today describing how she had figured out a cold case regarding her client who was an “unhinged looney.” With her talent as a sleuth, he believes that she will without hesitation help him out of a precarious predicament he now finds himself in.
Skip informs Miranda that he was brought in as a temporary fill in host for an old school buddy, Chris Holden at a radio station in New York City as a late night-time host.
One night, to gain notoriety and strengthen his radio ratings, he sticks his neck out and wings it. His audience is made privy to his purported discovery of a right-wing conspiracy that will have overwhelming effects on their democracy. And this is not all. He ridicules a prominent ultra right-wing radio broadcaster with an extensive following, who often blabbers on his radio program about all kinds of end of the world schemes.
To add some more food to his story, Skip reveals to Miranda that he may have inadvertently stumbled across documents in the station manager’s office concerning some kind of plot using WWII codes. Apparently, Skip’s discoveries and his mockery of the right-ring radio announcer must have ruffled a few feathers. Shortly after his daring broadcasting shenanigans, Skip receives sinister messages from some of his listeners.
Adding another layer to Skip’s eerie predicament, the broadcasting company that hired Skip drops off an envelope at his home, demanding that he sign a non-disclosure agreement within one hour. He is not overly alarmed and flings it into a nearby trash can. Shortly after, there is a shattering of glass emerging from a high-powered pellet gun aimed at Skip’s window. This was more than enough to persuade Skip to skedaddle. Without wavering, he packs up, snatches his cat Duffy and heads towards Miranda’s home with little or no sleep.
While on his way, he stops off at the Black Mountain Motel. It is here where some “dude” on a motorcycle slips into his room, grabs Duffy, slices his collar, tosses aside his white ribbon leash, and takes off. And if that wasn't enough, Skip is also assaulted and suffers a nasty head wound when he shows up at his ultimate destination.
There is never a dull moment in the story as Frome takes his readers on a rollicking wild ride filled with off-the-wall situations. He has crafted a potent blend of suspense and humor where conspiracy theories, events and figures resembling the real-world are meshed together, creating a complex plot that is sure to upset our sense of reality.
Although we might convince ourselves that we are knowledgeable, part of us nonetheless wonders if what we are reading is indeed fictional. I had to ask myself if Frome based some of his nefarious characters on familiar television personalities, politicians and events? I bet he must have had great fun as he chuckled aloud writing the story.
Incidentally, this is the first time I came across a work of fiction where a cat plays a role in the plot!
Follow Here https://waa.ai/JNZx To Read Norm's Interview With Shelly Frome
Frome cleverly brings his setting to life with a quirky atmosphere where his protagonist, Miranda Davis, a real estate agent and recent amateur sleuth, encounters an eccentric type of culture which is so vivid that the yarn could not have been set in any other location and still have the same characters and plot.
The narrative is jump started when Miranda meets up with her long-lost cousin, Skip. Skip is hightailing it from New York City, and out of the blue shows up on Miranda’s door step seeking her skill and support. Before his arrival he had emailed Miranda a succinct note about an article he read in USA Today describing how she had figured out a cold case regarding her client who was an “unhinged looney.” With her talent as a sleuth, he believes that she will without hesitation help him out of a precarious predicament he now finds himself in.
Skip informs Miranda that he was brought in as a temporary fill in host for an old school buddy, Chris Holden at a radio station in New York City as a late night-time host.
One night, to gain notoriety and strengthen his radio ratings, he sticks his neck out and wings it. His audience is made privy to his purported discovery of a right-wing conspiracy that will have overwhelming effects on their democracy. And this is not all. He ridicules a prominent ultra right-wing radio broadcaster with an extensive following, who often blabbers on his radio program about all kinds of end of the world schemes.
To add some more food to his story, Skip reveals to Miranda that he may have inadvertently stumbled across documents in the station manager’s office concerning some kind of plot using WWII codes. Apparently, Skip’s discoveries and his mockery of the right-ring radio announcer must have ruffled a few feathers. Shortly after his daring broadcasting shenanigans, Skip receives sinister messages from some of his listeners.
Adding another layer to Skip’s eerie predicament, the broadcasting company that hired Skip drops off an envelope at his home, demanding that he sign a non-disclosure agreement within one hour. He is not overly alarmed and flings it into a nearby trash can. Shortly after, there is a shattering of glass emerging from a high-powered pellet gun aimed at Skip’s window. This was more than enough to persuade Skip to skedaddle. Without wavering, he packs up, snatches his cat Duffy and heads towards Miranda’s home with little or no sleep.
While on his way, he stops off at the Black Mountain Motel. It is here where some “dude” on a motorcycle slips into his room, grabs Duffy, slices his collar, tosses aside his white ribbon leash, and takes off. And if that wasn't enough, Skip is also assaulted and suffers a nasty head wound when he shows up at his ultimate destination.
There is never a dull moment in the story as Frome takes his readers on a rollicking wild ride filled with off-the-wall situations. He has crafted a potent blend of suspense and humor where conspiracy theories, events and figures resembling the real-world are meshed together, creating a complex plot that is sure to upset our sense of reality.
Although we might convince ourselves that we are knowledgeable, part of us nonetheless wonders if what we are reading is indeed fictional. I had to ask myself if Frome based some of his nefarious characters on familiar television personalities, politicians and events? I bet he must have had great fun as he chuckled aloud writing the story.
Incidentally, this is the first time I came across a work of fiction where a cat plays a role in the plot!
Follow Here https://waa.ai/JNZx To Read Norm's Interview With Shelly Frome
August 9, 2020
Miranda and the D-day Caper written by Shelly Frome was a fun mystery. The main character, Miranda, is very upbeat and mostly likable. She is an amateur sleuth and small-town relator. She reminded me of Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew even in some instances. I did enjoy the Nancy Drew feel that this book gave. It was nice seeing a woman being the main character trying to solve this mystery when in most cases it’s a male character. What I didn’t appreciate about her character is the way she kind of shuts people up if they aren’t talking quickly enough or getting to the point right away.
Her cousin, Skip, comes because he is in a bind and while he’s telling his story she’s rushing him along, halfway through she tells him she isn’t listening to his story anymore. I mean come on, the man is your cousin & childhood playmate and he is clearly scared about something but she doesn’t seem concerned instead she comes off as being annoyed which in turn, annoyed me. He ran away from NYC because he found some papers on WW II & D-Day in his manager's office and makes the not so smart move of speaking about it on the air where he works as a nighttime radio host. Before you know it he’s being threatened & his cat mysteriously disappears. Miranda sort of hesitated to help him but once she does she quickly realizes that there is more to the story & the mystery becomes more than she had bargained for. Destruction, accidents & more should deter Miranda from continuing to investigate but instead, she is more determined to find answers. I like it when characters don’t quit. I did find the cat, Duffy, funny. Skip's concern about it being held hostage made the story original since it wasn’t the cliche of holding a human.
Overall, it was a good mystery. I’m guessing there is a previous novel since it’s mentioned a few times that she had solved something prior. I wish I would have read that first to get a better feel for the characters but the story reads like it could be a standalone so, in the end, it doesn’t matter. I did find the word “whatever” to be used too many times for my liking. I enjoyed the story & would recommend it. 4 stars for me.
Her cousin, Skip, comes because he is in a bind and while he’s telling his story she’s rushing him along, halfway through she tells him she isn’t listening to his story anymore. I mean come on, the man is your cousin & childhood playmate and he is clearly scared about something but she doesn’t seem concerned instead she comes off as being annoyed which in turn, annoyed me. He ran away from NYC because he found some papers on WW II & D-Day in his manager's office and makes the not so smart move of speaking about it on the air where he works as a nighttime radio host. Before you know it he’s being threatened & his cat mysteriously disappears. Miranda sort of hesitated to help him but once she does she quickly realizes that there is more to the story & the mystery becomes more than she had bargained for. Destruction, accidents & more should deter Miranda from continuing to investigate but instead, she is more determined to find answers. I like it when characters don’t quit. I did find the cat, Duffy, funny. Skip's concern about it being held hostage made the story original since it wasn’t the cliche of holding a human.
Overall, it was a good mystery. I’m guessing there is a previous novel since it’s mentioned a few times that she had solved something prior. I wish I would have read that first to get a better feel for the characters but the story reads like it could be a standalone so, in the end, it doesn’t matter. I did find the word “whatever” to be used too many times for my liking. I enjoyed the story & would recommend it. 4 stars for me.
May 9, 2020
(Synopsis provided by Partner in Crime book tours) On a sparkling spring morning in the Blue Ridge, small-town realtor Miranda Davis approached the tailgate market, intent on dealing with her whimsical cousin Skip’s unexpected arrival from New York. It turns out that Skip was on the run and, in his panic, grabbed his beloved tabby Duffy, recalling that Miranda had a recent part in solving a case down in Carolina. His predicament stemmed from intercepting code messages like “Countdown to D-Day,” playfully broadcasting the messages on his radio show over the nation-wide network, and subsequently forced to flee.
At first, Miranda tried to limit her old childhood companion’s conundrum to the sudden abduction of Duffy the cat. But the forces that be were hell-bent on keeping Skip under wraps by any means after he now stumbled close to the site of their master plan. Miranda’s subsequent efforts to decipher the conspiracy and somehow intervene placed both herself and her old playmate on a collision course with a white-nationalist perpetrator and the continuing machinations of the right-wing enterprise, with the lives of all those gathered for a diversity celebration in nearby Asheville and a crucial senatorial vote on homeland security hanging in the balance.
Review:
This was my first cozy mystery, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I was confused with the plotline for the first few chapters. I actually looked up the author’s other works & realized this book is part of a series, so that’s why there was so much confusion for me at the beginning. Once I understood that there were things I wouldn't understand (🤔😂), I was able to get more into the story. Some of the political stuff was a bit over my head, but I'm a sucker for animals, so I was there for the mystery of the missing cat more than anything else. This book had a light-hearted Dan Brown vibe to it. The main character Miranda was likeable. She was described in such a way that she could have been anywhere from 30 to 60 years of age. Overall, it was light and fluffy while dealing with heavy and timely topics. If you enjoy political mysteries with minimal violence, this one's for you!
At first, Miranda tried to limit her old childhood companion’s conundrum to the sudden abduction of Duffy the cat. But the forces that be were hell-bent on keeping Skip under wraps by any means after he now stumbled close to the site of their master plan. Miranda’s subsequent efforts to decipher the conspiracy and somehow intervene placed both herself and her old playmate on a collision course with a white-nationalist perpetrator and the continuing machinations of the right-wing enterprise, with the lives of all those gathered for a diversity celebration in nearby Asheville and a crucial senatorial vote on homeland security hanging in the balance.
Review:
This was my first cozy mystery, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I was confused with the plotline for the first few chapters. I actually looked up the author’s other works & realized this book is part of a series, so that’s why there was so much confusion for me at the beginning. Once I understood that there were things I wouldn't understand (🤔😂), I was able to get more into the story. Some of the political stuff was a bit over my head, but I'm a sucker for animals, so I was there for the mystery of the missing cat more than anything else. This book had a light-hearted Dan Brown vibe to it. The main character Miranda was likeable. She was described in such a way that she could have been anywhere from 30 to 60 years of age. Overall, it was light and fluffy while dealing with heavy and timely topics. If you enjoy political mysteries with minimal violence, this one's for you!
July 22, 2020
“Miranda and the D-Day Caper” is a book written by Shelly Frome, member of Mystery Writer of America. He is an interesting author who has a very good writing style that I enjoyed from the first pages.
This story centers on two characters, Miranda Davis, a small town realtor, and her cousin Skip, who has just come back unexpectedly from New York. It all starts with the abduction of Skip’s cat, Duffy. Up to that moment, the story seems to be just one more mystery tale, but as I kept on reading, there is a twist that made the story become even better.
This novel has forty chapters of pure enjoyment. Chapters are short, and well organized, which help the reader understand the story in a better way. Once I started reading, I could not put it down. There are very good twists and turns that kept me reading at the edge of my seat.
The point of view of the narrative is third person, which gives more information about the characters in general and the setting, and not only about the protagonist as happens with the first person narrator. Moreover, characters are very well portrayed and described. Also, the author successfully managed to keep my attention from beginning to end although it is a middle length book, with more than three hundred pages.
The plot is very well and smoothly developed from beginning to end; there is nothing to leave aside or that I would add. It is certainly a page turner; I found myself reading for hours because I wanted to know how the story would continue.
All in all, Miranda and the D-day caper is a very enjoyable read that caught my attention for days. The narrative and character portrayal are very good and I am sure will attract any reader’s attention. I am giving this book four out of five stars and I will certainly recommend reading it, especially to those who are fans of this genre.
This story centers on two characters, Miranda Davis, a small town realtor, and her cousin Skip, who has just come back unexpectedly from New York. It all starts with the abduction of Skip’s cat, Duffy. Up to that moment, the story seems to be just one more mystery tale, but as I kept on reading, there is a twist that made the story become even better.
This novel has forty chapters of pure enjoyment. Chapters are short, and well organized, which help the reader understand the story in a better way. Once I started reading, I could not put it down. There are very good twists and turns that kept me reading at the edge of my seat.
The point of view of the narrative is third person, which gives more information about the characters in general and the setting, and not only about the protagonist as happens with the first person narrator. Moreover, characters are very well portrayed and described. Also, the author successfully managed to keep my attention from beginning to end although it is a middle length book, with more than three hundred pages.
The plot is very well and smoothly developed from beginning to end; there is nothing to leave aside or that I would add. It is certainly a page turner; I found myself reading for hours because I wanted to know how the story would continue.
All in all, Miranda and the D-day caper is a very enjoyable read that caught my attention for days. The narrative and character portrayal are very good and I am sure will attract any reader’s attention. I am giving this book four out of five stars and I will certainly recommend reading it, especially to those who are fans of this genre.
July 25, 2020
Shelly Frome takes the reader on an exciting ride that involves a detective story, cousins that view life on different perspectives, a beautiful cat, dealing with the law, and doing business with different kinds of people. The plot develops gradually, with the author paying attention to the details that make the story easy to follow. The protagonist of the story, Miranda Davis, is an interesting character to follow. Her character makes a good chunk of the story and her character is versatile. Miranda Davis will do one thing that the reader will commend her for only to make a 180 and get involved with something unexpected. Things get even to be more complicated when her cousin Skip is in the mix.
Miranda is a realtor in a small town. The life of a realtor is supposed to be simple, but not with Miranda. She, unfortunately, gets trapped in a series of mysteries that make life for her both complicated and intriguing. One day, she is up about to meet with her cousin Skip, who unknown to her at the time has some damning intel. Miranda like anyone else finds the story Skip has to be puzzling. Skip has his personal issues. There is a coded message, ‘Countdown to D-Day’ that Skip intercepted. Will his knowledge of some things be the end of him?
I like how distinctively the author created these two characters and linked them to one story. The lovely Duffy was a great addition in the story as the cat added some new feeling to the narrative. You will love the sleuth theme in the book as Shelly Frome makes her story fascinating with every additional detail. The reader is treated to a world of political intrigue, engaging narration and characters that did more than good on their roles. One of the major lessons in the book is that some things in this world cannot be in just black and white as there are powerful forces involved.
Miranda is a realtor in a small town. The life of a realtor is supposed to be simple, but not with Miranda. She, unfortunately, gets trapped in a series of mysteries that make life for her both complicated and intriguing. One day, she is up about to meet with her cousin Skip, who unknown to her at the time has some damning intel. Miranda like anyone else finds the story Skip has to be puzzling. Skip has his personal issues. There is a coded message, ‘Countdown to D-Day’ that Skip intercepted. Will his knowledge of some things be the end of him?
I like how distinctively the author created these two characters and linked them to one story. The lovely Duffy was a great addition in the story as the cat added some new feeling to the narrative. You will love the sleuth theme in the book as Shelly Frome makes her story fascinating with every additional detail. The reader is treated to a world of political intrigue, engaging narration and characters that did more than good on their roles. One of the major lessons in the book is that some things in this world cannot be in just black and white as there are powerful forces involved.
June 2, 2020
'Miranda and the D Day Caper' is the second installment in the Miranda Davis series by Shelly Frome and definitely the best one yet! All the moving parts of this story just went together so perfectly. This mystery involves a conspiracy, an abandoned house full of potential Russian spies, a shoot out and a missing cat and that's only the half of it.
Really, I can't spoil anything for those that are planning to read this but here is a rundown of the basic plot. Miranda is a realtor who, because of a twist of fate, ended up solving a cold case in the first installment in the series. Now, she's been hauled into solving another mystery by her offbeat cousin, Skip who feels that his life is in danger after being run out of his house by threatening notes. Despite not wanting to get involved, Miranda agrees to help her cousin with his situation, even if it means putting her own life in danger.
I so enjoyed spending time with Miranda and her friends again. The quaint, small-town feel of these novels always gives me a warm feeling and makes me want to keep coming back for more. The mystery is the best part of these books. I love the way that this one kept me guessing about what was going to come next, combined so many different elements that you usually don't find together to create this fascinating end result. Frome's writing has dazzled me in the past and this new installment was no exception. The dialog of these books is so snappy that I feel like I'm watching a Golden Age of Hollywood movie. I truly hope that he is planning more books for this series and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
Really, I can't spoil anything for those that are planning to read this but here is a rundown of the basic plot. Miranda is a realtor who, because of a twist of fate, ended up solving a cold case in the first installment in the series. Now, she's been hauled into solving another mystery by her offbeat cousin, Skip who feels that his life is in danger after being run out of his house by threatening notes. Despite not wanting to get involved, Miranda agrees to help her cousin with his situation, even if it means putting her own life in danger.
I so enjoyed spending time with Miranda and her friends again. The quaint, small-town feel of these novels always gives me a warm feeling and makes me want to keep coming back for more. The mystery is the best part of these books. I love the way that this one kept me guessing about what was going to come next, combined so many different elements that you usually don't find together to create this fascinating end result. Frome's writing has dazzled me in the past and this new installment was no exception. The dialog of these books is so snappy that I feel like I'm watching a Golden Age of Hollywood movie. I truly hope that he is planning more books for this series and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
June 11, 2020
This was first book I've read by Shelly Frome but for sure it won't be my last. I really enjoyed this intelligent cozy mystery. The author wrote a prior mystery with real estate broker Miranda Davis as the protagonist (Moon Games) and while references were made to that story, this one worked well as a stand alone.
This mystery was (lovingly) set in North Carolina where Miranda had received a frantic call from her cousin Skip (and childhood friend) who was convinced a right-wing cabal was after him, nefareous characters had followed him from New York, and most dastardly had stolen his cat Duffy. He knew Miranda had solved another mystery so was sure she could help him. Many of the characters could have been lifted from today's unfortunate political landscape with a campaign aide to a bumbling ineffectual President trying to assure the passage of a bill that would limit immigration and increase Homeland Security's enforcement powers to deport unwanted immigrants. Skip had unwittingly stumbled onto this plan while substituting as a talk radio host on the Liberty Broadcasting System (think Sinclair Broadcast Group) where a famous radio host Russ Matthews (Rush Limbaugh?) spewed white nationalist conspiracy theories using World War II code language to a gulible audience.
It took awhile to sort through all the characters and how they fit into the plot. Once I did I couldn't stop reading! It was exciting, funny, nerve wracking, and ultimately quite satisfying. And yes, the cat was saved!
I received an Advanced Review Copy from Book Sirens and am leaving this review voluntarily.
This mystery was (lovingly) set in North Carolina where Miranda had received a frantic call from her cousin Skip (and childhood friend) who was convinced a right-wing cabal was after him, nefareous characters had followed him from New York, and most dastardly had stolen his cat Duffy. He knew Miranda had solved another mystery so was sure she could help him. Many of the characters could have been lifted from today's unfortunate political landscape with a campaign aide to a bumbling ineffectual President trying to assure the passage of a bill that would limit immigration and increase Homeland Security's enforcement powers to deport unwanted immigrants. Skip had unwittingly stumbled onto this plan while substituting as a talk radio host on the Liberty Broadcasting System (think Sinclair Broadcast Group) where a famous radio host Russ Matthews (Rush Limbaugh?) spewed white nationalist conspiracy theories using World War II code language to a gulible audience.
It took awhile to sort through all the characters and how they fit into the plot. Once I did I couldn't stop reading! It was exciting, funny, nerve wracking, and ultimately quite satisfying. And yes, the cat was saved!
I received an Advanced Review Copy from Book Sirens and am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 27, 2020
Miranda and the D-Day Caper is another cozy mystery by Shelly Frome. I read
Moon Games which had the same protagonist, Miranda Davis.
Miranda is a realtor and amateur sleuth. She had previously solved a mystery so when her cousin Skip came around asking for her help.
It appears that Skip embellished some stories when he worked at a radio station and saw on the station manager's desk. These stories went back to WWII and D-Day.
When he is threatened and his cat Duffy stolen to control Skip. Miranda was not too sure about the truthfulness to Skip's stories but agrees to help find Duffy.
As she digs deeper, with the help of her sometimes boyfriend Harry, she uncovers more than she bargained for. All of a sudden, there are torched churches, a blown-up train and a plot to change America that goes all the way to the White House. Despite the danger this puts Miranda in, she is determined to get to the bottom of it.
I enjoyed this story and all the characters involved, from hapless Skip to Miranda. The storyline was definitely believable. I did have a bit of a time getting into it but probably halfway through, the story took off and I was into it.
If you love a good mystery, Shelly Frome is an author that will certainly please you. I highly recommend it.
Moon Games which had the same protagonist, Miranda Davis.
Miranda is a realtor and amateur sleuth. She had previously solved a mystery so when her cousin Skip came around asking for her help.
It appears that Skip embellished some stories when he worked at a radio station and saw on the station manager's desk. These stories went back to WWII and D-Day.
When he is threatened and his cat Duffy stolen to control Skip. Miranda was not too sure about the truthfulness to Skip's stories but agrees to help find Duffy.
As she digs deeper, with the help of her sometimes boyfriend Harry, she uncovers more than she bargained for. All of a sudden, there are torched churches, a blown-up train and a plot to change America that goes all the way to the White House. Despite the danger this puts Miranda in, she is determined to get to the bottom of it.
I enjoyed this story and all the characters involved, from hapless Skip to Miranda. The storyline was definitely believable. I did have a bit of a time getting into it but probably halfway through, the story took off and I was into it.
If you love a good mystery, Shelly Frome is an author that will certainly please you. I highly recommend it.
May 4, 2020
Frome's novel is a timely one, highlighting a right wing militant group preparing to cause harm to incite political action. I like the heroine, Miranda. She is a quirky but tenacious woman. It takes her a long time to gather the information she needs. Even though her cousin comes to her with a problem he wants her to work on, it takes what seems like ages for him to actually articulate the issue.
The plot is revealed slowly. In fact, it wasn't until nearly half way through the book that I finally understood what was going on. Part of the reason is Frome's writing style. His writing does not convey ideas to me as clearly as most authors. Another issue I had was the dialogue. The characters are so quirky that their conversations are not as clear and revealing as I'd like.
This is a novel for readers who like a complex and slowly evolving plot. You'll like the quirky characters who ultimately make the novel enjoyable.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours. My comments are an independent and honest review.
The plot is revealed slowly. In fact, it wasn't until nearly half way through the book that I finally understood what was going on. Part of the reason is Frome's writing style. His writing does not convey ideas to me as clearly as most authors. Another issue I had was the dialogue. The characters are so quirky that their conversations are not as clear and revealing as I'd like.
This is a novel for readers who like a complex and slowly evolving plot. You'll like the quirky characters who ultimately make the novel enjoyable.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours. My comments are an independent and honest review.
August 21, 2020
“Miranda and the D-Day Caper” is written by Shelly Frome, a member of Mystery Writers of America.
This is a story of suspense and mystery that has as its main character a woman called Miranda Davis, an amateur sleuth. She is a small-town realtor in the Blue Ridge Mountains who has already solved a case before. Now her cousin Skip comes from New York City asking for her help, as his cat was kidnapped and he is being threatened. He was forced to flee, since he intercepted code messages like “Countdown to D-Day,” playfully broadcasting on his radio show over the nation-wide network. What seems to be a simple case turns into a huge political plot, with right-wing nationalists involved. Miranda must run against the clock, because if she fails, many people will suffer.
The plot of the story is intricate but very good and there are certain twists and turns that make the tale even more interesting and difficult to put down. While reading, there was never a dull moment and it kept me intrigued the whole time. I strongly recommend this book.
This is a story of suspense and mystery that has as its main character a woman called Miranda Davis, an amateur sleuth. She is a small-town realtor in the Blue Ridge Mountains who has already solved a case before. Now her cousin Skip comes from New York City asking for her help, as his cat was kidnapped and he is being threatened. He was forced to flee, since he intercepted code messages like “Countdown to D-Day,” playfully broadcasting on his radio show over the nation-wide network. What seems to be a simple case turns into a huge political plot, with right-wing nationalists involved. Miranda must run against the clock, because if she fails, many people will suffer.
The plot of the story is intricate but very good and there are certain twists and turns that make the tale even more interesting and difficult to put down. While reading, there was never a dull moment and it kept me intrigued the whole time. I strongly recommend this book.
August 23, 2020
Miranda and the D-Day Caper is a book in which the author Shelly Frome brings back the protagonist from one of his previous mystery novels, Miranda. She is a very likeable and relatable character and even though this character returns, you can read both books without following a particular order.
This story is a very interesting one, at first, I was a little bit confused with the storyline but when you get involved with the characters and most importantly with the plot, you start understanding more. The book goes about Miranda, one of her relatives Skip and a very important mission. Will Miranda and her cousin figure it out before they run out of time?
For me, it was very captivating the way the author managed to develop this storyline from a simple plot involving the disappearance of a cat, to evolve in a story with heavy themes connecting the government and homeland security.
I’d recommend this book to those mystery lovers, and also to any reader interested in suspense and not knowing what will happen next.
This story is a very interesting one, at first, I was a little bit confused with the storyline but when you get involved with the characters and most importantly with the plot, you start understanding more. The book goes about Miranda, one of her relatives Skip and a very important mission. Will Miranda and her cousin figure it out before they run out of time?
For me, it was very captivating the way the author managed to develop this storyline from a simple plot involving the disappearance of a cat, to evolve in a story with heavy themes connecting the government and homeland security.
I’d recommend this book to those mystery lovers, and also to any reader interested in suspense and not knowing what will happen next.
August 28, 2020
Shelly Frome, a professor of dramatic arts, former actor, writer of crime novels and columnist from North Carolina, is the man behind this magnificent piece of work. In his book, called Miranda and the D- Day Caper, the promising writer tells us a mystery story about Miranda Davis, a real-estate agent who is involved in a difficult situation and has to crack an important conspiracy.
The author’s writing style made the reading easy. He is a fantastic writer and creates a blistering pace that flows so well. The action is solid, suspenseful and each of the forty chapters ends in ways that demand you keep reading. The plot starts slowly but at no point does it get bland. The characters are impeccably written, easy to follow, well-versed and each one has a great defined leadership personality. The story is set in Blue Ridge and it is written in the third person. It is loaded with plot twists, turns, mystery, and intrigue that will have you guessing right up until the very, very unexpected ending!
I highly recommend it! Give it a try!
The author’s writing style made the reading easy. He is a fantastic writer and creates a blistering pace that flows so well. The action is solid, suspenseful and each of the forty chapters ends in ways that demand you keep reading. The plot starts slowly but at no point does it get bland. The characters are impeccably written, easy to follow, well-versed and each one has a great defined leadership personality. The story is set in Blue Ridge and it is written in the third person. It is loaded with plot twists, turns, mystery, and intrigue that will have you guessing right up until the very, very unexpected ending!
I highly recommend it! Give it a try!
August 22, 2020
Political fiction is one of my favourite genres! I did not hesitate to pick it up and add it to my cart as soon as I saw it available on Amazon.
Miranda and the D-Day Caper - S. Frome is a fictional tale with a lot of condiments that were successfully combined. It is definitely an action-packed story, full of twists and turns that would interest any assiduous reader of this type of genre or any reader who likes interesting and mysterious storylines.
After the first few pages, you will be immediately hooked by the narrative, partly because the characters are very well-depicted and partly because Frome has done a great job crafting a fiction that seems real. Readers would not have to worry about losing interest as soon as they flick through the pages because the fact that a mystery has to be solved is actually what would prevent them from taking their eyes from it. They would be eager to know what actually has happened. Absolutely recommended!
Miranda and the D-Day Caper - S. Frome is a fictional tale with a lot of condiments that were successfully combined. It is definitely an action-packed story, full of twists and turns that would interest any assiduous reader of this type of genre or any reader who likes interesting and mysterious storylines.
After the first few pages, you will be immediately hooked by the narrative, partly because the characters are very well-depicted and partly because Frome has done a great job crafting a fiction that seems real. Readers would not have to worry about losing interest as soon as they flick through the pages because the fact that a mystery has to be solved is actually what would prevent them from taking their eyes from it. They would be eager to know what actually has happened. Absolutely recommended!
October 1, 2020
Set in present-day North Carolina, Miranda is a local real estate agent dealing with the sudden arrival of Skip, her whimsical cousin from New York. He is on the run, because he intercepted coded messages like "Countdown to D-Day" and broadcast them on his nationwide radio show. Skip has gotten powerful people upset with him.
Miranda starts asking questions around town and discovers links to white nationalists, firebombed churches (that were empty at the time), a crucial vote on a homeland security bill in the US Senate, and the kidnapping of Duffy, Skip's beloved tabby cat. Can Miranda and Skip figure out what "it" is, and stop it before anyone gets hurt or killed?
This is a "quiet" mystery/thriller story, in that there are no explosions or hair-raising escapes until the end. It's also a really good story; the reader feels like they are in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is very much worth reading.
Miranda starts asking questions around town and discovers links to white nationalists, firebombed churches (that were empty at the time), a crucial vote on a homeland security bill in the US Senate, and the kidnapping of Duffy, Skip's beloved tabby cat. Can Miranda and Skip figure out what "it" is, and stop it before anyone gets hurt or killed?
This is a "quiet" mystery/thriller story, in that there are no explosions or hair-raising escapes until the end. It's also a really good story; the reader feels like they are in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is very much worth reading.
September 14, 2020
A good read from this new-to-me author.
Miranda is a real estate agent. Rather, she wants to be. That she helped someone find out who was harassing her and put a stop to it, means that others are seeing her in a different capacity. But it was a one-off. Right?
Enter her cousin. He's in trouble and is convinced that Miranda is the one to help him. Though she fights the inevitable valiantly, she is drawn into the mystery and can't help herself.
I had a bit of trouble with the characters at first. Miranda's dogged insistence and stubborn refusal to even entertain that what Skip is saying is true put me off at first. But overall it's a good read and when she finally takes things seriously, we see the true sleuth within.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Miranda is a real estate agent. Rather, she wants to be. That she helped someone find out who was harassing her and put a stop to it, means that others are seeing her in a different capacity. But it was a one-off. Right?
Enter her cousin. He's in trouble and is convinced that Miranda is the one to help him. Though she fights the inevitable valiantly, she is drawn into the mystery and can't help herself.
I had a bit of trouble with the characters at first. Miranda's dogged insistence and stubborn refusal to even entertain that what Skip is saying is true put me off at first. But overall it's a good read and when she finally takes things seriously, we see the true sleuth within.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 23, 2020
I have previously read and enjoyed books by Shelly Frome in the past and Miranda and the D-Day Caper is no different. I loved catching up with Miranda that I had met in earlier book. It had twists and turns that I did not expect. I love reading a mystery that is not predictable and this fits right into that. I thought it was fun, great, and entertaining read.
I am giving Miranda and the D-Day Caper five plus stars. I highly recommend it for mystery lovers. I am looking forward to more by this author in the future.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I am giving Miranda and the D-Day Caper five plus stars. I highly recommend it for mystery lovers. I am looking forward to more by this author in the future.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
June 9, 2020
In this second outing for Miranda, the stakes are much higher and a little closer to home when her cousin Skip brings trouble to her door. What started out as a lark turns deadly, and when Skip's cat Duffy is abducted, he runs to his childhood friend, confidante and cousin, Miranda. Reluctantly, or not so reluctantly, Miranda enters the fray and many shenanigans ensue, namely some good ole boys, hard-hitting power players and underground government conspiracies. With a deadline looming, Miranda must pull out all the stops, even stooping to employ the services of those she'd best leave well enough alone, and save the day, as well as Skip and Duffy.
I really enjoy the author's style of writing and his method of introducing characters and plots. His books are one of the rare ones that assume readers have a brain and can decipher what's going on without being spoon-fed everything. If you enjoy an intelligent mystery with wit and imagination, you'll love this series.
**I received a review copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own and completely voluntary**
I really enjoy the author's style of writing and his method of introducing characters and plots. His books are one of the rare ones that assume readers have a brain and can decipher what's going on without being spoon-fed everything. If you enjoy an intelligent mystery with wit and imagination, you'll love this series.
**I received a review copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own and completely voluntary**
June 30, 2020
It took a couple of chapters to me to get into the book, but when I did, I was engrossed. This is the first book by this author that I've read and I enjoyed it immensely. The book is intelligent and the characters interesting. Well done. I received a copy of this book from BookSirens and I'm voluntarily providing an honest review.
November 29, 2020
Miranda And The D-Day Caper is a mystery that kept me guessing all the way to the end. The dialogue is fast paced and entertaining. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery to solve.
December 9, 2020
A fast paced entertaining read with smart, believable and likeable characters. A great read! Well written. The author is skillful in drawing in the readers and keeping them interested to the very last page. Read and enjoy.
I received an ARC free from BookSirens and this is my voluntary honest review.
I received an ARC free from BookSirens and this is my voluntary honest review.
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