Murder With Money

Sylvia Shipman Murder Mysteries #5

by Blythe Baker

When Sylvia’s sister disappears unexpectedly, Sylvia doubts the official story. Joan wouldn’t run off to California to become a film star without first saying goodbye to her family. Clearly, she’s in some sort of danger and it’s up to Sylvia to find out what.

But can Sylvia set aside her doubts about her mysterious butler in order to enlist help from Miles when she needs it most?

Genres: Cozy Mystery

171 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2023

About the author

Blythe Baker is a thirty-something bottle redhead from the South Central part of the country. When she’s not slinging words and creating new worlds and characters, she’s acting as chauffeur to her children and head groomer to her household of beloved pets.

Blythe enjoys long walks with her dog on sweaty days, grubbing in her flower garden, cooking, and ruthlessly de-cluttering her overcrowded home. She also likes binge-watching mystery shows on TV and burying herself in books about murder.

Reviews

[Lady Tea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3 / 5

Not many reviews on this one, so let me make it clear the two things that are wrong with this book, both of which cost it a star EACH:

1. Sylvia's parents being portrayed as uncaring, frivolous, and just outside STUPID when it comes to Joan's disappearance. In no way, shape, or form did they feel like real parents in this, and there's no logical reason for WHY they're acting that way, aside from the fact that the author obviously wants Sylvia to be the one to find her sister and solve the case. Well, while that is all well and good, I DON'T think the parents should've been portrayed the way they were; it was a very frustrating thing to read through over and over and OVER again. -_-

2. Sylvia's outbursts at the situations she finds herself in, which indeed to make her seem immature and...well, not cut out to be a detective, in any case. This is something that I've been struggling with about Sylvia almost from the get-go, and why I still haven't been able to pinpoint her age--not that the author tells us what it is, anyway. On the one hand, we are told that Sylvia is mature and levelheaded, but what we are shown is entirely different. It just...I dunno, it doesn't fit, and it makes her less and less compelling to want to follow into new adventures, if this is her personality all throughout.

For the time being, at least, I think I'm done with this series. I may return to it at some point, potentially, but just right now, I'm not feeling it.

[Barbara DeLorean · Rating 3 out of 5]

not the best

Didn’t like this one as much as others in this series.

Not sure I will continue unless there is improvement in the dialogue and plot.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Sylvia is a remarkable character and I have enjoyed her adventures. This time her sister, Joan has disappeared and her parents seem to think she has foolishly taken a trip to California to visit her aunt and perhaps further her acting career. The plot is easily followed and the premise is finding Joan the sister because her disappearance worried Sylvia. I definitely recommend this book.

[Mary Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thrilling &exciting

So far every book ii have read has been a ton packed and straight on. The characters are exciting to know. The plots will keep you wanting to get to the end and hope it's not going to end soon. Blythe Baker is an incredible writer. All her books are well written and very interesting.

[Terri Borkgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder with Money Book 5 of the Sylvia Shipman Murder Mysteries

Sylvia is searching for her missing sister in this adventure with her butler It opens as she confronts him about the murder of his wife in London. Will she find her sister, safe? Will she finally hear the story of his wife's murder?

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Murder with Money

Melodrama extraordinaire! Rather amateur however. Especially considering how prolific this author is. Some of the author's series are better than others thankfully.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sister Love

Sylvia's sister disappears, so Sylvia and Miles are on the case. Her parents think she has run away. Sylvia doesn't think so. She and Miles start following every idea they have. It's a good read seeing what happens.

[Charlene Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miles

We r off to London to find the truth. We will find out his secret is he a killer or not

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The series continues to intrigue me!

The truth about Miles is finally revealed! Before that happens Joan has disappeared dare I say kidnapped! Sylvia and Miles are on the case!

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best one so far! Love this series to the extent that I've put off reading other books that I have on subscription. Love, love, love!

[Kelly Rosario · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was another good entry in the series. Although I find the way the characters speak to be cumbersome somehow, the stories keep me interested.