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Madoc and Janet Rhys #1-3
The Madoc and Janet Rhys Mysteries, Volume One: Books 1 -3
The first three cozy mysteries in a series featuring a Royal Canadian Mountie and his resourceful wife from an international-bestselling author.
The beloved sleuthing couple solves a trio of murder cases in the austere beauty of Canada’s New Brunswick. Originally published under the pseudonym Alisa Craig, these three tales are a witty look at murder in a small town.
A Pint of When Janet Wadman realizes her friend Agatha was murdered with a jar of tainted green beans, her discovery leads to another untimely death. Height-challenged Mountie Madoc Rhys proves more capable than he looks, and Janet is duly impressed.
Murder Goes Madoc decides to ask Janet for her hand in marriage. But when the newly engaged couple finds their Christmas plans spoiled by murder, the investigating duo once again finds they have a gift for serving justice.
A Dismal Thing to Janet witnesses a terrible accident on the back roads of Canada. But after dashing into a nearby barn to get help, someone thanks her by stealing her car and then trying to kill her. Or were they? Madoc arrives and together they work to stop a deadly crime wave in its tracks.
The beloved sleuthing couple solves a trio of murder cases in the austere beauty of Canada’s New Brunswick. Originally published under the pseudonym Alisa Craig, these three tales are a witty look at murder in a small town.
A Pint of When Janet Wadman realizes her friend Agatha was murdered with a jar of tainted green beans, her discovery leads to another untimely death. Height-challenged Mountie Madoc Rhys proves more capable than he looks, and Janet is duly impressed.
Murder Goes Madoc decides to ask Janet for her hand in marriage. But when the newly engaged couple finds their Christmas plans spoiled by murder, the investigating duo once again finds they have a gift for serving justice.
A Dismal Thing to Janet witnesses a terrible accident on the back roads of Canada. But after dashing into a nearby barn to get help, someone thanks her by stealing her car and then trying to kill her. Or were they? Madoc arrives and together they work to stop a deadly crime wave in its tracks.
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First published May 16, 2017
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September 4, 2020
I purchased a three volume set of the first three Madoc and Janet Rhys mysteries. I will review them individually as I read them.
A Pint of Murder
Three stars.
Published under the pen name Alisa Craig, this novel lacks the wit and liveliness of MacCleod's Peter Shandy mysteries. Too many pages spent in endless, frequently redundant, mostly pointless speculation by Mountie Madoc. Of course real investigators sometimes do that but the detailed relating of it was boring. Many unpleasant characters and few really likeable ones contribute to the overall sense that this just isn't up to the standards MacCleod set in many of her other books.
For those interested in this series, this volume does recount the initial meeting of Madoc and Janet Rhys.
Murder Goes Mumming
A Pint of Murder
Three stars.
Published under the pen name Alisa Craig, this novel lacks the wit and liveliness of MacCleod's Peter Shandy mysteries. Too many pages spent in endless, frequently redundant, mostly pointless speculation by Mountie Madoc. Of course real investigators sometimes do that but the detailed relating of it was boring. Many unpleasant characters and few really likeable ones contribute to the overall sense that this just isn't up to the standards MacCleod set in many of her other books.
For those interested in this series, this volume does recount the initial meeting of Madoc and Janet Rhys.
Murder Goes Mumming
April 22, 2022
2022 bk 101. In my ongoing attempts to try to enjoy reading on a device, I purchased one of my favorite 1980's cozy mystery series. Charlotte MacLeod straddled the border of Canada and the United States, having grown up going between relatives on both sides. This book is a look at a New Brunswick family, the lives of folks in a small village, and what happens when status becomes more important than an individual's life. In this book we are introduced to a lovely, intelligent young lady and a Royal Canadian Mounted Detetective. Let's hear it for the Mounties! MacLeod had a deft had at plotting and writing her mysteries and I miss the correspondence I had with her over what cookies went best with which of her novels (scones and milk/tea was her conclusion for Janet and Madoc.)
2022 bk 104 Murder Goes Mumming - a classic weekend at the manor house mystery with Janet and Madoc newly engaged, their love is put to the challenge by a family obsessed with their own status and money. What could have been a fun Christmas celebration turns into chaos as murder rears it ugly head.
2022 bk 105: A Dismal Thing To Do - One of the most enjoyable of the series, Mystery comes home to Janet as she can identify who was responsible for the theft of an item from the military. The twists and turns in this tale of New Brunswick, Canada are a delight!
2022 bk 104 Murder Goes Mumming - a classic weekend at the manor house mystery with Janet and Madoc newly engaged, their love is put to the challenge by a family obsessed with their own status and money. What could have been a fun Christmas celebration turns into chaos as murder rears it ugly head.
2022 bk 105: A Dismal Thing To Do - One of the most enjoyable of the series, Mystery comes home to Janet as she can identify who was responsible for the theft of an item from the military. The twists and turns in this tale of New Brunswick, Canada are a delight!
April 5, 2022
Excellent fun
I've read all three books in the last 2 days. Clean, humorous, mystery and all. Janet and Madoc are adorable together. And the quirky family band setting is excellent.
I've read all three books in the last 2 days. Clean, humorous, mystery and all. Janet and Madoc are adorable together. And the quirky family band setting is excellent.
August 31, 2017
Title: The Madoc and Janet Rhys Mysteries: A Pint of Murder, Murder Goes Mumming, and A Dismal Thing to Do
Author: Charlotte MacLeod
Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
Published: 5-16-2017
Pages: 738
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Sub-Genre: Amateur Sleuths, Traditional Detectives, Cozy Mystery, Suspense, British Detectives
ISBN: 9781504045520
ASIN: B072NZL83C
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Reviewer: DelAnne
Rating: 4.5 Stars
A Pint of Murder: When Janet Wadman realizes her friend Agatha was murdered with a jar of tainted green beans, her discovery leads to another untimely death. Height-challenged Mountie Madoc Rhys proves more capable than he looks, and Janet is duly impressed.
Murder Goes Mumming: Madoc decides to ask Janet for her hand in marriage. But when the newly engaged couple finds their Christmas plans spoiled by murder, the investigating duo once again finds they have a gift for serving justice.
A Dismal Thing to Do: Janet witnesses a terrible accident on the back roads of Canada. But after dashing into a nearby barn to get help, someone thanks her by stealing her car and then trying to kill her. Or were they? Madoc arrives and together they work to stop a deadly crime wave in its tracks.
Told in the British cozy style these three novels entertain readers with likable characters and strong mysteries with fast moving stories filled with suspense and a touch of humor. Something that never goes out of style.
My rating of "The Madoc and Janet Rhys Mysteries: A Pint of Murder, Murder Goes Mumming, and A Dismal Thing to Do" is 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Author: Charlotte MacLeod
Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
Published: 5-16-2017
Pages: 738
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Sub-Genre: Amateur Sleuths, Traditional Detectives, Cozy Mystery, Suspense, British Detectives
ISBN: 9781504045520
ASIN: B072NZL83C
Reviewed For NetGalley & Open Roaf Integrated Media
Reviewer: DelAnne
Rating: 4.5 Stars
A Pint of Murder: When Janet Wadman realizes her friend Agatha was murdered with a jar of tainted green beans, her discovery leads to another untimely death. Height-challenged Mountie Madoc Rhys proves more capable than he looks, and Janet is duly impressed.
Murder Goes Mumming: Madoc decides to ask Janet for her hand in marriage. But when the newly engaged couple finds their Christmas plans spoiled by murder, the investigating duo once again finds they have a gift for serving justice.
A Dismal Thing to Do: Janet witnesses a terrible accident on the back roads of Canada. But after dashing into a nearby barn to get help, someone thanks her by stealing her car and then trying to kill her. Or were they? Madoc arrives and together they work to stop a deadly crime wave in its tracks.
Told in the British cozy style these three novels entertain readers with likable characters and strong mysteries with fast moving stories filled with suspense and a touch of humor. Something that never goes out of style.
My rating of "The Madoc and Janet Rhys Mysteries: A Pint of Murder, Murder Goes Mumming, and A Dismal Thing to Do" is 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZL83C/...
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Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/books/d...
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October 7, 2024
Author writing as Alisa Craig. A Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and his fiancee attend Christmas in a remote mansion that belongs to the fiancee's boss. I love books like this that take place in a mansion around Christmas time. And there's a murder. But this book really needed a list of characters to refer to, because I couldn't remember who was who. It felt like it was written a long time ago. The characters were all constantly concerned about status. There was a lot of snobbery. When the identity of the murderer is finally revealed, it was just not exciting, since it was just one of the many characters that I never knew. I loved the premise of the book but won't be reading any more by this author. C.2012.
December 14, 2017
This trio of mysteries introduces Janet Wadman as was, the inhabitants of her home town of Pitcherville in New Brunswick, and Madoc Rhys, a RCMP who rides into town to protect and serve. Madoc and Janet are a charming couple, and they manage to uncover an astonishing amount of crime in a small town in a rather short time. Charlotte MacLeod also writes the Sarah Kellerman and Max Bittersohn mysteries, and delightfully brings together small town politics and characters in her mysteries.
May 11, 2022
DNF. It just didn’t hold my attention. I’m not interested in the foibles inherent in small towns during the party phone line era.
May 15, 2022
Perfect
I loved the characters and interesting play on words. Ms. Macleod has a fun turn of phrase. She brings you right into her characters lives and makes you part of the family.
I loved the characters and interesting play on words. Ms. Macleod has a fun turn of phrase. She brings you right into her characters lives and makes you part of the family.
July 3, 2022
what fun, and what drama
A likable couple, the Rhys’ find more murderers in the quiet countryside of Ms Rhys’ birth. Interesting plot twists and unexpected villains.
A likable couple, the Rhys’ find more murderers in the quiet countryside of Ms Rhys’ birth. Interesting plot twists and unexpected villains.
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April 20, 2021Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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