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Rigging a Murder #1
The Single Shoe Mystery
Janeva Jags unexpectedly finds herself embroiled in the middle of a captivating mystery. On a sailing vacation in a remote inlet off the coast of British Columbia, Janeva finds the peaceful tranquility of this desolate area is shattered when a spontaneous dinner invitation aboard a 100-foot luxury yacht leads to murder. As suspicious events plague Janeva's family, Janeva realizes that only she has the key to solving this mystery and stopping the murderer from killing again. Dive into the lives of Yacht Club members, in this exciting cocktail of boating, high finance, technology, socialites and trust funds. The result is deadly as passions and greed mix together. What readers are ”I loved the yacht club setting and the characters were just like old friends. Well Done!” “Great Setting. This was a fun book to read. Great to read on your yacht, if you have one – or your patio – you can be an armchair sailor. I can't wait for the next one in the series!”
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2014
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Janine Marie
7 books1 followerJanine Marie is the author of the Yacht Club Murder Mystery Series. Janine a Canadian, and an avid boater who loves to explore the world by boat. Janine currently lives with her family in the California Bay Area. Book two available 2014
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December 26, 2018
I would like to thank Booktasters for sending me a copy for a review.
The book starts off with a family(Janeva, Thomas and Katie) vacation on their boat to the coast of British Columbia, where a 100-foot yacht stops at their shore where disaster strikes with the death of the owner of the Yacht (Lorrenzo).
From there we see the fight and search for a Single Shoe which contains A Computer Chip which is said to be the revolutionary.
This book was a fun read
The book starts off with a family(Janeva, Thomas and Katie) vacation on their boat to the coast of British Columbia, where a 100-foot yacht stops at their shore where disaster strikes with the death of the owner of the Yacht (Lorrenzo).
From there we see the fight and search for a Single Shoe which contains A Computer Chip which is said to be the revolutionary.
This book was a fun read
June 27, 2020
Gripping mystery. Gets boring in between but picks up speed again.
Janeva Jags, while on vacation finds herself entangled in murder mystery of one of her yacht club member.
It has a very good plot, too many twists and turns but work in favour of mystery. Whole plot of novel is executed fairly, however, written poorly, which makes it sometimes boring but it picks up its speed once again and keeps us on the edge of our seat.
Janeva is a pretty good character. However, other characters including murderer though seem believable sometimes become incomprehensible. There are way too many technical aspects in this novel. Few were required but few could be avoided they really slow pace of otherwise fast story. Unnecessary banters were also one of the cringing elements of the novel.
Overall it's a cozy mystery. Wonderful for Sunday rainy afternoon.
Janeva Jags, while on vacation finds herself entangled in murder mystery of one of her yacht club member.
It has a very good plot, too many twists and turns but work in favour of mystery. Whole plot of novel is executed fairly, however, written poorly, which makes it sometimes boring but it picks up its speed once again and keeps us on the edge of our seat.
Janeva is a pretty good character. However, other characters including murderer though seem believable sometimes become incomprehensible. There are way too many technical aspects in this novel. Few were required but few could be avoided they really slow pace of otherwise fast story. Unnecessary banters were also one of the cringing elements of the novel.
Overall it's a cozy mystery. Wonderful for Sunday rainy afternoon.
January 20, 2019
I received a complimentary copy in return for an honest review. New to this author's work, with the exception of a few grammatical errors, I was pleasantly surprised at how easily I was drawn into the storyline and the Yacht Club world which is not all glitz and glam when murder finds its way in. With a threat still outstanding, it creates a cliffhanger that will have you hanging on to your seats for the next chapter in this series.
October 24, 2014
It was a pretty good book. A shoe have a computer chip! And powerful people are crazy to get their hands on that chip! But a mother of a 11year old girl solves the mystery with the help of his computer-geez husband, Thomas. Well it was somewhat intriguing as well as high on the compelling factor, but at times, it got too boring, like who need too many technical jargon which are irrelevant to the mystery and some details about Janeva, Katie and Thomas's life could have in spared. The story got pretty exciting, when Janeva followed Katherine on her yacht. All-in-all, it can be a perfect Sunday afternoon read!!
June 17, 2023
I love buying and reading these types of books.
Boats, yachts, historical events and books about the sea are generally excellent. If there are sequels in your series, I would love to read them.
The beauties of owning the books of important authors cannot be discussed. I'm looking forward to your new books.
For friends who want to read this book, I leave the importance of reading a book here. I wish good luck to the sellers and customers...
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By creating a bedtime routine that includes reading, you can signal to your body that it's time to sleep. Now more than ever, we rely on increased screen time to get through the day. That's why you put your phone away and pick up a book and tell your brain it's time to calm down. Also, since reading helps you relieve stress, reading right before bed helps calm your mind and anxiety and improve your sleep quality.
6. Reading Increases General Knowledge
Books are always full of fun and interesting facts. Whether we read fiction or non-fiction, books have the ability to provide us with information we might not otherwise know. Reading various topics can make you a more knowledgeable person and therefore improve your speaking skills.
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Boats, yachts, historical events and books about the sea are generally excellent. If there are sequels in your series, I would love to read them.
The beauties of owning the books of important authors cannot be discussed. I'm looking forward to your new books.
For friends who want to read this book, I leave the importance of reading a book here. I wish good luck to the sellers and customers...
Top 10 benefits of reading for all ages:
1. Reading Exercises the Brain
As we read, we need to remember the different characters and settings of a particular story. Even if you enjoy reading a book in one sitting, you need to remember the details during the time you devote to reading the book. Therefore, reading is an exercise for your brain that improves memory function.
2. Reading Is a (free) Form of Entertainment
Did you know that most of the popular TV series and movies are based on books? So why not indulge in the original form of entertainment by immersing yourself in reading? Most importantly, it's free with your Markham Public Library card.
3. Reading Improves Concentration and Focus
We all agree that there can be no reading without focus, and we need to concentrate on every page we read to fully understand the story. In a world where gadgets only speed up and shorten our attention span, we must constantly practice concentration and focus. Reading is one of the few activities that requires your undivided attention, so it improves your ability to concentrate.
4. Reading Improves Literacy
Have you ever read a book where you come across a word you don't know? Books have the power to improve your vocabulary by introducing you to new words. The more you read, the more your vocabulary will improve as well as your ability to communicate effectively. Also, reading improves writing skills by helping the reader understand and learn different writing styles.
5. Reading Improves Sleep
By creating a bedtime routine that includes reading, you can signal to your body that it's time to sleep. Now more than ever, we rely on increased screen time to get through the day. That's why you put your phone away and pick up a book and tell your brain it's time to calm down. Also, since reading helps you relieve stress, reading right before bed helps calm your mind and anxiety and improve your sleep quality.
6. Reading Increases General Knowledge
Books are always full of fun and interesting facts. Whether we read fiction or non-fiction, books have the ability to provide us with information we might not otherwise know. Reading various topics can make you a more knowledgeable person and therefore improve your speaking skills.
7. Reading Is Motivating
By reading books about heroes overcoming adversity, we are often encouraged to do the same. Whether it's a romance novel or a self-help book, the right book can motivate you to never give up and stay positive.
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https://theboatyacht.com/
https://theboatyacht.com/baja-370-es-...
https://numberoneboats.com/baja-370-e...
https://theboatyacht.com/baja-280-spo...
https://numberoneboats.com/baja-280-s...
March 18, 2019
Except for the ending, I enjoyed this book quite a lot. It's unfortunate that it kind of ends on a typical James Bond "let's tell them all the secrets first". Otherwise the plot was really interesting and until the end I had a few suspects but never the real murderer.
Unfortunately there's still quite a few typos, so I hope the author will correct them in order to make reading more comfortable.
Unfortunately there's still quite a few typos, so I hope the author will correct them in order to make reading more comfortable.
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January 22, 2018
You really don't want to miss this one. Intriguing plot with plenty of twists and turns that will throw you off. Highly recommend!
October 18, 2015
Janeva Jags and her husband own a very large sailing ship. Along with their middle-school-age daughter, Katie, they cruise the Pacific coast during holidays and on weekends. During this particular cruise to British Columbia they've docked near the boat of some dear friends, Stephanie and Greg. They were introduced to several Yacht Club members at their mooring and quickly made plans to meet up later for dinner on one of the yachts. Their host, Lorenzo, styled himself an Italian count; it was obvious he had oodles of money and a very talented cook. He seemed well-travelled and outgoing. The next morning when the Jags family arrives at Lorenzo's yacht for a local tour, they find him dead and cold in the main level office of his boat. A large knife was protruding prominently from his chest. What ensues is a bit challengin and very twist-turny but entertaining despite all the name-dropping and needless explanations of nautical terms. A good beach read, but nothing more.
August 6, 2016
Very average tale, and quite stilted in style. Glad it was a free download.
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