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Barbara Marr Murder Mystery #5
Dead Man Stalking
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When Howard and the girls leave town, Barb thinks she'll have some quiet, peaceful alone time. Of course, this is calamity-prone Barbara Marr. Her life doesn't know quiet or peaceful. And forget alone. With her air conditioning on the fritz, Barb accepts an invitation from a famous thriller writer to spend a few days in a cool and comfortable lakeside house. There is just one problem: the house has a few odd characters lurking about. They aren't after Barb, but that doesn't stop her from becoming outrageously tangled in the lunacy and danger than ensues.
In this fifth installment of the Barbara Marr Murder Mystery Series, Barb finds herself fumbling through another laugh-out-loud caper while making some new and interesting friends along the way
When Howard and the girls leave town, Barb thinks she'll have some quiet, peaceful alone time. Of course, this is calamity-prone Barbara Marr. Her life doesn't know quiet or peaceful. And forget alone. With her air conditioning on the fritz, Barb accepts an invitation from a famous thriller writer to spend a few days in a cool and comfortable lakeside house. There is just one problem: the house has a few odd characters lurking about. They aren't after Barb, but that doesn't stop her from becoming outrageously tangled in the lunacy and danger than ensues.
In this fifth installment of the Barbara Marr Murder Mystery Series, Barb finds herself fumbling through another laugh-out-loud caper while making some new and interesting friends along the way
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
165 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 28, 2014
23 people are currently reading
138 people want to read
About the author
Karen Cantwell
34 books205 followersKaren's novel, Take the Monkeys and Run was a semi-finalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest (under the original title of Monkeys in My Trees)and has gone on to be a Kindle bestseller on Amazon. She has written three more books in the Barbara Marr Murder Mystery Series: Citizen Insane, Silenced by the Yams, and Saturday Night Cleaver.
When she's not writing, Karen loves gardening and spending time with her family. She is currently working on the release of Keep Me Ghosted, the first book in the new Sophie Rhodes Ghostly Romance Series, as well as beginning the draft of Kiss Me, Tate, part of the upcoming Barbara Marr spin-off, Love in Rustic Woods Series. Karen loves to hear from readers, so feel free to drop her a line at karen.cantwell@yahoo.com. You can also stay in touch by liking her Facebook Page, Karen Cantwell Author
Karen's website: Karen's Website
Karen's books and short stories:
Take the Monkeys and Run (Barbara Marr Murder Mystery #1)
Citizen Insane (Barbara Marr MM #2)
Silenced by the Yams (Barbara Marr MM #3)
Saturday Night Cleaver (Barbara Marr MM #4)
The Chronicles of Marr-nia, Short Stories Starring Barbara Marr
It's a Dunder-Bull Wife, A Barbara Marr Holiday Tale
A Spirited Season, Holiday Tales with a Paranormal Flair
Books to be released in 2013:
Keep Me Ghosted (Sophie Rhodes Ghostly Romance #1)
Kiss Me, Tate (Love in Rustic Woods #1)
Piper Nash and the Power Police (YA Fantasy)
Dead Man Stalking (Barbara Marr MM #5)
When she's not writing, Karen loves gardening and spending time with her family. She is currently working on the release of Keep Me Ghosted, the first book in the new Sophie Rhodes Ghostly Romance Series, as well as beginning the draft of Kiss Me, Tate, part of the upcoming Barbara Marr spin-off, Love in Rustic Woods Series. Karen loves to hear from readers, so feel free to drop her a line at karen.cantwell@yahoo.com. You can also stay in touch by liking her Facebook Page, Karen Cantwell Author
Karen's website: Karen's Website
Karen's books and short stories:
Take the Monkeys and Run (Barbara Marr Murder Mystery #1)
Citizen Insane (Barbara Marr MM #2)
Silenced by the Yams (Barbara Marr MM #3)
Saturday Night Cleaver (Barbara Marr MM #4)
The Chronicles of Marr-nia, Short Stories Starring Barbara Marr
It's a Dunder-Bull Wife, A Barbara Marr Holiday Tale
A Spirited Season, Holiday Tales with a Paranormal Flair
Books to be released in 2013:
Keep Me Ghosted (Sophie Rhodes Ghostly Romance #1)
Kiss Me, Tate (Love in Rustic Woods #1)
Piper Nash and the Power Police (YA Fantasy)
Dead Man Stalking (Barbara Marr MM #5)
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September 6, 2021
The Barbara Marr series is always so much fun to read! This time Howard and the girls leave town, so Barb thinks she'll have some quiet, peaceful alone time. But this is Barbara Marr we are talking about, movie reviewer, investigator and the one who always finds trouble! With her air conditioning not working during a hot summer, Barb accepts an invitation from a famous thriller writer to spend a few days in a cool and comfortable lakeside house. There is just one problem: the house has a few odd characters lurking about. They aren't after Barb, but that doesn't stop her from becoming outrageously tangled in the lunacy and danger than ensues.
This fifth book has less movie references as the other 4 had, I have to say and they are just a fun quick read in between books! They are one day books, you read them out in a sitting. I did find that the humor parts were less in this book, so if I rate by how this series is for me, this one gets a 4 stars instead of 5. For now I find it the "least" of the books, but not to be fooled, it's not bad!!! Nonetheless if you are looking for a fun series this is it!
This fifth book has less movie references as the other 4 had, I have to say and they are just a fun quick read in between books! They are one day books, you read them out in a sitting. I did find that the humor parts were less in this book, so if I rate by how this series is for me, this one gets a 4 stars instead of 5. For now I find it the "least" of the books, but not to be fooled, it's not bad!!! Nonetheless if you are looking for a fun series this is it!
September 6, 2014
Love, love, love this series. I don't know how Karen Cantwell's mind works - probably a good thing as it would probably terrify me - but, wow! Another funny and slightly bizarre story in the Barbara Marr saga. From a time traveler to a midget to a washed up has been author, somehow the author makes it seem normal. And, no, this is not a syfy book, just a very clever and funny chick lit mystery.
If you want to laugh and enjoy an engaging mystery, this is the book for you.
If you want to laugh and enjoy an engaging mystery, this is the book for you.
October 19, 2014
While not quite as funny as previous books, Dead Man Stalking is still another great romp thru suburbia. This time heroine Barbara Marr is linked up with an eccentric group of suspects that includes a possible time traveler. Sounds kooky but even I was wondering by the end of the book. I hope Ms. Cantwell keeps these books coming as they are fun treats.
April 30, 2018
The Lottery Game
Not one of my favourites, found the plot to be slightly silly and although it was amusing in places, the humour of the previous books is missing. The children and her husband are away, so she should be enjoying the new found peace. Not so, with temperatures soaring and air conditioning not working, life seems too hot to handle. Then an offer to house sit pulls her out of her funk. Throw in two deaths, a cast of shady characters and unclaimed lottery tickets in this OTT plot. Where both deaths natural or not? Are there lottery tickets to be found and are they the winning ones? Something seemed off about the characters in the book and the plot really did nothing for me. Hope the next one is back to the previous form.
Not one of my favourites, found the plot to be slightly silly and although it was amusing in places, the humour of the previous books is missing. The children and her husband are away, so she should be enjoying the new found peace. Not so, with temperatures soaring and air conditioning not working, life seems too hot to handle. Then an offer to house sit pulls her out of her funk. Throw in two deaths, a cast of shady characters and unclaimed lottery tickets in this OTT plot. Where both deaths natural or not? Are there lottery tickets to be found and are they the winning ones? Something seemed off about the characters in the book and the plot really did nothing for me. Hope the next one is back to the previous form.
July 14, 2018
This was a quickie read for me, and I thoroughly enjoy Cantwell’s easy-going style. Barbara Marr is totally at it again: when I saw her AC unit was out, I had a feeling the frivolity would soon begin.
And when you have her investigating an author’s father’s belongings, you know there will be hijinks galore.
And when you have her investigating an author’s father’s belongings, you know there will be hijinks galore.
January 22, 2022
Not the best of the series but still very funny!
November 28, 2014
There have been significant changes in Barb's life since the last book. This installment finds her on her own with no air conditioner. While her friend Vikki Cleveland goes out of town after her father's untimely death, she invites Barb to stay at her fancy house so she can benefit from the AC. Soon, Barb finds herself trying to solve a mystery with the aid of a time-traveling man, gun toting friends, and an unusual cast of characters. It all ends with an addition to Barb's family. I really enjoyed this story! It was a nice change of pace to have her kids and husband elsewhere. I'm not a big fan of possible fantasy/time-traveling elements, but I found it played okay in this instance. It was also neat that a character was named after my internet friend Vikki. My one and only concern is that the cats were left home alone for days in a house with no working air conditioner. Having once had to retrieve my parents' indoor-only cats from their house when their AC went out while they were out of state, I know just how miserable and stifling that kind of heat can be after only a few short hours. Fortunately, this is just fiction, and no harm came to the cats. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
June 26, 2015
Gotta love Barbara Marr. In this of Karen Cantwell's fifth of the series, Barb once again stepping right into the middle of a yet to be solved sticky situation. This time two unrelated (or so it appears) deaths draw Barb's attention. First Mr. Chang is found dead in his restaurant. And, then Vikki's estranged father falls victim to a bus. As Barb's handsome husband, Howard, is away on business and her daughters are on vacation with their grandmothers, Barb jumps in with both feet. Come along for the ride....if you've never read a Barbara Marr Mystery, I recommend you do so. If you are a believer/follower of Karen Cantwell, jump on board, this is another good one!
October 14, 2014
Funny!
I loved this book and the others in the series. The only complaint I have is the sequels don't come out fast enough! Barbara Marr is on her own for a few days as her husband is out of town on business and their daughters are on a trip with their grandmothers. As usual, we find that Barbara can get into more trouble than her children ever could. Lots of laughs.
I loved this book and the others in the series. The only complaint I have is the sequels don't come out fast enough! Barbara Marr is on her own for a few days as her husband is out of town on business and their daughters are on a trip with their grandmothers. As usual, we find that Barbara can get into more trouble than her children ever could. Lots of laughs.
August 31, 2014
Loved it
Barbara is at it again and is funnier than ever. I really enjoy the crazy cast of characters that she collects, even the duck. Read the story and you will understand.
Another extremely well written book in this series. Read them all they are fantastic!!!
Barbara is at it again and is funnier than ever. I really enjoy the crazy cast of characters that she collects, even the duck. Read the story and you will understand.
Another extremely well written book in this series. Read them all they are fantastic!!!
September 12, 2014
Another great installment in the Barbara Marr series! Light hearted and fun, it's a great beach or rainy Saturday afternoon read. I can't wait to see what shenanigans Barbara and friends get up to next!
December 19, 2014
I had a lot of fun reading this latest adventure of Barbara (who is reminds me of Lucile Ball). At this time, this is the most current book in the series. I'm hoping I don't have to wait too long for the next book!
March 9, 2016
This book is part of a great series of funny mysteries. Barbara Marr rocks! If you'd like to know more, check out my YouTube review here: http://bookgrrltoo.blogspot.com/2015/...
April 8, 2015
Karen Cantwell is a MUST READ AUTHOR. I absolutely LOVE her characters. They pop off the page and her plots are laugh out loud amazing. She is my go to feel good author. I can't get enough. And she is totally clean!! I recommend her to everyone.
September 11, 2014
A favorite series and absolutely look forward to more!
March 3, 2015
Fun
Funny yet because of the writing the wild incidents are somehow believable. Interesting characters and plot. Worth the time. Barbara marriage is a series worth reading
Funny yet because of the writing the wild incidents are somehow believable. Interesting characters and plot. Worth the time. Barbara marriage is a series worth reading
January 12, 2016
Dead Man Stalking review
Dead Man Stalking is the very funny fifth book in the Barbara Marr Murder Mystery series written by author Karen Cantwell.
Dead Man Stalking is the very funny fifth book in the Barbara Marr Murder Mystery series written by author Karen Cantwell.
May 5, 2016
Delightful series. Really enjoy the characters, humor and the plots. I highly recommend this author. I've read the whole series, so far, and each is better than the last.
October 29, 2021
Characters 4/5
Setting 3.5/5
Plot 4/5
Enjoyment 4/5
Average 3.8
Setting 3.5/5
Plot 4/5
Enjoyment 4/5
Average 3.8
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