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Anna Sweet Mystery #4
A Model Death
Against her better judgment, Anna Sweet accepts a date with the secretive Nick Roma, office manager for Storm Investigations. But before they can meet up, the body of Nick's ex-girlfriend is found near a lake. Rumours swirl that Nick was hounding his ex to get back together...and he wouldn't take no for an answer. The police are convinced that Nick is the killer, but Anna agrees to take on his case. Her investigation will take her deep into Nick Roma's past and onto the set of a reality TV show. Will she be able to prove Nick is innocent or will her investigation put him behind bars for life?
57 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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Brenda Chapman
40 books356 followersI'm an Ottawa author with 18 published novels in the mystery genre, both adult and YA. I am currently writing two adult mystery series: The Stonechild and Rouleau police procedurals from Dundurn include Cold Mourning (2014), which was shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis Award for crime novel of the year, Butterfly Kills, Tumbled Graves, Shallow End and Bleeding Darkness. Turning Secrets, 6th in the series, will be released spring 2019.
The Anna Sweet mysteries are novellas from Grass Roots Press for adult literacy or those wanting a quick read. My Sister's Keeper and No Trace were both shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis award and The Hard Fall and No Trace were shortlisted for the Golden Oak award.
Previous published fiction includes: the Jennifer Bannon mysteries for ages 10+, a full length adult murder mystery In Winter's Grip (Dundurn 2010), and a Rapid Reads mystery The Second Wife (Orca 2011), which was shortlisted for a Golden Oak award. Second Chances, a YA novel for ages 13+ was released by Dundurn in September 2012.
The Anna Sweet mysteries are novellas from Grass Roots Press for adult literacy or those wanting a quick read. My Sister's Keeper and No Trace were both shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis award and The Hard Fall and No Trace were shortlisted for the Golden Oak award.
Previous published fiction includes: the Jennifer Bannon mysteries for ages 10+, a full length adult murder mystery In Winter's Grip (Dundurn 2010), and a Rapid Reads mystery The Second Wife (Orca 2011), which was shortlisted for a Golden Oak award. Second Chances, a YA novel for ages 13+ was released by Dundurn in September 2012.
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October 22, 2021
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A Model Death is the fourth book in the Anna Sweet Mystery series.
I really appreciate the fact that Ms. Chapman includes enough backstory to this book (and frankly, the prior books in this series as well) to allow the reader to be able to pick up from this book onwards in the series. A brief character history / description as to how they fit into Anna Sweet’s world is incorporated within the current story so I felt like I knew the characters.
Anna Sweet is venturing into long forgotten territory – having a date… a date with a co-worker no less. Storm Investigations hired Nick Roma a while ago but he keeps his past and current life close to the vest. Anna is interested but with trepidation. As time keeps ticking and Nick is late for their first date, Anna starts to get annoyed until she gets a call from Jada where she says that Nick is being held at the police station downtown for the murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Nick claims he is innocent and from here Anna sets out to prove his innocence – even when she has doubts.
The story, albeit short, has a depth that surprised me. The story is succinct in its delivery and I found it intriguing with many potential suspects (over and above Nick). Surprisingly, I was baffled by whodunit until the very end.
Another fine read by Brenda Chapman. Can’t wait to read book 5 in the Anna Sweet Mystery series – No Trace.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
A Model Death is the fourth book in the Anna Sweet Mystery series.
I really appreciate the fact that Ms. Chapman includes enough backstory to this book (and frankly, the prior books in this series as well) to allow the reader to be able to pick up from this book onwards in the series. A brief character history / description as to how they fit into Anna Sweet’s world is incorporated within the current story so I felt like I knew the characters.
Anna Sweet is venturing into long forgotten territory – having a date… a date with a co-worker no less. Storm Investigations hired Nick Roma a while ago but he keeps his past and current life close to the vest. Anna is interested but with trepidation. As time keeps ticking and Nick is late for their first date, Anna starts to get annoyed until she gets a call from Jada where she says that Nick is being held at the police station downtown for the murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Nick claims he is innocent and from here Anna sets out to prove his innocence – even when she has doubts.
The story, albeit short, has a depth that surprised me. The story is succinct in its delivery and I found it intriguing with many potential suspects (over and above Nick). Surprisingly, I was baffled by whodunit until the very end.
Another fine read by Brenda Chapman. Can’t wait to read book 5 in the Anna Sweet Mystery series – No Trace.
February 5, 2017
Anna and Jada, both former police officers, run a private investigations firm and Nick is their office manager. Lena is his ex-girlfriend and starring in a reality series of three models sharing a house in Ottawa. When Lena is found murdered, Nick is the obvious suspect.
Nick hires Anna to investigate and find out who murdered Lena. Given Nick's mysterious past, Anna can't help but think that maybe Nick did indeed kill her since that's where all the evidence is pointing.
I've read quite a few books by this author and I liked this one. It's a quick read at about 60 pages. It's set in the author's hometown of Ottawa. I like this author's writing style. It is written in first person perspective in Anna's voice.
Though it's the fourth in the Anna Sweet series, it works as a stand alone.
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Nick hires Anna to investigate and find out who murdered Lena. Given Nick's mysterious past, Anna can't help but think that maybe Nick did indeed kill her since that's where all the evidence is pointing.
I've read quite a few books by this author and I liked this one. It's a quick read at about 60 pages. It's set in the author's hometown of Ottawa. I like this author's writing style. It is written in first person perspective in Anna's voice.
Though it's the fourth in the Anna Sweet series, it works as a stand alone.
http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2017/01...
December 22, 2019
This is the first I have read by this author. Even though it was short (86 pgs) it was a great plot. I thought I had it figured out but as usual I didn't! Looking forward to reading more by this author.
March 5, 2021
The mystery fiction. Good to read for adults. Easier to understand the plot.
I like the author’s writing. May be I should fine the other series. Make me mystery as well. 😃😃.
Good job Brenda !!
I like the author’s writing. May be I should fine the other series. Make me mystery as well. 😃😃.
Good job Brenda !!
October 22, 2021
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
A Model Death is the fourth book in the Anna Sweet Mystery series.
I really appreciate the fact that Ms. Chapman includes enough backstory to this book (and frankly, the prior books in this series as well) to allow the reader to be able to pick up from this book onwards in the series. A brief character history / description as to how they fit into Anna Sweet’s world is incorporated within the current story so I felt like I knew the characters.
Anna Sweet is venturing into long forgotten territory – having a date… a date with a co-worker no less. Storm Investigations hired Nick Roma a while ago but he keeps his past and current life close to the vest. Anna is interested but with trepidation. As time keeps ticking and Nick is late for their first date, Anna starts to get annoyed until she gets a call from Jada where she says that Nick is being held at the police station downtown for the murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Nick claims he is innocent and from here Anna sets out to prove his innocence – even when she has doubts.
The story, albeit short, has a depth that surprised me. The story is succinct in its delivery and I found it intriguing with many potential suspects (over and above Nick). Surprisingly, I was baffled by whodunit until the very end.
Another fine read by Brenda Chapman. Can’t wait to read book 5 in the Anna Sweet Mystery series – No Trace.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
A Model Death is the fourth book in the Anna Sweet Mystery series.
I really appreciate the fact that Ms. Chapman includes enough backstory to this book (and frankly, the prior books in this series as well) to allow the reader to be able to pick up from this book onwards in the series. A brief character history / description as to how they fit into Anna Sweet’s world is incorporated within the current story so I felt like I knew the characters.
Anna Sweet is venturing into long forgotten territory – having a date… a date with a co-worker no less. Storm Investigations hired Nick Roma a while ago but he keeps his past and current life close to the vest. Anna is interested but with trepidation. As time keeps ticking and Nick is late for their first date, Anna starts to get annoyed until she gets a call from Jada where she says that Nick is being held at the police station downtown for the murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Nick claims he is innocent and from here Anna sets out to prove his innocence – even when she has doubts.
The story, albeit short, has a depth that surprised me. The story is succinct in its delivery and I found it intriguing with many potential suspects (over and above Nick). Surprisingly, I was baffled by whodunit until the very end.
Another fine read by Brenda Chapman. Can’t wait to read book 5 in the Anna Sweet Mystery series – No Trace.
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June 22, 2015This is another short but good mystery novel. They are so quick to read that I also read two other of her books in one day: My Sister's Keeper and To Keep A Secret. Recommend all of her books if you want a quick summer read.
May 4, 2015
It was short and quick. And a lot of fun.
My first Brenda Chapman book but not my last one :)
My first Brenda Chapman book but not my last one :)
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