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Plain Jane Mystery #5
Spoiled Rotten Murder
A missing groom, a dead gamer, and a woman who had the nerve to design a popular video game. A case of possible insurance fraud turns into a bloody mess for Jane Adler and her new boss at the Senior Corps of Retired Investigators. But the good news is Jane Adler has gone legit. As an intern for SCoRI, she's getting the supervised hours she needs for her Private Investigator's License. And her first case as a real investigator proves murder is not a game.
- GenresMysteryChristian Fiction
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 27, 2015
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About the author
Traci Tyne Hilton
33 books138 followersTraci Tyne Hilton is the author of The Plain Jane Mysteries, The Mitzy Neuhaus Mysteries and the Tillgiven Romantic Mysteries. When not writing she has been known to knit socks, play the spoons, and teach Sunday School, though these days she is most often seen in her role as taxi-driver to busy children.
She has been indie publishing since 2010, and though she's had offers from small and large presses, she hasn't gone hybrid yet. She was the Mystery/Suspense Category winner for the 2012 Christian Writers of the West Phoenix Rattler Contest, a finalist for Speculative Fiction in the same contest, and has a Drammy from the Portland Civic Theatre Guild. She blogs at TheWriteConversation.blogspot.com.
Traci is an active member of the ACFW, who was lucky enough to teach a continuing ed class on indie publishing at the 2015 conference in Dallas. She also serves on the board of her local chapter.
Traci attended Fackelbararnas Bibelskola in Holsby Brunn, Sweden, and earned a degree in History from Portland State University. She lives in the rainiest part of the Pacific Northwest with her husband the mandolin playing funeral director, two busy teens, and their dogs, Dr. Watson and Archie Goodwin. (Her family just admonished her not to forget the cat!)
You can join the Good Clean Book club at http://www.tracihilton.com and be the first to find out when her next book releases.
She has been indie publishing since 2010, and though she's had offers from small and large presses, she hasn't gone hybrid yet. She was the Mystery/Suspense Category winner for the 2012 Christian Writers of the West Phoenix Rattler Contest, a finalist for Speculative Fiction in the same contest, and has a Drammy from the Portland Civic Theatre Guild. She blogs at TheWriteConversation.blogspot.com.
Traci is an active member of the ACFW, who was lucky enough to teach a continuing ed class on indie publishing at the 2015 conference in Dallas. She also serves on the board of her local chapter.
Traci attended Fackelbararnas Bibelskola in Holsby Brunn, Sweden, and earned a degree in History from Portland State University. She lives in the rainiest part of the Pacific Northwest with her husband the mandolin playing funeral director, two busy teens, and their dogs, Dr. Watson and Archie Goodwin. (Her family just admonished her not to forget the cat!)
You can join the Good Clean Book club at http://www.tracihilton.com and be the first to find out when her next book releases.
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August 8, 2015
I've read several Traci Hilton books, and I like how Plain Jane is an ordinary twenty-something who has a heart for service, has been to Bible school, and is headed toward a missions ministry. I like the part in this book that shows the need for trusting the authority figures over you and working creatively within the bounds of those people. I believe Christian characters need to be held to account in Christian fiction when they go against God's standards, and this book does a good job of this.
The main mystery of this story was related to computer gamers, which isn't something I know anything about, and that part was lost on me. I found it hard to believe that an engaged woman planning on the mission field in the near future would want to or should be working toward a license as a Private Investigator.
The romance in this book was disappointing. She's engaged to Jake, but doesn't even seem to care much about him, much less be committed to him and working toward the same goals. It looks to me like she will never marry this guy and he adds almost nothing to the book. Normally you would expect an engaged Christian girl to focus on her fiance, wedding, and future, but none of this seems to matter much to Jane.
I also have no idea why this book is titled "Spoiled Rotten Murder." This isn't clear from the book.
So I'd say Jane is a likable character, but this isn't one of the better Plain Jane books.
The main mystery of this story was related to computer gamers, which isn't something I know anything about, and that part was lost on me. I found it hard to believe that an engaged woman planning on the mission field in the near future would want to or should be working toward a license as a Private Investigator.
The romance in this book was disappointing. She's engaged to Jake, but doesn't even seem to care much about him, much less be committed to him and working toward the same goals. It looks to me like she will never marry this guy and he adds almost nothing to the book. Normally you would expect an engaged Christian girl to focus on her fiance, wedding, and future, but none of this seems to matter much to Jane.
I also have no idea why this book is titled "Spoiled Rotten Murder." This isn't clear from the book.
So I'd say Jane is a likable character, but this isn't one of the better Plain Jane books.
March 4, 2018
Jane gets the opportunity to work for a private detective agency to get credits for her PI license. She works a case involving possible insurance fraud when a groom goes missing just before his wedding. After the groom goes missing, his best friend is found dead, and Jane can't help herself from getting involved, even though she is supposed to only work the fraud case, not the murder case.
The 5th book in the Plain Jane Mystery series. Jane is a still cleaning houses, but is focused on becoming a private detective. She is now engaged to Jake, and they both plan to become missionaries after getting married.
A Christian cozy mystery. This one had a good mystery, with a little more suspense than the other books I've read in this series.
The 5th book in the Plain Jane Mystery series. Jane is a still cleaning houses, but is focused on becoming a private detective. She is now engaged to Jake, and they both plan to become missionaries after getting married.
A Christian cozy mystery. This one had a good mystery, with a little more suspense than the other books I've read in this series.
December 16, 2017
Twists and turns....
A good clean murder mystery. Jane's getting the training she needs and some valuable mentoring at the same time. Can't wait to read the next book!
A good clean murder mystery. Jane's getting the training she needs and some valuable mentoring at the same time. Can't wait to read the next book!
December 17, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Jane is working with a group of retired private investigators. She's set to work on an insurance claim but stumbles on a murder and a mystery unfolds. Absolutely brilliant - I couldn't put it down.
January 17, 2018
A great addition to the Plain Jane series.
In the first Jane book, you meet Jane Adler. She is a stubborn, independent millennial who insists on going to the college of her choice and on earning her keep. She also happens to stumble upon her first murder. This starts Jane down a path towards sleuthing and still desiring to be a missionary. Things change for Jane as the series progresses as life does, so the series is realistic and Jane has a knack for solving murders.
Jane is trying to get her hours in to earn her Private Investigator's license and her friend Detective Grant has helped her out by getting her in with a group called SCoRI - they are retirees who have missions experience and who now enjoy working as investigators. At this same time, Jane is newly engaged to Jake Crawford son of the victim's Jane found in the first book. Jake wants her to marry him before he goes off for an extended trip to Thailand so the irony that her first investigation is a fraud case for an insurance company who wants to validate or prove that a bride and groom weren't really in love isn't lost on Jane. When the groom disappears, Jane must investigate to prove whether or not the claim is legitimate. When a dead body shows up, Jane can't help but investigate the murder and the case of the missing groom. As Jane digs deeper, she gets pulled into the world of gaming and discovers more than she planned. Can Jane solve the murder? Will she decide whether to marry Jake before he leaves on his extended trip? Will Jane be able to follow orders? Can Jane trust God and allow him to lead her in all things? Read and find out in the book, Spoiled Rotten Murder.
Now for the reasons I love this series.
1. It's murder, but it isn't graphic or gross. So I could allow my daughters to read them, which is always a plus.
2. Jane loves God and is a real person who wrestles with the questions we all wrestle with from time to time.
3. I love the pace and clip of the books. Even as a 40 something woman, I can relate to Jane, since I have a 20 something daughter of my own.
4. I could with a clear conscience encourage others to read this book without fear that they may worry a bit about content.
In the first Jane book, you meet Jane Adler. She is a stubborn, independent millennial who insists on going to the college of her choice and on earning her keep. She also happens to stumble upon her first murder. This starts Jane down a path towards sleuthing and still desiring to be a missionary. Things change for Jane as the series progresses as life does, so the series is realistic and Jane has a knack for solving murders.
Jane is trying to get her hours in to earn her Private Investigator's license and her friend Detective Grant has helped her out by getting her in with a group called SCoRI - they are retirees who have missions experience and who now enjoy working as investigators. At this same time, Jane is newly engaged to Jake Crawford son of the victim's Jane found in the first book. Jake wants her to marry him before he goes off for an extended trip to Thailand so the irony that her first investigation is a fraud case for an insurance company who wants to validate or prove that a bride and groom weren't really in love isn't lost on Jane. When the groom disappears, Jane must investigate to prove whether or not the claim is legitimate. When a dead body shows up, Jane can't help but investigate the murder and the case of the missing groom. As Jane digs deeper, she gets pulled into the world of gaming and discovers more than she planned. Can Jane solve the murder? Will she decide whether to marry Jake before he leaves on his extended trip? Will Jane be able to follow orders? Can Jane trust God and allow him to lead her in all things? Read and find out in the book, Spoiled Rotten Murder.
Now for the reasons I love this series.
1. It's murder, but it isn't graphic or gross. So I could allow my daughters to read them, which is always a plus.
2. Jane loves God and is a real person who wrestles with the questions we all wrestle with from time to time.
3. I love the pace and clip of the books. Even as a 40 something woman, I can relate to Jane, since I have a 20 something daughter of my own.
4. I could with a clear conscience encourage others to read this book without fear that they may worry a bit about content.
August 26, 2015
A Fabulous Christian Romance and mystery and Murder Case!
I enjoyed this very clean read romance ebook with romance and a mystery all in one. I do not believe there was any thing in this ebook mystery that I did not like. I recommend this ebook for older teens and up thru adults readers who like a romance nada
mystery all in one. For all of the reasons that I have stated above this is why I have given this five stars and an honest review. I had bought the one ebook myself the time. Great work Traci! By Angela
I enjoyed this very clean read romance ebook with romance and a mystery all in one. I do not believe there was any thing in this ebook mystery that I did not like. I recommend this ebook for older teens and up thru adults readers who like a romance nada
mystery all in one. For all of the reasons that I have stated above this is why I have given this five stars and an honest review. I had bought the one ebook myself the time. Great work Traci! By Angela
February 23, 2016
Book 5 of 7
September 4, 2015
Very fast reading. It keeps your attention.
The characters were very believable, and it was easy to read. I couldn't put it down. I loved the book.
The characters were very believable, and it was easy to read. I couldn't put it down. I loved the book.
December 20, 2015
Enjoyable read
Great for a quick, lighthearted read. Perfect choice after a long week at work. Can't wait for the next one.
Great for a quick, lighthearted read. Perfect choice after a long week at work. Can't wait for the next one.
May 9, 2016
Review,#5 Plain Jane series
I think this #5 series had more detail and kept the suspense to know the person who committed the
murder until last chapter. So on to book #6.
I think this #5 series had more detail and kept the suspense to know the person who committed the
murder until last chapter. So on to book #6.
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