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Cedar Bay #11
Murder on the East Coast
Kelly, the owner of Kelly's Koffee Shop, and her husband, Sheriff Mike, fly to Virginia to see a friend, Stephanie, receive her doctorate degree. What Kelly didn't plan on was becoming involved in trying to solve the murder of Stephanie's friend, Julie. The mystery of who killed Julie leads Kelly to Boston, Massachusetts, York, Maine, and Portland, Oregon, as she tries to track down and identify the killer.
Was the ten million dollars Julie's mother gave her as a graduation present the reason she was murdered? And just who would profit from her murder? The quirky cast of suspects includes Julie's soon-to-be ex-husband, her worthless brother, a jealous co-worker, and the daughter she'd given up for adoption just after she graduated from high school, but with whom she'd recently been reunited.
Julie's mother is the multimillionaire owner of a huge insurance company and convinces Kelly to try and help find her daughter's killer. She has stage four pancreatic cancer, and her doctors don't give her much time to live. Can Kelly find the killer before Julie"s mother dies of cancer?
Was the ten million dollars Julie's mother gave her as a graduation present the reason she was murdered? And just who would profit from her murder? The quirky cast of suspects includes Julie's soon-to-be ex-husband, her worthless brother, a jealous co-worker, and the daughter she'd given up for adoption just after she graduated from high school, but with whom she'd recently been reunited.
Julie's mother is the multimillionaire owner of a huge insurance company and convinces Kelly to try and help find her daughter's killer. She has stage four pancreatic cancer, and her doctors don't give her much time to live. Can Kelly find the killer before Julie"s mother dies of cancer?
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2016
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March 21, 2022
Loved it!
May 10, 2017
Five stars
I have been enjoying this series of cozy mysteries. Kelly the owner of a breakfast diner is married to the sheriff in a small community in Oregon. Unfortunately, for her husband 's sake Kelly is constantly placing herself in the line of danger by " helping " her husband solve murder cases. Being dog lovers, Kelly and Mike have three dogs that charm the cast of characters as well as the reader. This was a fast paced adventure, finding Kelly flying solo in Boston, after her husband was called back to work at the Sheriff's office. Good diversion from home town gang.
I have been enjoying this series of cozy mysteries. Kelly the owner of a breakfast diner is married to the sheriff in a small community in Oregon. Unfortunately, for her husband 's sake Kelly is constantly placing herself in the line of danger by " helping " her husband solve murder cases. Being dog lovers, Kelly and Mike have three dogs that charm the cast of characters as well as the reader. This was a fast paced adventure, finding Kelly flying solo in Boston, after her husband was called back to work at the Sheriff's office. Good diversion from home town gang.
November 10, 2017
Murder On The East Coast by Dianne Harman
I am not enjoying this Cedar Bay cozy mystery at all. The author has read somewhere that you must show not tell. So instead of long passages of explanatory text we get long passages of explanatory dialogue.
The comments made when a couple is speaking to each other, are things they would have actually known anyway.
The writing is stilted and while the plot is Interesting, at this point there is no character development at all.
In fact very little to help us understand the characters.
And character is what we read books for. Plot is way way down the list.
I am not enjoying this Cedar Bay cozy mystery at all. The author has read somewhere that you must show not tell. So instead of long passages of explanatory text we get long passages of explanatory dialogue.
The comments made when a couple is speaking to each other, are things they would have actually known anyway.
The writing is stilted and while the plot is Interesting, at this point there is no character development at all.
In fact very little to help us understand the characters.
And character is what we read books for. Plot is way way down the list.
May 6, 2017
I always enjoy the books written by Dianne Harman and this one was no different. I enjoy that they are clean reading and that they are a mystery. In this one Kelly solved the case on her own with very little help from her husband. On my reviews I don't like to give away too much of the story because I feel like the fun of reading a mystery is finding out what happens on your own. This story takes place in the North East Coast and deals with a family that has wealth. If you enjoy reading mysteries without bad language or sex then you will enjoy this book and others by Dianne Harman.
May 14, 2020
This author never lets you down
Kelly and her husband go to the graduation of a friend and her friend who has no one there for her. When Julia is found dead in her hotel room it is up to Stephanie to notify Julie's grandmother but as the woman is very elderly and has cancer Stephanie prevails upon Kelly to be the one to go to Boston and notify her in person. Kelly gets involved with finding out who murdered Julie and travels the country to do so. What a ride!
Kelly and her husband go to the graduation of a friend and her friend who has no one there for her. When Julia is found dead in her hotel room it is up to Stephanie to notify Julie's grandmother but as the woman is very elderly and has cancer Stephanie prevails upon Kelly to be the one to go to Boston and notify her in person. Kelly gets involved with finding out who murdered Julie and travels the country to do so. What a ride!
December 11, 2020
East Coast murder mystery
Kelly and Mike fly to Virginia to watch a dear friend graduate from college and that night another friend is brutally murdered. Kelly becomes involved with the murdered woman's family as they try to track down the murderer.
Another excellent book by Dianne Harman! From Virginia to Boston to Maine, back to Boston, then off to Portland, Oregon as Kelly follows tge clues.
You will really enjoy this book as well as the Cedar Bay series.
Kelly and Mike fly to Virginia to watch a dear friend graduate from college and that night another friend is brutally murdered. Kelly becomes involved with the murdered woman's family as they try to track down the murderer.
Another excellent book by Dianne Harman! From Virginia to Boston to Maine, back to Boston, then off to Portland, Oregon as Kelly follows tge clues.
You will really enjoy this book as well as the Cedar Bay series.
February 5, 2021
A grandmother’s plea!
A trip to Virginia for the PhD presentation for a good friend quickly becomes a murder investigation when one of the other students is found dead. Kelly and Sheriff Mike Reynolds are not satisfied with the local investigators findings and neither is the victim’s dying grandmother. When she begs Kelly to solve the murder, how can she refuse?
The plot twists and turns from coast-to-coast in this well-written cozy mystery.
A trip to Virginia for the PhD presentation for a good friend quickly becomes a murder investigation when one of the other students is found dead. Kelly and Sheriff Mike Reynolds are not satisfied with the local investigators findings and neither is the victim’s dying grandmother. When she begs Kelly to solve the murder, how can she refuse?
The plot twists and turns from coast-to-coast in this well-written cozy mystery.
May 4, 2021
Kelly and Mike are excited to head off to Virginia to see a friend graduate. They didn’t expect that someone close to their friend would be found murdered. When a relative asks Kelly to help, Kelly finds herself traveling all over to see what she can find out. It seems like there are a lot of suspicious characters, some questionable family members, and hidden secrets. I enjoyed the characters. And I like how the author always dies the storyline where there are more than one possible suspect.
July 8, 2021
This was the first book I have read in this series and I found it very enjoyable. An intriguing story of the murder of a wealthy woman. I found the characters to be likeable and easy to relate to and the storyline was very intriguing. There were several characters that could have been suspects and I was kept guessing as to who the killer could have been. I look forward to reading more books in this series!
February 17, 2017
Being Bi-Coastal
Again I enjoy the Cedar Bay series so I am prejudiced in their favor. This story was a very fast read. Great for a lazy afternoon! Kelly will always find a mystery to solve, but her husband doesn't have much to do. He is back on the West Coast. Light reading, but always plausible.
Again I enjoy the Cedar Bay series so I am prejudiced in their favor. This story was a very fast read. Great for a lazy afternoon! Kelly will always find a mystery to solve, but her husband doesn't have much to do. He is back on the West Coast. Light reading, but always plausible.
February 18, 2024
This was book 11 in the Cedar Bay cozy mystery series. When Kelly and her husband travel to Norfolk for a graduation ceremony of a dear friend, little do they know it will end in murder. Kelly takes on this case that takes her from Boston to Maine and back to Portland before she solves it. Such a quick and easy read for a Sunday afternoon!
May 17, 2017
Excellent book!
This was a very good (excellent) book. Had me waiting at every turn how it was going to end. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves mysteries. On to another Diane Harman book.
This was a very good (excellent) book. Had me waiting at every turn how it was going to end. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves mysteries. On to another Diane Harman book.
May 29, 2017
Great review.
Really sad about her own brother killing her, but pretty cool the the daughter and grandmother will get a chance to know each other. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Really sad about her own brother killing her, but pretty cool the the daughter and grandmother will get a chance to know each other. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
July 4, 2017
Another good read!
Interesting locations, characters and mysteries are the what you can expect from a book by this prolific author. Thank you once again Ms Harman for a dependable good read!
Interesting locations, characters and mysteries are the what you can expect from a book by this prolific author. Thank you once again Ms Harman for a dependable good read!
August 10, 2017
Cosy Mystery
I liked the main character and her tenacity to keep looking for the real murderer. Nice vibe between her and her husband the sheriff of Cedar Bay. Enough twists too keep me reading. I will be reading !Moore of this series.
I liked the main character and her tenacity to keep looking for the real murderer. Nice vibe between her and her husband the sheriff of Cedar Bay. Enough twists too keep me reading. I will be reading !Moore of this series.
January 7, 2019
Nice who done it
I like Dianne’s writing and the characters. I like Kelly and Mike and their relationship. I think that’s why I continue to read the series. It’s their relationship along with that of the one they have with their animals. And the recipes.
I like Dianne’s writing and the characters. I like Kelly and Mike and their relationship. I think that’s why I continue to read the series. It’s their relationship along with that of the one they have with their animals. And the recipes.
March 15, 2019
Murder involving two coasts
A friend of a friend of Kelly is murdered. For her friend, and out of compassion for the victim's mother, Kelly takes on the case. This story has a lot of heart and emotion.
A friend of a friend of Kelly is murdered. For her friend, and out of compassion for the victim's mother, Kelly takes on the case. This story has a lot of heart and emotion.
April 28, 2020
Rivalries
I am completely convinced that Kelly and Sheriff Mike are never going to get any rest and relaxation. No matter where they go they find themselves immersed in solving a murder. This time it happens after a doctoral graduation~
I am completely convinced that Kelly and Sheriff Mike are never going to get any rest and relaxation. No matter where they go they find themselves immersed in solving a murder. This time it happens after a doctoral graduation~
July 11, 2020
I read this because I was challenged to read a book with a five word title. I found it to be a very simplistic mystery, and would have to say it was written along the lines of a Nancy Drew book. I feel it is meant for young readers.
August 17, 2020
Interesting murder mystery starting at a graduation which ends in murder. There are great characters throughout. Luckily for Kelly, she doesn't go alone near the end or she probably wouldn't have survived. Nice ending for all.
February 10, 2021
Graduation murder
Kelly our heroine goes to a friend's graduation in Boston. While there ,her friend has another friend who is murdered. Can Kelly successfully solve the murder in a place she doesn't know?
Kelly our heroine goes to a friend's graduation in Boston. While there ,her friend has another friend who is murdered. Can Kelly successfully solve the murder in a place she doesn't know?
July 19, 2021
A very good murder mystery.
I could not put this book down. Read it in one night. The characters are interesting and believable. Lots of suspects and good food. What a great combination
I could not put this book down. Read it in one night. The characters are interesting and believable. Lots of suspects and good food. What a great combination
October 22, 2016
Great read.
This is a good book for a quick read. A little obvious but still good to pass time. I enjoy cozy mysteries like this.
This is a good book for a quick read. A little obvious but still good to pass time. I enjoy cozy mysteries like this.
February 15, 2017
I'm not a big fan of copies but I think 's. Harman's are better than most. I've read about a half dozen of hers and this is my favorite so far.
February 26, 2017
This Book was Fantastic!
Some books just go that extra mile and reach out and grab you. This is one of those that really grabs you. I really enjoyed it.
Some books just go that extra mile and reach out and grab you. This is one of those that really grabs you. I really enjoyed it.
October 20, 2017
Loved it!
Great book and great storyline too! I'll read more Diane Harman books for sure and I adore Kelly Mike Rebel Lady and Skyye !!!
Great book and great storyline too! I'll read more Diane Harman books for sure and I adore Kelly Mike Rebel Lady and Skyye !!!
December 30, 2017
Another Dianne Harman success
Great read, fast paced, interesting characters and scenery. Thoroughly enjoyed. ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..
Great read, fast paced, interesting characters and scenery. Thoroughly enjoyed. ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..
January 23, 2018
Great book
I can't begin to race enough about this book! The characters are well thought out! I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
I can't begin to race enough about this book! The characters are well thought out! I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
March 17, 2018
Good
A good and clean book that kept me guessing almost to the very end. Recipes and lots of traveling too.
A good and clean book that kept me guessing almost to the very end. Recipes and lots of traveling too.
May 30, 2018
This Series is a great read, entertaining and it does hold your interest. A little small but still very good. Very easy to read in one sitting. Great reading everyone!
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