What do you think?
Nikki Hunter #7
Murder Alfresco
Private Investigator Nicoli “Nikki” Hunter has just returned from a trip to Washington D.C., where she survived an attack of the deadly variety and, once again, saved the life of a client. Now, all she wants is for her life to return to normal. She’s determined to focus on her regular customers and is enjoying the familiar routine of restaurant and bar mystery shopping when Abetha Mimbo shows up at her office and insists that someone is planning to kill her son.
Murder Alfresco is the 7th mystery in the Nikki Hunter series. In this hair-raising adventure, Nikki discovers that nothing is what is seems, and that one of her most dangerous adversaries may also be her strongest ally.
Murder Alfresco is the 7th mystery in the Nikki Hunter series. In this hair-raising adventure, Nikki discovers that nothing is what is seems, and that one of her most dangerous adversaries may also be her strongest ally.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2017
About the author
Nancy Skopin
9 books65 followersAward winning author, Nancy Skopin, is a native of California who currently lives on the Oregon coast with her husband, Max Ferry, and their dog, Turq. An avid student of human nature, Nancy is happiest spending her days imagining the best, and the worst, that we are capable of, and translating those ideas into her Nikki Hunter mystery novels.
As does her central character, Nikki, Nancy lived aboard a yacht in the San
Francisco Bay Area for thirteen years, though she has recently settled on solid ground.
While researching her quirky serial killer mystery series she worked for two years with a private investigator, learning the intricacies of the business and, specifically, the art of bar and restaurant “mystery shopping.”
As does her central character, Nikki, Nancy lived aboard a yacht in the San
Francisco Bay Area for thirteen years, though she has recently settled on solid ground.
While researching her quirky serial killer mystery series she worked for two years with a private investigator, learning the intricacies of the business and, specifically, the art of bar and restaurant “mystery shopping.”
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 39 reviews
January 16, 2019
I was glad that Nina was back, but the actual plot of this book was a poor excuse for ending the Nina story. I think the author should have just added the Nina content to the previous book and kept it at that. It felt that nothing else was happening except some very LONG scenes evaluating bars and restaurants while waiting for Nina to do something. This was a disappointing read.
October 18, 2018
Nina's clears the list!
Awesome. This is the carry-on regarding Nina's take down of the names on the list. Although I know the ending had to be something like this, it still felt sad.
When a distraught mother asks her to save her son from an unknown threat, she gets an uneasy feeling and passes the job to her friend Jim. It's only when an old school friend manages to hack and get a copy of the list that Nina is following that she understands why. He is one of the three names still alive. Warning her friend she carries on with her normal jobs. Until the son tries to end her life. Will she survive? How will the mother take the news if he doesn't get the results he wants. Throw in a rescued 4 year old girl and an explosion for an explosive read. Will she and Nina ever meet again?
Awesome. This is the carry-on regarding Nina's take down of the names on the list. Although I know the ending had to be something like this, it still felt sad.
When a distraught mother asks her to save her son from an unknown threat, she gets an uneasy feeling and passes the job to her friend Jim. It's only when an old school friend manages to hack and get a copy of the list that Nina is following that she understands why. He is one of the three names still alive. Warning her friend she carries on with her normal jobs. Until the son tries to end her life. Will she survive? How will the mother take the news if he doesn't get the results he wants. Throw in a rescued 4 year old girl and an explosion for an explosive read. Will she and Nina ever meet again?
April 14, 2017
Awesome reading 📖 !
Pi Nikki is awesome, tracking down bad guys and working for clients who own bars and restaurants, spying 👀 on the help will keep you entertained. Really enjoyed reading this series!
Pi Nikki is awesome, tracking down bad guys and working for clients who own bars and restaurants, spying 👀 on the help will keep you entertained. Really enjoyed reading this series!
February 17, 2019
Murder Alfresco: Nikki Hunter Mystery, Book #7
by Nancy Skopin
I can't say enough good things about this series. Skopin is an expert story teller, whose novels are full of characters you love and characters you hate and a character or two you may not love or hate, but are certainly sympathetic about. There is lots of action, a good amount of humor, pathos and joy, romance and danger, and a clear and heart-stopping mystery. Each ends leading to the next, but without being a cliffhanger. The plotting and pacing are top-notch, the proofing and editing stellar.
In this episode, Nina Jezek is back, and once again Nikki places herself in the center of it all without really meaning to. Have we seen the last of Nina, or will she once again escape certain death to continue reeking her revenge on the pedophiles of the world?
Next up: "Murder Served Cold," Nikki Hunter #8
by Nancy Skopin
I can't say enough good things about this series. Skopin is an expert story teller, whose novels are full of characters you love and characters you hate and a character or two you may not love or hate, but are certainly sympathetic about. There is lots of action, a good amount of humor, pathos and joy, romance and danger, and a clear and heart-stopping mystery. Each ends leading to the next, but without being a cliffhanger. The plotting and pacing are top-notch, the proofing and editing stellar.
In this episode, Nina Jezek is back, and once again Nikki places herself in the center of it all without really meaning to. Have we seen the last of Nina, or will she once again escape certain death to continue reeking her revenge on the pedophiles of the world?
Next up: "Murder Served Cold," Nikki Hunter #8
January 8, 2019
As usual , a great read. Ms. Skopin never disappoints. Her characters come alive in the reading, the action moves quickly, continuously and tantalizingly. Love Nina and am sure that this is not the last we hear of her. I have book #8, sitting here waiting for me and I am just trying to clear my schedule so I can read it uninterrupted.
Have recently checked and find that I seem to have missed books 1 and 2. I must rectify that, as I really want to read about the beginning of Nikki's career and what motivation she had for choosing the path she did.
In all, I must give my heartiest recommendation to anyone's whose genre is mystery. I promise you won't be disappointed, rather you will most likely become addicted. I know I am.
Have recently checked and find that I seem to have missed books 1 and 2. I must rectify that, as I really want to read about the beginning of Nikki's career and what motivation she had for choosing the path she did.
In all, I must give my heartiest recommendation to anyone's whose genre is mystery. I promise you won't be disappointed, rather you will most likely become addicted. I know I am.
March 18, 2022
free ebook, i love this series, im sad i didnt get to read them in order but it was good anyway, this was teh last one i was missing, i hope she writes more!
nikki had a woman come to her office wanting a body guard for her son but didnt want him to know she was doing it. niki said no but had her friend do it
then she found out the son was a child molester and the serial killer of child molesters was after him, which the mom knew. he came after nikki and the serial killer killed him. nikki patched her up and she left before nikki called the police
then the mom came to kill nikki but she killed the mom first.
i really enjoyed this book but i finished it too fast . i hope to get a new one when it comes out
nikki had a woman come to her office wanting a body guard for her son but didnt want him to know she was doing it. niki said no but had her friend do it
then she found out the son was a child molester and the serial killer of child molesters was after him, which the mom knew. he came after nikki and the serial killer killed him. nikki patched her up and she left before nikki called the police
then the mom came to kill nikki but she killed the mom first.
i really enjoyed this book but i finished it too fast . i hope to get a new one when it comes out
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 24, 2018
Nikki, is with a client, with the vivid details, we can image this woman, the reason, someone is out to kill her son. Based solely on the fact he seemed nervous and looking out the window, and seeing a woman with crazy eyes.
Son needs a body guard, the hand shake with her, spelled danger. Nikki is busy 24/7 with observing differently employees, she is in love with Bill.
People get killed, employees are fired, she is keeping a big secret from Bill.
Her friends are many and loyal. The plot has many jobs that Nikki does, they are never dull. Always enjoy her books.
Son needs a body guard, the hand shake with her, spelled danger. Nikki is busy 24/7 with observing differently employees, she is in love with Bill.
People get killed, employees are fired, she is keeping a big secret from Bill.
Her friends are many and loyal. The plot has many jobs that Nikki does, they are never dull. Always enjoy her books.
January 30, 2022
Good mystery
Nikki is a strong capable PI who uses any and all resources available to her when needed. When she has questions about the veracity of the story a would be client us telling her she doesn't take the case but passes it on to another PI. This story helps to finish the story started in book 4. My biggest problem is her lying to her partner Bill. Even though Bull is a police detective and has to follow the rules they made a pact that she would not lie to him. She breaks the pact very quickly.
Nikki is a strong capable PI who uses any and all resources available to her when needed. When she has questions about the veracity of the story a would be client us telling her she doesn't take the case but passes it on to another PI. This story helps to finish the story started in book 4. My biggest problem is her lying to her partner Bill. Even though Bull is a police detective and has to follow the rules they made a pact that she would not lie to him. She breaks the pact very quickly.
December 23, 2018
Another great story! Nikki gets more than she bargains for. So does the reader. It's one surprise after another. A sharp-eyed reader will figure out where this story is heading. Ms. Skopin plants clues as well as red herrings. Bill and Buddy add so much to Nikki's life. So does her friend Jim, another PI. I like how they work together. Nikki does well to listen to her instincts. I thought the 6th book in the series was scary. This beats it.
July 24, 2024
Nikki Hunter
Great story about a Private Investigator and a serial killer. When Nikki gets involved with a very iffy case and declines it and offers the case to a good friend who has an investigation company all kinds of danger appears. She gets involved anyway with a very dangerous killer, the FBI, and a really unbalanced mother. She needs to protect her investigator friend and herself. Interesting!
Great story about a Private Investigator and a serial killer. When Nikki gets involved with a very iffy case and declines it and offers the case to a good friend who has an investigation company all kinds of danger appears. She gets involved anyway with a very dangerous killer, the FBI, and a really unbalanced mother. She needs to protect her investigator friend and herself. Interesting!
September 13, 2018
An absolute delight
I’m in love with this series and there isn’t a dull book among them. Nikki is still processing what happened last book and Nina is back....... There is no rest for a PI with a compassionate heart but this latest client is strange and wow, wait till you find out the whole details!
I’m in love with this series and there isn’t a dull book among them. Nikki is still processing what happened last book and Nina is back....... There is no rest for a PI with a compassionate heart but this latest client is strange and wow, wait till you find out the whole details!
July 16, 2019
Fantastic female P. I. series!
Well written and cleverly plotted story, strong characters and very entertaining. The descriptions were so realistic that I could almost taste the food and drinks, and the scenic descriptions could transport the reader to the locations in the story. Well done!
Well written and cleverly plotted story, strong characters and very entertaining. The descriptions were so realistic that I could almost taste the food and drinks, and the scenic descriptions could transport the reader to the locations in the story. Well done!
September 9, 2017
Dogs Rule
Too short! I would have enjoyed more. A fast-paced and interesting tale of revenge murders. Nikki is an intrepid detective who works diligently to solve her clients' problems. Must read other books in this series.
Too short! I would have enjoyed more. A fast-paced and interesting tale of revenge murders. Nikki is an intrepid detective who works diligently to solve her clients' problems. Must read other books in this series.
March 4, 2018
This series is awesome, & this seventh addition does not disappoint! You get suspense, romance, & a great story line. Love that Nikki lives on a boat & is an honest to goodness P.I. that uses her brains to solve her cases. It certainly captured my attention from beginning to end!
September 25, 2018
Trouble Finds Her
Nikki gets a client whose son is being threatened. She wants Nikki as a sort of bodyguard to look after him secretly. Although the woman is the mother, she is not exactly what she seems. The story takes a turn. Very good writing and the story flows.
Nikki gets a client whose son is being threatened. She wants Nikki as a sort of bodyguard to look after him secretly. Although the woman is the mother, she is not exactly what she seems. The story takes a turn. Very good writing and the story flows.
January 18, 2019
Entertaining
I love this series! It has a cute dog, a handsome police officer, a sexy PI, and mystery. It's a fun, relaxing read perfect for a day at the beach or a cold afternoon at home.
I love this series! It has a cute dog, a handsome police officer, a sexy PI, and mystery. It's a fun, relaxing read perfect for a day at the beach or a cold afternoon at home.
October 7, 2019
Another well paced, fun read with a main character you can connect with.
This is the latest in my list of favorite series. Humorous, engaging, very well paced, a good read when wanting to relax or spend a gloomy afternoon.
This is the latest in my list of favorite series. Humorous, engaging, very well paced, a good read when wanting to relax or spend a gloomy afternoon.
December 6, 2020
Outstanding
Nikki Hunter is one of my favorite PI'S. I love the series. There is never a dull moment. The thrill accelerates keeping the adrenaline pumping until the climax. Brilliant.
Nikki Hunter is one of my favorite PI'S. I love the series. There is never a dull moment. The thrill accelerates keeping the adrenaline pumping until the climax. Brilliant.
August 15, 2024
Excellent reading
This is my second book by Nancy Skopin and I loved it S much as my first one. It keeps you engaged throughout and it never lingers so one never gets bored. I look forward to many more of the Nikon Hunter Mysteries.
This is my second book by Nancy Skopin and I loved it S much as my first one. It keeps you engaged throughout and it never lingers so one never gets bored. I look forward to many more of the Nikon Hunter Mysteries.
July 19, 2025
Nikki is after a murderer
The problem of the serial killer of pedophiles continues. Nikki is threatened by the mother of one of the bad guys. There is a satisfactory conclusion. The final two chapters sound like a wrap-up of the series - but the series continues.
The problem of the serial killer of pedophiles continues. Nikki is threatened by the mother of one of the bad guys. There is a satisfactory conclusion. The final two chapters sound like a wrap-up of the series - but the series continues.
September 27, 2018
Good
this book Haas a young woman who had had several marriage that didn't work out and then b a private investigator.
this book Haas a young woman who had had several marriage that didn't work out and then b a private investigator.
September 28, 2018
Great Read!!
Once I started reading this book, I could not put the book down!! Lots of fun and excitement with all that I read. Good read, thanks😀😀
Once I started reading this book, I could not put the book down!! Lots of fun and excitement with all that I read. Good read, thanks😀😀
November 12, 2018
Outstanding Series
I have become addicted to the series and the characters. I move from one to the next immediately. Wish they were longer.
I have become addicted to the series and the characters. I move from one to the next immediately. Wish they were longer.
February 1, 2019
Another winner.
Can’t wait to follow along with Nikki on her next case. I hope this series never ends. On to number 8!
Can’t wait to follow along with Nikki on her next case. I hope this series never ends. On to number 8!
Want to Read
June 30, 2019TheFussyLibrarian
August 5, 2019
Not as good as the others in the series, but I still enjoyed it.
September 8, 2019
Not patient
Keeping secrets isn't good for a relationship but it seems to get the job done in catching bad guys. Love the twists and turns in this story.
Keeping secrets isn't good for a relationship but it seems to get the job done in catching bad guys. Love the twists and turns in this story.
November 4, 2019
Clients, danger and death
Delightful as always. Nikki covers a lot of territory to get thr jobs done. Always end up hungry from the restaurant reviews and where they lead.
Delightful as always. Nikki covers a lot of territory to get thr jobs done. Always end up hungry from the restaurant reviews and where they lead.
May 27, 2020
Another good read in the Nikki Hunter series.
June 25, 2020
Another good Nikki Hunter story
I always enjoy Nikki Hunter stories; I like her dog, I like her friends, and most of all, I like her cases.
I always enjoy Nikki Hunter stories; I like her dog, I like her friends, and most of all, I like her cases.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 39 reviews