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Northwest Cozy Mystery #3
Murder in Seattle
From USA TODAY bestselling author and seven time Amazon All Star author, another page-turning cozy murder mystery!
What would you do if your sister's husband of twelve hours, Clark, was considered a suspect by the police in connection with his rich Uncle Vinny's murder? And the rich uncle just happened to be a member of the Mob?
DeeDee has no choice but to enlist the help of her boyfriend Jake, a private investigator, as well as Al, Uncle Vinny's scary bodyguard, to help her find the murderer and clear Clark's name.
It could have been a number of people, but which one? Was it Uncle Vinny's cousin or his wife? Uncle Vinny had a lot of money, and although he hadn't come by it legally, the color was still green. Or the rogue cop whose father had ended the prostitution rings in Seattle, but was certain Uncle Vinny was the person who had resurrected them. Or perhaps Clark's business colleague who was jealous of Clark's recent promotion? Maybe it was the wedding planner who resented everything Uncle Vinny was giving the newlyweds, particularly the house on Queen Anne Hill. Or even Clark himself? After all, Uncle Vinny gave a toast at the wedding declaring him to be the sole heir of his substantial fortune
What would you do if your sister's husband of twelve hours, Clark, was considered a suspect by the police in connection with his rich Uncle Vinny's murder? And the rich uncle just happened to be a member of the Mob?
DeeDee has no choice but to enlist the help of her boyfriend Jake, a private investigator, as well as Al, Uncle Vinny's scary bodyguard, to help her find the murderer and clear Clark's name.
It could have been a number of people, but which one? Was it Uncle Vinny's cousin or his wife? Uncle Vinny had a lot of money, and although he hadn't come by it legally, the color was still green. Or the rogue cop whose father had ended the prostitution rings in Seattle, but was certain Uncle Vinny was the person who had resurrected them. Or perhaps Clark's business colleague who was jealous of Clark's recent promotion? Maybe it was the wedding planner who resented everything Uncle Vinny was giving the newlyweds, particularly the house on Queen Anne Hill. Or even Clark himself? After all, Uncle Vinny gave a toast at the wedding declaring him to be the sole heir of his substantial fortune
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153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 14, 2017
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October 23, 2020
I am really enjoy these mysteries! Good read!
July 5, 2021
Loved this book. It was suspenseful, intrigue, page turner, hated to put book down.
I loved the idea with rescue animals helping solve a crime. Everyone can read it. The mystery and plot twists and turns were fantastic.
I highly recommend it and will read again and have.
I loved the idea with rescue animals helping solve a crime. Everyone can read it. The mystery and plot twists and turns were fantastic.
I highly recommend it and will read again and have.
May 26, 2019
Northwest is my favorite series by Dianne Harman and Murder in Seattle, the third book in the series is a great example of the strenght
April 16, 2021
I enjoyed this book. The story starts with the murder and then goes back in time , with the lead up to the murder and you are introduced to a number of suspects before the murder is solved. This can be a bit confusing if you are not use to the authors style of writing but otherwise works well. I am listening to this series as and when they come out so not in the correct order, so it was great to finally met Al who plays a big part in later books, he is such a great character and so larger than life. The mystery it's self gives you plenty of suspects, the one thing I didn't like so much was the sudden ending, it seemed to just abruptly come to an end with an usual out come, although with the job involved it wasn't unexpected.
DeeDee's little sister is getting married and having her dream wedding all paid for by the Grooms Uncle Vinny. DeeDee is shocked to learn that Vinny made his money by belonging to the Mob.The ex mob man still has his fingers in a few pies and when he turns up dead at the wedding there is no end to the list of suspects. DeeDee gets a frantic phone call from her sister to say rather than going on her honeymoon the groom was being taken in for questioning. DeeDee and boyfriend Jake get some help from Vinny's bodyguard Al when they set out to clear the Grooms name.
I liked the narrator she uses distinct voices for each of the characters.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
DeeDee's little sister is getting married and having her dream wedding all paid for by the Grooms Uncle Vinny. DeeDee is shocked to learn that Vinny made his money by belonging to the Mob.The ex mob man still has his fingers in a few pies and when he turns up dead at the wedding there is no end to the list of suspects. DeeDee gets a frantic phone call from her sister to say rather than going on her honeymoon the groom was being taken in for questioning. DeeDee and boyfriend Jake get some help from Vinny's bodyguard Al when they set out to clear the Grooms name.
I liked the narrator she uses distinct voices for each of the characters.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
October 22, 2020
Murder in Seattle is the third book I've read in Northwest Mystery series by Dianne Harmon. The series follows the life and adventures of Dee Dee Wilson. In this installment, Dee Dee's younger sister Roz Lawson is about to marry Clark Blackstock. Dee Dee will be serving as Matron of Honor for Roz while Clark has chosen his uncle Vinny Santora to be his best man. Clark is very close to his generous uncle even though he has ties to the mob. After a beautiful wedding and reception, Vinny is discovered dead! Fingers point to Clark since he is Vinny's sole heir. Vinny's right hand man Al De Duco enlists the help of Dee Dee and Jack to solve the murder and keep Clark out of jail! Once again, Harman does a wonderful job providing possible suspects and their reasons for wanting the victim dead. I really enjoy reading this series and look forward to reading future installments to see what the main characters get up to next!
August 21, 2017
In my humble opinion this is one of the best novels yet by Dianne Harman in her cozy series! I have a feeling the Blue Coyote Motel will always be my absolute favorite-if you haven't read it you should!!). And yes--I have read most if not all her books and honestly loved them all.
There are a lot of twists and turns in this one and you will be amazed at the strange bedfellows it takes to solve the murder of a member of the mob whose nephew is marrying DeeDee's little sister!
I'm not going to say any more--going to keep you in suspense--I really think you should grab a copy of this one and read it pronto!
Murder in Seattle: A Northwest Cozy Mystery
There are a lot of twists and turns in this one and you will be amazed at the strange bedfellows it takes to solve the murder of a member of the mob whose nephew is marrying DeeDee's little sister!
I'm not going to say any more--going to keep you in suspense--I really think you should grab a copy of this one and read it pronto!
Murder in Seattle: A Northwest Cozy Mystery
September 6, 2017
I have read the majority of Dianne Harman's books. This is the third book in this series. This book starts out a little differently by revealing the murder first. Typical of Dianne Harman's books is you don't know who the murderer is. There are always a number of suspects then when questioned the subjects are eliminated as subjects. In this story, DeeDee's sister is getting married and the groom's uncle is murdered leaving the groom as the suspect. Jake, DeeDee, and Al (the murder victim's best friend) solve the murder. The ending was different but it fit the character of the book. This book was very enjoyable, easy to read, kept my interest, had mystery and intrigue. I can't wait for the next book in this series!
September 6, 2017
Dee Dee and Roz try to prove Clark is not a murderer.
Dee Dee at Roz and Clark's wedding. Clark's uncle is paying for the whole wedding. Roz tells Dee Dee that Uncle Vinney was retired from the mob. Hours after the wedding Uncle Vinney is found floating in the lake at the wedding venue by his body guard Al. So who killed Uncle Vinney? The suspect list get longer and longer. Is this mob hit, a revenge or is it for another reason. Need to read to find out. As always the recipes are awesome.
Dee Dee at Roz and Clark's wedding. Clark's uncle is paying for the whole wedding. Roz tells Dee Dee that Uncle Vinney was retired from the mob. Hours after the wedding Uncle Vinney is found floating in the lake at the wedding venue by his body guard Al. So who killed Uncle Vinney? The suspect list get longer and longer. Is this mob hit, a revenge or is it for another reason. Need to read to find out. As always the recipes are awesome.
December 14, 2023
The Northwest Cozy Mystery series is a pleasant read; the books are short. This also means that the mysteries are not too comples or twisty; there's not enough room for that. They are more down-to-earth and straight forward. But there are plenty of possible guilty parties and/or red herrings.
This one touches on former underworld figures, weddings, families, loyalty, and includes recipes!
Yes, I'll continue the series, even though I frequently have had to go out of state with an interlibrary loan to find some of the volumes.
This one touches on former underworld figures, weddings, families, loyalty, and includes recipes!
Yes, I'll continue the series, even though I frequently have had to go out of state with an interlibrary loan to find some of the volumes.
August 19, 2017
MURDER IN SEATTLE DIANE HARMAN
ROZ AND CLARK ARE GETTING MARRIED! AS USUAL THE FESTIVE EVENT IS MARRED BY MURDER!
CLARKS RICH UNCLE VINNY IS GUNNED DOWN AND CLARK IS SUSPECT NUMERO UNO. WITH THE HELP OF JAKE AND VINNYS FRIEND AL THE MURDER WILL BE SOLVED. THE ENDING WILL SURPRISE YOU BUT MURDER IN SEATTLE IS ANOTHER GREAT READ IN THE NORTHWEST MYSTERY SERIES WITH EVEN MORE FANTASTIC RECIPES INCLUDED.
ROZ AND CLARK ARE GETTING MARRIED! AS USUAL THE FESTIVE EVENT IS MARRED BY MURDER!
CLARKS RICH UNCLE VINNY IS GUNNED DOWN AND CLARK IS SUSPECT NUMERO UNO. WITH THE HELP OF JAKE AND VINNYS FRIEND AL THE MURDER WILL BE SOLVED. THE ENDING WILL SURPRISE YOU BUT MURDER IN SEATTLE IS ANOTHER GREAT READ IN THE NORTHWEST MYSTERY SERIES WITH EVEN MORE FANTASTIC RECIPES INCLUDED.
November 14, 2017
Avery good Cozy mystery.
I really enjoy Dianne's mystery books. She has an easy way of telling a tale. This was set in my part of the country and is fun to know the area. An expensive wedding receptions is the scene of crime, the grooms uncle is shot in the back and he is the main suspect because his uncle just named him his sole heir. It was fun to try an figure who dunnit.
I really enjoy Dianne's mystery books. She has an easy way of telling a tale. This was set in my part of the country and is fun to know the area. An expensive wedding receptions is the scene of crime, the grooms uncle is shot in the back and he is the main suspect because his uncle just named him his sole heir. It was fun to try an figure who dunnit.
January 28, 2019
Murder in Seattle
This is another of Dianne Nathan's books set in the Seattle and Bainbridge Island area. The author uses the same plot and characters time and time again in this series. She starts with an actual murder, then introduces each of the characters with possible motives and finally brings the story all together to solve the murder. Books are entertaining and quick reads but predictable.
This is another of Dianne Nathan's books set in the Seattle and Bainbridge Island area. The author uses the same plot and characters time and time again in this series. She starts with an actual murder, then introduces each of the characters with possible motives and finally brings the story all together to solve the murder. Books are entertaining and quick reads but predictable.
August 1, 2020
In this series most of the suspects are bitter, angry, resentful, some feel entitlement, nonw of them will take responsibility for their actions or their circumstances in life. But... as the story progresses some of these suspects actually start learning from their mistakes and overcoming their problems and wanting to change. I really like this series a whole lot!!! I think Ms Harman is a really terrific writer and I am so glad I found this series!!
September 1, 2020
This is the 3rd in the series. The main characters are DeeDee, Jake, her sister Roz and Al. Roz gets married to Clark and that same night her new hubby's uncle is murdered. Of course everyone thinks Clark did it because his uncle was very rich. Al sets off the find the killer and avenge his boss's life before the cops can figure out a way to pin it all on Clark. Can he figure who did it with everyone's help in time ?
April 16, 2021
Dianne Harmon is the only author that I buy her books,without having to read reviews and think about. This is another winner for her, and readers will definitely want to read. Usually she writes about things from her background, cooking, yoga, antiques, etc. so when this started wth the mafia, I wondered how she came to writing this, for those are always interesting. These all can be read separately. Looking for the next one by her.
June 28, 2021
This was a fun cozy mystery with a serious murder and some humor throughout the story. DeeDed is excited about her sister’s upcoming wedding. But things get a little out of hand when the groom’s uncle Vinny is found murdered shortly after the wedding. There’s more than one person who could have killed him. And there are a lot of colorful characters especially since the deceased was a member of the mob. DeeDee and her boyfriend Jake join up with Al to find out who killed Vinny.
August 24, 2017
Five stars
Although I am a new fan of Ms. Harman's, I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. I like the way she develops had plots and they are well though out. This new book was placed in Seattle and I enjoyed reading about places I have been to in that area. I liked Al, too.
Although I am a new fan of Ms. Harman's, I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. I like the way she develops had plots and they are well though out. This new book was placed in Seattle and I enjoyed reading about places I have been to in that area. I liked Al, too.
September 8, 2017
A murder in Seattle cozy
An interesting story with characters that pop. Includes mafia ties, a food caterer, a beautiful expensive wedding with a wedding to die for. Vinnie and Al have been together since childhood. This bond will be what finally finds the truth. Don't miss this story.
An interesting story with characters that pop. Includes mafia ties, a food caterer, a beautiful expensive wedding with a wedding to die for. Vinnie and Al have been together since childhood. This bond will be what finally finds the truth. Don't miss this story.
March 23, 2018
Murder in Seattle was very good.
Enjoyed reading it very much, love Diane Harman books
This one had a wedding, murder,mystery and little bit of humor. Also the recipes at the end of the book.
Love the characters FeeDer and Jake. Of course can forget Hello DeeDee' s Dog .
I just started to read book #4 "Muder After Midnight"
Enjoyed reading it very much, love Diane Harman books
This one had a wedding, murder,mystery and little bit of humor. Also the recipes at the end of the book.
Love the characters FeeDer and Jake. Of course can forget Hello DeeDee' s Dog .
I just started to read book #4 "Muder After Midnight"
January 1, 2020
This book was so entertaining
Dianne Harmon is one of my favorite Cozy Mystery writers. I recently became familiar with Seattle area so I can identify with some locations. I found it very hard to put this book down and when I did I caught myself thinking about who was the killer. I highly recommend reading this book!
Dianne Harmon is one of my favorite Cozy Mystery writers. I recently became familiar with Seattle area so I can identify with some locations. I found it very hard to put this book down and when I did I caught myself thinking about who was the killer. I highly recommend reading this book!
June 12, 2021
Ties that bind?
Another tasty installment in the series. Suspects clearly laid out. Tight dialog. Solid character interaction and growth. Not sure I like the murder at the beginning, then backtracking to the week before, then jumping over the murder to solve it. A linear process is more to my taste, but still a solid tale. Definitely recommend it.
Another tasty installment in the series. Suspects clearly laid out. Tight dialog. Solid character interaction and growth. Not sure I like the murder at the beginning, then backtracking to the week before, then jumping over the murder to solve it. A linear process is more to my taste, but still a solid tale. Definitely recommend it.
July 3, 2024
This series just keeps getting better and better. I love the characters that Dianne adds into the mix. Al was my favorite in this series. A beautiful wedding destroyed by a murder at the reception. Will the groom go to prison? Find out how DeeDee, Jake, and Al with the help of the police discover who di it!
August 16, 2017
Loved It
I love DeeDee, Jake and Balto. They're quite the crime solving trio. I must admit that I was sorry to see Al go off the grid because I liked him. Hopefully we'll see him again in a future book.
I love DeeDee, Jake and Balto. They're quite the crime solving trio. I must admit that I was sorry to see Al go off the grid because I liked him. Hopefully we'll see him again in a future book.
August 19, 2017
Murder in Seattle
What can one say, but, another fantastic story by Dianne Harmon. At Her sisters wedding, Roz's husband is accused of murder and DeeDee and Jake must find the killer. A wonderful series!!
What can one say, but, another fantastic story by Dianne Harmon. At Her sisters wedding, Roz's husband is accused of murder and DeeDee and Jake must find the killer. A wonderful series!!
August 17, 2017
Fantastic read
This is one of the best stories I have read in a long time. The plot was amazing in evert way . With the murder of the grooms uncle, Jack gets involved for DeeDee's daughters sake. I particular by liked the ending, as it is all heart.
This is one of the best stories I have read in a long time. The plot was amazing in evert way . With the murder of the grooms uncle, Jack gets involved for DeeDee's daughters sake. I particular by liked the ending, as it is all heart.
August 26, 2017
Another great book in this series
I have read all the other books in this series. I have enjoyed every single one. It's like reading about old friends and finding out what they are up to. Highly recommend, great short stories.
I have read all the other books in this series. I have enjoyed every single one. It's like reading about old friends and finding out what they are up to. Highly recommend, great short stories.
September 18, 2017
Very good
I always like your characters. You describe them well. You had me guessing as to identity of murderer. You never disappoint the reader. Thank you for another great book. Keep writing.
I always like your characters. You describe them well. You had me guessing as to identity of murderer. You never disappoint the reader. Thank you for another great book. Keep writing.
September 30, 2017
A Jealous Heart
An excellent and fast read. A real page Turner! Once I started reading I just had to finish. A fascinating cast of characters including an old time mob cohort who is rather admirable and with his own set of ethics.
An excellent and fast read. A real page Turner! Once I started reading I just had to finish. A fascinating cast of characters including an old time mob cohort who is rather admirable and with his own set of ethics.
October 6, 2017
Dianne done it againM
DeeDee, her boyfriend Jake her sister Roz and of course Balto her faithful dog have another mystery to solve. Her business is taken second place to solving mysteries. Love the character building, the new characters. It is a good wholesome read!
DeeDee, her boyfriend Jake her sister Roz and of course Balto her faithful dog have another mystery to solve. Her business is taken second place to solving mysteries. Love the character building, the new characters. It is a good wholesome read!
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