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Traveling Town #2
The Body in the Boat
A funny mystery series with a touch of history and romance about a witty sleuth stranded in a traveling town… “Love this series…I came across this series purely by accident, and am now totally hooked…” —Jobag ★★★★★ A town lost in time… a body in a rowboat… Ella is settling into her new home at the inn, but life in Keystone Village is never dull. A local man proposes expanding the current wind farm and installing more turbines on Twin Hills. The proposed project ruffles more than a few feathers, especially Ella’s boss, Wink. Then, a seemingly ordinary afternoon on the lake turns deadly when the man heading up the project is found dead. With Wink at the top of the sheriff’s suspect list, Ella must dig for answers or lose her new friend to an old law dog’s form of justice. Can Ella uncover the truth before the sheriff strands Wink in the annals of history? Your favorite quirky characters and fashion-forward squirrel are back for more mischief. Don’t miss book two of this funny mystery series, perfect for fans of Jana Deleon, Janet Evanovich, and Chelsea Field.
- GenresMystery
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 10, 2018
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June 17, 2019
2019 Book Hoarders Challenge: Has water on the cover
Keystone Village is NOT your cozy little village>|: The whole town time hops. The residents, often from different eras, are a lot who do not encourage people to stay. Ella, the only person from the 21st century, is staying until she can find a way to return to her own time. But she has a problem in Keystone: She keeps finding bodies.
A local man is concerned about the energy being used by the town (justly so) and wants to add 16 new wind turbines. He is opposed by just as many as those who want the increased energy. However, when Kate and Will go to test out Will's newest invention, a scuba diving outfit(the town is in the 1950s Romania in this story), the morning after the contentious town meeting, they find a body in the boat, Stan's bod.
Much to the chagrin of the sheriff (who is from the Old American West) and despite his warnings, Ella begins investigating and stirring up issues. Lots of twists and turns, but I find their is a logical strategy for what they do.
What I like: I like the town time hopping. I like they realize they have to conscious of their resources and don't mind conservative measures. I like they problem solve. I actually like the characters. I like the code of ethics the townsfolk, for the most part, have. It's just a great storyline!
Keystone Village is NOT your cozy little village>|: The whole town time hops. The residents, often from different eras, are a lot who do not encourage people to stay. Ella, the only person from the 21st century, is staying until she can find a way to return to her own time. But she has a problem in Keystone: She keeps finding bodies.
A local man is concerned about the energy being used by the town (justly so) and wants to add 16 new wind turbines. He is opposed by just as many as those who want the increased energy. However, when Kate and Will go to test out Will's newest invention, a scuba diving outfit(the town is in the 1950s Romania in this story), the morning after the contentious town meeting, they find a body in the boat, Stan's bod.
Much to the chagrin of the sheriff (who is from the Old American West) and despite his warnings, Ella begins investigating and stirring up issues. Lots of twists and turns, but I find their is a logical strategy for what they do.
What I like: I like the town time hopping. I like they realize they have to conscious of their resources and don't mind conservative measures. I like they problem solve. I actually like the characters. I like the code of ethics the townsfolk, for the most part, have. It's just a great storyline!
September 18, 2020
I didn't like this one as much as I liked the first one. It had been a few months in between, and I'd really have appreciated it if the author had taken just a few more sentences to remind us of who all the secondary characters.
I'm also not clear on how they are getting some of their supplies since they are mostly afraid to leave the boundaries because they don't want to get left behind in a bad time or place. Some things are explained as being grown in greenhouses, but how to they get gas for the cars? Coffee? Laundry detergent? The chemicals for women to have permanents or hair dye at the local salon?
I think the author dropped a few clues about who or what might be behind the time jumps—but I could be wrong.
Since the books are available through Kindle Unlimited, I'll keep reading the series for awhile longer. I hope the next book is less confusing.
I'm also not clear on how they are getting some of their supplies since they are mostly afraid to leave the boundaries because they don't want to get left behind in a bad time or place. Some things are explained as being grown in greenhouses, but how to they get gas for the cars? Coffee? Laundry detergent? The chemicals for women to have permanents or hair dye at the local salon?
I think the author dropped a few clues about who or what might be behind the time jumps—but I could be wrong.
Since the books are available through Kindle Unlimited, I'll keep reading the series for awhile longer. I hope the next book is less confusing.
September 23, 2020
Another fun and entertaining time/place travel entry. The big flash doesn't give any warning and, unless someone is bravest to venture forth for supplies, and possibly being stranded, the travelers are never sure where the will end up. With a fear that the wind turbines are going to start being insufficient to supply Keystone Village, a suggestion to build new turbines is made. Unfortunately, the location suggested is not amenable to all, and the next day the man making the suggestion ends up dead in the middle of the lake in Will's boat. Will is experimenting with a modified scuba tank, and is asked to go in the water to see if there are any clues. Low and behold, he finds a skeleton that has been in the lake a long time. This leaves more than one mystery to solve. The colorful characters inhabiting Keystone make for delightful and clue solving reading.
July 17, 2020
Enjoyable cozy
Enjoyable cozy mystery. Enjoying this Traveling Town Mystery series so far. Great characters and mystery. With the town heading toward a potential energy crisis and the discovery of a body in a boat, there's plenty of exciting mystery in The Body in the Boat. Recommend this series.
Enjoyable cozy mystery. Enjoying this Traveling Town Mystery series so far. Great characters and mystery. With the town heading toward a potential energy crisis and the discovery of a body in a boat, there's plenty of exciting mystery in The Body in the Boat. Recommend this series.
July 4, 2019
"The City's Time Travel Murder Mystery"
This is a humorous mystery series with some romance. It's highly entertaining with a great story line and characters. I believe I'm hooked, waiting to read the next one.
This is a humorous mystery series with some romance. It's highly entertaining with a great story line and characters. I believe I'm hooked, waiting to read the next one.
November 11, 2019
These books were wonderful
I recommend this book for anybody who loves the cozy book, it was funny I had a good mystery and wonderful characters, I have read the first two books so far and was happy with both of them and I can't wait to read the rest of them.
I recommend this book for anybody who loves the cozy book, it was funny I had a good mystery and wonderful characters, I have read the first two books so far and was happy with both of them and I can't wait to read the rest of them.
October 22, 2021
Jumping around
I really like the series. It took a little while to warm up to the characters , but now I really enjoy them. The plot line is interesting. Love the wisecracks and the hijinks. Its fun, good story and I recommend you read it. Looking forward to starting # 3.
I really like the series. It took a little while to warm up to the characters , but now I really enjoy them. The plot line is interesting. Love the wisecracks and the hijinks. Its fun, good story and I recommend you read it. Looking forward to starting # 3.
April 24, 2023
The Body in the Boat (A Traveling Town Mystery Book 2
This was another winner. This Author has a great imagination. She writes a great cast of characters. I highly recommend this Author if you love time traveling mysteries. Diana Romano.
This was another winner. This Author has a great imagination. She writes a great cast of characters. I highly recommend this Author if you love time traveling mysteries. Diana Romano.
March 12, 2020
A Traveling Town #2
I love this series and characters that are interesting and fun follow. I definitely will continue reading the and enjoying the storylines.
I love this series and characters that are interesting and fun follow. I definitely will continue reading the and enjoying the storylines.
June 7, 2020
Another fun book to read.
This book has mystery, time travel and some humorous situations. I enjoyed reading this book because it kept my interest and was a quick book to read.
This book has mystery, time travel and some humorous situations. I enjoyed reading this book because it kept my interest and was a quick book to read.
June 20, 2020
Great read
I am really enjoying this series with all the quirky characters and happenings. The mystery is not bad, either!😉 Next!
I am really enjoying this series with all the quirky characters and happenings. The mystery is not bad, either!😉 Next!
October 26, 2020
#2
More entertaining escapades and information about the mystery town humor. A body and the squirrel and cat to keep things interesting
More entertaining escapades and information about the mystery town humor. A body and the squirrel and cat to keep things interesting
November 7, 2020
Sheila Nasin
Omg...so good and so funny ..a great cast of characters ...so glad I found these books..will be reading the rest of them..thank you Ami Diane for a great read!
Omg...so good and so funny ..a great cast of characters ...so glad I found these books..will be reading the rest of them..thank you Ami Diane for a great read!
May 24, 2021
Time travel city
This was a really good book. Lots of characters and mystery to follow. Always keeps you thinking. I love the quirky friends Ella has encountered.
This was a really good book. Lots of characters and mystery to follow. Always keeps you thinking. I love the quirky friends Ella has encountered.
August 21, 2021
The title is the most normal thing in this book. However, I did enjoy the story and recommend the book.
November 17, 2024
great story
I Loved this story line as much as the first and I can’t see where traveling town takes me next!
I Loved this story line as much as the first and I can’t see where traveling town takes me next!
May 9, 2024
Murder and mystery and mayhem, oh my!
These are just the funniest reads. When not one, but two bodies appear, suspicions start to fly. Ella just HAS to solve the case. Her new friendships are teetering and they are all she has in their strange little burg.
I think the idea of a traveling town is very imaginative. I still don't get how they stay self sufficient in regards to clothing, medicines, toilet paper? I know that runners are sent out after each flash if the outlying area is deemed tenable, but it would mean buying a big mixture of sizes, styles, antibiotics, pantry items. And where are the kids? Have no children been caught up in a flash?
I would recommend this book, but the series should be read in order or you'll have no clue what's going on.
These are just the funniest reads. When not one, but two bodies appear, suspicions start to fly. Ella just HAS to solve the case. Her new friendships are teetering and they are all she has in their strange little burg.
I think the idea of a traveling town is very imaginative. I still don't get how they stay self sufficient in regards to clothing, medicines, toilet paper? I know that runners are sent out after each flash if the outlying area is deemed tenable, but it would mean buying a big mixture of sizes, styles, antibiotics, pantry items. And where are the kids? Have no children been caught up in a flash?
I would recommend this book, but the series should be read in order or you'll have no clue what's going on.
March 10, 2024
Not at all what I expected. A good read
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