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Welcome to Spicetown
(Spicetown Mysteries #1)
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When a crime stopper senior citizen starts to act oddly, a new business sells fake products and the New Year’s Eve fireworks display disappears, Mayor Cora Mae Bingham and the Spicetown Police Chief Conrad Harris have to get involved.
Cora keeps an eye on her quaint small town nestled in the southern hills of Ohio. Although Spicetown is sprinkled with culinary street names, ...more
Cora keeps an eye on her quaint small town nestled in the southern hills of Ohio. Although Spicetown is sprinkled with culinary street names, ...more
Paperback, 274 pages
Published
February 12th 2019
by Independently Published
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A wonderful story that has you gripped. There’s mystery and seniors to make this one outstanding book. The narrator definitely adds to the story.
The quaint town of Spicetown can be
located in Ohio’s southern hills. The
street names are culinary, spices fill
the stores and most residents are live
long abiding citizens.
A new store has opened called Ivy’s
Oils & Organics. It is an interesting shop
selling all types of oils for different
ailments such as marjoram mixed with
either wintergreen or peppermint to
relax muscles for joint pain, cypress is
used to help clear and calm the mind
while chamomile and vetiver to promote
sleep.
Come along and mee ...more
located in Ohio’s southern hills. The
street names are culinary, spices fill
the stores and most residents are live
long abiding citizens.
A new store has opened called Ivy’s
Oils & Organics. It is an interesting shop
selling all types of oils for different
ailments such as marjoram mixed with
either wintergreen or peppermint to
relax muscles for joint pain, cypress is
used to help clear and calm the mind
while chamomile and vetiver to promote
sleep.
Come along and mee ...more
Spicetown Mysteries is a new amateur sleuth series by Sheri Richey. I have heard this style of mystery referred to as cozy mystery or cozy crime, meaning the usual sex and violence associated with other sub-genres in crime is missing. I tend to prefer that dark grittiness with my crime. It feels more real for me. But there do come those times when it's nice to get caught up in and enjoy a more innocent atmosphere. That's what happened with Welcome to Spicetown, the first book of the series.
Spice ...more
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Nice, clean, cute little cozy.
I excited to read the rest of the series.
This was the perfect afternoon read today! I really just sat down to relax for half an hour or so with a good book and ended up completely immersed in solving the Spicetown mystery instead! Spicetown is a cute little town nestled in the southern hills of Ohio. With street names like paprika and thyme and everybody knows everybody, one doesn’t expect a string of crimes to start bringing the citizens of Spicetown down! But when things start getting a littl ...more
This was the perfect afternoon read today! I really just sat down to relax for half an hour or so with a good book and ended up completely immersed in solving the Spicetown mystery instead! Spicetown is a cute little town nestled in the southern hills of Ohio. With street names like paprika and thyme and everybody knows everybody, one doesn’t expect a string of crimes to start bringing the citizens of Spicetown down! But when things start getting a littl ...more
This is the first book that I have read by American author Sheri Richey. Cora Mae Bingham, mayor of Spicetown and Conrad Harris, Chief of Police force are main characters. Conrad had memories spent with George Bingham, Cora Mae’s late husband. Conrad was introduced to all citizens in town and Bing had supported his decisions regarding the police force and later they became friends. Cora also a queen of note-taking used to record her thoughts on town planning. Everything seemed perfect until a fi ...more
Small town southern Ohio is a lot like small town anywhere but with more nice folks than some. Everybody knows everyone else and gossip is a given, but here there is very little that's malicious. This is a comfortable story about some interesting mysteries but no murder of people or their character, and the characters you get to know are the kind of people you'd want for friends.
The audio is narrated by Nicole KandeLind who is well suited to the task.
I won a free audio copy in a giveaway. ...more
The audio is narrated by Nicole KandeLind who is well suited to the task.
I won a free audio copy in a giveaway. ...more
I listened to the audiobook version of this book.
The story was easy to follow and had solid plot and cute idea for the town. I didn't connect with the characters as well as I usually would like to, and I felt like the writing jumped around too much. Would be a decent & clean afternoon listen. Surprisingly, for a cozy mystery, it does not include a murder.
I thought the narrator gave a great performance that matched the book well. ...more
The story was easy to follow and had solid plot and cute idea for the town. I didn't connect with the characters as well as I usually would like to, and I felt like the writing jumped around too much. Would be a decent & clean afternoon listen. Surprisingly, for a cozy mystery, it does not include a murder.
I thought the narrator gave a great performance that matched the book well. ...more
Pleasantly Surprised!
When I began reading this book, I wasn’t sure if I liked it but as it progressed I began to really enjoy it. I love the interaction between the Mayor & the Chief and the budding romance between Amanda & Bryan. Can’t wait for the next chapter of Spicetown.
When I began reading this book, I wasn’t sure if I liked it but as it progressed I began to really enjoy it. I love the interaction between the Mayor & the Chief and the budding romance between Amanda & Bryan. Can’t wait for the next chapter of Spicetown.
Nice little cozy
Quick easy read with an enjoyable plot. I enjoyed the budding romance between Amanda and Bryan and hope to see there relationship develop. The date in the snowplow was also a nice little twist for the couple.
Quick easy read with an enjoyable plot. I enjoyed the budding romance between Amanda and Bryan and hope to see there relationship develop. The date in the snowplow was also a nice little twist for the couple.
A wonderful read
Well, I am so glad to have found Spicetown! A great mystery in an interesting small town. Mayor Cora and Chief Conrad are a fun sleuthing team and the other characters completed the story so nicely. Will definitely read book two in the series!
Well, I am so glad to have found Spicetown! A great mystery in an interesting small town. Mayor Cora and Chief Conrad are a fun sleuthing team and the other characters completed the story so nicely. Will definitely read book two in the series!
I’m sorry to say but I just didn’t get into this one.
The first in the Spicetown mystery series I am fairly certain I won’t be reading any more.
None of the characters came alive for me and I certainly didn’t care what happened to anyone.
#readforkimberly
The first in the Spicetown mystery series I am fairly certain I won’t be reading any more.
None of the characters came alive for me and I certainly didn’t care what happened to anyone.
#readforkimberly
Best little who dun it
Societies comes alive with vivid scene settings. The character development is cunning and smooth. This was the perfect plane ride read.
Societies comes alive with vivid scene settings. The character development is cunning and smooth. This was the perfect plane ride read.
A good mystery with a twist
Cute little read!
Great read
Ok now I have another author to read getting the next book now if you love a great cozy with characters you will love then this one by Sheri Richey is a must read
Ok now I have another author to read getting the next book now if you love a great cozy with characters you will love then this one by Sheri Richey is a must read
Sep 20, 2020
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Good start
I actually enjoyed this small town cozy. I liked Saucy and his complaining ways, the Mayor who tries to be the bad cop, and their very own cop that others in the town don't trust since he's new to the town but when a crime happens and the Mayor and cop get together to try and find the bad guys, the fun begins. ...more
I actually enjoyed this small town cozy. I liked Saucy and his complaining ways, the Mayor who tries to be the bad cop, and their very own cop that others in the town don't trust since he's new to the town but when a crime happens and the Mayor and cop get together to try and find the bad guys, the fun begins. ...more
A hit
I have had this book on my tbr list for ages and never quite got around to reading it. I am sorry that I haven't read it sooner. This is a fast read with some great characters. There are a couple of story lines going on at the same time but they are easy to follow and I want to see the Mayor and Sheriff or was he the chief get together. I found the small town charming to visit and am looking forward to another visit there.
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Fantastic ,wholesome book, real relatable characters, a mystery you will enjoy.
3.5 Stars
This is the first book in the Spicetown Mysteries series by Sheri Richey.
I felt this was different than a normal cozy mystery for me since no one was murdered. It was all about a bunch of stolen fireworks stolen under the police chief’s nose on New Year’s Eve.
Basically, this book was doing a ton of world building in order to offer us a cast of characters and a setting we are comfortable with. I enjoyed the interplay between the lady mayor Cora Bingham and the police chief, Conrad Harris ...more
This is the first book in the Spicetown Mysteries series by Sheri Richey.
I felt this was different than a normal cozy mystery for me since no one was murdered. It was all about a bunch of stolen fireworks stolen under the police chief’s nose on New Year’s Eve.
Basically, this book was doing a ton of world building in order to offer us a cast of characters and a setting we are comfortable with. I enjoyed the interplay between the lady mayor Cora Bingham and the police chief, Conrad Harris ...more
Although the story was relatively simple and the characters just plain small town folks, I really enjoyed this easy read. The town and its people made me think of Debbie Macomber's stories, although these characters had less going on in their lives, at least in this tale. There's no murder and relatively minor mayhem in this first book, which is why I chose to read it.
I liked the way the Mayor and the Police Chief "know" and are involved in their community. There were some things that stretched ...more
I liked the way the Mayor and the Police Chief "know" and are involved in their community. There were some things that stretched ...more
Just Enough Spice
Wonderful mystery. Who stole the fireworks? Meanwhile fireworks of another sort are happening between the mayor's administrative assistant and a local landscaper. Fun read. ...more
Wonderful mystery. Who stole the fireworks? Meanwhile fireworks of another sort are happening between the mayor's administrative assistant and a local landscaper. Fun read. ...more
A nice mystery book without violence or murder. The characters are well fleshed out and very attaching.
This was a fun cozy mystery. It did seem strange not to have a murder happen (and to be honest I kept expecting to stumble over a body) but all the same I did enjoy it. The characters were fun and like able. I did wish the author had chosen some different names because a few did start with the same letter and it took me a while to sort out who they were, but that could just be me. The plot was interesting and I liked the unusual shops in the town. It felt like the author knew what she was talkin
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This is my review of the audio version as posted on Audible:
This is my first book by Sheri Richey and I'll definitely look for more.
"Welcome to Spicetown" introduces us to a set of characters that I've got to like after a few minutes of listening: Mayor Cora Mae Bingham and the Spicetown Police Chief Conrad Harris make a wonderful couple of sleuthing friends, and the background characters of Amanda and Brian and their courting add a romantic flavour to the cozy mystery. The biggest surprise? Th ...more
This is my first book by Sheri Richey and I'll definitely look for more.
"Welcome to Spicetown" introduces us to a set of characters that I've got to like after a few minutes of listening: Mayor Cora Mae Bingham and the Spicetown Police Chief Conrad Harris make a wonderful couple of sleuthing friends, and the background characters of Amanda and Brian and their courting add a romantic flavour to the cozy mystery. The biggest surprise? Th ...more
Rich in characters but mystery is so, so
A decent read that focuses more on the characters and the way that they intertwine with each other in this small community rather than the mystery of stolen goods. I did enjoy the way the characters came to life and the sheer variety of them plus the way that elder abuse and coherence in families was used but just wish the mystery had had a bit more oomph. As the story took a long time to wind it's way round to the final conclusion.
Their little town is al ...more
A decent read that focuses more on the characters and the way that they intertwine with each other in this small community rather than the mystery of stolen goods. I did enjoy the way the characters came to life and the sheer variety of them plus the way that elder abuse and coherence in families was used but just wish the mystery had had a bit more oomph. As the story took a long time to wind it's way round to the final conclusion.
Their little town is al ...more
Sep 02, 2020
Nola Arganbright
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
cozy-mysteries
It's all in the scent
I enjoyed the story very much but was sidetracked by many errors that could have been caught and corrected by a proofreader.
The personalities of the Mayor and keep the story interesting and fresh. There even seems to be a little spark between the widow and her long time friend . Don't let the grey hair fool you though because these are two smart cookies.
I loved the streets and places in the book as they are all spice related. A new store in town is the focus of the mystery ...more
I enjoyed the story very much but was sidetracked by many errors that could have been caught and corrected by a proofreader.
The personalities of the Mayor and keep the story interesting and fresh. There even seems to be a little spark between the widow and her long time friend . Don't let the grey hair fool you though because these are two smart cookies.
I loved the streets and places in the book as they are all spice related. A new store in town is the focus of the mystery ...more
This was a fun and clean (no language, violence or sexual content) mystery over a theft in the small town of Spicetown. It's a bit slower then my normal mystery reads and calmer too as it is over a theft not a murder. I felt it was well written but maybe a tad too long. The narration was great and made it more enjoyable.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. ...more
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. ...more
Ok but not great
A suggestion to the author....a blizzard is not 4” of snow. It’s about wind and how quickly the snow falls and the depth. 4” to a New Englander is nothing!
The book wandered too much.
A suggestion to the author....a blizzard is not 4” of snow. It’s about wind and how quickly the snow falls and the depth. 4” to a New Englander is nothing!
The book wandered too much.
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