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Blue Moon Investigations #1-3.5
Blue Moon Investigations: Boxed Set Part 1
Delve into a world where supernatural crimes are investigated by one man standing alone to protect those that call on him. In the brooding, dark landscape of England, with its rolling hills and forgotten castles, the dark breeds evil in every shadow.
With millions of pages read and thousands of books sold, the Tempest Michaels paranormal investigation series will grip you from the start and rob you of sleep as you continue turning pages until well after your bedtime.
It is action-packed, but funny, fast-paced yet intriguing and there are 13 stories already published. Get the first 5 excitement-filled stories in this omnibus edition and save a pile against buying them individually.
Paranormal Nonsense – Falsely advertised as a paranormal investigator, Tempest Michaels has a serial killing vampire to track down and a poltergeist to catch and all because his client is just too gorgeous to turn down. He’ll need to keep his mind on the job though as his investigation soon attracts unwanted attention from the police and a local gang of vampire worshippers. They won’t be the biggest problem though as his friends, his mum, and his dogs are going to help!
The Phantom of Barker Mill – A hundred-year-old mystery proves irresistible for England’s only paranormal P.I. It looks like the perfect case, but someone, or perhaps everyone is lying to him, and as he closes in on the truth, he is led into a race against time that may cost him more than he is willing to pay. Oh, and his mum wants him to organise a baby shower.
Zombie Granny - Tempest Michaels has a zombie problem. Crazy people craving human flesh have been appearing without warning in hoards in towns across Kent. He is just as mystified as everyone else, but when the elderly husband of the recent viral internet sensation known as Zombie Granny asks him to prove she is no such thing, he has to take the case. Then outside his office, people start screaming...
Amanda Harper Paranormal Detective - When hysterical customers claim their shopping has been stolen by a ghost, the shopping mall manager calls the only paranormal investigation agency in the book. Meet Amanda Harper, Paranormal P.I. But its Amanda’s first day and nothing in life has prepared her for the bedlam that will follow. What is the truth behind the mysterious missing shopping bags? Does she have any idea what she is doing? And why, oh why, did she invite sassy BFF Patience Woods to help out.
The Klowns of Kent – Before the dust settles following a zombie outbreak, a plague of evil clowns descends on the towns and villages of Kent, bringing havoc and crime. When petty theft escalates to murder, Tempest knows he must get involved, but they come looking for him first. What is their motive? Are they from hell? To find out he’ll have to follow them into their trap and fight his way out.
The paranormal? It’s all nonsense, but proving might just get him killed.
1369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2019
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About the author
Steve Higgs
572 books817 followersLet's start this off with an invitation to get some FREE books. No, you didn't read that wrong, we are talking about multiple free books. I love giving away free books because once people delve into the fast-paced mystery thrills I write, they go on to buy lots more.
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When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
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All I need from you is an email address to send them to. Here's the link you need - https://mailchi.mp/fd47a6eb4ae5/patri...
When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
Links:
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Higgs/...
Website: https://stevehiggsbooks.wordpress.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stevehiggsau...
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August 3, 2020
I almost put this set of books down, as it was quite difficult to become involved in the story line.
The first book's attempt at humour was a little lacking and almost misogynistic but I decided that I would try to plough through it. Once I got past the proper English and the sometimes very poor attempts at humour, I found that the story line linked through each book by a thread. English humour is often "one liners" and towards the last book, I found it quite amusing.
The characters were all friends, ready to back each other up in a difficult situation.
The humour was aimed at both male and female and the lead characters were all both energetic and amusing. The main character: Tempest Michaels showed that he was both caring and giving.
I will recommend this book, even though I took one star off for the disjointed storyline at places and the fact that it did not draw you in at or close to the beginning.
I am going to give the next set of books a read as well.
The first book's attempt at humour was a little lacking and almost misogynistic but I decided that I would try to plough through it. Once I got past the proper English and the sometimes very poor attempts at humour, I found that the story line linked through each book by a thread. English humour is often "one liners" and towards the last book, I found it quite amusing.
The characters were all friends, ready to back each other up in a difficult situation.
The humour was aimed at both male and female and the lead characters were all both energetic and amusing. The main character: Tempest Michaels showed that he was both caring and giving.
I will recommend this book, even though I took one star off for the disjointed storyline at places and the fact that it did not draw you in at or close to the beginning.
I am going to give the next set of books a read as well.
July 12, 2020
It took me a while to read this box set, as the stilted dialogue took some effort to overcome; having every character speaking in very proper English, e.g. "I did not think of that" rather than "I didn't think of that" made my eyes feel as though they were stumbling over the dialogue and my mind was banging into a wall, rather than flowing over the text naturally. This made it quite hard going for me, although I'm glad I persevered as the stories are quite clever (with the added bonus of being set in 'my manor'), the characters are beautifully written (Patience, Mr & Mrs Michaels and Basic being particular favourites of mine) and, although in my opinion not as funny as I think the author believes it to be, I can see and appreciate what he's trying to do, and it did, on occasion, succeed in making me laugh out loud. I'll definitely be getting the next box set, and heartily recommend you give it a go, too!
July 11, 2020
Tempest Michaels is the founder of Blue Moon Investigations, former army he decided to put his skills to use and open an private investigation business. Only when he put the add in the local paper they did a type error and put in paranormal investigator. He was surprised to find out how many people called for his help. His friends help him out when he needs extra muscle in a case. Love the characters and story lines in this series. Tempest is good looking but unsure when it comes to what women want so he is slow to respond some times and tends to loose his opportunity with them. His friend and former army buddy has no such problem with the ladies they throw themselves at him.
January 24, 2021
Gets better with each book!
Supernatural is not a genre that I thought would appeal to me, in fact I actively avoided it until I read a crossover book by Steve Higgs that included Blue Moon Investigations and found his take on the subject (that supernatural is just a bunch of hokum) one that I could accept. This series, told from a male perspective, is more “adult” than the Patricia Fisher cozy series and took a bit getting used to but the characters are human, diversified, appealing, quirky, loyal, passionate and brave. Each book has been better than the last and builds upon the previous books so I recommend reading them in order.
Supernatural is not a genre that I thought would appeal to me, in fact I actively avoided it until I read a crossover book by Steve Higgs that included Blue Moon Investigations and found his take on the subject (that supernatural is just a bunch of hokum) one that I could accept. This series, told from a male perspective, is more “adult” than the Patricia Fisher cozy series and took a bit getting used to but the characters are human, diversified, appealing, quirky, loyal, passionate and brave. Each book has been better than the last and builds upon the previous books so I recommend reading them in order.
January 27, 2020
Excellent collection of Un-Paranormal stories
Adventure and action? Check!
Humor and witty remarks? Check!
Endearing characters? Check!
Two adorable doggies? Check!
Great read. One star off for typos.
Tempest and a great crew of friends tackle mysterious claims by customers, proving, or debunking the paranormal. That is not to say they don't exist, just ask Frank, but Tempest is a non-believer. And his mission is to prove the rational explanation. The crew has a ton of fun doing that!
Adventure and action? Check!
Humor and witty remarks? Check!
Endearing characters? Check!
Two adorable doggies? Check!
Great read. One star off for typos.
Tempest and a great crew of friends tackle mysterious claims by customers, proving, or debunking the paranormal. That is not to say they don't exist, just ask Frank, but Tempest is a non-believer. And his mission is to prove the rational explanation. The crew has a ton of fun doing that!
October 25, 2019
Way to much rambling
I have tried 3 separate times to read this book and cannot. As soon as a chain of action takes place the author jumps onto something else. In one page you end up changing thought process multiple times. The whole idea is to sink into a book and and get lost in the storyline. The only lost I experienced was in trying follow the authors Mexican jumping beans writing style.
I have tried 3 separate times to read this book and cannot. As soon as a chain of action takes place the author jumps onto something else. In one page you end up changing thought process multiple times. The whole idea is to sink into a book and and get lost in the storyline. The only lost I experienced was in trying follow the authors Mexican jumping beans writing style.
January 30, 2021
Blue Moon Investigations
Wow! I am new to this author's books, so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this box set. It was exciting, and filled with some really funny comments and innuendos. Since it takes place in England there are quite a few words that are not customary to us Americans, but from their use I could figure out what they referred to and some I was familiar with. I highly recommend this book series!
Wow! I am new to this author's books, so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this box set. It was exciting, and filled with some really funny comments and innuendos. Since it takes place in England there are quite a few words that are not customary to us Americans, but from their use I could figure out what they referred to and some I was familiar with. I highly recommend this book series!
January 10, 2020
Very amusing
This is an excellent read, and to have the stories in an anthology is fabulous. It is very British humour, written from the point of view of an Englishman who sets up a private investigation firm, debunking paranormal cases brought to him. I love the dachshunds and the character and premise amuse me. Very entertaining
This is an excellent read, and to have the stories in an anthology is fabulous. It is very British humour, written from the point of view of an Englishman who sets up a private investigation firm, debunking paranormal cases brought to him. I love the dachshunds and the character and premise amuse me. Very entertaining
June 1, 2020
Not a Harry Dresden wanna be!
I picked this series because it said fans of Harry Dresden would like it. They were right, but not the way I expected. Good book lovable characters and enough action to keep you turning pages, long after you should have been sleeping for work tomorrow.
I picked this series because it said fans of Harry Dresden would like it. They were right, but not the way I expected. Good book lovable characters and enough action to keep you turning pages, long after you should have been sleeping for work tomorrow.
November 7, 2020
Blue Moon Investigations
This is a fun little series, maybe a little sexist but fun none the less. Tempest—ex-armed forced and newly minted PI sets about to debunk paranormal events.
I have to admit, I picked this up because I thought I was getting a paranormal read. It is not.
Four out of five fairy kisses for this reader.
This is a fun little series, maybe a little sexist but fun none the less. Tempest—ex-armed forced and newly minted PI sets about to debunk paranormal events.
I have to admit, I picked this up because I thought I was getting a paranormal read. It is not.
Four out of five fairy kisses for this reader.
August 29, 2021
Not nearly as good as Patricia
I loved the Patricia Fisher mysteries..But these books just never made the characters as likeable for me. Too much talk about how his Mr Wiggly was feeling about various women really dampened my interest. I do love his dogs very much. And his dad is funny but overall just not my cup of tea.
I loved the Patricia Fisher mysteries..But these books just never made the characters as likeable for me. Too much talk about how his Mr Wiggly was feeling about various women really dampened my interest. I do love his dogs very much. And his dad is funny but overall just not my cup of tea.
February 8, 2023
Great fun!
A former soldier becomes a private investigator. His agency, Blue Moon Investigations is intended as a serious business, but a misprinted newspaper ad lands PI Tempest Michaels with an altogether different type of client. Hilarious, clever, action-packed storylines. I thoroughly enjoyed these books and look forward to the next adventure with Tempest and his friends!
A former soldier becomes a private investigator. His agency, Blue Moon Investigations is intended as a serious business, but a misprinted newspaper ad lands PI Tempest Michaels with an altogether different type of client. Hilarious, clever, action-packed storylines. I thoroughly enjoyed these books and look forward to the next adventure with Tempest and his friends!
April 29, 2023
Blue Moon and Tempest - a lovely find.
Just finished the first box set and loved all the books and can't wait to learn more about Tempest and his merry band of friends. Especially like the background as I lived in Rochester for some years. Will definitely be getting the next set. Highly recommend for a good story, wonderful characters and believable action.
Just finished the first box set and loved all the books and can't wait to learn more about Tempest and his merry band of friends. Especially like the background as I lived in Rochester for some years. Will definitely be getting the next set. Highly recommend for a good story, wonderful characters and believable action.
July 11, 2023
A new Hero is Born
Story lines are the blood and guts of a good novel and these stories do not disappoint. The author's choice of characters and how they came to be are good friends of Tempest and they are a great support to the stories. Mr. Higgs I look forward to reading more adventures.
Story lines are the blood and guts of a good novel and these stories do not disappoint. The author's choice of characters and how they came to be are good friends of Tempest and they are a great support to the stories. Mr. Higgs I look forward to reading more adventures.
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November 9, 2020Brilliant
At start was not sure. But now wow big ben in the pub HELP was so funny . I think of that and start laughing again so funny loved it
. Brilliant big ben should have his own series what a character.
At start was not sure. But now wow big ben in the pub HELP was so funny . I think of that and start laughing again so funny loved it
. Brilliant big ben should have his own series what a character.
February 20, 2021
Light fun reading
I was looking for an easy, escapist read that I would be able to pick up & put down while not feeling good. I’ll be reading the next boxed set of the series if it is also on Kindle Unlimited.
I was looking for an easy, escapist read that I would be able to pick up & put down while not feeling good. I’ll be reading the next boxed set of the series if it is also on Kindle Unlimited.
April 16, 2023
Blue Moon Investigations
What a great read. So much exciting stuff that I felt exhausted at the end! Just so wish at the end Tempest would find Elizabeth and her dog and maybe he will?
What a great read. So much exciting stuff that I felt exhausted at the end! Just so wish at the end Tempest would find Elizabeth and her dog and maybe he will?
July 12, 2023
Blue Moon Investigations
This is a laugh out loud British mystery series. Interesting characters with quirky personalities. Unpredictable situations. Plus there are cute, smart dogs that steal hearts.
This is a laugh out loud British mystery series. Interesting characters with quirky personalities. Unpredictable situations. Plus there are cute, smart dogs that steal hearts.
December 14, 2019
Interesting series - a clever take on the 'paranormal mystery' genre... not what I expected, but enjoyed the books. Looking forwards to further entries.
December 19, 2019
It was very clinical...
I like the story ,I like the character the story telling was also good but it lacked emotion it was way too clinical....
I like the story ,I like the character the story telling was also good but it lacked emotion it was way too clinical....
February 13, 2020
It was a good read.yes it live up to being funny.I enjoyed it from the start to finish.thanks a lot steve higgs I will be looking for more.
August 16, 2020
This is a fun read.
August 29, 2020
Really enjoyable.
The stories are very good and well written. I have laughted out loud many times and did not want to stop reading. Loved every book.
The stories are very good and well written. I have laughted out loud many times and did not want to stop reading. Loved every book.
October 2, 2023
a fun read
A great British setting. No illogical jumps. Enough romance and excitement for everyone to enjoy. A combination of Private Eye, Police, and a hint of paranormal to boot.
A great British setting. No illogical jumps. Enough romance and excitement for everyone to enjoy. A combination of Private Eye, Police, and a hint of paranormal to boot.
December 22, 2023
Blue Moon for Co
Fun read fiction action adventure. Love the characters and their continuing development. Have read more of Steve's books and enjoy his humor.
Fun read fiction action adventure. Love the characters and their continuing development. Have read more of Steve's books and enjoy his humor.
March 19, 2021
British humorous drama.
When I was a teenager I read a book my mom was reading. It was by John Creasey. It spoiled me for many years. Reading this group of stories has reminded me of my love for British crime fighters. Thank you Mr Higgs!!!
When I was a teenager I read a book my mom was reading. It was by John Creasey. It spoiled me for many years. Reading this group of stories has reminded me of my love for British crime fighters. Thank you Mr Higgs!!!
August 4, 2020
Great series. Have never laughed so much made lockdown almost bearable with this to read moving on to the next set
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