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Mildred Doubles Down: On The Edge of a Storm
Some bonds aren’t supposed to end. Mildred has been friends with Janice, Susan, and Beatrice since grade school. Janice was the glue that held them together, and now she is gone. Mildred scores a luxury suite on a Caribbean cruise and the surviving threesome gathers to scatter the ashes and celebrate their lifelong friendships with over two thousand strangers and a Girl Scout Troop.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 29, 2020
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May 3, 2020
I've read the previous 'Mildred' books, and G-Ma doesn't disappoint this time. We're out to sea, as Mildred's boss sends her on a cruise and she runs into old friends--who are there to see an old friend off, as it were--human trafficking, and the Girl Scouts...and I'll leave it up to the reader to see which of the latter is more dangerous.
Fast-paced with Ms. Kief's trademark wit, this is a good read.
Recommended for readers of any age.
Fast-paced with Ms. Kief's trademark wit, this is a good read.
Recommended for readers of any age.
May 9, 2020
Book 4 of this series felt like one put a pot of water on the stove, turned it to high, watched it steam, then bubble, then boil. And it kept boiling. What a fun story. Toni Kief is a gifted writer and Mildred a fabulous protagonist.
October 10, 2021
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Mildred Doubles Down: On The Edge of a Storm
Subtitle: (Mildred Unchained #4)
Author: Toni Kief
Genre: Crime/Women’s Fiction
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 4
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
This time, Mildred gets a new assignment. One that doubles up as a goodbye to one of her dear friends at sea. Mildred and a few friends have a free cruise while she checks out the casino and the cruise ship. When a troupe of girl scouts runs into trouble, Mildred steps up to help out. Will she succeed?
What I liked about the book:
The book is action-packed.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I loved the entire book.
My favourite bits in the book:
The many disguises Mildred comes up with.
My least favourite bits in the book:
The book was enjoyable in its entirety.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the third book in the series. I couldn’t stop myself and had to read the entire series.
What books could this be compared to and why?
I’ve not read any books like this before other than the first two in the series. Very enjoyable.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Yes
Adult Yes
If you like mysteries with humour, this book may be the book for you.
I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Some bonds aren't supposed to end. Mildred has been friends with Janice, Susan, and Beatrice since grade school. Janice was the glue that held them together, and now she is gone. Mildred scores a luxury suite on a Caribbean cruise and the surviving threesome gathers to scatter the ashes and celebrate their lifelong friendships with over two thousand strangers and a Girl Scout Troop.
About the Author:
Toni Kief, a small town Midwestern nomad from a family of high spirits and laughter. Presently in the Northwest, she plans to stay for the view, trees and friends. Her life story includes years in Insurance as an adjuster in Florida and Washington state. A longtime civil rights activist, she shares stories about lunches with politicians, leaders, and artists. Toni’s defines her genre as OA –older adult. She continues to gathers stories prime for embellishment in unlikely situations. Toni is one of the founding directors of The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. Sharing more information and short stories at www.tonikief.com.
Basic Details:
Book Title: Mildred Doubles Down: On The Edge of a Storm
Subtitle: (Mildred Unchained #4)
Author: Toni Kief
Genre: Crime/Women’s Fiction
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 4
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
This time, Mildred gets a new assignment. One that doubles up as a goodbye to one of her dear friends at sea. Mildred and a few friends have a free cruise while she checks out the casino and the cruise ship. When a troupe of girl scouts runs into trouble, Mildred steps up to help out. Will she succeed?
What I liked about the book:
The book is action-packed.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I loved the entire book.
My favourite bits in the book:
The many disguises Mildred comes up with.
My least favourite bits in the book:
The book was enjoyable in its entirety.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the third book in the series. I couldn’t stop myself and had to read the entire series.
What books could this be compared to and why?
I’ve not read any books like this before other than the first two in the series. Very enjoyable.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Yes
Adult Yes
If you like mysteries with humour, this book may be the book for you.
I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Some bonds aren't supposed to end. Mildred has been friends with Janice, Susan, and Beatrice since grade school. Janice was the glue that held them together, and now she is gone. Mildred scores a luxury suite on a Caribbean cruise and the surviving threesome gathers to scatter the ashes and celebrate their lifelong friendships with over two thousand strangers and a Girl Scout Troop.
About the Author:
Toni Kief, a small town Midwestern nomad from a family of high spirits and laughter. Presently in the Northwest, she plans to stay for the view, trees and friends. Her life story includes years in Insurance as an adjuster in Florida and Washington state. A longtime civil rights activist, she shares stories about lunches with politicians, leaders, and artists. Toni’s defines her genre as OA –older adult. She continues to gathers stories prime for embellishment in unlikely situations. Toni is one of the founding directors of The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. Sharing more information and short stories at www.tonikief.com.
October 15, 2023
Shipshape!
Mildred Petrie, aka G-ma, undercover security septuagenarian at Ivory Winds Casino, embarks on an all-expenses-paid Caribbean cruise with three out of four longtime friends. Courtesy of the casino, it’s a combination working vacation to scout out an investment opportunity for Ivory Winds, and to scatter Janice’s ashes at sea.
What ensues delights Mildred’s diehard fans as she steps up her game to track a suspected pedophile on the ship, and in the process, all pertinent hands on deck—Bea, Susan, Officer Buza, Girl Scout Troop 442, and her FBI contacts uncover an operation involving the trafficking of guns, drugs, and explosives.
Witty repartee, the dispelling of old-lady stereotypes, elements of danger, and forging new friendships keep the pages turning in this highly entertaining crime fiction.
A shout-out to those five girl scouts who are tough cookies in this shipshape novel worth booking passage.
Mildred Petrie, aka G-ma, undercover security septuagenarian at Ivory Winds Casino, embarks on an all-expenses-paid Caribbean cruise with three out of four longtime friends. Courtesy of the casino, it’s a combination working vacation to scout out an investment opportunity for Ivory Winds, and to scatter Janice’s ashes at sea.
What ensues delights Mildred’s diehard fans as she steps up her game to track a suspected pedophile on the ship, and in the process, all pertinent hands on deck—Bea, Susan, Officer Buza, Girl Scout Troop 442, and her FBI contacts uncover an operation involving the trafficking of guns, drugs, and explosives.
Witty repartee, the dispelling of old-lady stereotypes, elements of danger, and forging new friendships keep the pages turning in this highly entertaining crime fiction.
A shout-out to those five girl scouts who are tough cookies in this shipshape novel worth booking passage.
April 18, 2020
Really an excellent read if you like to be stressed, and read for ever!! I thought it would never end....the story is great, obviously a LOT of research went on to write the book....but I just got tired of reading and being on the edge all the time.
I finally gave up and went to the last 2 pages and called it quits.
I read for pleasure and to relax, sorry, you can't do that with this book....too much to keep up with, story line and people and conversations and on and on......
I have more of this authors books but not sure I will read in the year 2020....I read to relax and enjoy myself and I just didn't get that from this book....
I finally gave up and went to the last 2 pages and called it quits.
I read for pleasure and to relax, sorry, you can't do that with this book....too much to keep up with, story line and people and conversations and on and on......
I have more of this authors books but not sure I will read in the year 2020....I read to relax and enjoy myself and I just didn't get that from this book....
April 14, 2021
A really good book
I love these books, I have read them all. Mildred is in her seventies and goes undercover security a Casino. One of her friend dies and Mildred and two other friends Susan and Bea go on a cruise courtesy of the Casino she works at. They want her to look around before they decide if they want to buy into cruises. Whilst on the ship they save a young girl from a paedophile predator, they become entangled with some girl scouts and bring down a lot of mob activity causing lots of arrests. These books are quite action packed and I hope there will be more.
I love these books, I have read them all. Mildred is in her seventies and goes undercover security a Casino. One of her friend dies and Mildred and two other friends Susan and Bea go on a cruise courtesy of the Casino she works at. They want her to look around before they decide if they want to buy into cruises. Whilst on the ship they save a young girl from a paedophile predator, they become entangled with some girl scouts and bring down a lot of mob activity causing lots of arrests. These books are quite action packed and I hope there will be more.
March 25, 2020
Mildred is back and this time her boss sent her on a cruise. Instead of a business/vacation trip with her girlfriends, she, her friends, and a Girl Scout Troop get into a dangerous spying/crime adventure against an evil man involved in human trafficking. Throughout all of this is light-hearted and humorous moments too, which is Author Kief's trademark. I recommend this series for those who love adventure and giggling.
February 16, 2022
I have to say Mildred is a fascinating character and all her friends. The story is an excellent read and beautifully written by the author Toni K Kief. Mildred is an undercover security agent with many good instincts or woman intuition. Her friend's loss makes her go on a cruise to honor her, and the adventures begin with crimes, plots, twists, humor, drama, and action—a fast-paced page-turner. You can't go wrong with this story. I highly recommend this captivating book.
March 31, 2020
Mildred’s boss comes thru with a week vacation for the three woman, a beautiful place to scatter the ashes of Janice. They never really knew what Mildred’s job was. She also has a nose for trouble, wondering about the questionable guy on the cruise. She soon finds her self doing some undercover work to find out. These are delightful to read and about her friends.
May 21, 2020
A wonderful, fun summer read!
This is my first Mildred book but it reads like a stand-alone book. I really enjoyed the protagonist: smart, kind, and with just a little snark. The humor helped leaven a serious subplot, for an engaging overall read. I loved seeing an older woman in a role that was more than mentor or grandmother!
This is my first Mildred book but it reads like a stand-alone book. I really enjoyed the protagonist: smart, kind, and with just a little snark. The humor helped leaven a serious subplot, for an engaging overall read. I loved seeing an older woman in a role that was more than mentor or grandmother!
September 3, 2021
I love Toni Kief's writing style. It is suspenseful and adventurous but also there are many funny moments that make her books super enjoyable to read. Mildred is an amazing heroine, her girlfriends are also very interesting characters and the case they have to solve is engaging. Overall, exciting book. I recommend it.
August 15, 2024
I heard “Not Like Us” in my head!
what do do on a cruise full of Girl Scouts and one weirdo? luckily, Mildred & her own crew, Bea and Susan, are in the house! I got Helen Hayes winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Airport from Mildred. she really knew how to maneuver under the cover of age. just proves that as long as your faculties don’t go, you lose little.
what do do on a cruise full of Girl Scouts and one weirdo? luckily, Mildred & her own crew, Bea and Susan, are in the house! I got Helen Hayes winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Airport from Mildred. she really knew how to maneuver under the cover of age. just proves that as long as your faculties don’t go, you lose little.
May 10, 2020
Mildred and her friends are at it once again...There’s a surprise that got me really interested and Mildred is always the good guy! Glad to see she is doing her thing once again❤️ I think this is the favorite of mine of all her books❤️💕❤️
June 11, 2020
Another good read about Mildred's adventures
This is my second book about Mildred and I enjoyed it very much. The dialogue was quick and witty and her characters are defined so well you can truly imagine them and understand their personalities.
This is my second book about Mildred and I enjoyed it very much. The dialogue was quick and witty and her characters are defined so well you can truly imagine them and understand their personalities.
June 17, 2020
Mildred is at it again
Mildred is at it again when the loss of a friend send her on a working cruise and she sees something that isn’t right and she steps in and stops it and that leads to another whole adventure. ENJOY!
Mildred is at it again when the loss of a friend send her on a working cruise and she sees something that isn’t right and she steps in and stops it and that leads to another whole adventure. ENJOY!
January 18, 2022
Terrific combination of sudden terror and ever-growing
Affection. The boundary between young people and senior citizens falls away, as they find they need and cherish each other.
Judith Arle
Affection. The boundary between young people and senior citizens falls away, as they find they need and cherish each other.
Judith Arle
August 22, 2025
Action packed
Definitely one of my favorite "Mildred" books. Different scenario, much more action. Certain to keep you reading! Buy it now!
Definitely one of my favorite "Mildred" books. Different scenario, much more action. Certain to keep you reading! Buy it now!
October 25, 2021
Mildred moves out of the casino as she takes a cruise with her oldest friends. Add in Girl Scouts and once again Mildred and her cohorts save the day.
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