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cj_mo_2222's review against another edition
4.0
Jack Brennan, a former NYPD detective has retired to Cherringham, England. He and Sarah Edwards, a single mom recently moving back to her hometown of Cherringham began a friendship after teaming up to help solve the murder of a friend. Now, Sarah’s friend Hope asks for their help solving the mystery of the death of an elderly man who died in a mysteries fire. Sarah and Jack agree and soon find plenty of suspects in what originally seemed to be an accident.
This short novel is the second book in the “Cherringham – A Cosy Crime Series.” Each book features a new story with Jack and Sarah. This second story can be read without reading the first since the plot of the mystery stands alone from the prior book, but you will not get to know the characters as well without reading the prior book first. Jack and Sarah are each appealing characters who are learning to deal with big changes in their lives and make a great team.
I enjoyed the way the two characters worked together to solve the crime, each using their own strengths to get to the truth of the case. Jack is learning to adjust to life in England, so it’s interesting to see him learn the differences between American English and The Queen’s English.
The plot will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie. The dialog is sometimes a bit stilted, but I enjoyed the book and would like to read more of the fast-paced, easy-to-read mysteries.
I received this book from NetGalley, through the courtesy of Bastei Entertainment, in exchange for an honest review.
This short novel is the second book in the “Cherringham – A Cosy Crime Series.” Each book features a new story with Jack and Sarah. This second story can be read without reading the first since the plot of the mystery stands alone from the prior book, but you will not get to know the characters as well without reading the prior book first. Jack and Sarah are each appealing characters who are learning to deal with big changes in their lives and make a great team.
I enjoyed the way the two characters worked together to solve the crime, each using their own strengths to get to the truth of the case. Jack is learning to adjust to life in England, so it’s interesting to see him learn the differences between American English and The Queen’s English.
The plot will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie. The dialog is sometimes a bit stilted, but I enjoyed the book and would like to read more of the fast-paced, easy-to-read mysteries.
I received this book from NetGalley, through the courtesy of Bastei Entertainment, in exchange for an honest review.
beebliobibuli's review against another edition
3.0
Sarah and Jack team up again when Hope (Sarah's friend) is suspicious about her patient's death when his old manor catches fire and he is found dead in the attic, the only place no one has set foot for a long time.
That was a good one, just one little remark: how come the police never gets in the team's way?
That was a good one, just one little remark: how come the police never gets in the team's way?
arce's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
critterbee's review against another edition
4.0
A great little trio of mini-mysteries set in the village of Cherringham, in the Cotswalds area of the UK.
All three feature the detective work of web designer Sarah Edwards and retired NYPD Detective Jack Brennan. The relationship is one of mutual trust and respect, but no overt evidence of it being romantic. They fall into a mystery and discover that they both enjoy the detection process, and continue solving mysteries together. These stories are wonderful, and do not feel that they have been stilted or inflated to meet a certain size. Very enjoyable.
In "Episode One," Sarah's best friend Sammi has "accidentally drowned," according to the police. The situation does not feel right to Sarah, and she starts asking questions. She quickly meets Jack, who is intrigued by the situation, and together they work to determine what exactly happened.
"Episode Two" involves a dysfunctional family consisting of a grumpy septuagenarian and his three middle-aged children. Again, Sarah and Jack are drawn in to assist a friend who was close to the deceased.
"Episode Three" finds them again mixed up in a suspicious death, during the winter holidays.
In each episode, we learn a little more about Sarah and Jack. The character development is steady and pleasing. Highly recommended.
**eARC netgalley**
All three feature the detective work of web designer Sarah Edwards and retired NYPD Detective Jack Brennan. The relationship is one of mutual trust and respect, but no overt evidence of it being romantic. They fall into a mystery and discover that they both enjoy the detection process, and continue solving mysteries together. These stories are wonderful, and do not feel that they have been stilted or inflated to meet a certain size. Very enjoyable.
In "Episode One," Sarah's best friend Sammi has "accidentally drowned," according to the police. The situation does not feel right to Sarah, and she starts asking questions. She quickly meets Jack, who is intrigued by the situation, and together they work to determine what exactly happened.
"Episode Two" involves a dysfunctional family consisting of a grumpy septuagenarian and his three middle-aged children. Again, Sarah and Jack are drawn in to assist a friend who was close to the deceased.
"Episode Three" finds them again mixed up in a suspicious death, during the winter holidays.
In each episode, we learn a little more about Sarah and Jack. The character development is steady and pleasing. Highly recommended.
**eARC netgalley**
labalkana's review
3.0
Jack und Sarah sind ein unkonventionelles Duo. Ich mag die beiden und auch Cherringham und die provinzielle Atmosphäre gemischt mit klassischen Englischer-Krimi-Vibes.
Jack und Sarah ermitteln wieder, diesmal innerhalb einer Familie. Wer von den unsympathischen Kindern hat den Vater umgebracht um früher ans Erbe zu kommen?
Die Story an sich ist nichts besonderes aber unterhaltsam und gut geschrieben.
Jack und Sarah ermitteln wieder, diesmal innerhalb einer Familie. Wer von den unsympathischen Kindern hat den Vater umgebracht um früher ans Erbe zu kommen?
Die Story an sich ist nichts besonderes aber unterhaltsam und gut geschrieben.
susannes_pagesofcrime's review against another edition
2.0
Another quick, and simple, read but nothing outstanding.