| Title | : | Murder and Brandy Boy (Liz Lucas Mystery #2) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 |
| Publication | : | First published May 18, 2015 |
Liz, along with her trusty dog, Winston, sets out to find the killer. Was it the high school computer genius, Nerdy Birdie? Brent, who was going to Stanford on a football scholarship? Kaitlin, the quarterback's girlfriend? Clamhammer, the gangster from San Francisco's Chinatown? Or Nerdy's mother, the president of the Women Whose Husbands Left Them Club?
Who would have thought Brandy Boy, the lovable but lazy St. Bernard who's the mascot of the Red Cedar Spa, would become a nationally recognized hero?
This is the second book in the best-selling Liz Lucas Cozy Mystery Series.
Murder and Brandy Boy (Liz Lucas Mystery #2) Reviews
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I enjoyed this fun cozy mystery. I have listened to a lot a books by this author (and not in the right order) and this is one of my favourite series, so it was nice to go back to the beginning to how Brandy boy became famous. Most authors now days include a cute dog or cat as a side kick to help solve the case but I just love the way Brandy boy plays his part. The rest of the characters are like able but it is definitely the dog that wins me over. The mystery it's self was interesting and covered a lot of subjects from bullying to computer hacking all of which provided a plethora of suspects. I had worked out who the killer was but that was mainly because I didn't like the character than any good detective work on my part. Off to start the next book in this great series.
Liz is shocked to find out her employee has committed suicide. It was only hours ago that they had been working side by side.and he did seem troubled but not suicidal. At his funeral she over hears a conversation about the local high school being broken into and the possibility of grades being changed. Just how far would somebody go to make sure they go to college? As far as murder? The idea doesn't seem that far fetched when she learns that his breaks were tempered with in her car park. Knowing the police sheriff is more worried about handing out parking tickets than looking into the murder and the hacking, Liz starts to look into both events because surely they have to be connected.
The narrator was good and came with some different sounding voices for the characters
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Brandy Boy is a St Bernard who came with the Spa when Liz and her deceased husband bought it from the previous owner. He is very large weighing upwards of 160 pounds.
This story is about a high school break-in, the hacking of a computer to change grades of two college bound students, the death of another and the terrorizing of another.
Well Liz once again takes it upon herself to do the sleuthing bypassing the town’s clueless and inept sheriff. She again gets very useful advice from her friend, a criminal defense lawyer.
This story is much better written than the first one I read and it has action and a smooth flow. I liked it so well, I read it in about 3 hours. Granted, I did nothing else except get myself coffee and heat up my lunch in the oven being able to read while it warmed up.
I must say though that Brandy Boy steals the day! -
Dianne has once again provided a fun cozy mystery book for enjoyment. Liz Lucas, owner of the the Red Cedar spa, has found herself in the middle of the murder of her part time high school employee. The town's sleazy police chief who would rather look at Lingerie and write speeding tickets let it fall on Liz to investigate. There are computer hacks, crazy mothers, affairs and of course Liz's two pooches who provide entertainment to keep you reading to the end. Looking forward to the next in this series.
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Murder and Brandy Boy is a simple, clean cozy mystery revolving around a murdered high school senior who’s death may have been related to some grades being changed. This book was originally published in 2015, and it lacks the depth and quality of the author’s more recent work, but it is still a fun although somewhat tragic story.
The narrator speaks clearly and is easy to understand, but her reading does not do the story any favors. I sped her narration up a little as she talked rather slowly.
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Murder and Brandy Boy 2nd book in Liz Lucas Cozy Mysteries.
Liz Lucas is quickly drawn into the investigation of her cook assistant who is murdered. Liz begins searching clues for Mark's:murder and uncover a computer hacking incident to change the grades of two students. With her friendliness to the people in the community she discover's the person who hacked the high school grade system and the killer of her assistant. Fast moving with a few memorable incidents bring the reader great satisfaction. -
A nice story with a few unsavory characters. The owner of the spa, Liz, helps the bumbling sheriff in town to find the murderer of a young boy as there has been a break-in into the school and grades have been altered. I enjoy this type of cozy mystery from my normal reading venue. I have more of this author's books to read and I look forward to reading them.
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I know these are small and you can read them in a few hours but they still grab you throughout the story keeping you reading. This author writes several series and they are equally good. The characters are lovable, you'll root for them throughout the story and the story will keep you reading. Great Reading Everyone!
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What an interesting story.
Moving from a group of young men and women who have the world at their feet, to seeing them toss it all away. How sad. This book was one you want t to keep reading, and with each page find a new life lesson. Nicely done -
Another mystery for Liz to solve!
A teenage boy working as an intern at the spa is accused of committing suicide. When Liz finds out he was actually murdered, she steps in to investigate his death. Lots of intrigue in this book! -
Liz and her spa are once again involved in murder.4 high schoolers, a stolen key, a hacked computer and low grades all combined to form another interesting Liz Lucas book. Brandy Boy,is a large St, Bernard who delivers Brandy in a cask to occupants at night. Easy reading!
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Love almost all. Animal stories
Very easy to read and an entertaining story. Well written and edited. I am a true dog lover and currently am caregiver for two three year old (sisters) pugs. -
What a fun read, well written, super storyline, love the characters and the easy going way the mystery is solved.
A cosy mystery at its best.
I received this audiobook for free from the author and wanted to give an honest review. -
I absolutely love this series!!!!
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Another in this fast reading series. Just enough suspects to keep me interested.
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Like all the books by Diane Harman, another lovely book.
A song of love and happiness with a Saint Bernard, Brandy boy , everybody will fall in love with
A must read book
