| Title | : | Murder at Goodwill (Gertrude, Gumshoe #2) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 153 |
| Publication | : | Published December 30, 2016 |
Gertrude is still feeling confident after her first gumshoe victory. So when she finds a murder victim at her local thrift store, she is excited to tell the Sheriff's Department everything she's learned at the scene of the crime.
Unsurprisingly, they don't listen. So Gertrude must solve the mystery herself. And the only way she can figure to do this is to go undercover—as the Mattawooptock Thrifty-Help's newest team member. Anyone who knows Gertrude knows this probably isn't the best idea. She'll probably get fired. Or arrested.
Or worse.
"Merrill’s second comic mystery featuring a curmudgeonly sleuth (after Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe) is even funnier than her first ... Readers who enjoy tongue-in-cheek whodunits will find themselves grinning frequently." --Publishers WeeklyThe Gertrude, Gumshoe Books in Book 1: Introducing Gertrude, GumshoeBook 2: Gertrude, Murder at the Thrift StoreBook 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale VillainBook 4: Gertrude, Slam Is MurderBook 5: Gertrude, Gunslinger CityBook 6: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the Clearwater CurseGertrude in South Dakota Book 1: Gertrude, S'more MurderGertrude in South Dakota Book 2: Gertrude, Haunted HotelGertrude in South Dakota Book 3: Gertrude, Cowboy ShootGertrude also makes an appearance in The Prima Donna.
Murder at Goodwill (Gertrude, Gumshoe #2) Reviews
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Gertrude is back in Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder at Goodwill. Needing to get her Christmas shopping done, she calls the van and gets a ride to the local Goodwill. It's Saturday and quite crowded. After rummaging through the children's section she heads off to the perfume section where she makes a ghastly discovery. She discovers the body of a dead woman and the ugliest green lamp she has ever seen. She lets out a scream and is soon discovered by employees. She turns to tell them she simply found the body and that quick the lamp disappears. Hale the local handsome detective is shocked to find Gert at another murder scene and angers Gert when he isn't upset about the missing lamp. Once again Gert beings investigating, even going to so far as to secure a job at Goodwill. A burglary, boobytraps, and trouble insue as Gert and her reluctant neighbor investigate. For me, this was a stronger story and I enjoyed seeing familiar characters. This was a quick, funny, and clever case that I quite enjoyed.
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This series is so much fun!!! I must admit I love reading about quirky older people and the things they do. These stories seem preposterous but remind us that being older and retired doesn’t mean you have to be bored or boring. There is still time to find your passion and enjoy it, Gertrude just likes to solve mysteries, especially murders, and is actually a hero in this one.
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This is the second book in the Gertrude Gumshoe series and even though I did enjoy it I preferred book one. Gertrude is the same nosy old lady who gets into trouble and every situation is life and death but there wasn't enough suspects or questioning of them for my liking. Don't get me wrong I did enjoy it and I will be listening to book three but the mystery wasn't as good, more funny calamity after another.
When Gertrude stumbles over a dead body while shopping at the local goodwill store for Christmas presents, she has no choice but to investigate when she buts heads with the policeman in charge. You see she saw the murder weapon before it went missing and when the policeman repeatedly tells her to stay out of it, she goes undercover as the newest employee. There is no better place to find the murder weapon than In one of the many many goodwill bins and at the same time she might just bag herself a killer.
I like the narrator and thought she did a good job with portraying the elderly Gertrude. -
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.
This is the second book in the Gertrude Gumshoe series. It is a standalone but seriously do not start here - get the first book in the series so you can completely enjoy Gertrude's adventures into detective work.
Gertrude is such a fun, humorous and quirky character. And her interactions with her neighbor Old Man Crow and her fellow employees at Goodwill are just laugh out loud funny. This is a completely original cozy that is so entertaining.
The narrator, Darlene Allen, is the same narrator from the first book. She is pitch perfect in her portrayal of Gertrude and all of the other characters. -
The 2nd book in the cozy mystery series with Gertrude as the unlikely crime solver, private eye!
Short books, easy to read with the story a bit far fetched, but its escapism and sometimes we all need a bit of that, especially in today's world with bad news all around.
Gertrude is a crochety lady who likes puzzles, is a bit of a 'collector of items' and has a store of one liners which make you chuckle; she lives with her many cats who she loves dearly, and she shows a softer side which is hidden deep
If you want a bit of escapism to pass the time, this is for you. -
Customer service at its finest
Gertrude is back! Can she solve the case of the death at her local Goodwill store without landing in jail? Our spunky senior is back and she has to use all her nonexistent customer service skill to solve her next mystery. The banter is brilliant between the two main characters and the mayhem that ensues from her actions is delightful. For anyone that likes cozy mysteries with humour and strong characters. Highly recommended. -
Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder at Goodwill was a great read by Robin Merrill. She goes to her local Goodwill but doesn't expect to find a murder victim. The Sheriff's department won't listen to her when she tries to tell them what she knew about it. She decides that the only way to find out what's going on is to become the Goodwill's newest team member. I loved reading all of Gertrude's newest antics to find the murderer.
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Gertrude Gumshoe: Murder at Goodwill was my fifth read from author Robin Merrill. Very different than the Piercehaven books I'd previously read by her, this mystery was entertaining & enjoyable (think Murder She Wrote with an average female lead). (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018)).
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This one was a very fast read. Poor Gertrude....always where she shouldn’t be. I liked this story ...but knew who it was from the beginning. Boy she can be so grouchy and mean but ya gotta love her too. Every now and then you do see a softer side of her. Happy Reading :)
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Gertrude found another body. Here we go again. Wish I was as good as her at making people do what I want. A humorous murder mystery and I sure didn't pick the right guilty person. I wonder if there really is a pound store.
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I just love Gertrude’s determination and sass! She doesn’t give up until she gets what she wants. I enjoyed her funny conversations and developing relationships with the people in her community. Her fearless antics are entertaining and I just want to keep reading more adventures!
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Fun, funny!
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Second book in the series and as good as the first one! Another laugh out loud adventure with Gertrude and her neighbor Calvin.
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Gertrude 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ why?? But in the end she did a selfless thing.
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Gertrude, Gumshoe...
This is the second book in this series. Just a treat to read an amusing, humorous story about a older woman who fancies herself as a detective, who lives in a trailer park, and who like to play at being a gumshoe. Very good -
Made me giggle
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I enjoyed this book very much! and I love the Goodwill too!
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Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder At Goodwill — Robin Merrill (18 chapters) July 2-3, 2018
Briefly: Gertrude is shopping for Christmas presents, when she finds a dead body, with an item next to it. The item disappears and a worker is arrested. Gertrude believes the worker is innocent, and the item that was sitting next to the victim was the murder weapon. She sets out to prove it.
The series looks like it’s going in consecutive order. Groovy.
I like Gert. And this book makes her grow on me even more. This book was a fast read and there were some real LOL moments.
This is set after the first book, and Gertrude is disappointed that no one has called her to solve more mysteries. But soon one presents itself without her expecting it. After speaking to several of the workers, one of them is arrested and sent to jail. Gert doesn’t think he is guilty and sets out to prove it. To do so, she needs to go undercover, with her neighbor Calvin at her side.
As usual, she gets in a lot of hijinks, but her smarts gets her out of a lot of them.
Great book for all readers. Clean, LOL fun.
Four stars. -
Another Winner for Robin Merrill!
I have read every one of Robins books and every time I am more and more impressed. She has a way of drawing you in with her descriptions and she really gets you to care about the characters. Gertrude has certainly won a place in my heart and I can't wait to read more of her (mis)adventures in crime solving, and perhaps a romance with the curmudgeon next door?? Hurry and write your next one Robin, I can't wait to read what comes next for Gert. -
She found the latest scent in perfume at goodwill a dead body with a green lamp shade on top. Can one only imagine her going undercover, she is funny, quirky and determine to solve. Enjoyable series, and good narrator, given for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
