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Grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the right puzzle piece
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
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“Killer Queen”, the latest Country Club Murders installment is another great read. Julie Mulhern deftly dumps all the puzzle pieces from several puzzles out on table and leads us to find just the right picture. In this way she is much like one of her early favorite authors (and mine), Agatha Christie. All the clues you need are right there, but so are so many interesting and quirky details that will lead you down the wrong path and this time the path isn’t all in Kansas City !
Mix in all the delightfully colorful characters that we have grown to love, hate and laugh at and you have another winner! I am avoiding plot details because I want to leave you all with a fresh canvas with which to start. But I know you will be warmed by this intriguing cozy mystery. Thanks, Julie, for another gripper. It’s so long until February 23, 2021 and the next anticipated installment, “Night Moves”. sigh. I really love these books!!!
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RMQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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From the very first book in this series, I was smitten and hooked. The series has characters that have only grown and gotten better to the point you just cannot wait for the next one. But this installment? Left me wowed and thrilled; there was once that I actually said 'Oh no you didn't!' out loud to Ellison. I didn't believe what I'd read, so I read it again - I was SO proud of her! Grace is teenage cool and has things together; Libba still has her sparkle and meek side when it comes to Frances, Aggie is going to look fab in the new caftan, and amazed at the red herring near the end with the need for honesty in Ellison's relationship with Anarchy. I believe I held my breath through that last chapter. There are mothers and friends and of course a funeral and this go around a special little girl I am sure may make an appearance again because of her love of art - but then I'm not her creator, I'll never be sure until it happens. The book moves at a pace you just cannot put it down, and when it's time to close the cover, I just feel sad. There's a wait until February for the next Ellison. . .but the last line of the book will have you ready to preorder the next one. . .and that is exactly what I did! If you haven't read this series, start at the beginning and get ready to binge read and fall in love with Ellison et all!
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Mema Robin
5.0 out of 5 stars Really a 10
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
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I have read every book in this series. Every time i think i cant love them more Julie Mulhern outdoes herself. This downloaded to my kindle at midnight and i started to read. Not only a great multi layered mystery that keeps you guessing to the end, its written with humor that has you laughing out loud as you read. And great characters...i totally love Ellison and Anarchy and the relationship they have, and they are surrounded by family and friends that you like just as much
Cant wait to see where this goes next. Hoping for many many more. February is too far away
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SK.L
5.0 out of 5 stars Killer Queen
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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Killer Queen is the best yet in this series. Talk about strange family dynamics there are two definitely opposite mothers from he'll in this mystery. A standard must be met snobby mother and a California Hippy who Is not at all afraid to shock people with her talk of genital parts at dinner. The one thing they have in common is that do not want their adult children Ellison Russelll and Detective Anarchy Jones to get married.
Add the murder of a woman who claimed to be the wife of Detective Anarchy Jones. Can Ellison Russell who` claim to fame seems to be finding bodies trust Anarchy to sort out this death, and convince Ellison to marry him? Or will disaster end their relationship? Loved the book. Looking forward to the next release.
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Laineshots
5.0 out of 5 stars Could I Have Another Star, Please?
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020
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If it were possible to rate this book higher than 5 stars, I would in an instant. I had to force myself to put down Killer Queen a few times, just so I could take some deep breaths before plunging back in. With all its full-blooded characters, the twisted mysteries, the deceptive paths leading to--no, brushing past--my suspected solutions, this is the most satisfying book I've read in ages. It's so full, so thrilling, so shocking, so completely logical... I can't wait for Night Moves. Just when I thought the series might be moving to a satisfying conclusion, the author revealed a few details that guarantee many more future storylines. Please, Ms. Mulhern, don't stop. Ever.
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Kay Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars Ellison finds another body
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020
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Killer Queen is the latest (and eleventh) installment in Julie Mulhern’s Country Club Mystery series, and it’s just as good as its predecessors. Ellison finds another body—in her own house. Worse, the dead woman had introduced herself to housekeeper Aggie as Mrs. Anarchy Jones. Since Anarchy has no Mrs, not even an ex, it takes a while to figure out who the dead woman is, as well as her connection to Kansas City country club society. But of course there is one. In fact there are so many connections that Ellison can’t find one suspect who had motive, means, and opportunity at the same time.

Ellison’s supporting cast is here—her daughter Grace, her friends Libba and Jinx and the rest of the bridge-playing gals, and her parents. And—terrifying—Anarchy’s mother. Kansas City in the early 70s, when computers and cell phones dominated no one’s life, also plays its part.

I love this series. Next one arrives in February—I’ll be waiting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five plus stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
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Julie Mulhern just keeps doing it. The characters are the best. The story so great. If you haven't read her books start from the first one. They are worth every penny and more.
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Rosemary Standeven
5.0 out of 5 stars murder, mystery, romance and some very witty writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2020
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Reading these books is a bit like watching your favourite sitcom. You know all the main actors, their foibles, strengths and weaknesses, and you cheer with the audience when each beloved character takes the stage for the first time in this episode. Ellison, her daughter Grace, mother Frances, housekeeper Aggie, Mr Coffee and the wonderful Anarchy Jones (swoon, swoon) make their entrances – with supporting roles from friends Libby and Jinx (maybe Hunter Taft – but not this time).
Apart from in the first book where the dead body was Ellison’s un-lamented husband, it does not matter who dies – just that someone does die (preferably murdered), and Ellison has to find the body. The dead are a plot device to trigger expected reactions from the cast, and some very witty comments.
Ellison is becoming quite blasé about the corpses that keep appearing – but Frances will never get used to them:
““How can you eat when there’s a corpse in the study?” Mother asked. “If I stopped eating whenever I found a body, I’d starve.””
However, Ellison does occasionally try to use them as an excuse for avoiding tiresome social engagements:
““Liz, someone died at my house today.” “When has that ever stopped you from playing bridge?” She had a point.”
The real highlight of this book is the meeting of the two matriarchs – Frances Walford and Celeste Jones (Anarchy’s mother). Two more different mothers is hard to imagine. They only have one thing in common: they both feel that their child’s partner is totally inappropriate.
““Pleased to meet you, Celeste.” “Likewise.” If Mother’s tone was cold enough to make it snow in Hawaii, Celeste’s could form icebergs off the Florida coast. With the image of enormous ice cubes cooling Miami Beach, I searched for something to say.”
Celeste has arrived unexpectedly and uninvited – Anarchy is horrified. Ellison wants to make a good impression, but Celeste has already made up her mind. She considers Ellison to be shallow – before even meeting her. Shallow!!!??? You could understand Celeste considering Ellison as an inappropriate girlfriend because she is a corpse magnet, or even because she talks to Mr Coffee. But shallow? Both mothers have a habit of judging people by their own perceived picture of the person. Luckily Anarchy and Ellison take no notice of their respective parents.
It is important, though to keep up appearances, and the two mothers are perfectly civil to each other, with any distaste subtly(?) hidden:
““So nice she could come for a visit,” Mother continued. Nice like head lice or burnt coffee or a day wasted in a hospital bed.”
By the way, there is a mystery to solve – which (of course) Ellison does. She is put in danger – but (of course) survives.
The ending was wonderful and had me in tears (of joy).
I cannot recommend this series highly enough – murder, mystery, romance, exceptional characters and very witty writing. Once you start, you will become an addict, like me.
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Brenda-Hagersville
5.0 out of 5 stars Ellison & Anarchy continue
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2020
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We meet Anarchy's mother - a total opposite to Ellison's. Wait for the sparks to fly! Of course Ellison finds a body - in Henry's study - again! This body claimed to be Mrs. Anarchy Jones! Before Ellison reaches the study the woman dies.

The humor was contagious. The setting of 1975 Kansas City Missouri and Chicago, along with suburban funeral proves that the Country Club scene is very much alive.

A sick child has Ellison concerned and her compassion is another story within this cozy mystery.

Character development continues as Ellison & Anarchy's relationship moves to a new level that is handled with such care and honesty it is a love story without losing the cozy.

Julie Mulhern's research to authenticate the '70s is so much appreciated. I love all of the details about the era. Brings back a host of memories.

Wonderful series and I look forward to the next adventure.
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Aphraster
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, witty writing and deft plotting.
Reviewed in Australia on August 13, 2020
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I have enjoyed this series so much and was looking forward to the tenth outing. I was not disappointed.

Julie Mulhern’s writing is witty, that delicious state where dialogue teeters between pretentious and superficial. Lots of books are funny, but it takes a clever writer to be witty.

I also love the way the author solves the problem of her protagonist constantly falling over corpses. Instead of ignoring it, Julie Mulhern makes it a running joke, to the point Ellison tries to organise her life to actively avoid bodies. It’s a great gag.

As always, the 1970s references are handled deftly, just enough name dropping to be fun, without overwhelming the story.
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