A Hole in One: A Glass Dolphin Mystery

Glass Dolphin Mystery Series, Book 2

De: Judy Penz Sheluk

Narrado por: Kelli Lindsay

Hoping to promote the Glass Dolphin antiques shop, co-owners Arabella Carpenter and Emily Garland agree to sponsor a hole in one contest at a charity golf tournament. The publicity turns out to be anything but positive, however, when Arabella’s errant tee shot lands in the woods next to a corpse.

They soon learn that the victim is closely related to Arabella’s ex-husband, who had been acting as the Course Marshal. With means, opportunity, and more than enough motive, he soon becomes the police department’s prime suspect, leaving Arabella and Emily determined to clear his name - even if they’re not entirely convinced of his innocence.

Dogged by incriminating Online posts from an anonymous blogger, they track down leads from Emily’s ex-fiancé (and the woman he left Emily for), an Elvis impersonator, and a retired antiques mall vendor with a secret of her own.

All trails lead to a mysterious cult that may have something to do with the murder. Can Arabella and Emily identify the killer before the murderer comes after them?

©2017, 2018 Judy Penz Sheluk (P)2018 Judy Penz Sheluk

Reseñas de la Crítica

“What fun! A twisty tale chock full of clues and red herrings, antiques and secrets, and relationships that aren’t what they seem. And who doesn’t love an Elvis impersonator?” (Jane K. Cleland, award-winning author, Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries and Mastering Plot Twists)

“A bang-up mystery! Two friends, two murders, secret pasts, and a touch of romance. Who could ask for more?” (Lea Wait, USA Today best-selling author, Shadows Antique Print and Mainely Needlepoint mysteries)

Real good mystery

l really did enjoy this 6 hr plus mystery. It was well written and narrated well too. l had no idea who the baddy was, cleverly done.
RECOMMENDED.

Better than expected

This was a nice cozy mystery with good characters and plot. There were some minor twists towards the end. A little bit of antiques, golf, Elvis and more all tied up in the story. Past relationships and present relationships merge in the story. Enjoyable story.

Great story

I received a bonus code for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the characters and the narrator. I especially enjoyed it because it mentions locations in Northern Ontario I am very familiar with -- Sault Sainte Marie and Goulais River.

Captivating, exciting and totally worthwhile!!

The charismatic pair Arabella and Emily get caught up in another murder investigation while sponsoring a golf tournament. The victim, as well as the people they talk to in order to find out what happened, have some interesting ties to them personally. 


All the characters add something unique to the story. There is no boring, over the top or fake character and they all blend into the story well. 


The story is well paced and kept me fascinated right to the very end. I couldnt stop listening and finished the book in one day. It was just as intriguing as the first book, and i hope that there will be more to come in this series. Until then, i am going to be going to Marketville for another mysterious journey :)

Note: This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this objective review voluntarily.

Enjoyable Cozy Mystery

A Hole in One brings back the characters of Arabella Carpenter and Emily Garland as the co-owners of the Glass Dolphin and a few more from The Hanged Man's Noose.
When the body that was found dead on the golf course during a charity golf outing turns out to be Arabella's ex-husband father, Levon becomes the main suspect. Arabella and Emily are determined to clear him and find out the truth.

This is a very enjoyable and fun story, with plenty of clues and twists and turn that keep you guessing.

Judy Penz Sheluk does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life and spinning a story. Kelli Lindsay has a perfect voice for narrating this story, having distinct voices for each character.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Book 2

Arabella Carpenter and Emily Garland are once again involved in a murder case. This is book two in the "Glass Dolphin Mystery series". I have listened to book one but by no means do you need to. This book can be a stand alone story. Kelli Lindsay is the narrator for this book and she does a good job but I really enjoyed Suzanne T. Fortin who narrated the first book in the series. The murder takes place on the golf course but you don't need to like golf to read this book. I really enjoyed the insight into antiques. I understand the Judy Sheluk is an antique expert and she uses this in a wonderful way in her writing of this book. Loved the details on some of the antique items and how a small antique shop is run. I was gifted this audiobook with the understanding that I would leave an honest review.

What a fun murder mystery

I have always been fond of cozy murder mysteries and this book goes the spot. This book is full of twists that you do not expect, and enough quirky characters to keep it fun and entertaining. I have really been enjoying this author's character development she really is inventive or has met some interesting people in life.

The narration in this book was very comfortable just like the book itself.

Murder on the Third Hole

Writing coaches always tell you to write what you know. It helps to ensure your stories are plausible, gives you the confidence to explore the inner depths of your characters (because you don't have to keep consulting the internet or your experts for basic details) and usually means a reader won't toss the book aside because it's just not believable. Sometimes, particularly when it comes to a story's geography, it can also provide the reader with a very pleasurable walk down memory lane.
Judy Penz Sheluk sets many of her stories in a territory she obviously knows well, the bedroom communities along the 400 corridor from North York to Lake Simcoe. In A Hole In One, she's tossed in a trip to cottage country west o Barrie along the bottom of Georgian Bay. Having spent nearly 20 years of my life in that area, this story was a pleasurable trip to earlier times that would have sold me on the book, even if it hadn't been such a great murder mystery.
Fortunately for those of you who aren't looking for a chance to vicariously experience Simcoe/Huronia's many pleasures, this book is also a thoroughly enjoyable double murder mystery with a whole lot of interesting characters - some virtuous but a significant number of rogues and scallywags.
Arabella, the boutique owner and amateur sleuth who takes the staring role is charming, smart and empathetic ... and it's really not her fault that she's not very good at men. For that matter, nobody in this one is particularly good at relationships which makes the potential list of murder suspects a long one. In spite of the long list, Arabella does eventually put all the pieces together, exposing thieves, murderers, blackmailers and conmen and leaving the reader satisfied with a well spun tale.
Even if you're not from "north of Toronto the Good" , there's lots to love about this one.

Surprisingly good!

As always, I have to state that this book was given to me for free in exchange for a review.
I always like to state that this does not impact my review or my opinion of the book. My reviews are honest and my own opinion of the story, performance, and overall thoughts on the book.

I enjoyed this cozy mystery. I feel like the author brings a lot to the table through her well-developed characters and very relatable. There are twists that keep the listener engaged in the story. This was a fun mystery that wraps up nicely. Even though this is a series, these books can listen to as standalone novels; however, there are some minor references that may not be understood without reading the 1st one in the series.

I thought the narrator did a great job in this performance. Their voice fits the main character well and they did a good job distinguishing between each character.

Twists and turns!

A well-written mystery with lots of suspects to keep you guessing.

Kelli Lindsay did a great job narrating and bringing the characters to life.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.