Death by Dickens

Mike Atwell Mysteries, Book 1

De: Penelope Cress, Steve Higgs

Narrado por: Adrian Hobart

Literature? It can cost you your life.

When famed mystery author Imelda Bywater turns up dead during her annual seaside writing retreat, recently retired police detective Mike Atwell can't resist the chance to solve one more case. Teaming up with his quirky ex-wife, Sharon, and genius teen hacker, Dexter, Mike finds himself pulled into the glitzy world of writers, agents, and obsessive fans on the hunt for Imelda's killer.

Everyone's a suspect—from Imelda's cuckolded publisher husband, the kooky married writers next door, and even the arrogant guest upstairs. The list keeps growing as secrets and lies unravel.

Can Mike crack the case before the murderer strikes again? Will his bumbling team help or hinder the investigation? Can Mike face the demons from his past before they catch up to him? And can Sharon keep a grip on her unruly dogs?

©2024 Penelope Cress and Steve Higgs (P)2025 W F Howes Ltd

Good premise

Disappointed. Have liked Mike Atwell in the Patrica Fisher stories. This version of Mike Atwell seems different, and silly. I can't decide if the narrator's portrayal is the problem, or the story, but I am disappointed.

Lovable characters

The reader brought the colorful characters to life. The ending came together a bit too quickly, though.

Very Disappointed

The reader had a voice that was difficult to stay interested in and the story was not very consistent.